National Sports

UConn concludes a dominant run to its 2nd straight NCAA title, beating Zach Edey and Purdue 75-60

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — A basketball beatdown. A coaching clinic. A double-digit domination. Take one guess who finished off a romp through college basketball again.

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Garland scores twice, Canucks outlast Golden Knights for 4-3 win

VANCOUVER — In a game full of milestones, it was Conor Garland's face that stood out Monday.

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NHL roundup: McCabe scores in OT, Maple Leafs edge Penguins 3-2

TORONTO — Jake McCabe scored at 1:30 of overtime and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Monday night.

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Edey gave it all he had for Purdue, but it wasn't enough to stop UConn

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Zach Edey kept a stoic expression as he descended the steps from the court to leave UConn's championship celebration behind.

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Simms scores in OT as U.S. edges Canada 1-0 in women's world hockey

UTICA, N.Y. — Kirsten Simms scored the biggest goal of her career in what she said was the fastest and most physical game she's ever played in.

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Berrios makes strong start as Blue Jays top Mariners 5-2 in home opener

TORONTO — After a long season-opening 10-game road trip, the Toronto Blue Jays returned home Monday night to a new-look Rogers Centre and a capacity crowd. Starter Jose Berrios did his part to kick off the home schedule in style.

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McCabe scores in OT, Matthews nets 65th goal as Maple Leafs down Penguins 3-2

TORONTO — Sidney Crosby has seen plenty of hockey. Even the Pittsburgh Penguins captain is blown away by Auston Matthews' pursuit of 70 goals.

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Rogers Centre renos impress Blue Jays fans but how new field plays still a question

TORONTO — The new-look Rogers Centre made an excellent first impression on fans during the Toronto Blue Jays' home opener. Friends Matthew Martin, Jack Fisher and Ben Watson, all from Kitchener, Ont.

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Canada's swim trials shift to Toronto from Montreal because of fire, pool closure

TORONTO — Canada's Olympic and Paralympic swim trials have been moved from Montreal to Toronto. The trials to determine Canada's swim teams for the Paris Summer Games were originally scheduled to be held at Montreal's Olympic pool May 13-19.

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Hockey Canada grants Calgary defenceman Landon DuPont exceptional player status

CALGARY — Hockey Canada granted Landon DuPont, a 14-year-old defenceman from Calgary, exceptional player status Monday.

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