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Miniature poodle named Sage wins Westminster Kennel Club dog show

Miniature poodle named Sage wins Westminster Kennel Club dog show

NEW YORK (AP) — A miniature poodle named Sage won the top prize at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday night. Sage bested six other finalists to claim the best in show award at the United States’ most illustrious canine event.
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Brunson scores 44, Knicks beat Pacers 121-91 to move a win away from conference final

Brunson scores 44, Knicks beat Pacers 121-91 to move a win away from conference final

NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson scored 44 points, reaching 40 for the fifth time in this post-season, and the New York Knicks moved a win away from their first Eastern Conference final trip since 2000 by beating the Indiana Pacers 121-91 on Tuesday nig
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Host Brazil bounces Canada in Volleyball Nations League opener

Host Brazil bounces Canada in Volleyball Nations League opener

RIO DE JANEIRO — Canada opened Volleyball Nations League play on Tuesday night with a four-set loss to host Brazil. The Canadian women dropped the opening set 26-24, won the second 25-23, then lost the next two 26-24 and 25-12.
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Tapani scores another OT winner, Boston sweeps Montreal in PWHL semifinal

Tapani scores another OT winner, Boston sweeps Montreal in PWHL semifinal

LOWELL, Mass. (AP) — Susanna Tapani scored her second overtime winner of the series to help Boston rally past Montreal 3-2 on Tuesday night and advance to the Professional Women’s Hockey League championship series.
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Toronto FC feeling hangover of post-game melee with NYCFC ahead of Nashville visit

Toronto FC feeling hangover of post-game melee with NYCFC ahead of Nashville visit

Toronto FC will be feeling the hangover from Saturday night's ugly post-game melee with New York City FC when it takes the field at Geodis Park on Wednesday against Nashville SC.
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Swayman helps Bruins edge Panthers 2-1 to stave off playoff elimination

Swayman helps Bruins edge Panthers 2-1 to stave off playoff elimination

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QMJHL roundup: Voltigeurs sweep Drakkar in final, punch ticket to Memorial Cup

DRUMMONDVILLE, Que. — The Drummondville Voltigeurs will represent the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League at this year's Memorial Cup.
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Canadian swimmers McIntosh, Harvey finish 1-2 in women's 200 free at Olympic Trials

Canadian swimmers McIntosh, Harvey finish 1-2 in women's 200 free at Olympic Trials

TORONTO — Canada's Mary-Sophie Harvey said she "was really chill" as Summer McIntosh and Penny Oleksiak battled for the early lead in the women's 200-metre freestyle race Tuesday at the Olympic & Paralympic Trials.
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Rangers' captain Jacob Trouba earns NHL's Mark Messier Leadership Award

Rangers' captain Jacob Trouba earns NHL's Mark Messier Leadership Award

NEW YORK (AP) — From one former New York Rangers to a current one, Jacob Trouba was selected as the winner of the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award , the league announced on Tuesday.
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Colorado Avalanche try to forge ahead after losing Valeri Nichushkin to six-month suspension

Colorado Avalanche try to forge ahead after losing Valeri Nichushkin to six-month suspension

DENVER (AP) — The nameplate above the locker for Valeri Nichushkin has already been removed at the Colorado Avalanche's practice facility. It could be just for now — or possibly for good.
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