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Draisaitl scores in OT as Oilers rally from behind to beat Kings 4-3, tie series 2-2
By Canadian Press on April 27th, 2025
EDMONTON — Leon Draisaitl scored at 18:18 of overtime on the power play and added three assists as the Edmonton Oilers battled back to even their first-round playoff series with Los Angeles, coming away with a miraculous 4-3 Game 4 victory over the Kings on Sunday. After Evan Bouchard scored his second goal of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Champions League semifinals: Barcelona-Inter revives memories of 2010 epic and Arsenal hosts PSG
By Canadian Press on April 27th, 2025
The free-flowing attack of Barcelona comes up against the rugged, smothering defense of Inter Milan in the Champions League semifinals. Ring any bells? Go back to 2010 — when Lamine Yamal was not even 3 years old and Lionel Messi was close to his prime — and Camp Nou was the scene of one of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Draisaitl scores in OT as the Oilers beat the Kings 4-3 in Game 4 to tie series
By Canadian Press on April 27th, 2025
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Leon Draisaitl scored off a rebound on a power play at 18:18 of overtime and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 on Sunday night in Game 4 to tie the first-round playoff series. Draisaitl finally got one past Darcy Kuemper in the extra period, with Kings defenseman Vladislav ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Sunday, April 27, 2025
By Canadian Press on April 27th, 2025
Sunday’s Scoreboard NHL Playoffs First Round Edmonton 4 Los Angeles 3 (OT) (Best-of-seven series tied 2-2) Washington 5 Montreal 2 (Washington leads best-of-seven series 3-1) St. Louis 5 Winnipeg 1 (Best-of-seven series tied 2-2) Carolina 5 New Jersey 2 (Carolina leads best-of-seven series 3-1) — AHL Playoffs First Round Providence 5 Springfield 1 (Providence wins ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Zimbabwe wins the toss and bats in 2nd cricket test as it chases a series sweep in Bangladesh
By Canadian Press on April 27th, 2025
CHATTOGRAM, Bangladesh (AP) — Zimbabwe captain Craig Ervine won the toss Monday and opted to bat first in the second cricket test against Bangladesh. Zimbabwe won the first test by three wickets, breaking a four-year losing streak in this format. Seeking a first series sweep on Bangladesh soil, Zimbabwe handed Vincent Masekesa a debut and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
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