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WHL playoffs: Blades knock off Rebels 5-3 to force Game 7 showdown

RED DEER, Alta. — After losing the first three games of their best-of-seven Western Hockey League playoff series, the Saskatoon Blades have rallied to force a Game 7.

Apr 23, 2023 4:56 PM Read more >

Seattle Seawolves rally in the second half to defeat the Toronto Arrows in MLR play

TORONTO — Captain Riekert Hattingh scored two tries as the Seattle Seawolves rallied in the second half to down Toronto 36-27 Sunday and extend the Arrows' Major League Rugby losing streak to six games.

Apr 23, 2023 4:22 PM Read more >

Gausman, Guerrero, Varsho lead Jays to 5-1 win over Yanks

NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Gausman struck out 11 in seven shutout innings, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Apr 23, 2023 4:10 PM Read more >

Hurricanes roll to 5-2 win, take 3-1 series lead over Isles

NEW YORK (AP) — Winning a playoff game on the road for the first time in nearly two years meant very little to the Carolina Hurricanes.

Apr 23, 2023 3:30 PM Read more >

Morrissey's injury leaves Jets in need of step up from others in series against Vegas

WINNIPEG — Prior to puck drop between the Winnipeg Jets and Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday, a young fan got to suit up, carry a Jets flag and skate around the ice with his hockey heroes.

Apr 23, 2023 3:19 PM Read more >

'This is his time': O'Reilly demonstrating priceless playoff value for Maple Leafs

TAMPA, Fla. — Ryan O'Reilly stepped in front of the cameras and microphones to face the music following a disastrous playoff opener.

Apr 23, 2023 2:56 PM Read more >

QMJHL: Mooseheads top Wildcats 7-3 to win series, advance to semifinals

HALIFAX — Jordan Dumais had two goals and two assists in leading the Halifax Mooseheads to a 7-3 series-clinching victory over the Moncton Wildcats on Sunday to advance to the QMJHL semifinals.

Apr 23, 2023 2:17 PM Read more >

Canada's Jones, Laing suffer first loss at world mixed doubles curling championship

GANGNEUNG, Korea, Republic Of — Canada’s Jennifer Jones and Brent Laing suffered their first loss of the world mixed doubles curling championship on Sunday in South Korea. The duo fell 7-4 to Estonia's Marie Kaldvee and Harri Lill.

Apr 23, 2023 10:21 AM Read more >

Maple Leafs forward Sam Lafferty handed fine for cross-checking

NEW YORK — Toronto Maple Leafs forward Sam Lafferty has been fined for cross-checking, the NHL's Department of Player Safety announced on Sunday. The fine was US$3,108.

Apr 23, 2023 10:07 AM Read more >

Canadian star Alphonso Davies sidelined with thigh injury suffered with Bayern Munich

MUNICH (CP-AP) — Bayern Munich may have to do without Canadian star fullback Alphonso Davies for the final five matches of its season.

Apr 23, 2023 8:16 AM Read more >