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Jagr says no teams are asking about him, Panthers disagree

Jagr says no teams are asking about him, Panthers disagree

SUNRISE, Fla. — Jaromir Jagr wants to play at least one more season in the NHL. It's unclear if any team wants him.
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Calgary Flames acquires goaltender Eddie Lack in trade with Carolina Hurricanes

Calgary Flames acquires goaltender Eddie Lack in trade with Carolina Hurricanes

CALGARY — Goalie Eddie Lack and defenceman Ryan Murphy were acquired by the Calgary Flames on Thursday night in a trade with the Carolina Hurricanes. Calgary also gets a seventh round draft pick in the 2019 NHL draft.
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Big-hitters Henderson, Wie stake major claim at Women's PGA

Big-hitters Henderson, Wie stake major claim at Women's PGA

OLYMPIA FIELDS, Ill. — Michelle Wie launched a 3-wood into swirling gusts and toward the 18th green, wondering if the shot had enough steam to get there. A shift in the wind took the guesswork out of the equation.
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Lingmerth leads Quicken Loans National after first-round 65

Lingmerth leads Quicken Loans National after first-round 65

POTOMAC, Md. — David Lingmerth is one of a few players in the Quicken Loans National field with any memories to draw on at TPC Potomac — and they're the best kind of memories. The winner of a 2012 Web.
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Stroman, Blue Jays, pushing for fans to 'Smoak the Vote' in all-star voting

Stroman, Blue Jays, pushing for fans to 'Smoak the Vote' in all-star voting

TORONTO — Justin Smoak doesn't need to campaign to be on the American League's all-star team. Marcus Stroman and the rest of his Toronto Blue Jays teammates are more than happy to push for fans to vote Smoak in as the AL's starting first baseman.
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Veteran forward Kris Versteeg signs one-year deal with Calgary Flames

Veteran forward Kris Versteeg signs one-year deal with Calgary Flames

CALGARY — Veteran forward Kris Versteeg and the Calgary Flames agreed to a one-year contract on Thursday worth US$1.75 million. Versteeg spent last season with the Flames after signing with the team as a free agency in October of 2016.
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Canadiens name Carriere GM of AHL Laval Rocket, keep Lefebvre on as coach

Canadiens name Carriere GM of AHL Laval Rocket, keep Lefebvre on as coach

LAVAL, Que. — When the Montreal Canadiens announced Thursday that Sylvain Lefebvre was staying on as coach of their American Hockey League team, the response on social media was overwhelmingly negative.
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Police: Venus Williams at fault in fatal car crash

Police: Venus Williams at fault in fatal car crash

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Tennis star Venus Williams caused a car crash earlier this month that led to the death of a passenger in another vehicle, according to a police report released Thursday.
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Canada makes just one change for key World Cup qualifying match against U.S.

Canada makes just one change for key World Cup qualifying match against U.S.

With the series delicately balanced at 28-28, coach Mark Anscombe has made just one change to his starting lineup for the return leg of Canada's Rugby World Cup qualifier against the U.S. Eagles in San Diego on Saturday.
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Argonauts' defence very aware of challenges Lions quarterback Jennings presents

Argonauts' defence very aware of challenges Lions quarterback Jennings presents

TORONTO — In Marcus Ball's mind, Jonathon Jennings is the epitome of a dual-threat quarterback. "He's a playmaker, he's dynamic," Ball said. "The guy can make every throw on the field, he's young so he's energetic. "He's gutsy, which is a good thing.
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