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Quick-strike Lightning beat Islanders, on verge of final

Quick-strike Lightning beat Islanders, on verge of final

EDMONTON — While the New York Islanders were celebrating Brock Nelson scoring the first goal of the game, Tampa Bay Lightning centre Yanni Gourde was steaming about giving it up. Coach Jon Cooper decided to keep him on the ice for some redemption.
Ryu wins 4th straight decision, Blue Jays beat Mets 7-3

Ryu wins 4th straight decision, Blue Jays beat Mets 7-3

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit a home run completely out of Sahlen Field and Hyun Jin Ryu made the early lead stand up, winning his fourth straight decision as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Mets 7-3 Sunday.
Cubs' Mills throws MLB's 2nd no-hitter in 12-0 win over MIL

Cubs' Mills throws MLB's 2nd no-hitter in 12-0 win over MIL

MILWAUKEE — From college walk-on to major league starter, Chicago Cubs right-hander Alec Mills had to earn most every break he got.
Obunbowale carries Wings past Liberty in season finale

Obunbowale carries Wings past Liberty in season finale

BRADENTON, Fla. — Arike Ogunbowale scored 26 points, and her three-point play with 12.4 seconds left helped carry Dallas past the New York Liberty 82-79 on Sunday, keeping the Wings' playoff hopes alive. The Wings (8-14) needed help to earn the No.
Allen tops 300 yards passing in Bills' 27-17 win over Jets

Allen tops 300 yards passing in Bills' 27-17 win over Jets

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills got the season off to a throwing start.
Pujols hits 660th career homer, ties Mays for 5th place

Pujols hits 660th career homer, ties Mays for 5th place

DENVER — Albert Pujols hit his 660th career homer, tying the Los Angeles Angels slugger for fifth on the all-time list with Willie Mays.
Newton runs for 2 TDs, Patriots hold off Dolphins 21-11

Newton runs for 2 TDs, Patriots hold off Dolphins 21-11

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The Cam Newton era for the New England Patriots arrived on the ground. Newton looked just fine as Tom Brady's replacement, rushing for two touchdowns Sunday, and the Patriots beat the Miami Dolphins 21-11 to open the season.
Aces grab top spot to playoffs with 86-84 win over Storm

Aces grab top spot to playoffs with 86-84 win over Storm

BRADENTON, Fla. — A’ja Wilson and Dearica Hamby each scored 23 points and the Las Vegas Aces secured the top seed in the playoffs with an 86-84 win over the Seattle Storm on Sunday.
Nuggets do it again, taking Clippers to Game 7 in West

Nuggets do it again, taking Clippers to Game 7 in West

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Flights home from the NBA’s bubble are planned whenever a team is on the cusp of elimination, just in case they’re needed. Denver is in no hurry to board that plane.
Mourinho woe, Ancelotti joy: Everton opens with win at Spurs

Mourinho woe, Ancelotti joy: Everton opens with win at Spurs

LONDON — Twenty years into his managerial career, Jose Mourinho recorded an unwelcome first on Sunday: Making a losing start to a league season.