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Lexi Thompson falls short by 3 shots in her bid to make PGA Tour cut in Las Vegas

Lexi Thompson falls short by 3 shots in her bid to make PGA Tour cut in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Lexi Thompson delivered star-power moments built for a stage like Las Vegas, and when she poured in a pair of long birdie putts Friday, she was on the cusp of history. Thompson was 4 under with seven holes to play.
Stampeders keep CFL playoffs in their sights with 26-19 win over Roughriders

Stampeders keep CFL playoffs in their sights with 26-19 win over Roughriders

CALGARY — The path to the CFL playoffs remains precarious for the Calgary Stampeders, but the club stayed on it Friday with a 26-19 win over the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders.
WHL roundup: Wightman helps Rockets scratch past Cougars 5-4

WHL roundup: Wightman helps Rockets scratch past Cougars 5-4

KELOWNA, B.C. — Dylan Wightman's second goal of the night, a short-handed marker at 4:49 of the third period, proved to be the winner as the Kelowna Rockets edged the visiting Prince George Cougars 5-4 in Western Hockey League action on Friday night.
Whyte's field goal earns Lions 33-30 victory over Tiger-Cats

Whyte's field goal earns Lions 33-30 victory over Tiger-Cats

HAMILTON — Dane Evans kept his new team in the hunt for first in the West Division while ending his former team's quest for a home playoff game. Evans came off the bench to lead the B.C.
OHL roundup: Musty scores in OT as Wolves edge Attack 3-2

OHL roundup: Musty scores in OT as Wolves edge Attack 3-2

SUDBURY, Ont. — Quentin Musty scored 37 seconds into overtime as the Sudbury Wolves edged the visiting Owen Sound Attack 3-2 in Ontario Hockey League action on Friday night at Sudbury Community Centre.
Crosby, Malkin help Penguins beat Ovechkin, Capitals 4-0

Crosby, Malkin help Penguins beat Ovechkin, Capitals 4-0

WASHINGON (AP) — Sidney Crosby scored twice on the power play, Evgeni Malkin had a goal and three assists and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the rival Washington Capitals 4-0 on Friday night for their first victory of the young season.
QMJHL roundup: Conrad scores in OT as Islanders rally to shock Voltigeurs 5-4

QMJHL roundup: Conrad scores in OT as Islanders rally to shock Voltigeurs 5-4

CHARLOTTETOWN — Owen Conrad's goal at 2:03 of overtime capped an impressive comeback as the Charlottetown Islanders edged the Drummondville Voltigeurs 5-4 in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action on Friday night at the Eastlink Centre.
Aussies bump off Canadians in beach volleyball world quarterfinals

Aussies bump off Canadians in beach volleyball world quarterfinals

TLAXCALA CITY, Mexico — Canada’s Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson were bounced Friday night from the beach volleyball world championships, dropping a tight quarterfinal match to Australia’s Taliqua Clancy and Mariafe Artacho del Solar.
Franchise legend Daniel Alfredsson returns to Ottawa Senators

Franchise legend Daniel Alfredsson returns to Ottawa Senators

OTTAWA — Franchise legend Daniel Alfredsson has made his long-awaited return to the Ottawa Senators. Team president of hockey operations Steve Staios announced Friday that Alfredsson is joining the team in an as-yet unspecified role.
Connor Bedard 'excited' for first NHL game in Canada as Canadiens host Blackhawks

Connor Bedard 'excited' for first NHL game in Canada as Canadiens host Blackhawks

BROSSARD, Que. — Connor Bedard is on quite the road trip to begin his NHL career. The hockey phenom and No.