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Former NHLer Jason Spezza heartbroken over death of brother Matthew

PITTSBURGH — Former Toronto Maple Leaf forward Jason Spezza says his younger brother Matthew has died of an accidental overdose.

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Ingram scores 41 to pace Pelicans past reeling Raptors 138-100

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — After Brandon Ingram hit five straight 3-pointers during the final three minutes of the third quarter, he had a big smile as he made his way to the bench and soaked in a prolonged standing ovation.

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Engvall scores late winner as Islanders clip Maple Leafs 3-2

TORONTO — Former Toronto Maple Leafs forward Pierre Engvall and 24-year-old New York Islanders rookie Kyle MacLean enjoyed fulfilling homecomings on Monday.

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NBA roundup: Mitchell, Cavs keep rolling in 136-110 win over Kings

CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 29 points, Max Strus added 22 and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Sacramento Kings 136-110 on Monday night for their sixth straight NBA win and 14th in 15 games. The Cavs are a league-best 19-4 since Dec. 16.

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NHL roundup: Lafreniere scores in OT as Rangers rally to roll Avalanche 2-1

NEW YORK (AP) — Alexis Lafreniere scored 1:53 into overtime and the New York Rangers rallied to beat the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 on Monday night.

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Lafreniere scores in OT as Rangers edge Avalanche 2-1

NEW YORK (AP) — Alexis Lafreniere scored 1:53 into overtime and the New York Rangers rallied to beat the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 on Monday night.

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OHL roundup: Colts' special teams key in 6-3 road win over Otters

ERIE, Pa. — Zach Wigle scored twice, including once while short-handed, Ben West made 38 saves, and the visiting Barrie Colts defeated the Erie Otters 6-3 in Ontario Hockey League action on Monday night.

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Police chief in London, Ont., apologizes to complainant in hockey sex assault case

LONDON, Ont.

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Source: Veteran American linebacker Pickett agrees in principle to deal with Ottawa

Adarius Pickett is on the move. According to a CFL source, the veteran American linebacker has agreed in principle to a deal with the Ottawa Redblacks.

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Natalie Spooner, Alex Carpenter, Abby Roque named PWHL's three stars of the week

Toronto winger Natalie Spooner, New York centre Alex Carpenter and forward Abby Roque were named the Professional Women’s Hockey League's three stars of the week Monday.

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