National Sports

Hurricanes rally past Islanders to take 2-0 series lead

NEW YORK — Outplayed for much of the first two periods while losing players to injuries, the Carolina Hurricanes scored two quick goals early in the third period and held on for another big road victory.

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Smoak's RBI single lifts Blue Jays to extra-innings win over Athletics

TORONTO — The thrill of a walkoff win still hasn't gotten old for Justin Smoak, even after a decade in Major League Baseball.

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Wolfpack coach Brian McDermott likes what he sees in first game in Toronto

TORONTO — Brian McDermott liked what he saw in his first game in Toronto at the Wolfpack's helm.

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Hughes sets scoring record as U.S. downs Canada in U18 bronze medal game

ORNSKOLDSVIK, Sweden — Jack Hughes had a goal and two assists Sunday to set a new tournament scoring record as the United States defeated Canada 5-2 in the bronze-medal game of the 2019 under-18 men's hockey championship.

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Irving, Horford lead Celtics past Bucks 112-90 in opener

MILWAUKEE — Al Horford stood his ground as Giannis Antetokounmpo charged his way.

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Connor McDavid, Sidney Crosby, Nikita Kucherov named as Hart Trophy finalists

NEW YORK — Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid, Pittsburgh Penguins centre Sidney Crosby and Tampa Bay Lightning right-winger Nikita Kucherov are the finalists for the NHL's Hart Trophy.

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Omar Browne scores in Major League Soccer debut as Impact edge Fire 1-0

MONTREAL — Panamanian striker Omar Browne had a dream debut for the Montreal Impact as he came off the bench and scored the winner in his first Major League Soccer appearance.

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Raptors guard Kyle Lowry compares Leonard's stunning night to 2009 Yao

TORONTO — Kyle Lowry remembers witnessing only one other performance that was as dominant as Kawhi Leonard's was on Saturday night. It was 2009.

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Bridges, McGregor lead Canada to 14-2 rout of Norway at para hockey worlds

OSTRAVA, Czech Republic — Tyler McGregor had three goals and three assists and Billy Bridges had three goals and two assists as Canada defeated Norway 14-2 Sunday at the world para hockey championship.

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Toronto Wolfpack thump Swinton Lions in return home after 11 games abroad

TORONTO — Blake Walllace scored 24 points as the Toronto Wolfpack celebrated their return home with a 52-10 win over the Swinton Lions in Betfred Championship rugby league play Sunday.

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