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Shapovalov downs Etcheverry, advances to third round at Madrid

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Canada's Denis Shapovalov advanced to the third round of the Madrid Open tennis tournament with a 7-6, 6-3 win over Argentina's Tomas Etcheverry on Friday.

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'There are kids … who'd rather be dead than gay,' says former NFL star Carl Nassib who was first active player to publicly identify sexuality

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Carl Nassib knows the power of opening up. In 2021, Nassib – then playing for the Las Vegas Raiders – became the first active NFL player in league history to publicly identify as gay.

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Canada ousted by Estonia at world mixed doubles curling championship

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Canada's Kadriana and Colton Lott were ousted from the world mixed doubles curling championship after suffering a 6-5 loss to Estonia in a playoff qualification game on Friday.

Jets need to pick up their play as first-round series shifts to Colorado

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Resting on top of an audio speaker just inside the entrance to the Winnipeg Jets' locker-room sits a reminder of what the NHL team is fighting for.

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Smash cars and catfish: What Nashville has in store for the Vancouver Canucks

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After dropping Game 2 at home on Tuesday, the Vancouver Canucks are now in Nashville for Games 3 and 4 of their first-round matchup against the Predators. And fans there are gearing up for a unique playoff tradition that gives new meaning…

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Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye make it four NFL drafts with quarterbacks going 1-3

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Caleb Williams is heading to the Windy City, aiming to become the franchise quarterback Chicago has sought for decades.

Caleb Williams goes to the Bears with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft

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Caleb Williams is heading to the Windy City, aiming to become the franchise quarterback Chicago has sought for decades.

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Charlie Woods, son of Tiger, shoots 81 in U.S. Open qualifier

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Charlie Woods failed to advance in a U.S. Open local qualifying event Thursday, shooting a 9-over 81 at Legacy Golf & Tennis Club.

Thursday, Apr 25

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He replaced Mickey Mantle. Now baseball's oldest living major leaguer is turning 100

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The oldest living former major leaguer, Art Schallock turns 100 on Thursday and is being celebrated in the Bay Area and beyond as the milestone approaches.

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Maple Leafs fall to Bruins in Game 3, trail series 2-1

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Brad Marchand scored twice, including the winner in the third period, and added an assist as the Boston Bruins downed the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2 to take a 2-1 lead in their first-round playoff series Wednesday

Royals' Alec Marsh hit in throwing shoulder by line drive, leaves in 5th against Blue Jays

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Kansas City Royals right-hander Alec Marsh was hit in his throwing shoulder by a line drive, forcing him to leave in the fifth inning against Toronto on Wednesday night.

Wednesday, Apr 24

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Reggie Bush getting 2005 Heisman Trophy back, Heisman Trust cites 'enormous changes in college athletics'

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Reggie Bush is getting his 2005 Heisman Memorial Trophy back after having had to relinquish the award in 2010.

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Shapovalov into second round at Madrid Open with win over Diaz Acosta

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Canada's Denis Shapovalov advanced to the second round of the Madrid Open tennis tournament with a 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 win over Argentina's Facundo Diaz Acosta on Wednesday.

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Where should people visit in Detroit while in town for the NFL Draft?

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If you're in town for the NFL Draft and you're waking up in Detroit for the first time, we want you to know there are so many great places to go and things to do in the city.

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Josef Newgarden's win in IndyCar's season-opening race has been disqualified. O'Ward named winner

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Josef Newgarden’s win in IndyCar’s season-opening race at St. Petersburg was disqualified Wednesday because Team Penske manipulated its push-to-pass system during the race, making Pato O’Ward the winner.

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Nashville Predators level playoff series with 4-1 victory over Canucks

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The Nashville Predators downed the Vancouver Canucks 4-1 Tuesday night and levelled the series at 1-1.

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Twins from Toronto were Canada's top two female finishers at this year's Boston Marathon

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When identical twin sisters Kim and Michelle Krezonoski were invited to compete against some of the world’s most elite female runners at last week’s Boston Marathon, they were in disbelief.

Avalanche roll past Jets 5-2, head home with series tied 1-1

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Alexandar Georgiev paid back his Colorado Avalanche teammates for believing in him.

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Predators centre from Metro Vancouver facing off against team he once idolized

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As a young hockey player growing up in North Vancouver, Colton Sissons was a die-hard Canucks fan. Twelve years after being drafted by Nashville, the Predators centre is facing off against the Canucks during the Stanley Cup playoffs for…

Tuesday, Apr 23

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Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko won't play in Game 2

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The Vancouver Canucks will be without all-star goalie Thatcher Demko when they face the Nashville Predators in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series.

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An ode to perhaps the greatest Jewish baseball player on Passover

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Passover helped to remind me of a conversation I had a month ago with my friend Noam in which I said, “Hank Greenberg would have been a top-100 baseball player had it not been for World War II.”

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Hyman, McDavid lead Oilers to 7-4 playoff win over Kings

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For once the Edmonton Oilers won’t have to dig themselves out of a hole to start the NHL playoffs.

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Matthews scores winner in the third, Maple Leafs down Bruins 3-2 to even series 1-1

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Auston Matthews scored the winner in the third period and added two assists as the Toronto Maple Leafs topped the Boston Bruins 3-2 on Monday to even their first-round playoff series 1-1.

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Jets, Avs goalies reset after wild Winnipeg win in series opener

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Connor Hellebuyck made sure he did one important thing while winding down Sunday after the Winnipeg Jets beat the Colorado Avalanche 7-6 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.

Monday, Apr 22

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Netflix to air live roast of Tom Brady on May 5

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Netflix announced Monday that the seven-time Super Bowl champion quarterback will be the guest of honour at a live and uncensored roast streaming from the Forum in Inglewood, Calif., on May 5 at 8 p.m. ET.

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Canada defeats South Korea 6-4, remains unbeaten at curling mixed doubles worlds

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Canada's Kadriana and Colton Lott remained undefeated at the world mixed doubles curling championship with a 6-4 win over South Korea on Monday.

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Vancouver Canucks claw out 4-2 comeback win over Nashville Predators in Game 1

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Vancouver hockey fans were treated to a show as the Canucks stormed back from a second-period deficit for a 4-2 win over the Nashville Predators in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.

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Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

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The Edmonton Oilers say they expect no surprises from the familiar Los Angeles Kings when their first-round NHL playoff series opens tonight in the Alberta capital.

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Lowry, Connor propel Jets to 7-6 Game 1 win over Avalanche

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Captain Adam Lowry and Kyle Connor each scored twice to propel the Winnipeg Jets to a 7-6 Game 1 first-round playoff victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday.

Sunday, Apr 21

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Strong Canadian showing in NHL playoffs is good news for fans

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For Russ Jericho, seeing the Edmonton Oilers enter the Stanley Cup playoffs is the culmination of an unlikely passion.