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Protest song 'Glory to Hong Kong' now banned in city after appeals court overturns ruling
HONG KONG (AP) - An appeals court Wednesday granted the Hong Kong government's request to ban a popular protest song, overturning an earlier ruling and deepening concerns over the erosion of freedoms ...
May 08, 2024

Wood scores 11:03 in OT as Avalanche finish off 3-goal comeback to beat Stars 4-3 to open 2nd round
DALLAS (AP) - Miles Wood scored on a backhander 11:03 into overtime and the Colorado Avalanche, after trailing by three goals in the first period, beat the top-seeded Dallas Stars 4-3 on Tuesday night...
May 07, 2024

Rangers win 4-3 over Hurricanes on power-play goal in 2OT
NEW YORK (AP) - Vincent Trocheck scored a power-play goal off a rebound at 7:24 of the second overtime to give the New York Rangers a 4-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday night and a 2-0 le...
May 07, 2024

Canada's Gilgeous-Alexander has 29 points to help Thunder roll past Mavericks in Game 1 of West semifinals
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Canadian Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 29 points, nine rebounds and nine assists to help the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Dallas Mavericks 117-95 on Tuesday night in Ga...
May 07, 2024

Canada tops Czechia 5-1 at para ice hockey worlds to finish group play undefeated
CALGARY - Tyler McGregor and James Dunn each scored two goals as Canada defeated Czechia 5-1 on Tuesday at the world para ice hockey championship at WinSport Arena. Liam Hickey, with a goal and two as...
May 07, 2024

Trocheck's power-play goal lifts Rangers to 4-3 win over Hurricanes in 2OT for 2-0 series lead
NEW YORK (AP) - Vincent Trocheck scored a power-play goal off a rebound at 7:24 of the second overtime to give the New York Rangers a 4-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday night and a 2-0 le...
May 07, 2024

Levonte Johnson scores twice as Whitecaps open cup defence with win over Cavalry FC
CALGARY - Levonte Johnson scored twice to help the Vancouver Whitecaps open defence of their Canadian Championship with a 2-1 win over Cavalry FC in the opening leg of their quarterfinal Tuesday. John...
May 07, 2024

Brown, White lead Celtics' 3-point onslaught, powering Boston to 120-95 Game 1 win over Cavaliers
BOSTON (AP) - When Jaylen Brown or Jayson Tatum have it going, it usually means good things for the Boston Celtics. This postseason, it's also been opening up the floor -- and the 3-point line -- for ...
May 07, 2024

Jamal Murray fined $100,000 for tossing objects onto court during Nuggets' loss to Timberwolves
DENVER (AP) - Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray was fined $100,000 by the NBA but avoided a suspension for "throwing multiple objects in the direction of a game official during live play," the league ...
May 07, 2024

Harper hits grand slam, streaking Phillies rout Blue Jays 10-1
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Bryce Harper hit a grand slam, Cristopher Snchez pitched seven strong innings and the red-hot Philadelphia Phillies routed the Toronto Blue Jays 10-1 on Tuesday night. Kody Clemens...
May 07, 2024