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NBA playoffs are about to begin; it might be a wide-open race to the title again
There was Toronto in 2019, the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020, Milwaukee in 2021, Golden State in 2022, Denver in 2023 and Boston in 2024. Six different seasons, six different champions. A run of parity ...
NHL announces Habs playoffs first round schedule
The NHL has released the the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round schedule including dates and starting times.
Blue Jays option UTIL Schneider to Triple-A
The Toronto Blue Jays have optioned utilityman Davis Schenider to Triple-A Buffalo, the team announced on Thursday.
Panthers F Puljujarvi gets two-game suspension for hit on Chaffee
Florida Panthers forward Jesse Puljujarvi has been suspended two games by the NHL's Department of Player Safety after an illegal hit to the head of Tampa Bay Lightning forward Mitchell Chaffee.
Milwaukee Bucks' Damian Lillard ruled out for series opener vs. Pacers, will begin ramp up to return
Milwaukee Bucks star guard Damian Lillard, who has missed a month with deep vein thrombosis, is no longer taking blood thinners and has been cleared by team doctors to begin working out towards making ...
Ovechkin says he's not retiring, will return for final year of contract with Capitals
As Alex Ovechkin closes out his 20th year in the National Hockey League, the Washington Capitals' captain confirmed on Thursday that he will not be retiring later this summer and will see out the last ...
Jets lock up defenceman Pionk on long-term contract extension
The Winnipeg Jets have signed defenceman Neal Pionk to a six-year contract extension worth $42 million, the team announced on Thursday.
Schottenheimer's first NFL draft as Cowboys coach could fall several ways
Brian Schottenheimer's first NFL draft as coach of the Dallas Cowboys comes after a run through free agency in which the club put the emphasis on defensive reinforcements.
Bedard reiterates commitment to Blackhawks: 'I love being here and the city'
Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard reiterated his commitment to the team Thursday amid some speculation he had grown unhappy amid a second trying season. Bedard posted 23 goals and 67 points in 82 ...
Nats' Lopez suspended three games
Major League Baseball suspended Washington Nationals reliever Jorge Lopez for three games for intentionally throwing at Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen. Nats manager Dave Martinez also ...
No shortage of rivals facing off in Stanley Cup playoffs
The defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers open against the cross-state rival Tampa Bay Lightning. The Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators face off in the first Battle of Ontario in more ...
Presidents' Trophy-winning Jets to start off NHL playoff schedule
NEW YORK - The Presidents' Trophy-winning Winnipeg Jets will kick off the Canadian slate of NHL playoff games.