• The Canadian Press

    The sequel has been much better for Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving as Mavs head to West finals

    DALLAS (AP) — A smiling Luka Doncic pumped his fist as he settled in next to Kyrie Irving to answer questions about the Dallas Mavericks advancing to the Western Conference finals for the second time in three seasons. Doncic's co-star wasn't there for the run that ended with a five-game loss to eventual champion Golden State two years ago. Irving hasn't played this deep in the playoffs since he and LeBron James were together in Cleveland seven years ago. And don't think that didn't occur to the

  • The Canadian Press

    Mbappé left out of PSG squad for final league game of the season

    PARIS (AP) — Kylian Mbappé has been left out of the squad traveling to Metz on Sunday for the final league game of the season. PSG has already been crowned champion for a record-extending 12th time. The star striker, who is leaving PSG after seven seasons at the French league club, has not been included in a group of 20 players selected by coach Luis Enrique. Asked to comment, PSG did not give a reason to justify Mbappé's absence. The forward, who is widely expected to join Real Madrid, is not i

  • The Canadian Press

    Canucks must 'want that big moment' heading into decisive Game 7: coach

    EDMONTON — All season long, the Vancouver Canucks have preached resilience. Now comes the ultimate test. After an ugly 5-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday, the Canucks need to once again showcase their ability to bounce back as the two teams prepare for a decisive Game 7 Monday in the second-round playoff series. The two sides are now tied at 3-3 in the best-of-seven matchup. “Our job right now is we got to flush this game," said head coach Rick Tocchet. "Obviously some guys know that th

  • The Canadian Press

    Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

    Today is an off day for the Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers as they prepare for Monday's winner-take-all Game 7 showdown at Rogers Arena. The Florida Panthers, New York Rangers and Dallas Stars have off days, too, but they'll be watching Monday to see which Canadian team joins them in the final four. Here are five things to know about the NHL playoffs: Flush it. Focus forward. Play Game 7 like you want to be a hero. Those were the post-game words of Vancouver Canucks coach Rick Tocchet las