National Sports

EDMONTON — The NHL on Friday moved its draft up to Oct. 6-7 and set an Oct. 9 start for free agency. The first round of the draft will be Oct. 6, with the New York Rangers on the clock and Alexis Lafrenière the consensus top option for the No.

ISTANBUL — Canadian qualifier Eugenie Bouchard has advanced to the semifinals of the Istanbul Tennis Championship after recording her third consecutive upset on Friday. Bouchard, from Westmount, Que., broke world No.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — For the first time since the most famous shot in team history, the Toronto Raptors will play a Game 7 tonight.

Thursday's Games NHL Western Conference Final Dallas 3 Vegas 2 (OT) (Dallas leads series 2-1) --- NBA Western Conference Semifinal L.A. Lakers 110 Houston 100 (Lakers lead series 3-1) --- MLB American League Oakland 3 Houston 1 L.A.

Thursday's Games NHL Western Conference Final Dallas 3 Vegas 2 (OT) (Dallas leads series 2-1) --- NBA Western Conference Semifinal L.A. Lakers 110 Houston 100 (Lakers lead series 3-1) --- MLB American League Oakland 3 Houston 1 L.A.

NEW YORK — Serena Williams already was struggling to keep up in a fast-paced U.S. Open semifinal when she stopped behind the baseline after a third-set point and leaned over.

EDMONTON — The entire Dallas Stars bench was yelling out to Joe Pavelski about what to do with the puck after a broken play in front of them only seconds into overtime.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Just about the only thing that looked familiar about the NFL's long-awaited return Thursday night was the sight of Patrick Mahomes effortlessly leading the Kansas City Chiefs up and down the field.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Anthony Davis was the biggest player on the floor, and the Houston Rockets had no answers.

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. — Nelly Korda has had Grand Slam events on her mind for the last two weeks, not just her own, and she made it through the first round Thursday of the ANA Inspiration with just the start she wanted.