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Veteran skip McCarville aiming for Scotties return in uncertain season

Veteran skip McCarville aiming for Scotties return in uncertain season

Veteran skip Krista McCarville has the blueprint down for how to approach a limited curling season. Her Thunder Bay, Ont.
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Springer hits 2 HRs, Astros beat A's 5-2 for 2-0 ALDS lead

Springer hits 2 HRs, Astros beat A's 5-2 for 2-0 ALDS lead

LOS ANGELES — Back-to-back home runs off back-to-back pitches. The Houston Astros can't miss these days.
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Lakers top Heat 102-96, take 3-1 lead in NBA Finals

Lakers top Heat 102-96, take 3-1 lead in NBA Finals

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — LeBron James woke up from his gameday nap Tuesday and decided it was time to send his Los Angeles Lakers teammates a message. He grabbed his phone and told the Lakers they were facing a must-win game. “I felt that vibe.
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Calgary Flames make centre Connor Zary club's first pick of NHL entry draft

Calgary Flames make centre Connor Zary club's first pick of NHL entry draft

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames took their time selecting Connor Zary in the first round of the NHL entry draft Tuesday. The Flames owned the No.
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Winnipeg Jets select Saginaw centre Cole Perfetti with No. 10 pick at NHL draft

Winnipeg Jets select Saginaw centre Cole Perfetti with No. 10 pick at NHL draft

The Winnipeg Jets picked him 10th overall in this year's NHL draft, but Cole Perfetti says he still has a chip on his shoulder. “Obviously I’m ecstatic to be a Winnipeg Jet.
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Busy draft day sees Montreal Canadiens pick defenceman Kaiden Guhle, trade Max Domi

Busy draft day sees Montreal Canadiens pick defenceman Kaiden Guhle, trade Max Domi

Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin was busy on the first day of the NHL draft, picking a top-prospect defenceman after dealing away a star forward.
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Stewart leads Seattle to 2nd WNBA title in 3 years

Stewart leads Seattle to 2nd WNBA title in 3 years

BRADENTON, Fla. — Breanna Stewart and Sue Bird helped Seattle finish off a dominant season with another championship. The dynamic duo powered the Storm to their second title in three seasons. They both missed last year with injuries.
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Rangers take Lafreniere 1st in memorable opening round of pandemic-delayed NHL draft

Rangers take Lafreniere 1st in memorable opening round of pandemic-delayed NHL draft

There was little surprise at the very top of the NHL's pandemic-delayed draft Tuesday. The New York Rangers chose star winger Alexis Lafreniere, the presumptive No. 1 pick since January, with the first selection.
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Edmonton Oilers select centre Dylan Holloway in first round of NHL draft

Edmonton Oilers select centre Dylan Holloway in first round of NHL draft

Dylan Holloway is willing to switch allegiances to play alongside Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. The Edmonton Oilers selected the centre from Bragg Creek, Alta., with the 14th pick of the NHL entry draft Tuesday.
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Pandemic keeps Canadian luge team at home to start season

Pandemic keeps Canadian luge team at home to start season

CALGARY — The Canadian luge team will stay home and skip the first portion of the World Cup season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. World Cup races open Nov. 24 in Austria, but Canada will not compete in the first four events of 2020-21.
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