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Taking advantage of an obscure rule, Chargers' Dicker makes NFL's first fair-catch kick in 48 years

Taking advantage of an obscure rule, Chargers' Dicker makes NFL's first fair-catch kick in 48 years

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Of all the rules in football, Jim Harbaugh considers the obscure fair-catch kick to be his favorite. The Los Angeles Chargers coach had the opportunity to try one Thursday night for only the second time in his career.
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Rust scores in overtime, Crosby has 4 points in Penguins' 5-4 win over Predators

Rust scores in overtime, Crosby has 4 points in Penguins' 5-4 win over Predators

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Bryan Rust scored his second goal of the game 1:07 into overtime and Sidney Crosby had a season-high four points as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Nashville Predators 5-4 on Thursday night.
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Tkachuk scores overtime winner to give Senators a 3-2 win over Flames

Tkachuk scores overtime winner to give Senators a 3-2 win over Flames

CALGARY — Brady Tkachuk scored the overtime winner on Thursday night as the Ottawa Senators extended their win streak to five games with a 3-2 victory over the Calgary Flames.
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McDavid scores late in third period, Ekholm pots OT winner as Oilers top Bruins 3-2

McDavid scores late in third period, Ekholm pots OT winner as Oilers top Bruins 3-2

EDMONTON — Mattias Ekholm scored the overtime winner as the Edmonton Oilers overcame a shoddy start to emerge with a 3-2 victory over the Boston Bruins on Thursday.
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'Raygun: The Musical' won't use the name of the notorious Australian breaker

'Raygun: The Musical' won't use the name of the notorious Australian breaker

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Australian breaker Rachael “Raygun” Gunn has tried to be a good sport about the jokes and criticism that poured in from around the globe after her controversial performance at the Paris Olympics.
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Canada dumps Switzerland 7-1 in pre-tournament game ahead of world juniors

Canada dumps Switzerland 7-1 in pre-tournament game ahead of world juniors

OTTAWA — Easton Cowan scored a hat trick to lead Canada to a 7-1 win over Switzerland on Thursday in a pre-tournament game ahead of the world junior hockey championship.
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Justin Herbert passes for 2 touchdowns, Chargers score on free kick and rally past Broncos 34-27

Justin Herbert passes for 2 touchdowns, Chargers score on free kick and rally past Broncos 34-27

INGLEWOOD, Calif.
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'Raygun: The Musical' won't use the name of the notorious Australian breaker

'Raygun: The Musical' won't use the name of the notorious Australian breaker

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Australian breaker Rachael “Raygun” Gunn has tried to be a good sport about the jokes and criticism that poured in from around the globe after her controversial performance at the Paris Olympics.
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Kelly Pannek and Grace Zumwinkle each score 2 goals, the Minnesota Frost beat the Ottawa Charge 5-2

Kelly Pannek and Grace Zumwinkle each score 2 goals, the Minnesota Frost beat the Ottawa Charge 5-2

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Kelly Pannek and Grace Zumwinkle each scored two goals and the Minnesota Frost beat the Ottawa Charge 5-2 on Thursday night.
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Grizzlies make franchise-record 27 3s and rout Warriors 144-93, biggest win in NBA this season

Grizzlies make franchise-record 27 3s and rout Warriors 144-93, biggest win in NBA this season

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Santi Aldama had 21 points and 14 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies set a franchise record with 27 3-pointers in a 144-93 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night, the biggest win in the NBA this season.
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