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Panthers score 7, force a Game 7 against the Bruins
By Tim Reynolds, The Associated Press on April 28th, 2023
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) – Matthew Tkachuk scored twice, Eetu Luostarinen put Florida ahead to stay with 5:38 left in what was a crazed third period, and the Panthers forced a Game 7 in their Eastern Conference first-round series by beating the Boston Bruins 7-5 on Friday night. Aleksander Barkov, Brandon Montour, Zac Dalpe and Sam ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stastny’s OT goal sends Hurricanes past Isles into 2nd round
By Vin A. Cherwoo, The Associated Press on April 28th, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – Paul Stastny scored 6:01 into overtime, and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders 2-1 on Friday night in Game 6 to advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Sebastian Aho tied it midway through the third period for the Hurricanes. Frederik Andersen stopped 35 shots while ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Finau leads Mexico Open at halfway point; Rahm 6 shots back
By The Associated Press on April 28th, 2023
VALLARTA, Mexico (AP) – Tony Finau kick-started what had been a disappointing 2022 with a runner-up finish in the Mexico Open at Vidanta. He moved into position for an even better result on Friday, shooting a 7-under 64 to take a one-shot lead through two rounds. Finau, the second highest-ranked player in the field behind ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QMJHL playoffs: Remparts beat Olympiques 5-2 in series opener
By The Canadian Press on April 28th, 2023
QUEBEC – James Malatesta scored twice and Pier-Olivier Roy chipped in with two assists as the Quebec Remparts defeated the Gatineau Olympiques 5-2 in the opening game of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League semifinal series on Friday night. Theo Rochette, Evan Nause and James Robidas also scored for the Remparts, who outshot the Olympiques ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadians Matthew Bergeron, Sydney Brown selected in 2023 NFL draft
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on April 28th, 2023
After sitting through the first round of the NFL draft, Canadian Matthew Bergeron didn’t have to wait long Friday night to hear his name called. The Atlanta Falcons selected the Syracuse offensive lineman in the second round. The club made a deal with the Indianapolis Colts to move up and take Bergeron with the seventh ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OHL playoffs: Knights, Petes win championship series openers
By The Canadian Press on April 28th, 2023
LONDON, Ont. – Sean McGurn had a goal and assist as the London Knights defeated the Sarnia Sting 4-1 in the opening game of their Ontario Hockey League Western Conference championship series on Friday night. Easton Cowan, Sam Dickinson and Ryan Winterton (empty-netter) also scored for the Knights, who trailed 1-0 after the first period ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Springer’s RBI single lifts Blue Jays over Mariners 3-2 in rematch of AL wild card
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on April 28th, 2023
TORONTO – George Springer hit a go-ahead RBI single in the sixth inning to lift the Toronto Blue Jays over the Seattle Mariners 3-2 on Friday. Alejandro Kirk had three hits, including a solo homer, as Toronto (17-9) won its fifth consecutive game. Matt Chapman also drove in a run with a double. Blue Jays ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL playoffs: ICE bump off Blades 3-0 in East final opener
By The Canadian Press on April 28th, 2023
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg ICE scored two unanswered goals in the first period and received flawless goaltending from Daniel Hauser as they defeated the visiting Saskatoon Blades 3-0 in the opening game of the Western Hockey League Eastern Conference final on Friday night. Ben Zloty, Zack Ostapchuk and Carson Lambos scored for the ICE, who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Atlanta Falcons take Canadian OL Bergeron in second round of 2023 NFL draft
By The Canadian Press on April 28th, 2023
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Atlanta Falcons selected Canadian offensive tackle Matthew Bergeron in the second round of the NFL draft Friday night. Atlanta made a deal with the Indianapolis Colts to move up and select Bergeron with the seventh pick of the second round, No. 38 overall. The 23-year-old native of Victoriaville, Que., played ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Bianca Andreescu, Eugenie Bouchard lose at Madrid Open
By The Canadian Press on April 28th, 2023
MADRID – Toronto’s Bianca Andreescu lost to China’s Wang Xiyu, 3-6, 7-6 (5), 6-2, in the Madrid Open Round of 64 on Friday. It was Andreescu’s first match since sustaining two torn ligaments in her left ankle at the Miami Open in late March. Andreescu won the opening set and came within a tiebreak win ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Whitecaps host Rapids looking to extend unbeaten run in MLS
By Nick Wells, The Canadian Press on April 28th, 2023
VANCOUVER – After a week off to reflect on their season so far, the Vancouver Whitecaps take on the Colorado Rapids on Saturday. Vancouver (2-2-4) comes into the match looking for a win after CONCACAF Champions League heartbreak to Los Angeles FC and a regular-season draw with Austin FC. The Canadian club has struggled to ... Read More »
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