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Sherwood, Demko lead Vancouver Canucks to 5-2 win over New York Islanders

Sherwood, Demko lead Vancouver Canucks to 5-2 win over New York Islanders

NEW YORK (AP) — Kiefer Sherwood had two goals and one assist, Thatcher Demko finished with 26 saves and the Vancouver Canucks beat the New York Islanders 5-2 on Wednesday night. Aatu Raty, Derek Forbort and Teddy Blueger also scored for Vancouver.
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Orlando Robinson scores 23 points for Raptors in 116-86 victory over the Nets

Orlando Robinson scores 23 points for Raptors in 116-86 victory over the Nets

NEW YORK (AP) — Orlando Robinson had 23 points on 10-of-14 shooting and added 12 rebounds to help the Toronto Raptors rout the Brooklyn Nets 116-86 on Wednesday night.
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World figure skating championships pause to remember those who died in plane crash

World figure skating championships pause to remember those who died in plane crash

BOSTON (AP) — Before the skaters in their sequins and brightly coloured costumes took the ice at the world figure skating championships on Wednesday night, a choir dressed all in black sang a solemn hymn for those who died in a plane crash on their w
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Argentina hopes Messi will play at 2026 World Cup even as team wins without him

Argentina hopes Messi will play at 2026 World Cup even as team wins without him

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina is proving it can win without Lionel Messi, just in case he opts not to play in the 2026 World Cup.
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Peterborough Petes draw first pick in Ontario Hockey League draft

Peterborough Petes draw first pick in Ontario Hockey League draft

TORONTO — The Ontario Hockey League’s oldest continuously operating franchise will pick first overall in this year's draft. The Peterborough Petes won the OHL draft lottery.
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Toronto Blue Jays full of optimism ahead of season opener against visiting Baltimore

Toronto Blue Jays full of optimism ahead of season opener against visiting Baltimore

TORONTO — Like other Major League Baseball teams, the Toronto Blue Jays are brimming with optimism going into the season opener. "I think we have a very complete team," catcher Alejandro Kirk said Wednesday through an interpreter.
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American figure skater Alysa Liu takes the lead on the opening night of the world championships

American figure skater Alysa Liu takes the lead on the opening night of the world championships

BOSTON (AP) — American figure skater Alysa Liu assumed the lead after the short program on the opening night of the world championships on Wednesday, proving that the Olympian is much farther along in her comeback from retirement than almost anyone t
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Blame game starts after Alphonso Davies goes down with a knee injury playing for Canada

Blame game starts after Alphonso Davies goes down with a knee injury playing for Canada

A morale-boosting weekend win over the United States at the CONCACAF Nations League has turned into a nightmare for Canada.
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Mark Weightman stepping down as president/CEO of CFL's Montreal Alouettes

Mark Weightman stepping down as president/CEO of CFL's Montreal Alouettes

MONTREAL — Mark Weightman is stepping down as president/CEO of the Montreal Alouettes. The CFL club announced Wednesday that Weightman will be leaving both roles effective Friday.
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Woodbine, horsemen’s association reach two-year deal to boost purses by $5.7 million

Woodbine, horsemen’s association reach two-year deal to boost purses by $5.7 million

TORONTO — Woodbine's 2025 racing season will begin April 26 after Woodbine Entertainment and the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association of Ontario (HBPA) agreed Wednesday on a two-year contract. The deal boosts purses by $5.7 million.
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