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Maple Leafs, Bruins reflect on 'shocking' playoff exit for Lightning

TORONTO - Bruce Cassidy didn't see it coming. And quite frankly, neither did many others. A day after the Tampa Bay Lightning - the Presidents' Trophy winners, a team that tied the NHL record for wins...

Apr 19, 2019

NCAA rejects mandatory 2-year commitment to grad transfers

A proposal to require a graduate transfer to count against a team's scholarship total for two years in football and basketball has been rejected by the NCAA. The Division I Council on Friday voted dow...

Apr 19, 2019

Flyers cover statue of singer Smith amid racism allegations

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Flyers are covering a statue of singer Kate Smith outside their arena, following the New York Yankees in cutting ties and looking into allegations of racism against the...

Apr 19, 2019

AP Sources: Red Wings to name Steve Yzerman general manager

DETROIT - The Captain is coming home. Hockey Hall of Famer Steve Yzerman will be named general manager of the Detroit Red Wings, two people familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Frid...

Apr 19, 2019

Woobine jockey Eurico Rosa da Silva has tough act to follow in 2019

TORONTO - Jockey Eurico Rosa da Silva has a tough act to follow in 2019. His own. The 43-year-old Brazilian registered a record 237 wins at Woodbine Racetrack last year. He easily eclipsed the pr...

Apr 19, 2019

Whitecaps take on Orlando after grabbing first win of MLS season

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps finally have a win in the books but there was little time for celebration this week. Less than 24 hours after posting a 1-0 victory over Los Angeles FC on...

Apr 19, 2019

Votto hits 1st career leadoff homer in Reds' 4-1 win

SAN DIEGO - Joey Votto didn't wait long to make an impact as the Cincinnati Reds' leadoff batter Thursday night. Votto drove rookie Chris Paddack's third pitch of the game over the fence in right-cent...

Apr 19, 2019

Fleury gets 15th playoff shutout, Vegas beats Sharks 5-0

LAS VEGAS - Marc-Andre Fleury said his toughest task in the playoffs is simply finding the puck against a heavy-shooting team like the San Jose Sharks. He found all 28 shots fired at him Tuesday night...

Apr 19, 2019

Connor scores in OT as Jets beat Blues 2-1 to even series

ST. LOUIS - With the Winnipeg Jets searching for the biggest goal of their season, players in the dressing room were loose heading into overtime Tuesday night. "I mean, who doesn't want to play in an ...

Apr 18, 2019

Sharks start fast to stay alive, beat Golden Knights 5-2

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Tomas Hertl got San Jose off to the fast start that had been missing the past three games, Martin Jones came up with the big saves and the Sharks staved off elimination by beating t...

Apr 18, 2019