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Alex Ovechkin says he intends to keep playing for the Capitals, his 21st NHL season at age 40

Alex Ovechkin says he intends to keep playing for the Capitals, his 21st NHL season at age 40

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Alex Ovechkin said Saturday he intends to return to the Washington Capitals for his 21st NHL season after breaking Wayne Gretzky's career goal-scoring record earlier this spring.
Crystal Palace pulls off FA Cup upset by beating Man City 1-0 in the final

Crystal Palace pulls off FA Cup upset by beating Man City 1-0 in the final

LONDON (AP) — Crystal Palace pulled off one of the biggest FA Cup final upsets in recent memory by beating Manchester City 1-0 at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.
Paolini beats Gauff to become first home player in 40 years to win the Italian Open

Paolini beats Gauff to become first home player in 40 years to win the Italian Open

ROME (AP) — Jasmine Paolini took advantage of the crowd’s support and beat Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-2 to become the first home player to win the Italian Open in 40 years on Saturday.
Last-place Orioles fire manager Brandon Hyde after falling 13 games under .500

Last-place Orioles fire manager Brandon Hyde after falling 13 games under .500

BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles fired manager Brandon Hyde on Saturday after a dismal start to the season by a team coming off two consecutive playoff appearances.
Dortmund, Frankfurt clinch Champions League qualification on final day of Bundesliga

Dortmund, Frankfurt clinch Champions League qualification on final day of Bundesliga

Borussia Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt qualified for the Champions League on the last day of the Bundesliga season on Saturday, leaving Freiburg to be content reaching the Europa League.
New Zealand rallies with late try to tie Canada in pulsating women's rugby clash

New Zealand rallies with late try to tie Canada in pulsating women's rugby clash

After a somewhat laboured start to the Pacific Four Series in a 26-14 win over the U.S., Canada laid down a marker ahead of the Rugby World Cup with a pulsating 27-27 draw Saturday with reigning World Cup champion New Zealand.
Matthews, Marner push Maple Leafs to victory and force Game 7

Matthews, Marner push Maple Leafs to victory and force Game 7

SUNRISE — Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner flung pucks back and forth as warm-ups concluded. The Maple Leafs star forwards were in their own world as fans banged on the glass in hopes of grabbing a souvenir.
Canadian under-20 women's rugby team loses to Ireland as two-game series finishes 1-1

Canadian under-20 women's rugby team loses to Ireland as two-game series finishes 1-1

DUBLIN — Adia Pye and Rachel Cullum scored tries in a losing cause Saturday as the Canadian women's under-20 rugby team was beaten 32-14 by their Ireland counterparts. The teams split the two-game series with Canada prevailing 26-15 last Saturday.
Late try gives New Zealand a 27-27 tie with Canada in Pacific Four Series rugby

Late try gives New Zealand a 27-27 tie with Canada in Pacific Four Series rugby

Sylvia Brunt scored with the clock in the red as reigning World Cup champion New Zealand rallied for a 27-27 tie with Canada in Pacific Four Series women's rugby play Saturday.
Medicine Hat Tigers win Western Hockey League championship

Medicine Hat Tigers win Western Hockey League championship

SPOKANE — Hunter St. Martin scored a goal and an assist as the Medicine Hat Tigers doubled the Spokane Chiefs 4-2 on Friday to win the Western Hockey League championship.