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Oilers finding ways to thrive in close encounters

Oilers finding ways to thrive in close encounters

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have certainly displayed a flair for the dramatic of late.
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Calgary Flames stay tough at Saddledome, hold off Chicago Blackhawks 6-4

Calgary Flames stay tough at Saddledome, hold off Chicago Blackhawks 6-4

CALGARY — Jonathan Huberdeau, Connor Zary, Blake Coleman, and Matt Coronato each contributed a goal and an assist to the Calgary Flames' 6-4 win over the visiting Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday.
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Montreal's Stacey scores OT winner in emotional game for Victoire, Toronto Sceptres

Montreal's Stacey scores OT winner in emotional game for Victoire, Toronto Sceptres

TORONTO — Laura Stacey authored the ending of an emotional Professional Women's Hockey League game for both the Montreal Victoire and Toronto Sceptres on Saturday.
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Oilers engineer late rally to tip Sharks 3-2 in OT

Oilers engineer late rally to tip Sharks 3-2 in OT

EDMONTON — Leon Draisaitl scored 18 seconds into overtime to extend his point streak to eight games as the Edmonton Oilers overcame a slow start to win their second straight game in extra time, defeating the San Jose Sharks 3-2 on Saturday.
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Stolen base king Rickey Henderson dies at 65

Stolen base king Rickey Henderson dies at 65

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, the brash speedster who shattered stolen base records and redefined baseball's leadoff position, has died. He was 65. Henderson died on Friday.
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Baseball's stolen base king Rickey Henderson dies at 65

Baseball's stolen base king Rickey Henderson dies at 65

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, the brash speedster who shattered stolen base records and redefined baseball's leadoff position, has died. He was 65. Henderson died on Friday.
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Leafs captain Auston Matthews misses game against Islanders with undisclosed injury

Leafs captain Auston Matthews misses game against Islanders with undisclosed injury

TORONTO — Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews sat out Saturday night's game against the New York Islanders with an undisclosed injury.
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Canada's Mackay, Sharpe reach World Cup podium in freestyle ski halfpipe

Canada's Mackay, Sharpe reach World Cup podium in freestyle ski halfpipe

COPPER MOUNTAIN — Two Canadian skiers landed on the World Cup podium in freestyle halfpipe Saturday.
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Atletico Madrid stuns Barcelona in stoppage time to snatch La Liga lead

Atletico Madrid stuns Barcelona in stoppage time to snatch La Liga lead

MADRID (AP) — Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone ran down the touchline in joy while Barcelona players sunk to the turf in dismay.
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Women's players arrested over racist incident in Brazil semifinal

Women's players arrested over racist incident in Brazil semifinal

SAO PAULO (AP) — Four River Plate women's players were arrested by Sao Paulo police and accused of making a racial slur, the Sao Paulo's public security secretariat told The Associated Press on Saturday.
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