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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

TORONTO — Facing an opponent missing arguably its best player in front of a raucous home crowd, the Toronto Maple Leafs felt pretty good heading into Thursday. Less than three hours later, they had been pushed to the playoff brink.