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Battle of Alberta starts with a bang as Flames down Oilers 9-6 to open playoff series

Battle of Alberta starts with a bang as Flames down Oilers 9-6 to open playoff series

CALGARY — The NHL's first playoff Battle of Alberta in 31 years compensated for its long absence with an abundance of goals in the first game of the series.
Lucas Cavallini scores third of the season as Vancouver beats Dallas 2-1

Lucas Cavallini scores third of the season as Vancouver beats Dallas 2-1

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps are quickly cementing their status as a second-half team.
CFL, CFL Players' Association reach tentative collective agreement

CFL, CFL Players' Association reach tentative collective agreement

TORONTO — The second strike in CFL history is over. The CFL confirmed Wednesday night that it and the CFL Players' Association reached a tentative collective bargaining agreement.
Nashville tops Montreal 2-1, ups home unbeaten streak to 23

Nashville tops Montreal 2-1, ups home unbeaten streak to 23

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Hany Mukhtar scored the deciding goal to spark Nashville to a 2-1 victory over CF Montreal on Wednesday, upping Nashville's home unbeaten streak to 23 straight.
Ty France's two-run homer leads Mariners past Blue Jays 5-1 as Seattle avoids sweep

Ty France's two-run homer leads Mariners past Blue Jays 5-1 as Seattle avoids sweep

TORONTO — Kevin Gausman had a plan when facing the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday, but they'd also worked out a strategy for him. The Blue Jays starter allowed two runs over five innings pitched as Seattle beat Toronto 5-1.
Cole's OT goal lift Hurricanes past Rangers for Game 1 win

Cole's OT goal lift Hurricanes past Rangers for Game 1 win

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Ian Cole beat Igor Shesterkin at 3:12 of overtime to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Rangers 2-1 Wednesday night and take Game 1 of their second-round playoff series.
Barnes, Mobley, Cunningham unanimous NBA All-Rookie picks

Barnes, Mobley, Cunningham unanimous NBA All-Rookie picks

NEW YORK (AP) — Rookie of the Year Scottie Barnes, Cleveland forward Evan Mobley and Detroit guard Cade Cunningham were unanimously voted Wednesday to the NBA All-Rookie first team.
Some familiar names on Canada's provisional roster for CONCACAF U-20 Championship

Some familiar names on Canada's provisional roster for CONCACAF U-20 Championship

Toronto FC wingback Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty and midfielder Kosi Thompson highlight Canada's 60-man provisional roster ahead of next month’s CONCACAF Men’s Under-20 Championship.
Frankfurt beats Rangers in shootout to win Europa League

Frankfurt beats Rangers in shootout to win Europa League

SEVILLE, Spain (AP) — Eintracht Frankfurt’s 42-year wait for a European trophy is over. The German club ended its title drought with a penalty shootout win over Rangers in the Europa League final on Wednesday.
'Pivotal moment:' Integrity commissioner starts process of cleaning up Canadian sport

'Pivotal moment:' Integrity commissioner starts process of cleaning up Canadian sport

Sarah-Eve Pelletier calls this a pivotal moment in Canadian sport.