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Raptors all-star guard doubtful to play in Raptors' do-or-die Game 6

Toronto Raptors all-star guard Fred VanVleet is doubtful for Thursday's playoff game against the visiting Philadelphia 76ers with a strained left hip flexor. VanVleet suffered the injury in the first ...

Apr 27, 2022

Canada's Gallant, Peterman clinch world mixed doubles curling playoff berth early

GENEVA - Canada's Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant secured a playoff spot at the world mixed doubles curling championship with Wednesday's 6-2 win over England. Winnipeg's Peterman and Gallant of St...

Apr 27, 2022

Putting and working smart key to Maude-Aimee Leblanc's ongoing success on LPGA Tour

Working smarter, not harder, especially on the green, has made all the difference for Canada's Maude-Aimee Leblanc. The product of Sherbrooke, Que., retired from professional golf in October 2019 but ...

Apr 27, 2022

Quinn Hughes sets scoring record as Vancouver Canucks dump Seattle Kraken 5-2

VANCOUVER - The Canucks persevered for a 5-2 win over the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday but the victory wasn't enough to keep Vancouver's faint playoff hopes alive. Quinn Hughes had a goal and two assists...

Apr 26, 2022

Springer hits game-tying homer in ninth, Tapia has RBI in 10th as Jays rally for win

TORONTO - George Springer hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning and Raimel Tapia hit a game-winning sacrifice fly in the 10th to give the Toronto Blue Jays a wild 6-5 win over the Boston Red Sox on ...

Apr 26, 2022

Lindholm's OT goal puts Flames over Predators 5-4

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Matthew Tkachuk forced overtime by scoring with a second left in the third and Elias Lindholm's OT goal secured the Calgary Flames' 5-4 victory over the Nashville Predators on ...

Apr 26, 2022

McDavid outshines Crosby as Oilers surge past Penguins 5-1

PITTSBURGH (AP) - Connor McDavid had a goal and three assists to outduel Sidney Crosby, and the surging Edmonton Oilers rolled past the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-1 on Tuesday night. McDavid pushed his poi...

Apr 26, 2022

Matthews scores NHL-best 59th and 60th goals of the season as Leafs down Wings 3-0

TORONTO - Auston Matthews scored his NHL-leading 59th and 60th goals of the season as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Detroit Red Wings 3-0 on Tuesday to clinch home-ice advantage in the first ro...

Apr 26, 2022

Drake Batherson's two goals lead Senators to 5-4 overtime win vs. Devils

OTTAWA - Drake Batherson scored his second of the night in overtime to lead the Ottawa Senators to a 5-4 win over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday. Tim Stutzle, with a pair of goals, and Thomas Chabot...

Apr 26, 2022

NCAA President Mark Emmert stepping down no later than 2023

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - NCAA President Mark Emmert is stepping down after 12 years on the job. NCAA Board of Governors Chairman John DeGioia announced the move Tuesday and said it was by mutual agreement....

Apr 26, 2022