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Marathon WNBA labor talks stretch past 14 hours with still no CBA deal

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The WNBA and its players’ union met for more than 14 hours during a third straight day of negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement.

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Canucks’ Jake DeBrusk the difference-maker in shootout win: ‘Feels awesome’

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When Jake DeBrusk, after his lowest ice time this season, was able to beat Juuse Saros in the shootout, he enjoyed a rare moment of satisfaction knowing he actually helped his team win.

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Canucks come back late to beat Predators in shootout

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The Vancouver Canucks rode a two-goal third period and a shootout goal by Jake DeBrusk to their seventh home win of the year, beating the Nashville Predators 4-3 on Thursday at Rogers Arena.

Luka Doncic drops 51 to lead Lakers past Bulls

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Luka Doncic had 51 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, LeBron James added 18 points in his return after missing three games because of injuries and the Los Angeles Lakers used a strong third quarter to defeat the Chicago Bulls 142-130 on…

NHL Highlights: Golden Knights 6, Penguins 2

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Pavel Dorofeyev tallied two goals and an assist, while Mitch Marner and Jack Eichel chipped in with two points each as the Vegas Golden Knights pulled away late to seal a 6-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.

NBA Highlights: Lakers 142, Bulls 130

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Luka Doncic dropped 51 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and dished out nine assists to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 142-130 win over the Chicago Bulls.

Record-breaking Shai Gilgeous-Alexander becoming a true NBA icon

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The skinny kid from Hamilton has taken his place ahead of one of the ultimate NBA legends, an icon across all of sports and culture. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander breaking a record belonging to Wilt Chamberlain? It happened.

NHL Highlights: Canucks 4, Predators 3 (SO)

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Marco Rossi scored and dished out two assists while Jake DeBrusk tallied the deciding goal in the shootout to help the Vancouver Canucks pick up a win over the Nashville Predators.

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NHL Highlights: Avalanche 5, Kraken 1

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Martin Necas, Nathan MacKinnon and Nicolas Roy each found the back of the net during a three-goal first period as the Colorado Avalanche notched a 5-1 win over the Seattle Kraken.

NBA Roundup: Booker, Green combine for 79 points as Suns best Pacers

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Devin Booker scored 43 points, Jalen Green had 36 and Phoenix beat NBA-worst Indiana for its fourth straight victory and the Pacers’ 11th loss in a row.

NBA Highlights: Thunder 104, Celtics 102

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points to break Wilt Chamberlain’s 63-year record of consecutive 20-point games and lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 104-102 win over the Boston Celtics.

Whitecaps fall to Sounders in Concacaf Champions Cup play

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VANCOUVER — Jesper Sorensen doesn’t believe a single loss will redefine the Vancouver Whitecaps.

Jokic notches triple-double, Nuggets top Spurs

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SAN ANTONIO — Nikola Jokic had 31 points, 20 rebounds and 12 assists, Canada’s Jamal Murray scored 38 points and the Denver Nuggets rallied to beat San Antonio 136-131 on Thursday night, snapping the Spurs’ five-game winning streak as…

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NBA Highlights: Nuggets 136, Spurs 131

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Nikola Jokic went off for 31 points, 20 rebounds and 12 assists, while Jamal Murray contributed 39 points of his own as the Denver Nuggets edged the San Antonio Spurs 136-131. Stephon Castle posted a 30-point triple-double in the loss.

Oilers Takeaways: McDavid fight not enough to save fruitless effort

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If you’re going to lose, and it became apparent fairly early on Thursday that the Oilers would do just that, then you might as well go down fighting. Yes, Connor McDavid. That means you, even.

Kadri tips home point shot for his first goal back with Avalanche

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Watch as newly acquired Avalanche forward Nazem Kadri tips home a point shot to score his first goal back with Colorado.

Golden Knights’ Marner goes airborne to tuck home goal

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Watch as Vegas Golden Knights forward Mitch Marner goes airborne after colliding with Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Arturs Silovs but still manages to tuck the puck into the back of the net for a goal during the second period.

NHL Highlights: Flyers 3, Wild 2

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Travis Konecny scored the lone goal in a shootout to lift the Philadelphia Flyers to a 3-2 win over the Minnesota Wild after Emil Andrae and Owen Tippett each scored in regulation while Matt Boldy and Kirill Kaprizov buried for Minnesota.

Gotta See It: SGA breaks Wilt Chamberlain’s 63-year-old record

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Watch as Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hesitates before knocking down a jumper for his 21st point of the night, marking his 127th consecutive game scoring 20-plus points and breaking a 63-year-old record set by Wilt…

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 20 points for 127th straight game, breaking Wilt Chamberlain’s record

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OKLAHOMA CITY — Canadian Shai Gilgeous-Alexander broke Wilt Chamberlain’s record for consecutive games with 20 points or more, extending his streak to 127 on Thursday night.

Oilers lose to Stars as Robertson, Benn each score twice

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DALLAS — Jason Robertson had two goals and two assists to tie a career high in points and Jamie Benn also scored twice as the surging Dallas Stars beat the Edmonton Oilers 7-2 on Thursday night.

NHL Highlights: Stars 7, Oilers 2

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Jason Robertson led the offensive charge for the Dallas Stars, collecting two goals and two assists to lift his side to a commanding 7-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers. Evan Bouchard picked up his 19th goal of the season in the loss.

Kypreos: Leafs’ lack of response to Gudas hit highlights longstanding problem

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Nick Kypreos discusses the Toronto Maple Leafs’ mild response to Anaheim Ducks defenceman Radko Gudas’s knee-on-knee hit to captain Auston Matthews, saying it highlights a longstanding problem for the team and they lack care for each other.

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Jets’ playoff hopes take hit in loss to Rangers

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Alexis Lafreniere had a goal and an assist to lead the New York Rangers to a 6-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night.

NHL Highlights: Rangers 6, Jets 3

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Alexis Lafreniere, Gabe Perreault and Tye Kartye each tallied two points while the New York Rangers fired home four in the third period to seal a 6-3 win over the Winnipeg Jets. Gabriel Vilardi netted his 25th goal of the season in the…

‘It’s a dirty play’: Berube on Gudas’ hit on Matthews

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Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube talks about the hit by Anaheim Ducks defenceman Radko Gudas that injured Auston Matthews, and reflects on the lack of response by his team immediately after it unfolded.

‘I take full responsibility’: Rielly on lack of response to hit on Matthews

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Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly says he takes full responsibility for the lack of immediate response by the team after captain Auston Matthews was injured on a hit by Anaheim Ducks defenceman Radko Gudas.