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At World Cup, US soccer scrubs Islamic emblem from Iran flag

At World Cup, US soccer scrubs Islamic emblem from Iran flag

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The U.S. soccer federation is displaying Iran's national flag on social media without the emblem of the Islamic Republic, saying it supports protesters in Iran ahead of the two nations' World Cup match Tuesday.
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Canada soccer fans gear up for do-or-die World Cup match against Croatia

Canada soccer fans gear up for do-or-die World Cup match against Croatia

TORONTO — Viewing parties are planned across the country today as soccer fans gear up to watch Canada's World Cup match against Croatia — a do-or-die game for the team in its first tournament appearance in 36 years.
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WHL Roundup: Sidorov's hat trick leads Saskatoon Blades past Winnipeg Ice 5-2

SASKATOON — Egor Sidorov netted a hat trick to lead the Saskatoon Blades to a 5-2 win over the Winnipeg Ice on Saturday. Vaughn Watterodt and Jayden Wiens added the others for Saskatoon (16-5-0).
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Canucks hand Vegas second straight home loss with 5-1 win

Canucks hand Vegas second straight home loss with 5-1 win

LAS VEGAS (AP) — JT Miller had a goal and two assists and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-1 on Saturday night. Vancouver won its second straight on a three-game trip that ends Sunday in San Jose.
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Hughes has hat trick, Devils beat Caps for Ruff's 800th win

Hughes has hat trick, Devils beat Caps for Ruff's 800th win

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Jack Hughes had his first career NHL hat trick, Vitek Vanececk made 38 saves against his former team and the New Jersey Devils beat the Washington Capitals 5-1 on Saturday for coach Lindy Ruff’s 800th victory.
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Saturday's sports scoreboard for Nov. 26, 2022

Saturday's Scoreboard World Cup Group Stage Australia 1 Tunisia 0 Poland 2 Saudi Arabia 0 France 2 Denmark 1 Argentina 2 Mexico 0 --- NHL Edmonton 4 N.Y. Rangers 3 Carolina 3 Calgary 2 Toronto 4 Pittsburgh 1 Vancouver 5 Vegas 1 St.
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OHL Roundup: Ottawa 67s drop third in a row as Peterborough Petes take 3-2 win

PETERBOROUGH, Ont. — J.R. Avon led the way with one goal and one assist as the Peterborough Petes edged the Ottawa 67s 3-2 on Saturday. Brian Zanetti and Tommy Purdeller scored the others for Peterborough (13-8-1-2). Michael Simpson made 23 saves.
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QMJHL Roundup: Malatesta, Remparts cruise past Olympiques 5-2

QUEBEC — James Malatesta notched two goals and two assists as the Quebec Remparts earned their second win in a row with a 5-2 victory over the Gatineau Olympiques on Saturday.
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Marner extends point streak, Maple Leafs beat Penguins 4-1

Marner extends point streak, Maple Leafs beat Penguins 4-1

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mitch Marner extended his point streak to 16 games with a goal and an assist, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1 on Saturday night.
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Montreal Force top Metropolitan Riveters to earn first home win of inaugural season

Montreal Force top Metropolitan Riveters to earn first home win of inaugural season

MONTREAL — Jade Downie-Landry recorded a hat trick and one assist as the Montreal Force defeated the Metropolitan Riveters 5-3 to earn their first home win of their inaugural season on Saturday.
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