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Senators trade down to 23rd overall, select defenceman Logan Hensler at NHL draft

Senators trade down to 23rd overall, select defenceman Logan Hensler at NHL draft

LOS ANGELES — The Ottawa Senators chose American defenceman Logan Hensler with the 23rd overall pick in the NHL draft Friday. Ottawa initially held the 21st choice but traded it to the Nashville Predators for the 23rd and 67th picks.
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Reds RHP Nick Martinez has no-hitter through 8 innings against the Padres

Reds RHP Nick Martinez has no-hitter through 8 innings against the Padres

CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati Reds right-hander Nick Martinez has a no-hitter through eight innings of Friday night's game against the San Diego Padres. The 34-year-old Martinez has walked one and struck out six.
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Canucks select Braeden Cootes with 15th overall pick at NHL draft

Canucks select Braeden Cootes with 15th overall pick at NHL draft

LOS ANGELES — The Vancouver Canucks picked Braeden Cootes of the Western Hockey League's Seattle Thunderbirds with the 15th overall selection in the NHL draft Friday.
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Jennifer Kupcho and Leona Maguire shoot a best-ball 60 to take the lead in the Dow Championship

Jennifer Kupcho and Leona Maguire shoot a best-ball 60 to take the lead in the Dow Championship

MIDLAND, Mich. (AP) — Jennifer Kupcho and Leona Maguire shot a 10-under 60 in better-ball play Friday to take the second-round lead in the Dow Championship, the LPGA Tour’s only team event.
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Knapp makes PGA Tour history at Rocket Classic, trails 2nd-round leaders Kirk, Knowles and Putnam

Knapp makes PGA Tour history at Rocket Classic, trails 2nd-round leaders Kirk, Knowles and Putnam

DETROIT (AP) — Jake Knapp has pulled off a feat no one else has in PGA Tour history.
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A timeline of Masai Ujiri's more than decade-long run with the Toronto Raptors

A timeline of Masai Ujiri's more than decade-long run with the Toronto Raptors

Masai Ujiri's exit on Friday as vice-chairman and president of the Toronto Raptors marked the end of a more than decade-long run that delivered the franchise’s first NBA title.
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B.C., Vancouver, First Nations sign deal to partner in planning, hosting World Cup

B.C., Vancouver, First Nations sign deal to partner in planning, hosting World Cup

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's government, the City of Vancouver and three First Nations have signed an agreement to co-operate on hosting the seven World Cup games being played in the city next year.
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Playoff MVP Sam Bennett agrees on 8-year, $64 million contract to stay with Florida Panthers

Playoff MVP Sam Bennett agrees on 8-year, $64 million contract to stay with Florida Panthers

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Sam Bennett walked to the front of the stage at the Florida Panthers' latest Stanley Cup championship parade, and before he could even speak the crowd began serenading him with their request.
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Playoff MVP Sam Bennett agrees on 8-year, $64 million contract to stay with Florida Panthers

Playoff MVP Sam Bennett agrees on 8-year, $64 million contract to stay with Florida Panthers

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Sam Bennett walked to the front of the stage at the Florida Panthers' latest Stanley Cup championship parade, and before he could even speak the crowd began serenading him with their request.
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Angels manager Ron Washington to miss rest of season with unspecified medical issue

Angels manager Ron Washington to miss rest of season with unspecified medical issue

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington will miss the rest of the season because of an unspecified medical issue, the team said Friday.
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