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Team USA had a harrowing time with Norway in their fourth game at the 2025 IIHF World Championships in Herning, Denmark on Wednesday, as they jumped out to a 4-1 first period lead, and extended the lead to 5-1 early in the middle frame, but the underdog Norweigans rallied with four straight to tie it late in regulation before the Americans salvaged a 6-5 victory.
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From Stonehill to the NHL: Pittsburgh Penguins name Canton's Dan Muse head coach
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J.K. Rowling, Piers Morgan slam ‘woke brigade,' call for cancellation of controversial boxer
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EDITORIAL: A gold medal win for women
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