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Jets forward Namestnikov leaves Game 4 after taking puck to side of the head

DENVER - Winnipeg Jets forward Vladislav Namestnikov left Sunday's game against the Colorado Avalanche after taking a slapshot to the side of the head. Nate Schmidt fired a shot from the point that wa...

Apr 28, 2024

Alejandro Kirk's first homer of the year lifts Blue Jays over Dodgers 3-1

TORONTO - Alejandro Kirk went 3 for 3 at the plate and hit his first home run of the season to lead the Toronto Blue Jays past the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-1 on Sunday to snap a five-game losing skid. Da...

Apr 28, 2024

Brunson scores career playoff-high 47 points, leads Knicks over 76ers for 3-1 lead

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Jalen Brunson scored a career playoff-high 47 points, added 10 assists and the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 97-92 on Sunday to take a 3-1 lead in their first-round p...

Apr 28, 2024

Hit parade: Players throwing their weight around in the Stanley Cup playoffs

Oilers captain Connor McDavid took a big hit from Kings forward Quinton Byfield along the boards. Edmonton winger Zach Hyman steamrolled Los Angeles centre Philip Danault in the same series. Back east...

Apr 28, 2024

Rookie goalie Arturs Silovs takes over Vancouver Canucks net for Game 4: reports

NASHVILLE - Multiple reports say rookie goalie Arturs Silovs will be in net for the Vancouver Canucks when they face the Nashville Predators in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series today. The 23...

Apr 28, 2024

Candace Parker, a 3-time WNBA champion and 2-time Olympic gold medalist, announces retirement

Candace Parker always said she'd know when it would be time to retire. That day came Sunday. The three-time WNBA champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist announced on social media that her career w...

Apr 28, 2024

Darmstadt is relegated from the Bundesliga. Late penalty slightly helps Cologne survival hopes

BERLIN (AP) - Darmstadt was relegated from the Bundesliga on Sunday with a 1-0 loss at home to fellow promoted side Heidenheim. Darmstadt, which finished runner-up behind second-division champion Heid...

Apr 28, 2024

Los Angeles Kings goalie David Rittich starting against Edmonton Oilers in Game 4

Los Angeles Kings goalie David Rittich will start in net against the Edmonton Oilers in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series Sunday. Rittich replaces Cam Talbot in the crease with the Kings down...

Apr 28, 2024

PSG wins another French league in Kylian Mbappé's last season at the club after Monaco loses at Lyon

PARIS (AP) - Paris Saint-Germain has won the French league in Kylian Mbapp's last season at the club after Monaco lost 3-2 at Lyon on Sunday. PSG has an unassailable 12-point lead over second-place Mo...

Apr 28, 2024

Matthews' illness 'lingering' as desperate Maple Leafs look to stay alive

TORONTO - Maple Leafs centre Auston Matthews has been sidelined by a "lingering illness" as Toronto stares down playoff elimination. Head coach Sheldon Keefe provided an update on the star sniper's st...

Apr 28, 2024