National Sports

Friday's Games NHL N.Y. Islanders 5 Tampa Bay 3 (Tampa Bay leads series 2-1) --- NBA Denver 111 L.A. Clippers 105 (Clippers lead series 3-2) Boston 92 Toronto 87 (Boston wins series 4-3) --- MLB American League N.Y.

EDMONTON — Coach Barry Trotz never questioned his New York Islanders' resolve.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, United States — The Toronto Raptors were eliminated from the NBA playoffs on Friday night after dropping a 92-87 decision to the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals at the AdventHealth Arena.

NEW YORK — For two full sets, Alexander Zverev was confused and listless, his body language as poor as his winner-to-error ratio against Pablo Carreño Busta in the U.S. Open semifinals Friday. Zverev double-faulted and smacked his left high.

BUFFALO, N.Y.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Desperate times brings out the best in the Denver Nuggets. So does a 35-year-old veteran willing to scuffle and stand his ground.

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. — The numbers suggested a stress-free time in the desert for Nelly Korda, who had five birdies and a clean card Friday for a 5-under 67 to build a two-shot lead going into the hot weekend at the ANA Inspiration.

EDMONTON — Of course, Nathan MacKinnon wishes he were still playing for the Stanley Cup, but after learning he won another individual award, the Colorado forward found a silver lining.

VANCOUVER — A Canadian clash in Vancouver this weekend will have big implications for MLS teams on both sides of the field.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Toronto Blue Jays closer Ken Giles has been reinstated from the 45-day injured list and was active for Friday's home game against the New York Mets.