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PWHL teams see increase in regular-season games to 30 per team in second year

PWHL teams see increase in regular-season games to 30 per team in second year

The six Professional Women's Hockey League teams will get an earlier start and a half-dozen more games in the league's second season. The PWHL unveiled Tuesday its regular-season schedule running from Nov. 30 to May 3.
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Thomas Tuchel reportedly set to become England head coach

Thomas Tuchel reportedly set to become England head coach

LONDON (AP) — Thomas Tuchel is expected to be the next England head coach after widespread reports in the English media said the German was set to be confirmed as Gareth Southgate's successor.
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Breanna Stewart and her wife Marta Xargay receive homophobic threats after Game 1 of WNBA Finals

Breanna Stewart and her wife Marta Xargay receive homophobic threats after Game 1 of WNBA Finals

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart and her wife Marta Xargay received threatening homophobic anonymous emails after Game 1 of the WNBA Finals.
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Team Gushue adds Bottcher at second as replacement for Harnden

Team Gushue adds Bottcher at second as replacement for Harnden

An in-season lineup change by Team Gushue surprised the curling world. The new addition to the roster was also a stunner. The St. John's, N.L.-based team said Tuesday that Brendan Bottcher will move into the second role previously held by E.J.
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For Johnny and Matthew: Blue Jackets to play their home opener with Gaudreaus in mind

For Johnny and Matthew: Blue Jackets to play their home opener with Gaudreaus in mind

Johnny Gaudreau’s Columbus teammates have been given a few options for how to handle their emotions during the Blue Jackets’ home opener. If you want to cry, cry. If you want to laugh, laugh.
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Alex Ovechkin is shifting to right wing for the Capitals' second game of the season

Alex Ovechkin is shifting to right wing for the Capitals' second game of the season

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — More than a decade ago, Alex Ovechkin won the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP during his first season playing right wing instead of his usual left. The next year, playing in the same spot, he scored a league-best 51 goals.
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Man United great Alex Ferguson to step down as club ambassador in latest change under Jim Ratcliffe

Man United great Alex Ferguson to step down as club ambassador in latest change under Jim Ratcliffe

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United great Alex Ferguson will step down from his role as club ambassador at the end of the season, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
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Penguins' Kris Letang sees some of himself in Canadiens' rookie Lane Hutson

Penguins' Kris Letang sees some of himself in Canadiens' rookie Lane Hutson

MONTREAL — Kris Letang heard the crowd light up every time Lane Hutson handled the puck on Monday night — and he could see why.
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NHL roundup: Senators pull off overtime stunner, beat Kings 8-7

NHL roundup: Senators pull off overtime stunner, beat Kings 8-7

OTTAWA, Ont. (AP) — Josh Norris capped a two-goal effort with the game-winning goal 56 seconds into overtime and the Ottawa Senators beat the Los Angeles Kings 8-7 on Monday.
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Soto, Stanton homers back Rodon, Yankees beat Guardians 5-2 in ALCS opener

Soto, Stanton homers back Rodon, Yankees beat Guardians 5-2 in ALCS opener

NEW YORK (AP) — Juan Soto homered during New York's three-run third inning, Carlos Rodon got his first post-season win and the Yankees took advantage of Cleveland's wildness in a 5-2 victory on Monday night in Game 1 of the American League Championsh
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