NHL Playoffs Philadelphia avoided the first round sweep with a 2-1 win over Washington. Florida is now even with the New York Islanders after a 2-1 win Wednesday. Dallas has a 3-1 series lead over Minnesota after a 3-2 win, and San Jose is a win away from the second round following a 2-1 win over LA.
The NHL has suspended Chicago Blackhawks forward Andrew Shaw for Game five for yelling an anti-gay slur from the penalty box. The league also fined him $5,000 for an inappropriate gesture toward officials during Game four. (more details HERE)
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MLB A tough way to lose a ball game. Toronto dropped a 4-3 decision in Baltimore after a passed ball by Josh Thole allowed the winning run to score in the 10th inning. (more details HERE)
Jordan Zimmerman struck out eight as Deroit edged Kansas City 3-2. Washington improved to an MLB-best 11-3 with a win over Miami. St. Louis avoided a three game sweept with a 5-3 win over the Chicago Cubs. Zack Greinke outpitched Madison Bumgarner as Arizona's edged San Fran 2-1. Chicago ace Chris Sale is the first to four wins as the White Sox beat the Angels 2-1. Oakland were 5-2 winners over the New York Yankees. Boston beat Tampa Bay 7-3.
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NBA Cleveland tied an NBA record by hitting 20 three pointers in a 107-90 win over Detroit. Andre Drummond scored 20 for the Pistons, who have dropped 10 straight playoff games to the Cavs. Dwayne Waynce scored 28 as Miami downed Charlotte 115-103 to take a 2-0 series lead.
The Toronto Raptors are tied 1-1 with the Pacers as their first round series shifts to Indiana Thursday night.
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AHL Playoffs Sarnia native Dustin Jeffrey scored a goal as Wilkes-Barre/Scranton opened their series against Providence with a 3-2 overtime win. Wallaceburg's Seth Griffith had a goal for the Bruins.
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OHL Playoffs The London Knights got a strong performance from their top line as they opened the Western Conference Finals with a 7-4 win over Erie. Matthew Tkachuk scored three goals and added an assist, Christian Dvorak scored a pair and recorded three assists, while Mitchell Marner scored a goal and added three helpers. Alex DeBrincat scored a hat trick in the loss.
The East final opens tonight in Barrie with the Colts hosting the Niagara IceDogs.
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IIHF Jordan Kyrou and Jakob Chychrun are in action at the under-18 World Hockey Championship in Grand Forks, North Dakota as the 4-0 Canadians take on Switzerland in quarter final action.
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LOCAL
GOJHL A goal and an assists for Petrolia's Brenden Trottier last night as London evened the Sutherland Cup Semifinals at 2 with a 7-4 win. Game five is Friday in Stratford.---
LKSSAA Soccer and rugby games scheduled for Thursday afternoon (more details HERE)