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Gushue says Cole gave young Newfoundlanders belief that they could achieve big things

Canadian curling champion Brad Gushue first struck up a friendship with Bob Cole some 20 years ago during the NHL lockout. The legendary broadcaster - an elite curler himself in his younger days - wou...

Apr 26, 2024

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

The Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes put themselves one win away from earning first-round sweeps, while three Canadian teams set out to take the lead in their series on Friday. Here are five t...

Apr 26, 2024

Gordon, Jokic lead the Nuggets to the brink of a sweep with a 112-105 win over the Lakers in Game 3

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Aaron Gordon had 29 points and 15 rebounds, Nikola Jokic added 24 points, 15 rebounds and nine assists, and the Denver Nuggets moved to the brink of the second round with a 112-105 ...

Apr 25, 2024

76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid says he's suffering from Bell's palsy

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with Bell's palsy, a form of facial paralysis he says has affected him since before the play-in tournament. Embiid...

Apr 25, 2024

Brent Burns, Dmitry Orlov help Hurricanes hold on to beat Islanders 3-2 for 3-0 series lead

NEW YORK (AP) - Defensemen Brent Burns and Dmitry Orlov got Carolina off to a fast start and the Hurricanes held on to beat the New York Islanders 3-2 on Thursday night for a 3-0 lead in the first-rou...

Apr 25, 2024

Joel Embiid scores 50 points to lead 76ers past Knicks 125-114 to cut deficit to 2-1

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Joel Embiid scored 50 points, making all four 3-point attempts and scoring 18 in a potential series-shifting third quarter on Thursday night to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 125...

Apr 25, 2024

Sergei Bobrovsky makes 26 saves, Panthers beat Lightning 5-3 to take 3-0 series lead

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Sergei Bobrovsky made 26 saves, Matthew Tkachuk scored twice and the Florida Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 on Thursday night to take a 3-0 lead in the first-round playof...

Apr 25, 2024

Grace Kim shoots 7-under 64 at Wilshire Country Club to lead LPGA Tour's JM Eagle LA Championship

LOS ANGLES (AP) - Grace Kim shot a 7-under 64 at Wilshire Country Club to take the first-round lead Thursday in the LPGA Tour's JM Eagle LA Championship. Playing in the morning session, the 23-year-ol...

Apr 25, 2024

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry share lead in team event at TPC of Louisiana

AVONDALE, La. (AP) - Rory McIlroy is enjoying his first visit to New Orleans - on and off the course. McIlroy and Shane Lowry shot an 11-under 61 in fourball play Thursday for a share of the first-rou...

Apr 25, 2024

Magic hand Cavaliers worst playoff loss in franchise history, win 121-83 to cut their deficit to 2-1

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Paolo Banchero had 31 points and 14 rebounds, Jalen Suggs added 24 points and the Orlando Magic handed Cleveland the worst playoff loss in franchise history, winning 121-83 on Thu...

Apr 25, 2024