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DALLAS — Ryan Nugent-Hopkins lived the Edmonton Oilers' darkest days. The once-proud franchise endured a decade of playoff-less springs, management missteps and coaching blunders. The Oilers were a punchline across the NHL.

TORONTO — Toronto's pitchers delivered standout performances on Friday night. Davis Schneider made sure their efforts were rewarded.

SAGINAW — Ethan Hay didn't feel like there was a moment the Saginaw Spirit took over the game Friday. But he pointed to a mentality and a sense of unfinished business.

OTTAWA — No more dress rehearsals. It starts for real now. Lewis Ward helped the Ottawa Redblacks complete a perfect 2-0 pre-season Friday with four field goals in a 19-13 win over the Montreal Alouettes.

GUELPH, Ont. — The Toronto Argonauts may have found their next top receiver.

ARLINGTON — Canada dropped an important match to Serbia in Volleyball Nations League action on Friday in Arlington, Texas.

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LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) — Wichanee Meechai became the latest surprise in a U.S. Women's Open filled with them.

DALLAS — Chris Tanev gave it a go in Game 5 of the NHL's Western Conference final Friday.

LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) — Lexi Thompson stood off to the side of the ninth green after hitting what could be her final stroke — a three-inch bogey putt — in the U.S. Women's Open. It was just like any other round until she headed toward the scoring room.