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Raptors veteran Gasol ready for challenge of first NBA Finals

TORONTO - Marc Gasol didn't give himself much time to celebrate winning the NBA's Eastern Conference title on Saturday night. He has bigger goals in mind. "I'm not in that mode to analyze wh...

May 30, 2019

Adames knocks in run in 11th inning, Rays beat Blue Jays 4-3

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Willy Adames delivered a long single against a five-man infield in the 11th inning, driving in the winning run as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 Wednesday nig...

May 29, 2019

Blues beat Bruins 3-2 in OT, tie Stanley Cup at game apiece

BOSTON - Carl Gunnarsson scored on a delayed penalty 3:51 into overtime, Jordan Binnington made 21 saves and the St. Louis Blues beat the Boston Bruins 3-2 on Wednesday night to tie the Stanley Cup Fi...

May 29, 2019

Kuraly, Bruins rally, beat Blues 4-2 in Stanley Cup opener

BOSTON - Torey Krug flew down the ice with his helmet off, like his big, bad predecessors on the Boston defence from the days of Eddie Shore and Bobby Orr. He lined up St. Louis centre Robert Thomas a...

May 29, 2019

NBA calls Raptors about Drake's antics on Scotiabank Arena sidelines

TORONTO - The NBA wants to tone down Drake's on-court antics. The Canadian Press has learned the league made a call to the Raptors to discuss the Toronto rapper's behaviour on the sidelines. Drak...

May 29, 2019

Impact down Real Salt Lake 2-1; Montreal's first win in four games

MONTREAL - Omar Browne and Saphir Taider, from the penalty spot, scored to give the Montreal Impact a 2-1 victory over Real Salt Lake on Wednesday night. Evan Bush made three saves for the Impact (7-6...

May 29, 2019

Hazard scores 2 as Chelsea beats Arsenal 4-1 in EL final

BAKU, Azerbaijan - If this was goodbye for Eden Hazard and Maurizio Sarri, then it was a stylish farewell. For Petr Cech, it was the worst way to retire. Hazard scored twice past his former teammate a...

May 29, 2019

Chirinos pulled after 5 no-hit innings, Rays beat Blue Jays

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Tampa Bay's plan to use an opener was derailed by recent heavy bullpen use. Yonny Chirinos showed that fill-in starters, even on a pitch count, can be an excellent replacement. ...

May 29, 2019

Canadian guard Nembhard returning to Florida for sophomore season

GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Florida point guard Andrew Nembhard is returning to school for his sophomore year, a move that should have a positive impact on the Gators next season. Nembhard announced his decis...

May 29, 2019

Scotiabank Arena's events organizer on the 'game of Tetris' that's planning against sports

TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors' first appearance in the NBA Finals is a cause for celebration for many Canadians, but it also has put a damper on plans for some concertgoers. F...

May 29, 2019