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QMJHL roundup: Sam Oliver has three points as Voltigeurs take down Tigres 6-2

VICTORIAVILLE, Que. — Sam Oliver had two goals and an assist as the Western Conference-leading Drummondville Voltigeurs defeated the Victoriaville Tigres 6-2 on Friday night in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League.
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Source: Edmonton Elks agree to one-year deal with Bethel-Thompson

Source: Edmonton Elks agree to one-year deal with Bethel-Thompson

EDMONTON — McLeod Bethel-Thompson is returning to the CFL. A league source said Friday night the veteran American quarterback had agreed to a one-year deal with the Edmonton Elks.
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Former Ticats star running back Willie Bethea dead at age 85

American running back Willie Bethea, who led the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to three Grey Cup wins during his eight seasons with the CFL club, has died. He was 85. The Ticats took to social media Friday to confirm Bethea's passing.
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Blackhawks' Bedard leaves game against Devils after hit from Smith

Blackhawks' Bedard leaves game against Devils after hit from Smith

NEWARK, N.J. — Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard left Friday night's game against the New Jersey Devils after receiving an open-ice hit from defenceman Brendan Smith. The Blackhawks announced Bedard would not return.
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Robbie Ray traded from Mariners to Giants in deal that sends Mitch Haniger back to Seattle

Robbie Ray traded from Mariners to Giants in deal that sends Mitch Haniger back to Seattle

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Robbie Ray was traded from Seattle to San Francisco on Friday for outfielder Mitch Haniger and pitcher Anthony DeSclafani in a swap of underperforming players coming off injuries.
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Sweet revenge: U.S. beats hosts Sweden for world junior gold

Sweet revenge: U.S. beats hosts Sweden for world junior gold

GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Rutger McGroarty and his teammates remembered the empty feeling. They wanted to return the favour on their bitter rival's home soil.
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Dominican judge orders conditional release of Rays shortstop Wander Franco while probe continues

Dominican judge orders conditional release of Rays shortstop Wander Franco while probe continues

PUERTO PLATA, Dominican Republic (AP) — A judge on Friday ordered the conditional release of Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco while he is investigated for allegations he had a relationship with a 14-year-old girl and gave her mother a car and t
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Canadian men to open ICC T20 World Cup against the U.S. in Dallas

Canadian men to open ICC T20 World Cup against the U.S. in Dallas

Canada captain Saad Bin Zafar is looking forward to the eyes of the cricket world watching his team this summer. The Canadian men will be centre stage June 1 when they take on the U.S.
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L.A. Lakers mystique was alive and well in '23 on DraftKings' sportsbook in Ontario.

L.A. Lakers mystique was alive and well in '23 on DraftKings' sportsbook in Ontario.

TORONTO — The Los Angeles Lakers' mystique was alive and well with Ontario bettors. The Lakers, led by superstar LeBron James, were the second-most bet on team on DraftKings' Ontario sportsbook last year. Only the Toronto Blue Jays drew more action.
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Czechia scores six straight goals, stuns Finland 8-5 to win bronze at world juniors

Czechia scores six straight goals, stuns Finland 8-5 to win bronze at world juniors

GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Tomas Hamara's country hadn't won a medal at the world junior hockey championship in nearly two decades heading into the 2023 tournament. Czechia now owns two in two years.
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