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NHL roundup: McCabe scores in OT, Maple Leafs edge Penguins 3-2

TORONTO — Jake McCabe scored at 1:30 of overtime and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Monday night.
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Edey gave it all he had for Purdue, but it wasn't enough to stop UConn

Edey gave it all he had for Purdue, but it wasn't enough to stop UConn

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Zach Edey kept a stoic expression as he descended the steps from the court to leave UConn's championship celebration behind.
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Simms scores in OT as U.S. edges Canada 1-0 in women's world hockey

Simms scores in OT as U.S. edges Canada 1-0 in women's world hockey

UTICA, N.Y. — Kirsten Simms scored the biggest goal of her career in what she said was the fastest and most physical game she's ever played in.
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Berrios makes strong start as Blue Jays top Mariners 5-2 in home opener

Berrios makes strong start as Blue Jays top Mariners 5-2 in home opener

TORONTO — After a long season-opening 10-game road trip, the Toronto Blue Jays returned home Monday night to a new-look Rogers Centre and a capacity crowd. Starter Jose Berrios did his part to kick off the home schedule in style.
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McCabe scores in OT, Matthews nets 65th goal as Maple Leafs down Penguins 3-2

McCabe scores in OT, Matthews nets 65th goal as Maple Leafs down Penguins 3-2

TORONTO — Sidney Crosby has seen plenty of hockey. Even the Pittsburgh Penguins captain is blown away by Auston Matthews' pursuit of 70 goals.
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Rogers Centre renos impress Blue Jays fans but how new field plays still a question

Rogers Centre renos impress Blue Jays fans but how new field plays still a question

TORONTO — The new-look Rogers Centre made an excellent first impression on fans during the Toronto Blue Jays' home opener. Friends Matthew Martin, Jack Fisher and Ben Watson, all from Kitchener, Ont.
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Canada's swim trials shift to Toronto from Montreal because of fire, pool closure

Canada's swim trials shift to Toronto from Montreal because of fire, pool closure

TORONTO — Canada's Olympic and Paralympic swim trials have been moved from Montreal to Toronto. The trials to determine Canada's swim teams for the Paris Summer Games were originally scheduled to be held at Montreal's Olympic pool May 13-19.
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Hockey Canada grants Calgary defenceman Landon DuPont exceptional player status

Hockey Canada grants Calgary defenceman Landon DuPont exceptional player status

CALGARY — Hockey Canada granted Landon DuPont, a 14-year-old defenceman from Calgary, exceptional player status Monday.
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Abstreiter stops 32 shots to lead Germany past Sweden at world women's hockey event

UTICA, N.Y. — Sandra Abstreiter stopped 32 shots to lead Germany past Sweden 1-0 and cement top spot in Group B at the world women's hockey championship Monday.
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Raptors centre Kelly Olynyk impressed with NCAA star Zach Edey's improvement

Raptors centre Kelly Olynyk impressed with NCAA star Zach Edey's improvement

Toronto Raptors centre Kelly Olynyk shook his head in disbelief when he heard that fellow Canadian Zach Edey had won the Naismith Award as U.S. college basketball's player of the year for a second time.
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