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Wednesday's Games NHL Playoffs Second Round San Jose 3 Colorado 2 (Sharks win series 4-3) --- AHL Playoffs Second Round Charlotte 5 Hershey 2 (Checkers win series 4-0) Iowa 2 Chicago 1 (Series tied 2-2) Bakersfield 7 San Diego 6 (OT) (Gulls lead seri

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Joe Pavelski was positioned just a few feet away from the spot where he was bleeding from his head on the ice just over two weeks ago when he did what he has done so often in his brilliant career.

MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks found another gear after their first loss of the playoffs. Kyrie Irving and the Boston Celtics just couldn't keep up.

HARRISON, N.J. — Zakaria Diallo and Maximiliano Urruti scored 15 minutes apart in the second half and the Montreal Impact rallied to beat the New York Red Bulls 2-1 on Wednesday night.

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays aren't hitting, they aren't pitching, and rookie manager Charlie Montoyo — usually known for his optimism — is fed up.

Atlanta United is starting to resemble the team that won the MLS Cup five months ago.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Kim Pegula's desire to grow women's professional hockey will no longer involve a relationship with North America's remaining professional league.

AMSTERDAM — Facing a three-goal deficit at halftime in their Champions League semifinal, Tottenham's players only had to think back 24 hours or so to find a source of inspiration.

TORONTO — The Canadian owner of PokerStars is joining forces with Fox Sports in a US$236-million deal to launch Fox Bet, a sports wagering partnership in the United States. The Stars Group Inc. and the unit of Fox Corp.

TORONTO — For two years, the athlete in Ricky Ray effectively suppressed the practicality of retirement. This time, Ray's practical side won out. The Toronto Argonauts' veteran quarterback retired Wednesday.