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Friday, Apr 19

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Streaking Jets prepare for playoff clash with star-studded Avalanche

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The Winnipeg Jets will face the Colorado Avalanche for the first time ever in the Stanley Cup Playoffs

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Legendary Formula 1 driver Michael Schumacher's watch collection is going on sale

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Eight of Formula One legend Michael Schumacher's luxury and personalized watches are going up for auction – and they could sell for more than US$4.8 million in total.

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Vancouver Canucks release round 1 schedule against Nashville Predators

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It's been nine long years since the Vancouver Canucks have played an NHL playoff game at Rogers Arena and fans are ready to see this season's Pacific Division champions take on the Nashville Predators.

Beijing Half Marathon champion has medal taken away after other runners slowed down to let him win

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Organizers have revoked He Jie's first place in the Beijing Half Marathon last weekend after an investigation confirmed that three other runners had slowed down to let him win the race.

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'Brave is unbeatable' is the theme for Canada's Olympic team in Paris

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'Brave is unbeatable' is the theme for Canada's Olympic team competing in Paris this summer.

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Winnipeg Jets release Round 1 playoff schedule

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The Winnipeg Jets have released its first round playoff schedule.

Chasing 5th straight win, Nelly Korda is 2 shots back at Chevron Championship after a first-round 6

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Nelly Korda, who is looking to tie an LPGA Tour record with her fifth straight win, shot a 4-under 68 on Thursday in the opening round of the Chevron Championship, leaving her two shots behind leader Lauren Coughlin in the year's first…

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Jets take down Canucks 4-2 as both teams wrap up regular season

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Nikita Chibrikov scored the game-winner in his NHL debut and Cole Perfetti tallied a pair of goals as the Winnipeg Jets defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-2 to close out their regular seasons on Thursday.

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Maple Leafs sign defenceman Cade Webber to two-year entry-level contract

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The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenceman Cade Webber to a two-year, entry-level contract, the NHL club announced Thursday.

Thursday, Apr 18

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NFL draft has potential to set a record for most players on offence selected in the first round

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The NFL draft will be offensive. We’re not talking about hurt feelings. This draft has the potential to set a record for most offensive players selected in the first round.

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Party's over: Coyotes play final game as Arizona franchise before move to Salt Lake City

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Mullett Arena buzzed like few times in the two years since the Arizona Coyotes moved in, the fans amped for one last desert hurrah.

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Judge hits the tiebreaking single in 9th as Yankees rally to avoid sweep with 6-4 win over Blue Jays

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Giancarlo Stanton homered in the ninth inning and Aaron Judge added a go-ahead two-run double to lead the New York Yankees to a 6-4 comeback win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday at Rogers Centre.

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Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter banned from NBA for life

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Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter has been handed a lifetime ban from The National Basketball Association (NBA) following an investigation which found he disclosed confidential information to sports bettors, the league says.

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Caitlin Clark will make US$76,535 from her WNBA salary this year. The top NBA draft pick will earn US$10.5 million

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Caitlin Clark's salary compared to top National Basketball Association players is drawing attention to Women's National Basketball Association players' pay and the often massive gender gap in professional sports salaries. The highest-paid…

Wednesday, Apr 17

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O.J. Simpson has been cremated, estate attorney in Las Vegas says. No public memorial is planned

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Former football star and celebrity criminal defendant O.J. Simpson was cremated Wednesday, the lawyer handling his estate said following his death last week at home in Las Vegas at age 76.

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Klay Thompson misses all 10 shots in what might have been his final game with the Warriors

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Klay Thompson went scoreless for the first time since his rookie season and had the most missed shots without a make in a playoff game by a Warriors player in at least 50 seasons.

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Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter banned from NBA

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Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter has been handed a lifetime ban from The National Basketball Association (NBA) following an investigation which found he disclosed confidential information to sports bettors, the league says.

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Canadiens exercise option on head coach Martin St. Louis' contract

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The Montreal Canadiens have exercised the two-year option of the contract of head coach Martin St. Louis, committing him to the team for the next three seasons.

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Leafs star Auston Matthews finishes season with 69 goals

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Auston Matthews won't be joining the NHL's 70-goal club this season.

Vancouver Canucks clinch Pacific Division title ahead of playoffs

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The Vancouver Canucks have won their division for the first time in more than a decade.

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Demko backstops Vancouver Canucks to 4-1 win over Calgary Flames

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Head coach Rick Tocchet wanted to get his star goalie ample work in his return from injury.

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Canada is expected to win 22 medals at the Paris Olympics

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Canada is expected to win a total of 22 medals, including six gold, at the Paris Summer Olympics, which open on July 26.

Paris prepares for 100-day countdown to the Olympics. It wants to rekindle love for the Games

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April 17 marks the 100 days countdown to the Paris Olympics ambitious opening ceremony.

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Auston Matthews has one more shot to reach 70-goal milestone

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Auston Matthews has one more chance to reach a milestone not touched in nearly three decades. The Maple Leafs sniper was unable to score in Tuesday night's 5-2 loss to the Florida Panthers, leaving him stuck on 69 goals for the season.

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Kyle Connor scores twice as Jets edge Kraken 4-3 to clinch second in the Central Division

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Kyle Connor scored twice and Tyler Toffoli broke a third-period tie to lift the Winnipeg Jets to a key 4-3 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday night.

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Maple Leafs to meet Bruins in first round of Stanley Cup playoffs

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The Toronto Maple Leafs knew a familiar foe was waiting on deck. The club now knows which Atlantic Division rival will represent its first test in the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Kikuchi, Guerrero help Jays edge Yankees 5-4

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Left-hander Yusei Kikuchi struck out nine in his solid six innings, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s two-run single in the fourth pushed the Toronto Blue Jays to a 5-4 win over the New York Yankees on Tuesday.

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O.J. Simpson was chilling with a beer on a couch before Easter, lawyer says. 2 weeks later he was dead

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O.J. Simpson's last robust discussion with his longtime lawyer was just before Easter, at the country club home Simpson leased southwest of the Las Vegas Strip. About a week later, on April 5, a doctor said Simpson was 'transitioning.'

Tuesday, Apr 16

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Glenn Howard, iconic Canadian curler, announces retirement

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One of the nation's most beloved and decorated curlers, Glenn Howard, officially announced his retirement on Tuesday.

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Lululemon unveils first summer kit for Canada's Olympic and Paralympic teams

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Lululemon showed off its collection for the Summer Olympics and Paralympics on Tuesday at the Liberty Grand entertainment complex. Athletes sported a variety of selections during a fashion show that featured garments to be worn on the…