June 15th, 2025

National Sports

Williams leads Seattle against Atlanta after 20-point game

By Canadian Press on May 29th, 2025

Atlanta Dream (4-2, 2-2 Eastern Conference) at Seattle Storm (3-2, 3-2 Western Conference) Seattle; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Seattle Storm hosts the Atlanta Dream after Gabby Williams scored 20 points in the Seattle Storm’s 82-77 loss to the Minnesota Lynx. Seattle went 25-15 overall with a 14-6 record at home during the 2024-25 ... Read More »

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Minnesota takes on Phoenix after Williams’ 23-point game

By Canadian Press on May 29th, 2025

Minnesota Lynx (5-0, 4-0 Western Conference) at Phoenix Mercury (4-1, 2-1 Western Conference) Phoenix; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota Lynx takes on the Phoenix Mercury after Courtney Williams scored 23 points in the Lynx’s 82-77 victory against the Seattle Storm. Phoenix went 10-10 in Western Conference games and 10-10 at home during the ... Read More »

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Bonner leads Indiana against Connecticut after 21-point performance

By Canadian Press on May 29th, 2025

Connecticut Sun (0-5, 0-2 Eastern Conference) at Indiana Fever (2-3, 2-3 Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Indiana Fever plays the Connecticut Sun after DeWanna Bonner scored 21 points in the Indiana Fever’s 83-77 loss to the Washington Mystics. Indiana finished 20-20 overall and 11-9 in Eastern Conference action a season ago. ... Read More »

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Hamby leads Los Angeles against Las Vegas after 28-point game

By Canadian Press on May 29th, 2025

Los Angeles Sparks (2-4, 1-3 Western Conference) at Las Vegas Aces (2-2, 0-1 Western Conference) Las Vegas; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles Sparks takes on the Las Vegas Aces after Dearica Hamby scored 28 points in the Sparks’ 88-82 loss to the Atlanta Dream. Las Vegas finished 12-8 in Western Conference play ... Read More »

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Panthers’ Reinhart, Mikkola, Greer return in closeout victory over Hurricanes in Eastern final

By Canadian Press on May 28th, 2025

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Sam Reinhart, Niko Mikkola and A.J. Greer returned to Florida’s lineup Wednesday night in a 5-3 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes that sent the Panthers back to a third straight Stanley Cup Final. The Panthers lost forward Eetu Luostarinen in the first period of this Eastern Conference final game, though coach ... Read More »

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For the 2nd straight year, Hurricanes left to lament falling in huge series hole in NHL playoff exit

By Canadian Press on May 28th, 2025

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — For the second straight year, the Carolina Hurricanes failed to win a game in their last postseason series until on the edge of elimination. This time, it ended their season in another Eastern Conference final — the stage proving to be a roadblock in their multiyear Stanley Cup push. The Hurricanes ... Read More »

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Astros rally in 7th inning to defeat Athletics

By Canadian Press on May 28th, 2025

HOUSTON (AP) — Zach Dezenzo homered and Victor Caratini drove in two runs in the seventh inning to help the Houston Astros rally for a 5-3 victory over the Athletics on Wednesday. The Athletics led by 1 when rookie Justin Sterner (1-1) took over for Luis Severino to start the seventh. Dezenzo sent his fourth ... Read More »

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Whitecaps extend unbeaten run to 10 in scoreless draw with Minnesota United

By Canadian Press on May 28th, 2025

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Vancouver’s Yohei Takaoka saved the only shot he faced in a scoreless duel with Minnesota United’s Dayne St. Clair on Wednesday night as the Whitecaps upped their unbeaten run to 10. The Whitecaps (9-1-5) have not lost in 15 straight matches through all competitions. Vancouver heads to the biggest match ... Read More »

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Portland rides Kelsy goal to end two-game skid and Timbers beat Colorado 2-1

By Canadian Press on May 28th, 2025

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Kevin Kelsy scored at 76 minutes and Portland took advantage of a Colorado red card and rallied for a 2-1 win against the Timbers on Wednesday night. Colorado’s Wayne Frederick was handed a red card after a foul on David Ayala at the 69th minute. Seven minutes later, Kelsy scored the ... Read More »

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Sports scoreboard for Wednesday, May 28, 2025

By Canadian Press on May 28th, 2025

Wednesday’s Scoreboard NHL Best-of-Seven Eastern Conference Final Florida 5 Carolina 3 (Florida wins series 4-1) — Memorial Cup Preliminary Round At Rimouski, Que. Moncton 6 Rimouski 2 — AHL Best-of-Seven Conference Final Charlotte 5 Laval 1 (Charlotte leads series 1-0) — NBA Best-of-Seven Western Conference Final Oklahoma City 124 Minnesota 94 (Oklahoma City wins series ... Read More »

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Clarke Schmidt and 3 Yankees relievers combine for 1-0 shutout of Angels

By Canadian Press on May 28th, 2025

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Clarke Schmidt allowed four hits over six sharp innings and the New York Yankees made a first-inning run stand up in a 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night. Schmidt (2-2) struck out four and walked one in a 99-pitch effort to help the Yankees complete a three-game ... Read More »

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