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Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

There's only one game in the NHL tonight, but it is a big one for the Big D as the Stars look to eliminate the visiting Colorado Avalanche. And it's an off day for the Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton O...

May 15, 2024

Jokic scores 40, Nuggets beat Wolves 112-97 to grab 3-2 series lead

DENVER (AP) - Nikola Jokic celebrated his third NBA MVP award by scoring 40 points and the Denver Nuggets shut down Anthony Edwards in a 112-97 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night. Th...

May 14, 2024

NHL roundup: Bruins edge Panthers 2-1 to stave off playoff elimination

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) - Jeremy Swayman backed up his victory vow with 28 saves, Charlie McAvoy added to the list of disputed goals in this matchup with the go-ahead marker and the Boston Bruins staved of...

May 14, 2024

Miniature poodle named Sage wins Westminster Kennel Club dog show

NEW YORK (AP) - It was a Sage bet. A miniature poodle named Sage won the top prize Tuesday night at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show, an event that often has proven to be a poodle's realm. It was ...

May 14, 2024

Tapani scores another OT winner, Boston sweeps Montreal in PWHL semifinal

LOWELL, Mass. (AP) - Susanna Tapani scored her second overtime winner of the series to help Boston rally past Montreal 3-2 on Tuesday night and advance to the Professional Women's Hockey League champi...

May 14, 2024

Host Brazil bounces Canada in Volleyball Nations League opener

RIO DE JANEIRO - Canada opened Volleyball Nations League play on Tuesday night with a four-set loss to host Brazil. The Canadian women dropped the opening set 26-24, won the second 25-23, then lost th...

May 14, 2024

Brunson scores 44, Knicks beat Pacers 121-91 to move a win away from conference final

NEW YORK (AP) - Jalen Brunson scored 44 points, reaching 40 for the fifth time in this post-season, and the New York Knicks moved a win away from their first Eastern Conference final trip since 2000 b...

May 14, 2024

Swayman helps Bruins edge Panthers 2-1 to stave off playoff elimination

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) - Jeremy Swayman backed up his victory vow with 28 saves, Charlie McAvoy added to the list of disputed goals in this matchup with the go-ahead marker and the Boston Bruins staved of...

May 14, 2024

Rangers' captain Jacob Trouba earns NHL's Mark Messier Leadership Award

NEW YORK (AP) - From one former New York Rangers to a current one, Jacob Trouba was selected as the winner of the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award, the league announced on Tuesday. The award winner i...

May 14, 2024

Canadian swimmers McIntosh, Harvey finish 1-2 in women's 200 free at Olympic Trials

TORONTO - Canadian teenage swimming sensation Summer McIntosh has her second straight victory at the Olympic & Paralympic Trials. She finished first in the women's 200-metre freestyle at the Toron...

May 14, 2024