National Sports

Connor McDavid, Sidney Crosby, Nikita Kucherov named as Hart Trophy finalists

NEW YORK — Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid, Pittsburgh Penguins centre Sidney Crosby and Tampa Bay Lightning right-winger Nikita Kucherov are the finalists for the NHL's Hart Trophy.

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Omar Browne scores in Major League Soccer debut as Impact edge Fire 1-0

MONTREAL — Panamanian striker Omar Browne had a dream debut for the Montreal Impact as he came off the bench and scored the winner in his first Major League Soccer appearance.

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Raptors guard Kyle Lowry compares Leonard's stunning night to 2009 Yao

TORONTO — Kyle Lowry remembers witnessing only one other performance that was as dominant as Kawhi Leonard's was on Saturday night. It was 2009.

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Bridges, McGregor lead Canada to 14-2 rout of Norway at para hockey worlds

OSTRAVA, Czech Republic — Tyler McGregor had three goals and three assists and Billy Bridges had three goals and two assists as Canada defeated Norway 14-2 Sunday at the world para hockey championship.

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Toronto Wolfpack thump Swinton Lions in return home after 11 games abroad

TORONTO — Blake Walllace scored 24 points as the Toronto Wolfpack celebrated their return home with a 52-10 win over the Swinton Lions in Betfred Championship rugby league play Sunday.

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Technology helps Man City's push for Premier League title

BURNLEY, England — Cruelly denied by VAR in its agonizing Champions League exit, Manchester City relied on technology to keep its Premier League title charge on course on Sunday.

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Arrows score four tries, down Seawolves 29-7 in Major League Rugby action

TORONTO — the Toronto Arrows rode a big second half to a 29-7 win over the Seattle Seawolves in Major League Rugby action Sunday.

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Canadian Rory MacDonald retains Bellator title in majority draw with Jon Fitch

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Canadian Rory (Red King) MacDonald retained his title with a majority draw against veteran Jon Fitch in the Bellator Welterweight Grand Prix. The judges scored it 47-47, 47-47 and 48-46 for the 41-year-old Fitch.

Apr 28, 2019 9:06 AM Read more >

Nurse's memeable moment perfect fit as Raptors spoofed in popular Game of Zones

TORONTO — Nick Nurse's shocked made-for-meme face fell right into the Malamuts' creative laps. It was during Game 4 of the Raptors' opening-round playoff series versus Orlando. The Toronto coach was shocked at a three-second violation call.

Apr 28, 2019 7:00 AM Read more >

Duchene, Columbus beat Bruins 3-2 in 2 OT, tie series 1-1

BOSTON — Sergei Bobrovsky stopped Patrice Bergeron at point-blank range in overtime. He also made an acrobatic save to stop a 90-foot dump-in that took a bad hop straight toward the net. Whatever the shot, the Blue Jackets goalie was ready.

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