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Wayne Gretzky steps down from front-office role with Edmonton Oilers

Wayne Gretzky steps down from front-office role with Edmonton Oilers

EDMONTON — Wayne Gretzky says he is stepping down as vice-chairman of the Edmonton Oilers. Gretzky said in a statement on Twitter on Tuesday he is making the decision, "given the pandemic and other life changes.
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Canada's Taylor Pendrith ready to make jump to the PGA Tour this fall

Canada's Taylor Pendrith ready to make jump to the PGA Tour this fall

The long road to the PGA Tour was indeed a lengthy journey for Canada's Taylor Pendrith. He didn't decide on professional golf plans until midway through his four-year run at Kent State University.
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Andreescu withdraws from Strasbourg with abdominal discomfort after second-round win

Andreescu withdraws from Strasbourg with abdominal discomfort after second-round win

STRASBOURG, France — Canada's Bianca Andreescu pulled out of the Strasbourg Open on Tuesday after suffering an abdominal injury in her second-round win over Belgian qualifier Maryna Zanevska.
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Canadian Rebecca Marino eliminated in French Open qualifying

Canadian Rebecca Marino eliminated in French Open qualifying

PARIS — Canada's Rebecca Marino is out of the French Open qualifying tournament after suffering a loss in the first round. Marino, from Vancouver, lost 4-6, 6-2, 6-0 to No. 20 qualifying seed Claire Liu of the U.S. on Tuesday.
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Connor scores in triple overtime as Jets dispatch Oilers in four straight

Connor scores in triple overtime as Jets dispatch Oilers in four straight

WINNIPEG — During period intermissions of the longest night in franchise history, the Winnipeg Jets cracked jokes, they chugged water, and snacked on bananas and energy bars. But the significance of the game was always front of mind.
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Wild stave off elimination with just 14 shots, top Vegas 4-2

Wild stave off elimination with just 14 shots, top Vegas 4-2

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Cam Talbot made 37 saves and the Minnesota Wild beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 despite having only 14 shots on goal to stave off elimination in their opening-round playoff series on Monday night.
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Campbell shuts the door late as Maple Leafs top Canadiens to take 2-1 series lead

Campbell shuts the door late as Maple Leafs top Canadiens to take 2-1 series lead

MONTREAL — Jack Campbell stood in his crease and watched Carey Price make save after save through 40 minutes. Toronto's goalie stayed focused and returned the favour — especially late — in a frantic final period to secure a precious victory.
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Knight time: Rookie saves 36, Panthers top Lightning 4-1

Knight time: Rookie saves 36, Panthers top Lightning 4-1

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Panthers entrusted their season to a rookie goalie making his playoff debut. Spencer Knight delivered, in a huge way.
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Islanders stun Pens 3-2 in double OT, take 3-2 series lead

Islanders stun Pens 3-2 in double OT, take 3-2 series lead

PITTSBURGH (AP) — New York's Josh Bailey took advantage of a sloppy giveaway by Pittsburgh goaltender Tristan Jarry, sending the puck into the wide-open net 51 seconds into the second overtime to give the Islanders a 3-2 victory in Game 5 on Monday n
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Poulin scores short-handed winner in Montreal's 3-2 win over Toronto

Poulin scores short-handed winner in Montreal's 3-2 win over Toronto

CALGARY — Marie-Philip Poulin was finally able to put her prodigious talent with the puck to use in a real game.
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