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Ovechkin declares 'I'm back!' and re-signs with Capitals

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By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer Alex Ovechkin is not ready to skate away from the NHL, not yet, and now he gets a chance to make his career goal-scoring record even more difficult to break. Ovechkin signed an incentive-laden deal Thursday to return for a 22nd season while also giving the Washington Capitals a chance to build a Stanley Cup contender and its longtime captain the opportunity to add to his jaw-dropping total of 929 goals. "I'm back!" Ovechkin said. Ovechkin, who turns 41 on Sept. 17, inked a deal with a $1 million salary and bonuses worth an additional $8 million. ...

Ramos, Ronaldo score as Portugal rallies to beat Croatia

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LEXIE LINDERMAN Associated Press TORONTO — Goncalo Ramos headed in the stoppage-time winner as Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in a wild finish that also included a Croatian goal disallowed for offside just before the final whistle in a World Cup round of 32 match on Thursday night. The game ...

Clark voted to start third straight WNBA All-Star Game

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By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK — Caitlin Clark was voted to start her third straight All-Star Game and will be joined by Indiana Fever teammates Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston, the WNBA announced Thursday. It's the second time in four years that three players from the same team were chosen to start the game, with Las Vegas doing it in 2023. Clark wasn't able to play in last year's game that the Fever hosted because she was injured right before the All-Star break. Clark and Mitchell will be joined this year in the backcourt by Dallas' Paige Bueckers and ...

Fruhwirth finds 99 with eagle eye

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NEW ULM — Tilken Fruhwirth heard all the noise. Apart from the obvious sounds of his shotgun firing and clay pigeons soaring through the air, there was building chatter behind him. Compliments and comments pouring in were to be expected as the 2026 New Ulm High School grad hit target ...

TEL roundup: Brewers bash Cardinals in romp

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NEW ULM 18, FAIRFAX 1 (7 INNINGS) NEW ULM — The New Ulm Brewers racked up 16 hits on the way to an 18-1 rout of the Fairfax Cardinals in a Tomahawk East League amateur baseball game Wednesday night at Mueller Park. Tate Becker led the Brewers’ hit parade, going 3 for 5 with a triple, a ...

Becker bolsters Blackhawks in state title season

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MADELIA — Every time Tate Becker took to the mound this year, teams would be lucky to even score a single run against the Madelia Blackhawks. The right-handed pitcher allowed just five earned runs in the entire season, ending the year with a staggering .53 ERA. In 66 innings pitched, ...