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NHL team in Utah is down to 6 finalists for a name

NHL team in Utah is down to 6 finalists for a name

The NHL team in Utah is down to six finalists for a name . Smith Entertainment Group announced Thursday the choices have been narrowed to Blizzard, Mammoth, Outlaws, Venom, Yeti and Utah Hockey Club, or Utah HC.
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Canadian veteran cricketer Junaid Siddiqui savouring T20 World Cup experience

Canadian veteran cricketer Junaid Siddiqui savouring T20 World Cup experience

At 39, Junaid Siddiqui waited a long time to make it to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. And he's savouring every minute of the experience. "The dream was always World Cup," Siddiqui said.
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All-access NHL show is coming from the makers of 'Formula 1: Drive to Survive'

All-access NHL show is coming from the makers of 'Formula 1: Drive to Survive'

The NHL is getting the “Drive to Survive” treatment, with a hockey series from the makers of the popular Formula One show coming to Prime Video in the fall.
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'Loves the game': McDavid, Oilers ready for Stanley Cup final after long journey

'Loves the game': McDavid, Oilers ready for Stanley Cup final after long journey

Sherry Bassin headed into the frigid arena alongside his dog, Newman, with one purpose. The chatter around Connor McDavid — a prodigy making waves across the Greater Toronto Area — was already building.
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Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will renew their rivalry in the French Open semifinals

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will renew their rivalry in the French Open semifinals

PARIS (AP) — Jannik Sinner is just 22, and Carlos Alcaraz just 21, yet they’ve already built quite a rivalry heading into their French Open semifinal on Friday. Spain's Alcaraz owns two Grand Slam titles and spent time at No. 1 in the rankings .
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Premier League clubs vote to continue using VAR next season

Premier League clubs vote to continue using VAR next season

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Premier League clubs voted on Thursday to continue using VAR next season.
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Oilers learned from tight second-round series vs. Canucks: Tocchet

Oilers learned from tight second-round series vs. Canucks: Tocchet

VANCOUVER — Watching hockey hasn't been easy for Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet recently. His team's playoff run came to an abrupt end last month with a Game 7 loss to the Edmonton Oilers in a grinding second-round series.
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Edmonton Oilers superfan promises to touch up large back tattoo if team wins Cup

Edmonton Oilers superfan promises to touch up large back tattoo if team wins Cup

EDMONTON — Kevin Genest says the Edmonton Oilers have always had his back so it was only fair he put the team on his.
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Kiner-Falefa drives in winning run to give Blue Jays a 3-2 walkoff win over Orioles

Kiner-Falefa drives in winning run to give Blue Jays a 3-2 walkoff win over Orioles

TORONTO — After being on the wrong end of back-to-back routs, the Toronto Blue Jays came through with some quality at-bats in the ninth inning Wednesday for a much-needed 3-2 walkoff win over the Baltimore Orioles.
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Vancouver Canucks promote Svejkovsky to assistant coach, expand Sedins' roles

Vancouver Canucks promote Svejkovsky to assistant coach, expand Sedins' roles

VANCOUVER — Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet says a series of changes to his staff are "bittersweet.
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