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Heat take 3-1 lead, hold off Knicks 109-101 for Game 4 win

MIAMI (AP) — The lead was shaky at times. The shooting went cold. The building got tense. There were moments when the Miami Heat looked like they were about to get themselves into trouble. And they found a way — again.

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WHL playoffs: Thunderbirds edge Blazers 4-2, punch ticket to championship series

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — The Seattle Thunderbirds have punched their ticket to the Western Hockey League championship series.

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Canadiens confident they'll add a top talent with No. 5 pick in NHL draft

MONTREAL — It won’t be prized prospect Connor Bedard, but Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes is confident he can add a “really good hockey player” after securing the No. 5 pick in Monday's NHL draft lottery.

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Blackhawks win NHL draft lottery, get to pick Connor Bedard

SECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) — Connor Bedard is going to the Chicago Blackhawks thanks to a big win in the NHL draft lottery that could alter the future of the storied Original Six franchise.

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OHL playoffs: Petes edge Battalion 3-2 to win East final in 7

NORTH BAY, Ont. — J.R.

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Toronto FC, CF Montreal derby comes twice this week with both cup and league play

TORONTO — It's a double-derby week for Toronto FC and CF Montreal, two teams that have been on roller-coaster rides already this season.

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Valérie Tétreault advocates for mental health resources at National Bank Open

Valérie Tétreault stepped away from competitive tennis when she was just 23 in part because she was struggling with her mental health.

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Canucks' top pick Lekkerimaki aims to put adversity behind him to grow as a player

Vancouver Canucks prospect Jonathan Lekkerimaki admits he wasn't ready for a season of adversity but says he came out of it a better player.

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Samsonov's injury status unclear ahead of Game 4 with Maple Leafs facing elimination

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Ilya Samsonov could still play a role with his team on the brink of elimination.

May 8, 2023 12:37 PM Read more >

Canadian Luiji Vilain comfortable, confident entering second season with Vikings

Experience has been the great equalizer for Canadian Luiji Vilain. The 25-year-old Ottawa native is preparing for his second training camp with the Minnesota Vikings.

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