National Sports

Rugby Canada is dipping back into the past to resurrect the Pacific Pride, a national high-performance men's academy program for players aged 18 to 24.

OAKLAND, Calif. — Lou Williams again came off the bench and knocked down big shot after big shot. Patrick Beverley crashed the boards at every chance. Danilo Gallinari drove the lane with authority.

Wednesday's Games NHL Playoffs First Round Carolina 4 Washington 3 (2OT) (Carolina wins series 4-3) --- AHL Playoffs First Round (best of five) Toronto 3 Rochester 1 (Toronto wins series 3-0) Charlotte 3 Providence 0 (Charlotte leads series 2-1) Chic

Wednesday's Games NHL Playoffs First Round Carolina 4 Washington 3 (2OT) (Carolina wins series 4-3) --- AHL Playoffs First Round (best of five) Toronto 3 Rochester 1 (Toronto wins series 3-0) Charlotte 3 Providence 0 (Charlotte leads series 2-1) Chic

SASKATOON — Spare John Morris skipped John Shuster's rink to a 7-6 extra-end victory over Brad Jacobs in Wednesday night's draw at the Champions Cup.

WASHINGTON — Justin Williams returned to the building that was the scene of his only Game 7 loss and left the ice relieved and redeemed after knocking off his old friends and defending Stanley Cup champions. The man who earned the "Mr.

HOUSTON — In a series where their shots weren't falling like normal, the Houston Rockets managed to close it out with some tough defence .

CALGARY — Members of the University of Calgary men's basketball team are mourning the loss of teammate Andrew Milner after his body was found in Moyie Lake in southeastern British Columbia.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass.

TORONTO — Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s time toiling in minor-league cities is over. Next stop: Toronto.