Capitals star Alex Ovechkin 'pretty sure' about playing next season

The NHL's all-time leading goal scorer addressed his playing future as his Washington Capitals teammates cleaned out their lockers.

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Pairs figure skating Olympic gold medalists Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara announce retirement

Known as "RikuRyu" to their fans, the pair won gold in dramatic fashion in Italy in what can now be considered a fairy-tale ending to their careers.

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Tyrese Maxey sends 76ers past Magic into playoffs

The 76ers, who finished in seventh place in the Eastern Conference with a 45-37 record, will face the second-seeded Boston Celtics in a best-of-seven series starting Sunday.

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F1 boss says Verstappen understands 'bigger picture' in power unit debate

Max Verstappen called the new style of racing "a joke" after the Chinese Grand Prix and has hinted he will take a break from F1 in 2027 if it remains the same.

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Dodgers get just enough offense to send Mets to seventh straight loss

Yoshinobu Yamamoto gave up one run on four hits over 7⅔ innings with one walk and seven ⁠strikeouts.

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Liverpool boss Slot laments missed chances in Champions League exit

Arne Slot also pointed to a contentious VAR decision that saw a penalty given for a foul on ​Alexis Mac Allister overturned

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Meaning of Waseda's U.S. tour goes far beyond baseball diamond

While Waseda went home triumphant in four out of its five games in California, what it gained transcended the win-loss column.

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