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Rangers beat Flames 4-3 to snap 4-game losing streak

Rangers beat Flames 4-3 to snap 4-game losing streak

NEW YORK — Henrik Lundqvist raised his arms in a game-ending celebration as if it were playoff series clincher. It likely felt that way for the New York goalie as the Rangers snapped a brutal four-game losing streak.
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Vancouver Whitecaps sign right back Jake Nerwinski to contract extension

Vancouver Whitecaps sign right back Jake Nerwinski to contract extension

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have signed right back Jake Nerwinski to a contract extension through 2019, with options for 2020 and 2021. The 23-year-old from Lawrenceville, N.J.
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Senators parting ways with president and CEO Tom Anselmi

Senators parting ways with president and CEO Tom Anselmi

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators are parting ways with president and CEO Tom Anselmi. The team announced in a Friday release that Anselmi, who was hired Jan. 27, 2017, will be "vacating his position.
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After Rugby World Cup qualifying loss, Canada looks to rebound against the U.S.

After Rugby World Cup qualifying loss, Canada looks to rebound against the U.S.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Star winger DTH van der Merwe is set to win his 50th cap Saturday when Canada takes on the U.S. in the Americas Rugby Championship.
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Garoppolo, 49ers connect, completing long-term record deal

Garoppolo, 49ers connect, completing long-term record deal

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Jimmy Garoppolo could have waited and cashed in even more than he did after other quarterbacks re-set the market.
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Former Leafs player Williams accused of sexual assault while on military flight

Former Leafs player Williams accused of sexual assault while on military flight

OTTAWA — Former NHL enforcer Dave "Tiger" Williams is facing several charges, including sexual assault, after incidents on a Canadian Forces aircraft.
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Serena Williams returns, Fed Cup 'start of a long process'

Serena Williams returns, Fed Cup 'start of a long process'

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Tennis fans anxiously awaiting Serena Williams' return to competitive tennis will have to wait one more day.
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Blue Jays sign Canadian relief pitcher Axford to minor-league deal

Blue Jays sign Canadian relief pitcher Axford to minor-league deal

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have signed Canadian relief pitcher John Axford to a minor-league deal. The deal, announced by the team on Friday, includes an invitation to major league spring training. Axford, from Port Dover, Ont.
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Blue Bombers sign free agent receiver Adarius Bowman to one-year deal

Blue Bombers sign free agent receiver Adarius Bowman to one-year deal

WINNIPEG — Adarius Bowman has always felt at home at Winnipeg's Investors Group Field. After signing a one-year contract with the Blue Bombers on Friday, the free-agent receiver can officially call it that for the first time.
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Jays hope healthy Sanchez can stabilize starting rotation

Jays hope healthy Sanchez can stabilize starting rotation

TORONTO — The Blue Jays figure a healthy Aaron Sanchez can lead them back into the playoffs. Sanchez was an All-Star in 2016, when the right-hander went 15-2 with an American League-leading 3.00 ERA.
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