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Barrett's game-winning three-point attempt falls short as Raptors fall to Nuggets

Barrett's game-winning three-point attempt falls short as Raptors fall to Nuggets

TORONTO — Jakob Poeltl made a defensive rebound with 9.1 seconds left in overtime and made an outlet pass to a streaking RJ Barrett. The Toronto Raptors swingman sprinted down court, pulled up at the three-point line, and shot. Rim. Out.
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Freeman, Buehler lead Dodgers past slumping Yankees 4-2, take 3-0 lead in World Series

Freeman, Buehler lead Dodgers past slumping Yankees 4-2, take 3-0 lead in World Series

NEW YORK (AP) — Freddie Freeman homered for the third straight game and Walker Buehler pitched another World Series gem as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Yankees 4-2 on Monday night for a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven Fall Classic.
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Nuggets rally from 15 down, beat Raptors 127-125 in overtime

Nuggets rally from 15 down, beat Raptors 127-125 in overtime

TORONTO — Canadian Jamal Murray scored five points in the final 5:01 of play as the Denver Nuggets stormed back against the Toronto Raptors for a 127-125 overtime win on Monday. Murray, from nearby Kitchener, Ont.
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Tavares helps Maple Leafs snap Jets unbeaten streak with 6-4 road win

Tavares helps Maple Leafs snap Jets unbeaten streak with 6-4 road win

WINNIPEG — John Tavares had a hat trick and Max Pacioretty chipped in three assists in a 6-4 Toronto Maple Leafs’ victory Monday that ended the Winnipeg Jets’ reign as the only unbeaten NHL team.
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Blue Jackets squash Oilers 6-1, McDavid leaves game with injury

Blue Jackets squash Oilers 6-1, McDavid leaves game with injury

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Mikael Pyyhtia scored his first NHL goal, and the Columbus Blue Jackets whipped the Edmonton Oilers 6-1 on Monday night for their second straight home win.
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Elvis Stojko, Patrick Chan weigh in on state of Canadian men’s figure skating

Elvis Stojko, Patrick Chan weigh in on state of Canadian men’s figure skating

Elvis Stojko remembers watching Brian Orser spin through the air with a triple axel on his TV screen, inspiring him to one day follow the path carved out by the Canadian figure skating legend. “It was a really amazing time for us,” Stojko said.
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Oilers' McDavid injured on first shift in Columbus

Oilers' McDavid injured on first shift in Columbus

The Edmonton Oilers, who gave up three goals on six shots at Nationwide Arena, and trailed the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-0 after the first period, had more things to worry about than making a comeback on Monday night.
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With squash on Olympic program, Eltorgman plots quad hoping to compete at Games

With squash on Olympic program, Eltorgman plots quad hoping to compete at Games

TORONTO — For the first time in his budding squash career, Canada's Salah Eltorgman can approach the Olympic quadrennial with the goal of playing at the Summer Games.
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Spaniards Rodri and Bonmatí win Ballon d'Or award for best men's and women's players in world soccer

Spaniards Rodri and Bonmatí win Ballon d'Or award for best men's and women's players in world soccer

PARIS (AP) — Spanish midfielders Rodri and Aitana Bonmatí won the men's and women's Ballon d’Or award for the world’s best soccer player on Monday.
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Shohei Ohtani leading off for Dodgers in World Series Game 3, two days after dislocating shoulder

Shohei Ohtani leading off for Dodgers in World Series Game 3, two days after dislocating shoulder

NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani was in his regular leadoff spot as the Los Angeles Dodgers' designated hitter for Game 3 of the World Series on Monday night, two days after the star slugger partially dislocated his left shoulder.
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