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Brunson scores 43, rallies Knicks to 121-117 win over Pacers in Game 1 of Eastern Conference semis
NEW YORK (AP) - Jalen Brunson scored 43 points, becoming the fourth player in NBA history with four straight 40-point games in the postseason, and the New York Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers 121-117 on Monday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Brunson had 21 in the fourth quarter, rallying the Knicks...
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Swayman stops 38 shots, Bruins roll past Panthers 5-1 for 1-0 series lead
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) - Jeremy Swayman stopped 38 shots, Brandon Carlo scored a goal just a few hours after his wife gave birth to their son and the Boston Bruins topped the Florida Panthers 5-1 in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series Monday night. Morgan Geekie, Mason Lohrei, Justin Brazeau and Jake DeBrusk also h...
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Toronto picks Minnesota as PWHL semifinal foe, Montreal to meet Boston
Toronto picks Minnesota as its semifinal opponent in the Professional Women's Hockey League playoffs starting Wednesday. The PWHL in its first season introduced a playoff innovation in awarding the top team in the league after the regular season the choice between the third and fourth seeds for its semifinal foe. Toron...
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Ella Shelton, Natalie Spooner, Hilary Knight the PWHL's three stars of the week
TORONTO - New York defender Ella Shelton, Toronto winger Natalie Spooner and Boston forward Hilary Knight were named the Professional Women's Hockey League three stars of the last week of the regular season. First star Shelton led all PWHL players in scoring with two goals and four assists in two games. The 26-year-ol...
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Canadian goalkeeper Stephanie Labbe gets vulnerable in new documentary
Even at the height of her athletic career, Stephanie Labbe struggled. The pressures of being a professional athlete, the reality of being forced to live far away from loved ones, the constant uncertainty of her career all left her battling serious anxiety and depression, even after she stood on an Olympic podium with ...
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Vancouver mulls viewing area for 'amazing' Canucks' fans in Stanley Cup playoffs
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim says the city is "exploring potential public viewing opportunities" for the Vancouver Canucks' Round 2 playoff series against Edmonton. Up until now, some fans have gathered around Rogers Arena on game days, while others have purchased tickets and brought their white towels to watch t...
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Edmonton Oilers tired of hearing about regular-season losses to Vancouver Canucks
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers are sick and tired of hearing about it. They don't want to be asked anymore about it. They know full well that the Vancouver Canucks swept the four games between the two teams in the regular season. They also know from experience that regular-season results mean nothing during the playoff...
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Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-sign Woods III, sign Canadian Makonzo
HAMILTON - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed American defensive back Lawrence Woods III and Canadian linebacker Enock Makonzo on Monday. Woods III was recently released by the B.C. Lions while Makonzo was let go by the Edmonton Elks. Woods III started four of the seven games he played with Hamilton last season, registerin...
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Early to rise, early to play soccer for Forge FC, CF Montreal in cup quarterfinal
Forge FC and CF Montreal have to hit the ground running Tuesday. Forge, the reigning Canadian Premier League champion, hosts the MLS side in the opening leg of their Canadian Championship quarterfinal in an 11 a.m. "School Day Match" start. "I don't think I've played in a morning game since I was U-7 or ...
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No. 12 Shane Lowry, Tommy Fleetwood added to RBC Canadian Open field
ANCASTER, Ont. - Shane Lowry and Tommy Fleetwood have been added to the field at the RBC Canadian Open. Lowry is ranked No. 12 on the PGA Tour following his win at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans on April 28. Fleetwood was the runner-up at last year's Canadian Open, losing to Nick Taylor in a four-hole playoff. Taylo...
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