NHL playoff series set after conclusion of regular season

The Canadian Press
Lightning coach Jon Cooper apologizes for inappropriate comment about putting skirts on goalies
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper opened his end-of-season news conference Wednesday apologizing for making what he called an inappropriate analogy of putting skirts on goalies. Cooper after the Game 5 loss that eliminated his team from the playoffs on Monday night vented about two questionable goaltender interference rulings that contributed to Florida’s 6-1 win. The Lightning had two goals disallowed when the NHL situation room deemed a player interfered with Sergei Bobro
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The Canadian Press
Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews misses must-win Game 5 against Bruins
BOSTON — Auston Matthews was forced to watch with the Maple Leafs' season on the line. Battling an illness the better part of the last week, the three-time Maurice (Rocket) Richard Trophy winner as the NHL's top goal-scorer made a brief appearance at Tuesday's optional morning skate with Toronto down 3-1 to the Boston Bruins in the teams' first-round playoff series. There was hope Matthews would be able to suit up with the club facing elimination, but he didn't take the ice for warmups at TD Gar
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The Canadian Press
Knies scores in OT, Maple Leafs top Bruins 2-1 to stay alive without Matthews
BOSTON — Matthew Knies lived with John Tavares when he first arrived in the NHL. The rookie forward forged a close bond with the Toronto captain's family as he adjusted to life as a pro. The pair reconnected Tuesday to keep their team breathing in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Knies scored at 2:26 of overtime after Tavares took the puck hard to the net as the Maple Leafs topped the Boston Bruins 2-1 to avoid elimination in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series. "You black out a little bit," sai
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CBC
'I hope it stings': Winnipeg Jets' Morrissey, fans lament another early playoff exit
Josh Morrissey expects this to hurt for a while. He's counting on it."I hope it stings for all of us into the summer, and we use it as motivation," the defenceman and alternate captain for the Winnipeg Jets said Tuesday night, moments after his team was shoved out of the NHL playoffs."It should be a learning experience for us, as much as it stings and kills right now. We have to find another gear as individuals."The Jets were given a first-round exit for the second consecutive season. They bowed
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The Canadian Press
Rookie goaltender Joseph Woll stands tall, gives Maple Leafs life against Bruins
BOSTON — Joseph Woll knew he wasn't getting the nod for Game 1 of the playoffs. The Toronto Maple Leafs had clearly been trending towards Ilya Samsonov late in the regular season, including a week of rest for the goaltender ahead of the Stanley Cup chase. Woll didn't pout or show any disappointment at getting passed over. He simply kept his head down and continued on the same regimented path. "It was really obvious to me that he was going to just continue to work," Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe
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Game wardens descend on popular bass tourney, make huge haul
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People
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The final decision is expected in the weeks ahead, but either way, the Invictus Games will return to a previous host country
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Associated Press
Videos of Georgia pitcher before and during his dominant outing leads A&M coach to suspect cheating
Mracna, a graduate transfer from George Mason in his first season with the Bulldogs, pitched the last two innings of a 5-4 win in College Station, Texas, on Saturday. A 30-second video of Mracna in the bullpen, posted by Barstool Texas A&M, showed Mracna appearing to work on his glove in a corner.
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USA TODAY Sports
Lightning coach Jon Cooper apologizes for 'skirts' comment after loss to Panthers
While criticizing two overturned goals in 6-1 loss, Jon Cooper said sexist remark during 4-minute rant "pained me more than the actual series loss."
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Raleigh News and Observer
Are the Hurricanes, coach Rod Brind’Amour at a contract impasse? Here’s what we know
There were rumblings the Hurricanes and Coach Brind’Amour were close to agreeing to a contract extension before the playoffs. But without an agreement, his name is being mentioned for openings elsewhere.
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The Canadian Press
Florida Panthers march on in NHL playoffs after long-awaited series win against Tampa Bay Lightning
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Before the final minutes even ticked off the clock at Amerant Bank Arena on Monday night, Florida Panthers fans — clad in red jerseys and waving light-up rally towels in the air — were singing goodbye to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Tampa Bay's season ended there, in a 6-1 loss to Florida in the first round of the NHL playoffs. And the Panthers will march on after beating their in-state rivals in a playoff series for the first time in four tries. The Panthers won four of five ga
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Bears Wire
DJ Moore sounds off on new Bears QB Caleb Williams after throwing session
DJ Moore shared his early thoughts on Bears rookie QB Caleb Williams after a throwing session before the 2024 NFL draft.
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Associated Press
Terms for Mike Tyson's fight with Jake Paul include heavier gloves, shorter rounds
Mike Tyson's fight against Jake Paul in Texas this summer has been sanctioned as a competitive boxing match rather than an exhibition, and the rounds will be shorter and the gloves will be heavier. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation this week approved terms for the July 20 fight at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Netflix will provide live coverage of the bout between the 27-year-old Paul, a social media star-turned-boxer, and 57-year-old Tyson, who hasn’t fought since an exhibition against Roy Jones Jr. in November 2020.
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USA TODAY Sports - Golfweek
Celebrating five years of sobriety, this PGA Tour star offers up a heartfelt message
"The work never stops but I live a life of peace and contentment that I never knew was possible."
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USA TODAY Sports - Golfweek
Greg Norman to the Open at Royal Troon? R&A rep: ‘I don’t think there’s a ‘G Norman’ (on the list)’
With the event now sold out, the combative LIV Golf CEO may have to sneak in from the beach.
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The Canadian Press
Oilers forward Zach Hyman hoping to teach 'Shaq Hyman' how to skate: 'For free'
EDMONTON — Zach Hyman is extending the invitation. If basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal needs to learn how to skate — for real this time — Hyman will hit the ice with him. “If Shaq wants lessons, no problem,” the Edmonton Oilers forward said Wednesday. “For free.” O’Neal, a Basketball Hall of Famer and larger-than-life personality, has twice jumped onto the NHL on TNT broadcasts under the “Shaq Hyman” moniker during the Stanley Cup playoffs. The seven-foot-one, 325-pounder walked onto the set l
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The Canadian Press
Rays and Brewers get into wild brawl, with Uribe and Siri in the middle of it
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Punches were thrown when a brawl broke out between the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers in the eighth inning Tuesday night. The fracas ensued after Jose Siri grounded out against Brewers pitcher Abner Uribe leading off the inning. Uribe and Siri exchanged words near first base and things quickly became heated. With an umpire standing between them trying to keep the peace, Uribe threw a punch at Siri, who then took a wild swing at the reliever. Milwaukee first baseman Rhys Ho
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Why did Cowboys give $245,000 guaranteed to an undrafted rookie at non-need position?
The Cowboys won a bidding war for the services of 6-foot-7, 270-pound Brevyn Spann-Ford, giving him a $20,000 signing bonus and $225,000 guaranteed.
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