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Canada's Marino advances to second round of Madrid Open, Bouchard makes main draw

Canada's Marino advances to second round of Madrid Open, Bouchard makes main draw

MADRID — Canada's Rebecca Marino defeated China's Zhu Lin 7-6 (1), 6-4 to advance to the second round of the Madrid Open on Tuesday. Marino fired 11 aces to just two double faults in the win.
Maple Leafs coach Keefe says rookie Knies has earned spot in lineup for Game 5

Maple Leafs coach Keefe says rookie Knies has earned spot in lineup for Game 5

With forward Michael Bunting eligible to return, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe has some roster decisions to make ahead of Game 5 on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Edmonton Oilers recall goaltender Calvin Pickard from AHL

Edmonton Oilers recall goaltender Calvin Pickard from AHL

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers recalled goaltender Calvin Pickard from American Hockey League affiliate Bakersfield on Tuesday. Pickard, of Moncton N.B., had a 23-12-2 record with a .912 save percentage and a 2.
Blade to Barron's face makes NHL players cringe, but they say no to extra protection

Blade to Barron's face makes NHL players cringe, but they say no to extra protection

Morgan Barron's stitched face sends a shudder through his NHL brethren, but players find the idea of more facial protection equally distasteful.
Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

Tampa fans and Toronto Maple Leafs' general manager Kyle Dubas got into an exchange of insults at Amalie Arena in Game 3.
Eberle's OT winner lifts Kraken past Avs 3-2 to even series

Eberle's OT winner lifts Kraken past Avs 3-2 to even series

SEATTLE (AP) — As one of the originals from Seattle's difficult opening season, Jordan Eberle found himself joking with some of his teammates of Game 4 against the defending Stanley Cup champions of being the biggest game to date in the brief history
Golden Knights ground Jets with 4-2 win, lead series 3-1

Golden Knights ground Jets with 4-2 win, lead series 3-1

WINNIPEG — Brett Howden was ecstatic to score his first playoff goal. His second one into an empty net was icing on the cake.
Sports scoreboard for Monday, April 24, 2023

Sports scoreboard for Monday, April 24, 2023

Monday's Scoreboard NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Toronto 5 Tampa Bay 4 (OT) (Maple Leafs lead best-of-seven series 3-1) Vegas 4 Winnipeg 2 (Golden Knights lead best-of-seven series 3-1) New Jersey 3 N.Y.
Biggio's three-run homer lifts Blue Jays over White Sox 5-2; Bassitt earns win

Biggio's three-run homer lifts Blue Jays over White Sox 5-2; Bassitt earns win

TORONTO — Even though Whit Merrifield has reached base in every game he's this season, he thinks he can do more for the Toronto Blue Jays. Cavan Biggio's three-run homer handed Toronto a 5-2 win over the struggling Chicago White Sox on Monday.
Kerfoot scores in OT, Leafs roar back to stun Lightning and grab 3-1 series lead

Kerfoot scores in OT, Leafs roar back to stun Lightning and grab 3-1 series lead

TAMPA, Fla. — Sheldon Keefe had a strong sense Alexander Kerfoot was going to have a big moment for his team. The Maple Leafs head coach told him as much back in the winter — he just didn't know when.