National Sports

NHL says Matthews has top-selling jersey, edging superstars Crosby and McDavid

NEW YORK — Toronto Maple Leafs centre Auston Matthews has the top-selling jersey in the NHL, according to the league's website. NHL.com reported Friday that Matthews' No.

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CFL announces that none of its teams exceeded salary cap during 2017 season

TORONTO — The CFL announced Friday all nine of its teams were under the $5.15-million salary cap in 2017. As a result, the order of the league's annual draft May 3 is unaffected. The Montreal Alouettes currently hold the first pick overall.

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Casse earns seventh straight top trainer honour at Sovereign Awards

TORONTO — Another year, another Sovereign Award as Canadian thoroughbred racing's top trainer for Mark Casse. Casse, 57, earned a seventh straight Sovereign Award on Thursday night and the 10th of his illustrious racing career.

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Carolina coach Bill Peters resigns after 4 seasons with club

RALEIGH, N.C. — Bill Peters has not been able to lead the Carolina Hurricanes back to the NHL playoffs and after coming up short following his fourth season with the club, announced Friday that he is resigning.

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Bill Peters resigns as Carolina Hurricanes head coach

RALEIGH, N.C. — Bill Peters has resigned as head coach of the Carolina Hurricanes, the team announced Friday. The team confirmed Peters' decision in a tweet, and said the search for a new head coach will begin immediately.

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Scores and Schedule

Thursday's Games NHL Playoffs First Round Boston 3 Toronto 1 (Boston leads series 3-1) Washington 4 Columbus 1 (Series tied 2-2) --- AHL Playoffs First Round (best-of-five) Texas 4 Ontario 3 (OT) (Texas leads series 1-0) Tucson 4 San Jose 2 (Tucson l

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Thursday's Games

Thursday's Games NHL Playoffs First Round Boston 3 Toronto 1 (Boston leads series 3-1) Washington 4 Columbus 1 (Series tied 2-2) --- AHL Playoffs First Round (best-of-five) Texas 4 Ontario 3 (OT) (Texas leads series 1-0) Tucson 4 San Jose 2 (Tucson l

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Durant leads Warriors to 3-0 lead over mourning Spurs

SAN ANTONIO — Playing basketball seemed trivial to the Spurs following the death of Erin Popovich. They competed as best they could Thursday night. It just wasn't enough against Golden State, again.

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Mirotic, Davis lead Pelicans to 3-0 series lead over Blazers

NEW ORLEANS — Nikola Mirotic watched his third 3-pointer of the first half swish through the hoop, turned to acknowledge the raucous, roaring crowd and raised his first triumphantly as he trotted back up court.

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NBA mourns death of Gregg Popovich's wife, a 'real star'

SAN ANTONIO — LeBron James fought back tears. Former President Bill Clinton offered condolences. Craig Sager's daughter tweeted that she was "just sick" over the news.

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