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Boycott: NBA playoff games called off amid player protest

Boycott: NBA playoff games called off amid player protest

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Myers scores early in OT, Flyers even series with Islanders

Myers scores early in OT, Flyers even series with Islanders

TORONTO — Phillippe Myers scored 2:40 into overtime to give the Philadelphia Flyers a 4-3 victory over the New York Islanders on Wednesday, tying the second-round playoff series at a game apiece.
Reds-Brews, M's-Padres games off in wake of Kenosha shooting

Reds-Brews, M's-Padres games off in wake of Kenosha shooting

MILWAUKEE — A pair of Major League Baseball games were postponed Wednesday as players across the sports landscape reacted in the wake of the weekend shooting by police of Jacob Blake, a Black man, in Wisconsin.
WNBA games postponed following shooting of Jacob Blake

WNBA games postponed following shooting of Jacob Blake

The WNBA postponed its three games Wednesday night following the shooting of Jacob Blake over the weekend.
Canadian featherweight T.J. Laramie to make his UFC debut in September

Canadian featherweight T.J. Laramie to make his UFC debut in September

Canadian featherweight T.J. (The Truth) Laramie will make his UFC debut Sept. 19 in Las Vegas against Darrick Minner. The 22-year-old from Windsor, Ont.
Block this: Canucks getting almost entire bench blocking shots against Vegas

Block this: Canucks getting almost entire bench blocking shots against Vegas

EDMONTON — To gauge the Vancouver Canucks' chances of taking the series lead against the Vegas Golden Knights, just trace your finger down the list of blocked shots.
Raptors coach says Toronto, Boston players have discussed boycott, other ideas

Raptors coach says Toronto, Boston players have discussed boycott, other ideas

Hours before the Milwaukee Bucks refused to take the floor in a historic NBA boycott on Wednesday, the Toronto Raptors were considering a similar protest.
Reports: Bucks boycott Game 5 of series with Magic in response to Blake shooting

Reports: Bucks boycott Game 5 of series with Magic in response to Blake shooting

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The Milwaukee Bucks have boycotted Game 5 of their NBA first-round playoff series on Wednesday against the Orlando Magic, according to multiple media reports.
Canada's Kadeisha Buchanan helps Lyon to Women's Champions League final

Canada's Kadeisha Buchanan helps Lyon to Women's Champions League final

BILBAO, Spain — Canadian Kadeisha Buchanan is one win away from a fourth straight UEFA Women's Champions League title with Lyon.
Canadiens coach Julien says he is feeling '100 per cent' after heart procedure

Canadiens coach Julien says he is feeling '100 per cent' after heart procedure

Montreal Canadiens head coach Claude Julien says he is feeling "100 per cent" after undergoing a heart procedure during the Stanley Cup playoffs. Julien had a stent installed in a coronary artery Aug. 13 at St.