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Drury, Noesen help Hurricanes beat Islanders 6-3 to clinch NHL playoff 1st-round series in 5 games

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — This time, the Carolina Hurricanes didn't miss their chance to close out the New York Islanders on home ice.

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NHL roundup: Maple Leafs avoid elimination with 2-1 OT win over Bruins

BOSTON (AP) — Matthew Knies scored less than three minutes into overtime off a feed from John Tavares and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 on Tuesday night to stave off elimination in their first-round NHL playoffs matchup.

Apr 30, 2024 11:33 PM Read more >

Avalanche eliminate Jets from playoffs with 6-3 road win

WINNIPEG — Adam Lowry and Josh Morrissey both spoke in quiet voices about missed opportunities after the Winnipeg Jets were knocked out of the opening round of the NHL playoffs Tuesday for a second straight season.

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Edmonton Elks take linebacker Dublanko first overall in CFL draft

TORONTO — Joel Dublanko didn't have to wait long to learn where he'll start his CFL career. The Edmonton Elks selected the rugged linebacker first overall in the CFL draft Tuesday night.

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WHL roundup: Warriors edge Blades 3-1, take 2-1 series lead

MOOSE JAW, Sask.

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Michael Massey lifts Royals over Blue Jays 4-1; Toronto's two-game win streak ends

TORONTO — Jose Berrios made just one mistake in an otherwise impressive outing as he continues to dominate on the mound to start the season.

Apr 30, 2024 7:47 PM Read more >

New York scores 4 straight goals to tip Ottawa 4-3, secures first pick in PWHL draft

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Kayla Vespa scored a go-ahead goal in the second period and New York rallied to beat Ottawa 4-3 on Tuesday night to secure the first overall pick in the 2024 Professional Women's Hockey League draft.

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QMJHL roundup: Poirier scores four goals, Drakkar ground Eagles 8-2

SYDNEY, N.S.

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Hosting costs for 2026 FIFA World Cup in Vancouver double, may hit $581M

VANCOUVER — Organizers of the seven FIFA World Cup soccer matches coming to Vancouver in 2026 say the estimated cost of hosting the event has more than doubled in the last two years.

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Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews misses must-win Game 5 against Bruins

BOSTON — Auston Matthews was forced to watch with the Maple Leafs' season on the line.

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