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Sweden defeats the US 5-2 at the start of the ice hockey world championship

Sweden defeats the US 5-2 at the start of the ice hockey world championship

PRAGUE (AP) — The United States lost to Sweden 5-2 in its opening match at the ice hockey world championship on Friday. Joel Eriksson Ek scored twice and added an assist, and star defenseman Victor Hedman had a goal and an assist for Sweden.
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'We need to win': Maple Leafs brass hints at change after yet another playoff failure

'We need to win': Maple Leafs brass hints at change after yet another playoff failure

TORONTO — Keith Pelley was reminded of the first time he watched Liverpool play up close. The Premier League giant with an illustrious soccer history in both England and Europe are followed by a rabid supporters craving success.
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CF Montreal prepares for 'Messi Mania' as Inter Miami visits Canada

CF Montreal prepares for 'Messi Mania' as Inter Miami visits Canada

MONTREAL — Just the thought that he may come face to face with Lionel Messi has CF Montreal captain Samuel Piette pinching himself.
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Mbappé starts his goodbyes at Paris Saint-Germain as exit looms

Mbappé starts his goodbyes at Paris Saint-Germain as exit looms

PARIS (AP) — Kylian Mbappé announced again he's leaving Paris Saint-Germain, an unsurprising move by the French superstar who is expected to join Real Madrid. Mbappé said on Friday on X he will play his final home game on Sunday against Toulouse.
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Italian star Lorenzo Insigne set to return for Toronto FC against New York City FC

Italian star Lorenzo Insigne set to return for Toronto FC against New York City FC

TORONTO — A victory over visiting New York City FC on Saturday and Toronto FC can match its entire points total of last season when it finished last in the league at 4-20-10.
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Maple Leafs captain John Tavares added to Canada's world hockey championship roster

Maple Leafs captain John Tavares added to Canada's world hockey championship roster

PRAGUE, Czechia — Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares has been added to the Canadian roster at the world men's hockey championship, Hockey Canada announced Friday.
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B.C. light-heavyweight boxer Buneet Bisla goes after Canadian title on Victoria card

B.C. light-heavyweight boxer Buneet Bisla goes after Canadian title on Victoria card

Since taking up taekwondo at the age of four, Buneet Bisla has won an armful of armful of amateur boxing and kickboxing titles. On Saturday, the 26-year-old from Surrey, B.C.
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Miro Heiskanen scores 2 power-play goals and Stars beat Avs 5-3 in Game 2 to even series

Miro Heiskanen scores 2 power-play goals and Stars beat Avs 5-3 in Game 2 to even series

DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Stars built another multi-goal lead against high-scoring Colorado. This time, they held on to win and avoid another 0-2 hole in the NHL playoffs.
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Mixing games and education, Prince Harry and Meghan arrive in Nigeria to promote mental health

Mixing games and education, Prince Harry and Meghan arrive in Nigeria to promote mental health

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, arrived in Nigeria amid pomp and dancing on Friday to champion mental health for young people affected by conflicts and to promote the Invictus Games, which the prince founded to aid the rehabi
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Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

The Toronto Maple Leafs showed coach Sheldon Keefe the door yesterday, the New York Rangers pushed the Carolina Hurricanes closer to one, and Brad Marchand and the Bruins would like to slam one on the visiting Florida Panthers as their nasty series r
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