National Sports
Big scoring performances by Banchero and Wagner not big enough for Magic against Celtics
By Canadian Press on April 27th, 2025
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner are expected to combine for at least 55 points in every game played by the Orlando Magic — and they have rarely disappointed. The problem in their first-round playoff series against Boston is that 55 or 60 points have not been enough. The Celtics have shut ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pacers roll to 129-103 victory in Game 4 to take 3-1 lead after Bucks lose Lillard to injury
By Canadian Press on April 27th, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Myles Turner scored 23 points and the Indiana Pacers won 129-103 on Sunday night to grab a commanding 3-1 lead in their Eastern Conference playoff series with the Milwaukee Bucks, who lost Damian Lillard to a lower left leg injury. The Pacers can eliminate Milwaukee in the first round for a second ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wilson’s big hit sparks Capitals in 5-2 win, pushes Canadiens to brink of elimination
By Canadian Press on April 27th, 2025
MONTREAL — Tom Wilson knows he needs to block out the noise and just play. “I should probably just shut up sometimes,” the hulking Washington Capitals winger said Sunday morning. A few hours later, his performance on the ice did the talking. Wilson’s massive hit on Montreal Canadiens defenceman Alexandre Carrier led to a tying ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Timbers extend unbeaten streak to 7 games, beat winless Galaxy 4-2
By Canadian Press on April 27th, 2025
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — David Da Costa, Santiago Moreno and Kevin Kelsy each scored a goal Sunday to help the Portland Timbers beat the LA Galaxy 4-2 and extend the defending MLS Cup champions’ season-opening winless streak to 10 games. Portland (5-2-3) is unbeaten in seven consecutive games, beginning with a 1-1 tie with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Frustrated Canadiens have some gripes with the men in stripes after Game 4 loss
By Canadian Press on April 27th, 2025
MONTREAL — Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis was at a loss for words in describing the message he wants to convey to his team after its 5-2 loss in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series with the Washington Capitals. One thing was ultra clear, however: his dissatisfaction with the officiating throughout the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phillies get an encouraging performance from Aaron Nola in a victory over the Cubs
By Canadian Press on April 27th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — During his season-opening slide, Aaron Nola focused on his work. Everything that made the right-hander one of the most dependable pitchers in the National League. Nola — and the rest of the Philadelphia Phillies — felt it would turn around eventually. It sure looked as if he was on the right track ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL playoffs: Harrington scores in OT, Chiefs edge Winterhawks 6-5
By Canadian Press on April 27th, 2025
SPOKANE — Chase Harrington scored at 2:25 of overtime and the Spokane Chiefs survived a third-period collapse to salvage a 6-5 victory over the visiting Portland Winterhawks in Western Hockey League playoff action on Sunday at Veterans Memorial Arena. Andrew Cristall scored three goals in regulation for the Chiefs, while Assanali Sarkenov scored twice and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL playoffs: Blues beat Jets 5-1 to tie series at 2-2
By Canadian Press on April 27th, 2025
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Brayden Schenn, Tyler Tucker and Justin Faulk each scored second-period goals to help the St. Louis Blues beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-1 on Sunday to tie their first-round NHL playoff series at two games apiece. Robert Thomas and Jake Neighbours also scored, and Jordan Binnington made 30 saves for St. Louis, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Timberwolves rally to beat Lakers, take 3-1 series lead
By Canadian Press on April 27th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jaden McDaniels converted a three-point play with 39.5 seconds left for the lead and stole the ensuing inbounds pass from LeBron James, leading a rally by the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 116-113 win over the Los Angeles Lakers that put them up 3-1 in the first-round series on Sunday. Anthony Edwards, who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blues beat Jets 5-1 to tie series
By Canadian Press on April 27th, 2025
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Brayden Schenn, Tyler Tucker and Justin Faulk each scored second period goals to help the St. Louis Blues beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-1 on Sunday to tie their playoff series at 2-all. Robert Thomas and Jake Neighbours also scored, and Jordan Binnington made 30 saves for St. Louis, which has won ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bucks’ Lillard leaves Game 4 of Pacers series with injury to his lower left leg
By Canadian Press on April 27th, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard has left Game 4 of an Eastern Conference first-round playoff series with the Indiana Pacers after hurting his lower left leg the first quarter. Lillard was helped off the floor and into the locker room after suffering the non-contact injury. The Bucks announced he won’t return to ... Read More »
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