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Towns delivers big game on bruised knee as new lineup finally clicks for the Knicks in Game 5
By Canadian Press on May 29th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns was uncertain to play Thursday because of a bruised left knee, according to the New York Knicks’ injury report. Given the situation the Knicks faced, Towns knew all along he was playing. “I looked at the game and it said Game 5. Do or die. That was pretty much ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!California track-and-field final enters spotlight for rule change after trans athlete’s success
By Canadian Press on May 29th, 2025
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s high school track-and-field state championships starting Friday are set to be the testing ground for a new participation and medaling policy for competitions that include transgender athletes. The California Interscholastic Federation will let an additional student compete and potentially offer an extra medal in three events in which a trans ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton Oilers down Dallas Stars, advance to Stanley Cup final
By Canadian Press on May 29th, 2025
DALLAS — The Oilers are off to another Stanley Cup final. A familiar opponent awaits. Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist as Edmonton beat the Dallas Stars 6-3 to win the NHL’s Western Conference final 4-1 on Thursday night. Corey Perry, Mattias Janmark, Jeff Skinner, Evander Kane and Kasperi Kapanen — into an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chris Sale becomes fastest pitcher to reach 2,500 strikeouts as Braves beat Phillies 9-3
By Canadian Press on May 29th, 2025
Chris Sale became the fastest pitcher to reach 2,500 strikeouts, pitched six scoreless innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-3 on Thursday night to split a doubleheader. The Phillies won the afternoon game 5-4. Sale (3-3) struck out Edmundo Sosa in the sixth inning for his eighth strikeout, to reach the milestone. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McDavid and Oilers going back to Stanley Cup Final after 6-3 win over Stars in Game 5
By Canadian Press on May 29th, 2025
DALLAS (AP) — Connor McDavid had a breakaway goal and an assist, 40-year-old Corey Perry scored again and the Edmonton Oilers are going to their second Stanley Cup Final in a row after beating the Dallas Stars 6-3 on Thursday night in Game 5 to wrap up the Western Conference final. Edmonton scored on its ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Junior Caminero’s 6 RBIs power Rays past Astros, ending Houston’s 4-game win streak
By Canadian Press on May 29th, 2025
HOUSTON (AP) — Junior Caminero homered and drove in a career-high six RBIs to lead the Tampa Bay Rays to a 13-3 win over the Houston Astros on Thursday night. The game was tied 3-all with no outs and two on in the seventh when Yandy Díaz’s RBI single put the Rays on top. Tampa ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Haliburton follows triple-double with single digits as Pacers fail in 1st attempt to clinch
By Canadian Press on May 29th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Tyrese Haliburton followed his historic triple-double by getting held to single digits in everything. With a passive performance from their playmaker, the Indiana Pacers failed in their first attempt to earn the second NBA Finals trip in franchise history, falling 111-94 to the New York Knicks in Game 5 on Thursday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cardoso scores career-high 23 points as Sky beat Wings 97-92
By Canadian Press on May 29th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Kamilla Cardoso scored a career-high 23 points and Courtney Vandersloot set franchise records for points and field goals as the Chicago Sky beat the Dallas Wings 97-92 on Thursday night. Arike Ogunbowale scored a season-high 37 points for the Wings and hit a 3-pointer that gave Dallas a 92-91 lead with 2:11 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brunson, Towns carry Knicks to 111-94 victory that cuts Pacers’ series lead to 3-2
By Canadian Press on May 29th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson scored 32 points, Karl-Anthony Towns added 24 points and 13 rebounds despite a bruised left knee and the New York Knicks stayed alive in the Eastern Conference finals by beating the Indiana Pacers 111-94 on Thursday night in Game 5. The Knicks won on their home floor for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Edmonton Oilers down Dallas Stars, advance to Stanley Cup final
By Canadian Press on May 29th, 2025
DALLAS — The Oilers are off to another Stanley Cup final. A familiar opponent awaits. Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist as Edmonton beat the Dallas Stars 6-3 to win the NHL’s Western Conference final 4-1 on Thursday night. Corey Perry, Mattias Janmark, Jeff Skinner, Evander Kane and Kasperi Kapanen — into an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cardoso scores 23, Vandersloot sets franchise marks in points, FGs in Sky’s 97-92 win over Wings
By Canadian Press on May 29th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Kamilla Cardoso scored a career-high 23 points and Courtney Vandersloot set franchise records for points and field goals as the Chicago Sky beat the Dallas Wings 97-92 on Thursday night. Arike Ogunbowale scored a season-high 37 points for the Wings and hit a 3-pointer that gave Dallas a 92-91 lead with 2:11 ... Read More »
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