Winning the old-fashioned way

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Winning strategies based on defense have become popular again in the hockey world. Some of the most exciting recent games hinged on defense tactics. They include the National Hockey League playoffs between Canada and Sweden and a recent game between the New Jersey Devils and the New York Rangers.

National Hockey League, Competitions, Hockey, Hockey teams, Hockey defense, Hockey defence

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A delicate balance in an unnatural sport

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Unexplained injuries in young thoroughbreds are common, and many horses who are favored to win a race cannot enter because of these injuries. Veterinarians suggest not allowing the horses to race until they are 3 when they are mature. But money-minded horse owners will keep racing them at 2.

Injuries, Ethical aspects, Horses, Horse racing, Horse-racing, Thoroughbred horse

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No heroes, please, we're Canadian

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Several Canadian newspapers ran articles commemorating the 100th anniversary of Babe Ruth's birth, but none of them published articles about the colorful Canadian legend Conn Smythe. This is typical of Canada, which frequently ignores or downplays its own homegrown sports heroes.

Canada, Appreciation, College sports, Athletes, Smythe, Conn

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