Sports advisory for 2 p.m., Saturday May 25, 2024

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Here are our top stories:

HOCKEY

Stars' Johnston took unique path to WFC

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Dallas, Texas, United States -- Wyatt Johnston was preparing for his next game. He had no idea when it would arrive. By Joshua Clipperton. Words: 852, Photos: 1

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Hintz, Henrique could play in Game 2 of WCF

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Dallas, Texas, United States -- Dallas Stars top-line centre Roope Hintz and Edmonton Oilers forward Adam Henrique are both expected to take part in warm-ups Saturday ahead of Game 2 of the Western Conference final. Words: 225, Photos: 1

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Czech Republic tops Sweden 7-3 to set up world ice hockey final against Canada or Switzerland

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Prague, , Czech Republic -- PRAGUE (AP) — Czech Republic produced a three-goal second period as it downed Sweden 7-3 on Saturday to advance to the final of the ice hockey world championship for the first time since 2010. By Karel Janicek. Words: 278, Photos: 8

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SOCCER

High-flying Cincinnati visits BMO Field

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TORONTO – FC Cincinnati, winner of six straight, and Toronto FC, which has won seven of its last nine games (7-2-0) in all competitions, clash in MLS play Saturday night at BMO Field. Fifth-place Toronto, missing suspended Italian star Federico Bernardeschi, is looking to climb back into the top four in the Eastern Conference. 800 words. By Neil Davidson. Game kicks off at 7:30 pm. ET.

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VOLLEYBALL

Canada falls to Slovenia 3-2 in volleyball league

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Antalya, Antalya, Türkiye -- Stephen Maar of Aurora, Ont., led all scorers with 27 points but Canada's men's team still lost to Slovenia 3-2 on Saturday in the week's final match at the Volleyball Nations League. Words: 290, Photos: 1

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