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U.S. beats Japan 7-1 to open women’s world hockey championship
Alex Carpenter scored twice and the United States beat Japan 7-1 on Wednesday to open group play in the women’s world hockey championship. Also in Group A, Ann-Renee Desbiens made 11 saves and two-time defending champion Canada beat Switzerland 4-0 in the night game.
NHL's Pride nights collide with LGBTQ+ political climate
After six NHL players recently opted out of wearing rainbow-colored jerseys on their teams’ Pride nights for the first time, the league’s commissioner says it is weighing the future of the events.
Kepler, Gallo homer early, unbeaten Twins rout Marlins 11-1
Max Kepler hit a leadoff homer, Joey Gallo added a three-run shot and the Minnesota Twins routed the Miami Marlins 11-1 to remain unbeaten this season. Trevor Larnach also went deep and Tyler Mahle pitched five solid innings for the Twins, who swept their opening series in Kansas City and are 4-0 for the ninth time in franchise history. 
Golden Knights win 4-3 in SO, but Wild clinch playoffs
Pavel Dorofeyev scored twice in regulation, including the tying goal with 34.2 seconds left to send it to overtime and then had one of Vegas’ three scores in the shootout in the Golden Knights’ 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild who earned a postseason berth shortly after the game.
Suni Lee suspends training amid health concerns; still eying Paris Olympics
The St. Paul native and 2020 women’s all-around gymnastics champion said Monday she’s dealing with a health issue related to her kidneys but said she was committed to pursuing a spot in next year’s Olympic games.