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Toronto FC hit hard by suspensions following initial review of NYCFC post-game melee

Toronto FC hit hard by suspensions following initial review of NYCFC post-game melee

Toronto FC was without its coach and four players through suspension for Wednesday's game at Nashville SC after the MLS Disciplinary Committee handed down its initial verdict on Saturday night's ugly post-game melee with New York City FC.
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Peterka scores twice for Germany in 8-1 rout of Latvia at hockey worlds

Peterka scores twice for Germany in 8-1 rout of Latvia at hockey worlds

PRAGUE (AP) — JJ Peterka scored twice in Germany's 8-1 rout of Latvia at the ice hockey world championship on Wednesday.
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Canucks' Tocchet says Demko improving, top prospect Lekkerimaki an option for Game 5

Canucks' Tocchet says Demko improving, top prospect Lekkerimaki an option for Game 5

VANCOUVER — Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet says Thatcher Demko has "improved immensely the last 72 hours" as the all-star goaltender works his way back from a lower-body injury.
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The New York Rangers were headed for another sweep. Now they're fighting to close out Carolina

The New York Rangers were headed for another sweep. Now they're fighting to close out Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The New York Rangers looked headed for an easy push through the second round of the NHL playoffs when they quickly moved within a win of a sweep of the Carolina Hurricanes.
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Adley Rutschman's 2-run homer in bottom of the 9th helps Orioles avoid sweep in 3-2 win over Toronto

Adley Rutschman's 2-run homer in bottom of the 9th helps Orioles avoid sweep in 3-2 win over Toronto

BALTIMORE (AP) — Adley Rutschman's two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning gave Baltimore a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday, enabling the Orioles — yet again — to avoid a sweep.
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CFL players can wear Guardian caps during games but mouthguards to become mandatory

CFL players can wear Guardian caps during games but mouthguards to become mandatory

TORONTO — CFL players will have the option of wearing protective soft-shell helmet covers known as Guardian caps during games this season but mouthguards will be mandatory.
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Canada's Pendrith returns to PGA Championship in stronger position than last year

Canada's Pendrith returns to PGA Championship in stronger position than last year

Everything has changed for Taylor Pendrith over the past two weeks. Pendrith won The CJ Cup Byron Nelson on May 5 for his first-ever PGA Tour victory, then tied for 10th at the Wells Fargo Championship on Sunday.
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Argos revise statement, say Kelly not on suspended list but still away from team

Argos revise statement, say Kelly not on suspended list but still away from team

GUELPH, Ont. — Quarterback Chad Kelly isn't on the Toronto Argonauts' suspended list but remains away from the CFL team.
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Stars centre Roope Hintz out for Game 5 against the Avalanche with upper-body injury

Stars centre Roope Hintz out for Game 5 against the Avalanche with upper-body injury

DALLAS (AP) — Dallas Stars centre Roope Hintz is out for Game 5 of their Western Conference playoff series against the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday night because of an upper-body injury.
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Participation in the NHL's player assistance program is up this season. That may not be a bad thing

Participation in the NHL's player assistance program is up this season. That may not be a bad thing

It was untreated anxiety and depression that Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard blamed for his alcohol abuse, a problem that reached the point where he needed to step away from hockey.
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