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Preds even Stanley Cup Final at 2-2, beat Penguins 4-1

Preds even Stanley Cup Final at 2-2, beat Penguins 4-1

NASHVILLE — Frederick Gaudreau sure is doing his best to earn his own locker with the Nashville Predators with a Stanley Cup Final debut for the ages. For now, he insists he is happy enough just to sit on the floor as long as he plays.
Ex-MMA fighter gets 36 years to life in kidnap, beating case

Ex-MMA fighter gets 36 years to life in kidnap, beating case

LAS VEGAS — The former mixed martial arts fighter known as War Machine was sentenced to 36 years to life in prison for kidnapping, beating and sexually assaulting his porn actress ex-girlfriend and attacking her male friend at her Las Vegas home in 2
Wrongful death lawsuit from ex-NHL player's parents tossed

Wrongful death lawsuit from ex-NHL player's parents tossed

CHICAGO — A federal judge on Monday dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit filed by former NHL player Derek Boogaard's parents, who blamed the league for their son's brain damage and addiction to prescription painkillers.
Wrongful death lawsuit from ex-NHL player's parents tossed

Wrongful death lawsuit from ex-NHL player's parents tossed

CHICAGO — A federal judge on Monday dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit filed by former NHL player Derek Boogaard's parents, who blamed the league for their son's brain damage and addiction to prescription painkillers.
Gretzky-led 84-85 Oilers selected by fans as greatest NHL team

Gretzky-led 84-85 Oilers selected by fans as greatest NHL team

NASHVILLE — The Wayne Gretzky-led 1984-85 Edmonton Oilers have been chosen by fans as the greatest NHL team of all time, the league announced Monday. The league said in a statement that more than 3.
Weeding out the Competition: Alexander hoping to continue career with B.C. Lions

Weeding out the Competition: Alexander hoping to continue career with B.C. Lions

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Frank Alexander doesn't really want to talk about what brought him to the CFL. The imposing defensive lineman knows people will be interested in how he found his way to B.C.
Canada names van der Merwe and Beukeboom as co-captains for June rugby tests

Canada names van der Merwe and Beukeboom as co-captains for June rugby tests

Even in a locker room filled with big personalities, six-foot-five 250-pound Brett Beukeboom is hard to miss. The second-row forward from Lindsay, Ont.
CFL confirms that Eskimos will host 2018 Grey Cup at Commonwealth Stadium

CFL confirms that Eskimos will host 2018 Grey Cup at Commonwealth Stadium

EDMONTON — The CFL has confirmed that the Edmonton Eskimos will host the 2018 Grey Cup at Commonwealth Stadium. Edmonton has hosted four Grey Cups.
Ticats receiver Luke Tasker credits pilates with helping him recover from injury

Ticats receiver Luke Tasker credits pilates with helping him recover from injury

HAMILTON — It's a road to recovery Luke Tasker never imagined taking.
Ontario human rights tribunal mulls hearing Cleveland Indians complaint

Ontario human rights tribunal mulls hearing Cleveland Indians complaint

TORONTO — Ontario's human rights tribunal is considering hearing a complaint that seeks to bar the Cleveland Indians from being able to use their team name or wear specific logos at major league baseball games played in Toronto.