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Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

The Vegas Golden Knights and Chicago Blackhawks were big winners last night, the Montreal Canadiens had the best luck of all the Canadian non-playoff teams, and the Toronto Maple Leafs need a win tomo...

May 09, 2023

Heat take 3-1 lead, hold off Knicks 109-101 for Game 4 win

MIAMI (AP) - The lead was shaky at times. The shooting went cold. The building got tense. There were moments when the Miami Heat looked like they were about to get themselves into trouble. And they fo...

May 08, 2023

Lakers rally past Warriors 104-101, take 3-1 series lead

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Lonnie Walker scored all of his 15 points in a phenomenal fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied late to take a 3-1 series lead with a 104-101 victory over the Golden St...

May 08, 2023

Marchessault ends playoff drought, Golden Knights douse Oilers 5-1 to lead series

EDMONTON - Jonathan Marchessault scored his first two goals of the playoffs for the Vegas Golden Knights in Monday's 5-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers to lead their playoff series two games to one. Jac...

May 08, 2023

Blackhawks win NHL draft lottery, get to pick Connor Bedard

SECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) - The Chicago Blackhawks won the NHL draft lottery Monday night and with it the right to select Connor Bedard with the first pick, parlaying one of their worst seasons in decades i...

May 08, 2023

Canadiens net No. 5 pick in NHL draft lottery, Blackhawks get first pick

MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens won't get a shot at prized prospect Connor Bedard, but they'll still be able to add a top young talent after securing the No. 5 pick in Monday's NHL draft lottery. Mo...

May 08, 2023

Toronto FC, CF Montreal derby comes twice this week with both cup and league play

TORONTO - It's a double-derby week for Toronto FC and CF Montreal, two teams that have been on roller-coaster rides already this season. Toronto (2-3-6) hosts Montreal (4-6-0) at BMO Field on Tuesday ...

May 08, 2023

Valérie Tétreault advocates for mental health resources at National Bank Open

Valrie Ttreault stepped away from competitive tennis when she was just 23 in part because she was struggling with her mental health. Now that she's the tournament director for the National Bank Open, ...

May 08, 2023

Samsonov's injury status unclear ahead of Game 4 with Maple Leafs facing elimination

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Ilya Samsonov could still play a role with his team on the brink of elimination. The Maple Leafs goaltender left Sunday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 3 of...

May 08, 2023

Canadian Luiji Vilain comfortable, confident entering second season with Vikings

Experience has been the great equalizer for Canadian Luiji Vilain. The 25-year-old Ottawa native is preparing for his second training camp with the Minnesota Vikings. The six-foot-four, 252-pound outs...

May 08, 2023