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No. 1 overall draft pick Connor Bedard begins development camp with Chicago Blackhawks

CHICAGO (AP) — Connor Bedard heard from a lot of people after he was selected by the Chicago Blackhawks with the No. 1 overall pick in the NHL draft. There was one in particular that stood out.

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Pendrith, Moore share the Rocket Mortgage Classic lead at 13 under

DETROIT (AP-CP) — Taylor Moore and Canada's Taylor Pendrith shared the Rocket Mortgage Classic lead at 13 under Friday, hoping to hold off a veteran trying to end a victory drought and a promising young pro aiming for his first PGA Tour victory.

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Vegas Golden Knights re-sign goalie Adin Hill to a 2-year deal on the eve of free agency

The Stanley Cup champions ponied up to keep the goaltender who backstopped them to their first title, and a handful of NHL teams shed salary to prepare for free agency.

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'An interesting time': Cap-squeezed NHL set to open free agency Saturday

Brad Treliving remembers a time when NHL general managers were basically done with free agency shortly after the window opened. Big names quickly scooped up, roles filled, rosters largely set.

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Whitecaps sign MLS Next Pro pick to first team contract

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps say they have signed forward Levonte Johnson to a Major League Soccer contract to the end of the season, with an option for two more years.

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New coaching experience not daunting, TFC's interim head coach Dunfield says

TORONTO — Interim Toronto FC manager Terry Dunfield has been on the job for four days, but he told the media at his first pre-match press conference that he's working to not let the importance overwhelm him.

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New women's pro hockey league set for January debut, to be funded by Dodgers owner

A new women's hockey league is coming to North America. The Professional Hockey Federation and the Professional Women's Hockey Players' Association announced a merger Friday, with an intention of starting a new league in January 2024.

Jun 30, 2023 12:28 PM Read more >

CF Montreal chasing history against struggling New York City FC

MONTREAL — CF Montreal are a single clean-sheet victory at home away from breaking Major League Soccer's all-time record held by the 2000 Kansas City Wizards.

Jun 30, 2023 11:01 AM Read more >

Winnipeg Jets buying out final year of Blake Wheeler's contract

WINNIPEG — Blake Wheeler's tenure with the Winnipeg Jets has come to an end. The Jets placed Wheeler on unconditional waivers on Friday with purpose of buying out the final year of the former captain's contract.

Jun 30, 2023 10:49 AM Read more >

Whitecaps look to extend five-game unbeaten run with road win in Kansas City

VANCOUVER — With their road woes in the rear-view mirror at last, the Vancouver Whitecaps look to stretch their unbeaten streak to six games across all competitions when they head to the Midwest for a Canada Day clash with Sporting Kansas City.

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