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Avs' Manson scores in OT to trim Blues 3-2

Avs' Manson scores in OT to trim Blues 3-2

DENVER (AP) — Josh Manson scored 8:02 into overtime, Darcy Kuemper made 23 saves in his return to the net from an eye injury, and the Colorado Avalanche overcame a sluggish start to beat the St.
Thunderbirds complete series comeback with 6-3 win, eliminate Winterhawks

Thunderbirds complete series comeback with 6-3 win, eliminate Winterhawks

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Seattle Thunderbirds were all but written off after losing three of the first four games in their Western Hockey League playoff series against the Portland Winterhawks.
Butler did it for Heat in beating Celtics 118-107 in Game 1

Butler did it for Heat in beating Celtics 118-107 in Game 1

MIAMI (AP) — Jimmy Butler scored 41 points, and the Miami Heat turned things around with a huge third quarter on the way to beating the short-handed Boston Celtics 118-107 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals on Tuesday night.
Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames weigh in on NHL playoff Battle of Alberta

Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames weigh in on NHL playoff Battle of Alberta

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers meet in the playoffs for the first time since 1991 in a best-of-seven Western Conference semifinal starting Wednesday.
George Springer's triple lifts Blue Jays to 3-0 win over Mariners

George Springer's triple lifts Blue Jays to 3-0 win over Mariners

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have built their lineup around power hitting. But sometimes a softly hit blooper works too.
Lightning strike first against Panthers, win 4-1 in Game 1

Lightning strike first against Panthers, win 4-1 in Game 1

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Nielsen list illustrates power of franchises for networks

Nielsen list illustrates power of franchises for networks

NEW YORK (AP) — With the broadcast television season winding down and most scripted series about to go into hibernation for the summer, it's instructive to look at the power of network franchises.
College football, XFL, Australian Open headline ESPN slate

College football, XFL, Australian Open headline ESPN slate

Three huge matchups to kick off the college football season, the XFL, a new Australian Open agreement and two new “30 for 30” documentaries were announced Tuesday by ESPN as part of its presentation to advertisers in New York.
Leafs staying the course after another playoff disappointment: 'The belief is strong'

Leafs staying the course after another playoff disappointment: 'The belief is strong'

TORONTO — Brendan Shanahan got his housekeeping out of the way quickly.
Cavallini finds scoring touch as Whitecaps navigate condensed schedule

Cavallini finds scoring touch as Whitecaps navigate condensed schedule

VANCOUVER — Vanni Sartini believes Vancouver Whitecaps fans are finally getting a glimpse of the team's Canadian star. And with a goal and two assists in his last two Major League Soccer games, Lucas Cavallini is finding his form at the perfect time.