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The Steelers are heading back to the playoffs after Titans hand Jaguars crushing loss

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Left for dead in mid-December, the Pittsburgh Steelers are heading back to the playoffs anyway.

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Canadian international Julia Grosso helps Juventus women to Super Cup triumph

CREMONA, Italy — Julia Grosso helped Juventus lift the Italian women's Super Cup on Sunday with a 2-1 victory over Roma and fellow Canadian international Evelyne Viens.

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Rafael Nadal withdrew from the Australian Open with a hip muscle injury. His comeback is on hold

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Rafael Nadal's comeback from hip surgery is on hold after he withdrew from the Australian Open with an injury a week before the start of the season's first Grand Slam tournament.

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Hyman hat trick lifts surging Oilers past Senators 3-1

EDMONTON — Zach Hyman is well on pace for another career year with the Edmonton Oilers.

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NHL roundup: Konecny scores short-handed winner as Flyers douse Flames 3-2

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Travis Konecny scored a tiebreaking, short-handed goal early in the third period, and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Calgary Flames 3-2 on Saturday to stop a four-game NHL slide.

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WHL roundup: Mirwald stands tall as Giants blank Wheaties 4-0

BRANDON, Man. — It has been a challenging season for the rebuilding Vancouver Giants, but they looked mighty impressive on Saturday with a 4-0 Western Hockey League road victory over the Brandon Wheat Kings at Westoba Place.

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Montembeault makes 45 saves, Canadiens hold off Rangers for 4-3 shootout win

MONTREAL — Sam Montembeault wasn’t about to be fooled twice.

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Miller, Pettersson score twice as Canucks burn Devils 6-4

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The Vancouver Canucks caught the New Jersey Devils coming off a tough game and playing without three major players and they took full advantage. J.T.

Jan 6, 2024 10:13 PM Read more >

Nylander scores twice in Leafs 4-1 win as Sharks lose 11th straight

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — William Nylander had two goals and an assist, Martin Jones made 23 saves and the Toronto Maple Leafs handed San Jose its 11th straight loss, beating the Sharks 4-1 on Saturday to open a home-and-home set.

Jan 6, 2024 9:48 PM Read more >

OHL roundup: Frasca scores OT winner as Frontenacs trip 67's 4-3

OTTAWA — Gabriel Frasca's goal 69 seconds into overtime gave the visiting Kingston Frontenacs a 4-3 come-from-behind victory over the Ottawa 67's in Ontario Hockey League action on Saturday at TD Place.

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