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Oilers aim to outshine Stars in West final rematch beginning tonight in Texas

DALLAS — The Edmonton Oilers, a.k.a. Canada's last team standing in the 2025 NHL playoffs, open the Western Conference final tonight at American Airlines Center facing a Dallas Stars' squad bent on retribution.

May 21, 2025 3:00 AM Read more >

Panthers blow past Hurricanes 5-2 in Eastern final opener

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers wasted no time snatching home-ice advantage in the Eastern Conference final.

May 20, 2025 10:13 PM Read more >

Reigning Stanley Cup champ Florida Panthers beat Carolina Hurricanes 5-2 in Eastern final opener

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers wasted no time snatching home-ice advantage in the Eastern Conference final.

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Vancouver Whitecaps draw Valour FC 2-2 in Canadian Championship quarterfinals

WINNIPEG — Rocco Romeo gave his dad an unexpected birthday gift on Tuesday.

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Clark scores OT winner as Charge edge Frost 2-1 in final series opener

OTTAWA — Emily Clark was just hoping for a shorter overtime. After experiencing quadruple overtime in her team's tough semifinal series, the Ottawa Charge forward was keen to put an end to things early.

May 20, 2025 9:48 PM Read more >

Thunder rolls past rested Timberwolves 114-88 in Game 1 of West finals

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of Hamilton, Ont.

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Blue Jays DH Anthony Santander trying to get back in the swing of things

TORONTO — Anthony Santander is trying to get back into the groove of hitting by finding his rhythm again.

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Forge FC edges CF Montreal in first leg of Telus Canadian Championship quarterfinal

HAMILTON — Another loss for CF Montreal. But this time the struggling Major League Soccer side has a chance to dig itself out of its hole.

May 20, 2025 8:36 PM Read more >

Anthony Santander's two-run homer leads Blue Jays over Padres 3-0

TORONTO — Designated hitter Anthony Santander launched a two-run bomb as the Toronto Blue Jays shut out the San Diego Padres 3-0 on Tuesday. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., opened scoring with a solo shot in the first inning for Toronto (23-24).

May 20, 2025 7:29 PM Read more >

Changes looming for Montreal Victoire with PWHL expansion ahead

MONTREAL — Erin Ambrose said the hardest part of the Victoire’s playoff exit was knowing the same group won’t return to Montreal next season. And with Professional Women's Hockey League expansion looming, she knows that might include her.

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