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Butorac's goal in the 2nd overtime gives Minnesota a 1-0 win over Toronto to force a Game 5

Butorac's goal in the 2nd overtime gives Minnesota a 1-0 win over Toronto to force a Game 5

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Claire Butorac scored early in the second overtime to give Minnesota a 1-0 win over Toronto on Wednesday night to force a decisive fifth game in the semifinal series.
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Navarro, Steffen propel Rapids to 1-0 victory over Whitecaps

Navarro, Steffen propel Rapids to 1-0 victory over Whitecaps

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Rafael Navarro scored on a penalty kick after Vancouver's Bjørn Inge Utvik drew a red card during first-half stoppage time and Zack Steffen made it stand up as the Rapids beat the Whitecaps 1-0 on Wednesday night.
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Makar scores 2 goals and Avalanche beat Stars 5-3 in Game 5 to stay alive in playoffs

Makar scores 2 goals and Avalanche beat Stars 5-3 in Game 5 to stay alive in playoffs

DALLAS (AP) — Colorado defenseman Cale Makar scored two goals, the second after Casey Mittelstadt's go-ahead tally in the third period, and the Avalanche beat top-seeded Dallas 5-3 in Game 5 on Wednesday night, snapping their three-game losing streak
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Doncic posts 30-point triple-double as Mavericks top Thunder to take 3-2 series lead

Doncic posts 30-point triple-double as Mavericks top Thunder to take 3-2 series lead

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Luka Doncic scored 30 points in a triple-double, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 104-92 on Wednesday night to take a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference semifinal series.
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Depleted Toronto FC, hit hard by suspension and injury, loses 2-0 at Nashville

Depleted Toronto FC, hit hard by suspension and injury, loses 2-0 at Nashville

NASHVILLE — For 80 minutes Wednesday, a Toronto FC side depleted by suspensions and injury held its own against Nashville SC.
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Struggles continue for reeling CF Montreal with 3-1 loss to Columbus Crew

Struggles continue for reeling CF Montreal with 3-1 loss to Columbus Crew

MONTREAL — CF Montreal were no match for a dominant Columbus Crew side that left Stade Saputo with a 3-1 win on Wednesday evening.
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Knights complete sweep of Generals to win OHL title, book ticket to Memorial Cup

Knights complete sweep of Generals to win OHL title, book ticket to Memorial Cup

OSHAWA, Ont. — Easton Cowan had one goal and three assists, Kasper Halttunen had two goals and one assist as the London Knights booked their ticket to the Memorial Cup with a 7-1 win over the Oshawa Generals on Wednesday.
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Jayson Tatum scores 25 to lead Celtics past Cavaliers 113-98 and into 3rd consecutive East finals

Jayson Tatum scores 25 to lead Celtics past Cavaliers 113-98 and into 3rd consecutive East finals

BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum had 25 points and 10 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 113-98 on Wednesday night to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for the third straight season.
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Oilers head coach Knoblauch mum on starting goaltender for Game 5

Oilers head coach Knoblauch mum on starting goaltender for Game 5

VANCOUVER — Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch is undecided on who will be starting in net in Thursday night's Game 5 tilt against the Vancouver Canucks.
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Canada's Masse wins women's 100-metre backstroke race at Olympic Trials

Canada's Masse wins women's 100-metre backstroke race at Olympic Trials

TORONTO — Canada's Kylie Masse admits she had some self-doubt with her swimming performances at times over the last year or two. Returning to the approach used in her early days in the sport has helped get her back in top form.
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