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Canucks pull off comeback, top Predators 4-3 in OT

Canucks pull off comeback, top Predators 4-3 in OT

NASHVILLE — Elias Lindholm scored 1:02 into overtime and the Vancouver Canucks came all the way back to beat the Nashville Predators 4-3 in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series on Sunday.
Paul George, James Harden help Clippers even series with Mavs at 2-2 after blowing 31-point lead

Paul George, James Harden help Clippers even series with Mavs at 2-2 after blowing 31-point lead

DALLAS (AP) — Paul George and James Harden are two-for-two without Kawhi Leonard in the Los Angeles Clippers' first-round playoff series against Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks.
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry rally to win Zurich Classic team event in a playoff

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry rally to win Zurich Classic team event in a playoff

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry received a standing ovation when they showed up at historic, creole French Quarter restaurant Arnaud's on the eve of their final round at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans team event.
Stephen Ames celebrates 60th birthday with successful title defense in Mitsubishi Electric Classic

Stephen Ames celebrates 60th birthday with successful title defense in Mitsubishi Electric Classic

DULUTH, Ga. (AP) — Stephen Ames celebrated his 60th birthday with a successful title defense in the Mitsubishi Electric Classic, closing with a 5-under 67 on Sunday for his eighth PGA Tour Champions victory.
Porter Martone nets hat trick Canada rolls Switzerland 8-1 at men's under-18 worlds

Porter Martone nets hat trick Canada rolls Switzerland 8-1 at men's under-18 worlds

VANTAA, Finland — Porter Martone had a hat trick as a seven-goal second period lifted Canada over Switzerland 8-1 on Sunday to stay undefeated at the men's under-18 world hockey championship.
Nichushkin scores hat trick to lead Avalanche to 5-1 win, leaving Jets on the brink

Nichushkin scores hat trick to lead Avalanche to 5-1 win, leaving Jets on the brink

DENVER — Winnipeg head coach Rick Bowness referred to the term "self-inflicted" on six occasions Sunday after the Jets dropped a 5-1 decision to Colorado that left his team in must-win mode.
Canadian women defeat U.S. handily in Pacific Four Series rugby tournament opener

Canadian women defeat U.S. handily in Pacific Four Series rugby tournament opener

CARSON, Calif. — Captain Sophie de Goede scored 18 points, including two tries, as Canada thumped the U.S. 50-7 Sunday in the opening match of Pacific Four Series rugby tournament.
Hit parade: Players throwing their weight around in the Stanley Cup playoffs

Hit parade: Players throwing their weight around in the Stanley Cup playoffs

Oilers captain Connor McDavid took a big hit from Kings forward Quinton Byfield along the boards. Edmonton winger Zach Hyman steamrolled Los Angeles centre Phillip Danault in the same series.
Brunson scores career playoff-high 47 points, leads Knicks over 76ers for 3-1 lead

Brunson scores career playoff-high 47 points, leads Knicks over 76ers for 3-1 lead

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Brunson had just finished the highest-scoring game of his playoff career, the highest ever by a New York Knicks player in the postseason, and he was impressed. Not by his own performance. Brunson loathes talking about that.
Desperate Maple Leafs look to stay alive as Matthews' illness lingers ahead of Game 5

Desperate Maple Leafs look to stay alive as Matthews' illness lingers ahead of Game 5

TORONTO — Auston Matthews gave everything he had for two periods.