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CP NewsAlert: Raptors eliminated from NBA playoffs with Game 7 loss to Celtics

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - The Toronto Raptors have been eliminated from the NBA playoffs. Toronto's NBA championship defence ended with a 92-87 loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of the Eastern Confe...

Sep 11, 2020

Millsap helps Nuggets rally, stun Clippers 111-105 in Game 5

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Desperate times brings out the best in the Denver Nuggets. So does a 35-year-old veteran willing to scuffle and stand his ground. Paul Millsap ignited Denver with a fracas bef...

Sep 11, 2020

Korda rides hot putter in the desert to early 36-hole lead

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. - The numbers suggested a stress-free time in the desert for Nelly Korda, who had five birdies and a clean card Friday for a 5-under 67 to build a two-shot lead going into the ho...

Sep 11, 2020

One over Sid: MacKinnon wins Lady Byng for sportsmanship

EDMONTON - Of course, Nathan MacKinnon wishes he were still playing for the Stanley Cup, but after learning he won another individual award, the Colorado forward found a silver lining. In the friendly...

Sep 11, 2020

Nelson, Varlamov help Islanders beat Lightning 5-3 in Game 3

EDMONTON - Brock Nelson broke a tie with 3:25 left, Semyon Varlamov made 34 saves and the New York Islanders beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 in Game 3 of the NHL's Eastern Conference final on Friday ...

Sep 11, 2020

Zverev erases 2-set hole, will face Thiem in US Open final

NEW YORK - For two full sets, Alexander Zverev was confused and listless, his body language as poor as his winner-to-error ratio against Pablo Carreo Busta in the U.S. Open semifinals Friday. Zverev d...

Sep 11, 2020

DeGrom, in NYPD hat, backed by 10-run 4th, Mets rout Jays

BUFFALO, N.Y. - Jacob deGrom, wearing an NYPD cap in honour of first responders on the 19th anniversary of the 9-11 terrorist attacks, pitched six strong innings and the New York Mets backed him in a ...

Sep 11, 2020

Canadian MLS teams head south for next phase of pandemic-rejigged schedule

The three Canadian teams are headed to the U.S. to play the next phase of the pandemic-rejigged MLS schedule. The league announced Friday that each MLS club will play three regular-season matches from...

Sep 11, 2020

NHL moves up draft to Oct. 6-7, free agency starts Oct. 9

EDMONTON - The NHL on Friday moved its draft up to Oct. 6-7 and set an Oct. 9 start for free agency. The first round of the draft will be Oct. 6, with the New York Rangers on the clock and Alexis Lafr...

Sep 11, 2020

Canadian Championship on the line as Montreal Impact face Whitecaps

VANCOUVER - A Canadian clash in Vancouver this weekend will have big implications for MLS teams on both sides of the field. The Vancouver Whitecaps (3-6-0) weathered a rough run of play after ret...

Sep 11, 2020