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Canada's Henderson, Szeryk prepare for new-look Chevron Championship in Texas

Canada's Henderson, Szeryk prepare for new-look Chevron Championship in Texas

Even after appearing in 42 majors — and winning two — Brooke Henderson is still learning how to balance the pressure and opportunity of playing in the biggest tournaments of the women's golf season. Henderson, from Smiths Falls, Ont.
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Edmonton Oilers ask fans to 'refrain from throwing things on the ice' at Rogers Place

Edmonton Oilers ask fans to 'refrain from throwing things on the ice' at Rogers Place

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers are asking their fans to not turn cups and containers into projectiles at Rogers Place after a beverage nearly hit Los Angeles Kings captain Anze Kopitar in the aftermath of the series opener.
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Rebuilding trust with sponsors will be next challenge for Hockey Canada

Rebuilding trust with sponsors will be next challenge for Hockey Canada

Hockey Canada did just enough to provisionally regain its funding. But rebuilding the trust it once had with major sponsors will be another challenge in itself, suggests a marketing expert.
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Canucks sign defenceman Elias Pettersson to three year, entry-level contract

Canucks sign defenceman Elias Pettersson to three year, entry-level contract

VANCOUVER — Defenceman Elias Pettersson has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday. The 19-year-old is not related to Canucks star centre Elias Pettersson.
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Canada to host five international speedskating events in 2023-24

Canada to host five international speedskating events in 2023-24

OTTAWA — Canada will host five international speedskating events in the 2023-24 season. Montreal will host back-to-back short-track speedskating World Cups on Oct. 20-22 and again on Oct. 27-29. The following weekend will see nearby Laval, Que.
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Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

The Edmonton Oilers, trying to put a positive spin on blowing a two-goal lead on home ice in Monday's NHL playoff opener against the never-say-die Los Angeles Kings, insist there's no reason to panic.
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Jets forward Barron receives 75-plus stitches after taking skate blade to face

Jets forward Barron receives 75-plus stitches after taking skate blade to face

LAS VEGAS — Jets forward Morgan Barron never had any doubt that he'd return to the ice after taking a skate to the face in the opener of Winnipeg's first-round series against Vegas on Tuesday night.
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Winnipeg Jets top Vegas Golden Knights 5-1 in first-round series opener

Winnipeg Jets top Vegas Golden Knights 5-1 in first-round series opener

LAS VEGAS — The Winnipeg Jets struggled after poor starts in their previous trips to Las Vegas during the regular season. They made sure there wasn't a repeat of that now that the playoffs have arrived.
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Kraken make successful playoff debut, stun Avalanche 3-1

Kraken make successful playoff debut, stun Avalanche 3-1

DENVER (AP) — Alex Wennberg had a goal and an assist, Philipp Grubauer stopped 34 shots and the Seattle Kraken made a successful playoff debut by beating the defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche 3-1 on Tuesday night.
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Shesterkin, Kreider help Rangers rip Devils 5-1 in Game 1

Shesterkin, Kreider help Rangers rip Devils 5-1 in Game 1

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Rangers had the ton of experience coming into the playoffs against the young New Jersey Devils, and it certainly was the difference Game 1 of their first-round series, along with Igor Shesterkin.
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