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Stars defenceman Heiskanen expected to return for Game 4 against Jets
DALLAS - Dallas Stars defenceman Miro Heiskanen is expected to return to the lineup for Game 4 against the Winnipeg Jets. Head coach Pete DeBoer says he anticipates Heiskanen will play if all goes wel...
May 13, 2025
Trump to meet with Syria's al-Sharaa as he weighs easing sanctions after Assad's overthrow
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) - President Donald Trump will meet Wednesday in Saudi Arabia with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, the onetime insurgent who last year led the overthrow of former leader Bas...
May 13, 2025
Cooled Jets: Winnipeg still searching for first road win of post-season
DALLAS - Pursed lips, a few deep breaths, and a consistent line of questions. There are no easy answers to what ails the Winnipeg Jets on the road in the NHL playoffs. Forward Cole Perfetti talked Mon...
May 13, 2025
Gun control group urges PM Carney to ensure 'timely delivery' on firearm commitments
OTTAWA - A prominent gun control group is urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to swiftly implement Liberal election promises on firearms and avoid the foot-dragging that left many pledges under the prev...
May 13, 2025
Mavericks win NBA draft lottery and chance to pick Cooper Flagg first overall
CHICAGO (AP) - The ping-pong balls have spoken: Cooper Flagg might be headed to Dallas to start his NBA career. And a fan base that lost Luka Doncic this season might have a new star to cheer for. The...
May 13, 2025
Toronto Raptors drop down to ninth pick after NBA draft lottery
A frustrating season where Toronto Raptors fans were torn between a win-now mentality and their hopes of a high draft pick has come to a disappointing conclusion. The Raptors will draft ninth in this ...
May 13, 2025
Walker, Svechnikov score late as Hurricanes push Capitals to brink of elimination in 5-2 win
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Sean Walker cut to the middle of the ice and beat Logan Thompson for a critical late goal, then Andrei Svechnikov followed with an empty-net clincher to help the Carolina Hurrican...
May 13, 2025
Hurricanes push Capitals to brink of elimination with 5-2 win
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Sean Walker cut to the middle of the ice and beat Logan Thompson for a critical late goal, then Andrei Svechnikov followed with an empty-net clincher to help the Carolina Hurrican...
May 13, 2025
Henrique, Skinner help Oilers push Knights to brink of elimination with 3-0 win
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers were able to put a devastating loss behind them and come back with their most complete effort of the playoffs. Adam Henrique had a pair of goals and Stuart Skinner made ...
May 13, 2025
Stuart Skinner's first playoff win this season a 3-0 shutout for Edmonton Oilers
EDMONTON - Stuart Skinner had faith in himself, if others didn't. The goaltender's first win of this year's NHL playoffs was a 3-0 shutout Monday for the Edmonton Oilers, who take a 3-1 lead in their ...
May 13, 2025