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Stars push Predators to edge of elimination with 5-3 win

NASHVILLE — The young Dallas Stars have blossomed this post-season , and now their top line of Jamie Benn, Tyler Seguin and Alexander Radulov are showing just how much damage they can do together.

Apr 20, 2019 5:24 PM Read more >

Christine Sinclair scores hat trick in Portland's 4-4 tie with Chicago

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. — Canada captain Christine Sinclair's hat trick helped Portland Thorns FC to a 4-4 draw with the Chicago Red Stars in NWSL play Saturday. The 35-year-old from Burnaby, B.C.

Apr 20, 2019 5:22 PM Read more >

Nani's late goal lifts Orlando City over Whitecaps 1-0.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Luís Carlos "Nani" Almeida da Cunha scored in the closing minutes to help Orlando City beat the Vancouver Whitecaps 1-0 on Saturday.

Apr 20, 2019 5:14 PM Read more >

Foden seizes chance with tired City to clinch Spurs win

MANCHESTER, England — Watching Manchester City's Champions League slugfest against Tottenham, Phil Foden sensed his side's energy-sapping exit could present an opportunity.

Apr 20, 2019 4:53 PM Read more >

Blue Jays starter Matt Shoemaker hurts leg in rundown

OAKLAND, Calif. — Toronto Blue Jays starter Matt Shoemaker had to be helped off the field after injuring his left knee during a rundown in the third inning Saturday against the Oakland Athletics.

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Players boycotting social media over racism receive abuse

MANCHESTER, England — Some soccer players in England boycotting social media in a protest against racism were targeted with abuse for posting about the 24-hour campaign.

Apr 20, 2019 3:11 PM Read more >

Cracks showing in newly remodelled Toronto FC facade after wild Minnesota win

TORONTO — Another win and show of offensive might from Toronto FC. But cracks are beginning to show in the newly remodelled TFC facade.

Apr 20, 2019 2:48 PM Read more >

Maple Leafs a win away from reaching second round for first time since 2004

TORONTO — Jake Muzzin knows about closing out series in the Stanley Cup playoffs. The Maple Leafs defenceman won a Stanley Cup as a member of the L.A.

Apr 20, 2019 1:32 PM Read more >

Auston Matthews helps Maple Leafs down Bruins 2-1 to take 3-2 series lead

BOSTON — Head down on the bench, Auston Matthews couldn't bear to watch. The Maple Leafs star centre had seen this scenario — one that often seemed to go against him — play out before.

Apr 20, 2019 11:47 AM Read more >

Toronto Arrows back in action after weather forces postponement of Austin game

TORONTO — After inclement weather south of the border forced postponement of last week's game against Austin Elite Rugby, the Toronto Arrows return to action Sunday against the visiting Houston SaberCats.

Apr 20, 2019 11:02 AM Read more >