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"I'm focused on coaching this team" — Nurse brushes aside Lakers rumours

"I'm focused on coaching this team" — Nurse brushes aside Lakers rumours

TORONTO — Soon after Nick Nurse sat down with the media in his traditional season-ending press conference on Monday, the Raptors coach planned to meet with team president Masai Ujiri.
'He's brought our group together:' Return of coach Darryl Sutter ignited Flames

'He's brought our group together:' Return of coach Darryl Sutter ignited Flames

CALGARY — Eyebrows may have disappeared into hairlines when the Calgary Flames rehired Darryl Sutter, but the team's turnaround under the laconic rancher is indisputable.
Oilers defenceman Darnell Nurse a 'game-time decision' for Game 1 vs. Kings

Oilers defenceman Darnell Nurse a 'game-time decision' for Game 1 vs. Kings

EDMONTON — Oilers head coach Jay Woodcroft says defenceman Darnell Nurse will be a "game-time decision" when Edmonton begins its playoff run against the L.A. Kings on Monday. Nurse, 27, has been sidelined since April 12 with a lower-body injury.
JMU cancels rest of softball season after player's suicide

JMU cancels rest of softball season after player's suicide

HARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) — James Madison has canceled the remainder of its softball season as the school tries to cope with the suicide of one of its star players last week.
UEFA removes more Russian soccer teams from its competitions

UEFA removes more Russian soccer teams from its competitions

GENEVA (AP) — Russian soccer teams were kicked out of the Women's European Championship, the next men's Champions League and qualifying for the 2023 Women's World Cup by UEFA on Monday.
AHL Playoffs Preview: Rocket thrilled to play first ever post-season in Laval

AHL Playoffs Preview: Rocket thrilled to play first ever post-season in Laval

LAVAL, Que. — The Montreal Canadiens could not be farther away from the NHL post-season, but their American Hockey League affiliate is gearing up to host playoff games in nearby Laval for the first time.

Alker emerges from rain for 4-shot win on Champions Tour

THE WOODLANDS, Texas (AP) — Steven Alker returned from a two-hour rain delay by playing a six-hole stretch in 6-under par on the back nine to race past Steve Stricker, close with a 6-under 66 and win the Insperity Invitational on Sunday for his secon
Marina Alex wins LPGA Tour's Palos Verdes Championship

Marina Alex wins LPGA Tour's Palos Verdes Championship

PALOS VERDES ESTATES, Calif.
Canada finishes in fifth place at Langford women's rugby 7s event

Canada finishes in fifth place at Langford women's rugby 7s event

LANGFORD, B.C. — With all the international competition Canadian coach Jack Hanratty looked forward to seeing as a challenge for his side at the HSBC Canada Sevens rugby tournament in Langford, B.C.
Canadian women down Honduras to reach quarterfinals of CONCACAF U-17 Championship

Canadian women down Honduras to reach quarterfinals of CONCACAF U-17 Championship

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — Rosa Maalouf scored three goals and Canada rallied in the second half to dispatch a stubborn Honduran side 4-1 in round-of-16 play Sunday at the CONCACAF Women's Under-17 Championship.