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Makar shines in NHL debut, Avs beat Flames 6-2 for 2-1 lead
DENVER - A wide-open Cale Makar screamed toward Nathan MacKinnon to deliver him the puck. That made an instant impression with MacKinnon on a night when Makar made an immediate impact. This newly sign...
Apr 17, 2019
Predators take 2-1 series lead over Stars with 3-2 victory
DALLAS - Nashville goalie Pekka Rinne withstood a flurry of shots when the Dallas Stars had an extended power play in the second period, including a 5-on-3 advantage. Then came his incredible save wit...
Apr 17, 2019
Hwang's first MLS goal lifts Vancouver Whitecaps to 1-0 victory over LAFC
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have won their first game of the season, topping Los Angeles FC 1-0 on Wednesday. The victory was a feat for the 'Caps (1-4-2), who had been winless through the fir...
Apr 17, 2019
Avs defenceman Cale Makar scores playoff goal in NHL debut
DENVER - Cale Makar didn't take long to accomplish a little bit of history. One shot on net, to be precise. The newly signed Colorado defenceman scored a playoff goal in his NHL debut during Game 3 on...
Apr 17, 2019
Cruz drives in 2 to help Odorizzi, Twins beat Blue Jays 4-1
MINNEAPOLIS - Nelson Cruz had two hits and two RBIs for Minnesota, helping Jake Odorizzi and the Twins beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 following a 54-minute rain delay Wednesday night. Off to a solid s...
Apr 17, 2019
Price criticizes MLB for teams idle on Jackie Robinson Day
NEW YORK - Boston Red Sox pitcher David Price thinks Major League Baseball made a mistake by having just 10 games Monday on Jackie Robinson Day. "Hey @mlb every year on April 15th we celebrate Jackie ...
Apr 17, 2019
Hernandez's 3-run homer lifts Blue Jays past Twins 5-3
MINNEAPOLIS - Teoscar Hernndez had quite the blooper for Toronto on the basepath, a lapse in focus that could have proved costly. Two innings later, he more than made up for the mistake. Hernndez hit ...
Apr 17, 2019
Stars even series with 5-1 win over Predators after 4 in 1st
DALLAS - Roope Hintz and Alexander Radulov scored power-play goals on Dallas' first two shots, and the Stars chased Nashville goalie Pekka Rinne with an early four-goal onslaught, beating the Predator...
Apr 17, 2019
Hurricanes rout Caps 5-0 in 1st home playoff game since '09
RALEIGH, N.C. - The Carolina Hurricanes waited 10 long years to finally bring the playoffs back to town. They almost seemed determined to cram a decade's worth of goals and hits into one game. Rookie ...
Apr 17, 2019
Dodgers, MLB honour Jackie Robinson's centennial year
LOS ANGELES - Vin Scully joined the widow of Jackie Robinson to honour the player who broke baseball's colour barrier during Robinson's centennial birthday celebration Monday night. Scully greeted 96-...
Apr 17, 2019