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Bedard scores in OT, Canada beats Slovakia to advance to world junior semifinals

Bedard scores in OT, Canada beats Slovakia to advance to world junior semifinals

HALIFAX — Connor Bedard made one opponent miss. And another. And another. The breathtaking 17-year-old then calmly slid the puck home to set off wild celebrations and send his country to the semifinals at the world junior hockey championship.
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Djokovic beats Lestienne for winning start to 2023

Djokovic beats Lestienne for winning start to 2023

ADELAIDE, Australia — World No. 1 Novak Djokovic kept up his winning streak in singles matches in Australia, beating Constant Lestienne of France 6-3, 6-2 Tuesday in the first round of the Adelaide International.
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Mathurin, Hield lead hot Pacers past Raptors122-114

Mathurin, Hield lead hot Pacers past Raptors122-114

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Bennedict Mathurin scored 21 points and Buddy Hield added 19 to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 122-114 victory over the Toronto Raptors for their fourth consecutive victory on Monday.
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Bills' Hamlin in critical condition after collapse on field

Bills' Hamlin in critical condition after collapse on field

CINCINNATI (AP) — Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field Monday night and was administered CPR before being driven to a hospital, where the NFL said he was in critical condition, and Buffalo's game against the Cincinnati Bengals was
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Stjernborg's short-handed goal leads Sweden over Finland in world junior quarterfinal

Stjernborg's short-handed goal leads Sweden over Finland in world junior quarterfinal

MONCTON, N.B. — Victor Stjernborg scored a short-handed goal with 65 seconds remaining and Sweden defeated rival Finland 3-2 in quarterfinal action Monday at the world junior hockey championship.
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DeBrusk scores 2 in 3rd, Bruins beat Pens in Winter Classic

DeBrusk scores 2 in 3rd, Bruins beat Pens in Winter Classic

BOSTON (AP) — Jake DeBrusk scored his second goal of the third period with just over two minutes remaining and the NHL-leading Boston Bruins rallied for a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Winter Classic on Monday at Fenway Park.
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Canada defender Alistair Johnston makes debut for Celtic in 2-2 tie in Old Firm derby

Canada defender Alistair Johnston makes debut for Celtic in 2-2 tie in Old Firm derby

GLASGOW, United Kingdom — Canadian defender Alistair Johnston made his Celtic debut Monday with Kyogo Furuhashi's 88th-minute goal securing a point for the Scottish league leader in a 2-2 tie with Glasgow rival Rangers.
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Brampton and Owen Sound may play in Major Series Lacrosse in 2023

Brampton and Owen Sound may play in Major Series Lacrosse in 2023

Major Series Lacrosse says it hopes that Brampton and Owen Sound will both play in the Ontario-based league in 2023. The two clubs came to an agreement on Thursday over the issue of a player pool.
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Quebec ultra-marathoner preparing to run nearly 8,000 km from Florida to Quebec

Quebec ultra-marathoner preparing to run nearly 8,000 km from Florida to Quebec

MONTREAL — A Quebec ultra-marathon runner is preparing for a nearly 8,000-kilometre run from the most southern point of the United States to Quebec's Gaspé Peninsula. Joan Roch, 49, is known for running more than 1,000 kilometres from Percé, Que.
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Forsberg, Karlsson, Raanta named NHL's three stars of the week

Forsberg, Karlsson, Raanta named NHL's three stars of the week

NEW YORK — Nashville left-wing Filip Forsberg, San Jose defenceman Erik Karlsson and Carolina goaltender Antti Raanta have been named the NHL’s three stars of the week.
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