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Canada's Mackenzie Hughes one shot back of leader Scottie Scheffler at Byron Nelson

Canada's Mackenzie Hughes one shot back of leader Scottie Scheffler at Byron Nelson

McKINNEY, Texas (AP) — Scottie Scheffler says he tries not to put too much emphasis on winning one tournament over another, even when his hometown AT&T Byron Nelson is in play. Ryan Palmer isn't keeping any secrets.
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Ko, non-winner Kemp share lead halfway through LPGA Tour's Founders Cup

Ko, non-winner Kemp share lead halfway through LPGA Tour's Founders Cup

CLIFTON, N.J. (AP) — Two-time LPGA Tour player of the year Jin Young Ko shot her second straight 4-under 68 on Friday in the Founders Cup and shared the halfway lead with 37-year-old non-winner Sarah Kemp.
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McDavid, Pastrnak, Tkachuk named Hart Trophy nominees

McDavid, Pastrnak, Tkachuk named Hart Trophy nominees

NEW YORK — Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid, Boston Bruins winger David Pastrnak and Florida Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk have been named finalists for the Hart Trophy, given out annually to the NHL's most valuable player.
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Vancouver aims to turn attacking play in to consistent goals

Vancouver aims to turn attacking play in to consistent goals

VANCOUVER — After a lacklustre first half in their game against York United, the Vancouver Whitecaps are aiming to turn their attacking play in to consistency.
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Weegar has three points, Canada routs co-host Latvia 6-0 in world championship opener

Weegar has three points, Canada routs co-host Latvia 6-0 in world championship opener

RIGA, Latvia — MacKenzie Weegar had a goal and two assists as Canada downed co-host Latvia Friday in its opening game at the world men's hockey championship.
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Canadian men, women each go 1-1 on first day of HSBC France Sevens

Canadian men, women each go 1-1 on first day of HSBC France Sevens

TOULOUSE, France — Thomas Isherwood scored two tries to help Canada blank Uruguay 26-0 Friday at the HSBC France Sevens. Josiah Morra and Alex Russell also scored tries for the 14th-ranked Canadians against No.
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Suspension fallout: Oilers, Knights adjust to absence of top defencemen for Game 5

Suspension fallout: Oilers, Knights adjust to absence of top defencemen for Game 5

LAS VEGAS — The Edmonton Oilers chose their words carefully on the suspension front Friday while defenceman Brett Kulak prepared for an increase of playoff minutes in the absence of Darnell Nurse.
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Toronto FC hands permanent bans to four supporters after violence at BMO Field

Toronto FC hands permanent bans to four supporters after violence at BMO Field

Toronto FC has handed four supporters a permanent ban in the wake of ugly scenes in the stands at Tuesday's Canadian Championship loss to CF Montreal.
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Canadians Auger-Aliassime, Andreescu and Dabrowski all bounced from Italian Open

Canadians Auger-Aliassime, Andreescu and Dabrowski all bounced from Italian Open

ROME — Canadian tennis hopes took a tumble at the Italian Open on Friday as Felix Auger-Aliassime, Gabriela Dabrowski, and Bianca Andreescu were all eliminated, marking a disappointing day for the Maple Leaf contingent.
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US upsets defending champ Finland, Canada routs Latvia to open ice hockey worlds

US upsets defending champ Finland, Canada routs Latvia to open ice hockey worlds

TAMPERE, Finland (AP) — The United States overcame defending champion Finland 4-1 to open the ice hockey world championship on Friday. Alex Tuch scored two goals and Drew O’Çonnor had a goal and two assists to lead the U.S.
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