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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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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 34 as Thunder top Wolves 124-94 to reach NBA Finals

By Canadian Press on May 28th, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder tried their best to balance the euphoria of the moment with the fact that they haven’t completed their mission. Canada’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points, and the Thunder routed the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-94 on Wednesday night to win the Western Conference finals series 4-1 and advance to ... Read More »

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Vancouver Whitecaps keep unbeaten streak with 0-0 draw against Minnesota United

By Canadian Press on May 28th, 2025

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps extended their unbeaten streak Wednesday with a 0-0 draw against visiting Minnesota United. The ‘Caps (9-1-5) have not lost in their last 15 games (7-0-8) across all competitions and remain atop Major League Soccer’s Western Conference standings. The Whitecaps outchanced their opponents throughout the game, but couldn’t get a ball ... Read More »

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Hassell hits 1st major league homer and Nationals rout Mariners 9-0

By Canadian Press on May 28th, 2025

SEATTLE (AP) — Robert Hassell III had three hits and two RBIs, including his first major league home run, and James Wood also went deep as the Washington Nationals routed the Seattle Mariners 9-0 on Wednesday night. Luis GarcĂ­a Jr. and Josh Bell launched consecutive homers to help back Trevor Williams, who tossed six splendid ... Read More »

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Quakes extend LA Galaxy’s MLS record season-opening winless streak to 16 games with 1-0 victory

By Canadian Press on May 28th, 2025

CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Substitute Ousseni Bouda scored in the 74th minute, and the San Jose Earthquakes extended the LA Galaxy’s MLS record season-opening winless streak to 16 games with a 1-0 victory Wednesday night. Bouda slipped between two defenders and got his third goal of the season on a precise pass from fellow substitute ... Read More »

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Paul Maurice, Rod Brind’Amour skipped player handshakes after East final. It was for a good reason

By Canadian Press on May 28th, 2025

Florida coach Paul Maurice did not shake hands with the Carolina Hurricanes when the Eastern Conference final ended. And he asked Carolina coach Rod Brind’Amour not to shake hands with the Panthers, either. It wasn’t out of disrespect. Quite the contrary, really. The handshake line at the end of a playoff series is one of ... Read More »

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Nashville SC squanders two-goal lead and Columbus rallies for a point in 2-2 draw

By Canadian Press on May 28th, 2025

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Columbus Crew capitalized on a Nashville SC own goal in the 81st minute and the Crew salvaged a 2-2 tie on Wednesday keeping the two teams deadlocked for third place in the Eastern Conference standings at 28 points apiece. Hany Mukhtar scored at 78 minutes to put Nashville ahead 2-1 ... Read More »

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American defender Antonee Robinson has knee surgery

By Canadian Press on May 28th, 2025

American defender Antonee Robinson had surgery on his right knee and is expected to be ready for the start of Fulham’s season in August, Fulham said Wednesday the 27-year-old left back had the operation a day earlier. The club described the surgery as minor. Robinson is missing the CONCACAF Gold Cup, the championship of North ... Read More »

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Diego Rubio scores in stoppage time to help Austin tie Real Salt Lake 1-1

By Canadian Press on May 28th, 2025

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Diego Rubio scored in the 93rd minute to help Austin tie Real Salt Lake 1-1 on Wednesday night. Rubio headed in a cross by Ĺ˝an KolmaniÄŤ for his first MLS goal since June 22, 2024. William Agada also scored on a header for RSL in the 67th for his second career ... Read More »

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Angels activate reliever Robert Stephenson and cut infielder Tim Anderson

By Canadian Press on May 28th, 2025

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Sixteen months after signing a $33 million, three-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels, reliever Robert Stephenson has finally thrown a pitch for his new team. Stephenson missed last season after undergoing elbow surgery in May 2024 that included an ulnar collateral ligament repair with an internal brace. He was activated ... Read More »

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