September 28th, 2024

National Sports

Stephen Curry, Warriors stave off elimination, force Game 6 by beating Lakers 121-106

By Janie Mccauley, The Associated Press on May 10th, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Stephen Curry had 27 points and eight assists, Andrew Wiggins added 25 points, seven rebounds and five assist, and the defending champion Golden State Warriors staved off elimination by beating the Los Angeles Lakers 121-106 in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals Wednesday night. LeBron James had 25 points and ... Read More »

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Leafs down Panthers to avoid sweep and force Game 5: ‘They didn’t want to go quietly’

By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on May 10th, 2023

SUNRISE, Fla. – The Maple Leafs entered Wednesday with their backs firmly pressed against the wall. Sheldon Keefe’s team responded with what he described as their best effort of the season – one peppered with desperation and urgency – to keep its flicking hopes alive. It was only one night, but Toronto isn’t done yet. ... Read More »

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Maple Leafs fans have high hopes as Toronto lives to see another playoff game

By Tyler Griffin, The Canadian Press on May 10th, 2023

TORONTO – Maple Leafs fans who gathered in downtown Toronto to watch the hockey team battle for NHL playoff survival were rewarded for their faith and loyalty on Wednesday night. Hundreds of fans in Maple Leaf Square outside the Leafs’ home rink Scotiabank Arena were jubilant after the team held out a 2-1 win against ... Read More »

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Jalen Brunson scores 38 points, Knicks beat Heat 112-103 in Game 5 to cut deficit to a game

By Brian Mahoney, The Associated Press on May 10th, 2023

NEW YORK (AP) – Jalen Brunson had 38 points, nine rebounds and seven assists while playing all 48 minutes in a season-extending performance, and the New York Knicks beat the Miami Heat 112-103 on Wednesday night in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Knicks denied the Heat’s first attempt to become just the ... Read More »

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Maple Leafs down Panthers to avoid sweep and force Game 5

By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on May 10th, 2023

SUNRISE, Fla. – The Maple Leafs aren’t done yet. Mitch Marner had goal and an assist as Toronto downed the Florida Panthers 2-1 in a must-win Game 4 to cut the deficit to 3-1 in the teams’ second-round series Wednesday. William Nylander also scored for the Leafs. Rookie goaltender Joseph Woll made 24 saves in ... Read More »

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Vancouver Whitecaps advance to Canadian Championship semifinal with 4-1 win over York

By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on May 10th, 2023

TORONTO – The Vancouver Whitecaps opened defence of their Canadian Championship with a 4-1 quarterfinal victory over York United FC on Wednesday, taking advantage of some fortunate bounces to trigger a second-half outburst that carried them past the Canadian Premier League side. York conceded an own goal with the Whitecaps’ Simon Becher and Levonte Johnson ... Read More »

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Canada’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named to all-NBA first team after stellar season

By The Canadian Press on May 10th, 2023

Canada’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander got his first career all-NBA nod on Thursday, securing a spot on the first team. The Hamilton native averaged a career-high 31.4 points per game for the Oklahoma City Thunder, which was good for fourth in the league. Meanwhile, the young Thunder squad narrowly missed the playoffs after falling to the Minnesota ... Read More »

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Oilers’ McDavid among finalists for Ted Lindsay Award

By The Canadian Press on May 10th, 2023

TORONTO – Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid, Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak and San Jose Sharks defenceman Erik Karlsson are the finalists for the Ted Lindsay Award. McDavid is in line to potentially win the award for the fourth time in seven seasons. The Oilers superstar won his fifth Art Ross Trophy this year, leading ... Read More »

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Phillies come back to defeat Blue Jays 2-1 on error in 10th inning

By Aaron Bracy, The Associated Press on May 10th, 2023

PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Edmundo Sosa scored on Bryce Harper’s hard-hit grounder in the 10th inning after Toronto shortstop Bo Bichette’s throwing error and the Philadelphia Phillies came back to defeat the Blue Jays 2-1 on Wednesday. With Sosa on second base to start the 10th, Tim Mayza (1-1) struck out Bryson Stott before walking Trea ... Read More »

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Maple Leafs fans watch with hope, confidence as team battles for playoff survival

By Tyler Griffin, The Canadian Press on May 10th, 2023

TORONTO – Hockey fans gathered in downtown Toronto are in high spirits and remain confident the Maple Leafs will fight to survive in the NHL playoffs, despite facing elimination. The Leafs are currently playing in Florida, where the Panthers are hosting tonight’s game with a 3-0 lead in the second-round playoff series. It’s the furthest ... Read More »

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Canada’s Stephen Ames sets new goals after second win of Champions Tour season

By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on May 10th, 2023

After nearly four decades as a professional golfer, Stephen Ames is past the idea of setting goals for a season. Instead, his hopes are just to keep doing more. Ames won the Mitsubishi Electric Classic on Sunday, leading the Champions Tour event for all three rounds. His second victory of the year on the men’s ... Read More »

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