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McDavid scores in OT, Oilers down Flames to win Battle of Alberta and advance to WCF

McDavid scores in OT, Oilers down Flames to win Battle of Alberta and advance to WCF

CALGARY — Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl dominated the first playoff Battle of Alberta in 31 years. It was fitting Edmonton's dynamic duo combined to end it.
Calgary Flames exit playoffs amid controversy over disallowed goal

Calgary Flames exit playoffs amid controversy over disallowed goal

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames didn't go quietly, but they still went with the controversial disallowing of a potential game-winning goal hanging over their exit.
Scoreboard for Thursday, May 26, 2022

Scoreboard for Thursday, May 26, 2022

Thursday's Scoreboard (All Times Eastern) NHL Playoffs Eastern Conference Best-of-Seven Second Round Carolina 3, N.Y.
Vlad Jr homers off Shohei Ohtani, Blue Jays top Angels 6-3

Vlad Jr homers off Shohei Ohtani, Blue Jays top Angels 6-3

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered off Shohei Ohtani for the first time, and George Springer hit a leadoff home run in the Toronto Blue Jays' 6-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday night.
CP NewsAlert: Oilers knock off Flames in OT to advance to Western Conference final

CP NewsAlert: Oilers knock off Flames in OT to advance to Western Conference final

The Edmonton Oilers defeated their Alberta rival Calgary Flames 5-4 in overtime in Game 5 of their second-round NHL playoff series Thursday night to advance to the Western Conference final. More coming. The Canadian Press
Warriors beat Mavericks 120-110 to return to NBA Finals

Warriors beat Mavericks 120-110 to return to NBA Finals

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Klay Thompson shimmied his way to 32 points and the Golden State Warriors advanced to their sixth NBA Finals in the past eight seasons by beating the Dallas Mavericks 120-110 in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals on Thursday
Altomare beats top-seeded Lee in LPGA Match-Play

Altomare beats top-seeded Lee in LPGA Match-Play

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Brittany Altomare rallied to beat top-seeded Minjee Lee 2 and 1 on Thursday in hot conditions at Shadow Creek in the second round of group play in the Bank of Hope LPGA Match-Play.
Hurricanes win Game 5, push Rangers to brink of elimination

Hurricanes win Game 5, push Rangers to brink of elimination

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes controlled long stretches of play, stayed aggressive and even got a breakthrough in a two-month struggle on the power play. It was enough to secure another home playoff victory.
CFL Players' Association ratifies new contract with CFL

CFL Players' Association ratifies new contract with CFL

The CFL Players' Association ratified its new collective bargaining agreement with the CFL on Thursday night. The CFLPA made the announcement via email. The players' vote came hours after the two sides hammered out a seven-year tentative agreement.
Canadian basketball phenom Elijah Fisher commits to Texas Tech

Canadian basketball phenom Elijah Fisher commits to Texas Tech

Elijah Fisher, an 18-year-old from Oshawa, Ont., has decided to play for Texas Tech University. A five-star high school basketball recruit, Fisher is reclassifying to the class of 2022 and will suit up for the Red Raiders next season.