English

sportsnet.ca

Today News

17

Vancouver Whitecaps to host Ryan Reynolds-owned Wrexham AFC in late July contest

www.sportsnet.ca

Wrexham AFC, co-owned by Canadian actor and Vancouver native Ryan Reynolds, is set to play Major League Soccer’s Vancouver Whitecaps on July 27 at BC Place Stadium.

Canada clinches playoffs spot at world mixed doubles curling championship

www.sportsnet.ca

Canada’s Kadriana and Colton Lott have secured a spot for the playoffs at the world mixed doubles curling championship in Östersund, Sweden.

16

Why Maple Leafs need to make big adjustments to fix their PP

www.sportsnet.ca

Leafs Talk crew breaks down just how bad the Maple Leafs power-play has looked so far in the series vs. Boston, why going 0-5 and not mustering up any real chances is flat out unacceptable, and discuss a couple of solutions that might help…

Why Matthews’ takedown non-call was huge moment that refs missed

www.sportsnet.ca

Leafs Talk discussion on how massive of a miss it was for referees to not call a penalty on the Auston Matthews takedown behind the Bruins net, in such a big moment in the game, and of course Boston scored 30 seconds to escalate that bad…

2024 NFL Draft: Eight pressing questions ahead of Round 1

www.sportsnet.ca

Unless you’re a Bears fan just waiting to ring in the Caleb Williams Era, this year’s NFL Draft offers plenty of intrigue. Ahead of Round 1, here are the questions that will shape draft night.

Xavi says Barcelona’s improved play key to changing his mind to leave club

www.sportsnet.ca

Xavi Hernández says he walked back his decision to leave Barcelona this summer after his players convinced him “this is a winning team” even if this season will end without any trophies.

Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime wins first-round match at Madrid Open

www.sportsnet.ca

Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime is through to the second round of the Madrid Open following a 4-6, 6-1, 6-4 victory over Japan’s Yoshihito Nishioka on Thursday.

Gunnar keeps raking and Orioles keep winning

www.sportsnet.ca

A trip around the majors sees Michael Harris II play extra innings hero in another Braves win over Marlins, Gunnar Henderson goes yard again to lead the Orioles to another victory, and much more.

Mbappe displaying some insane footwork during his farewell tour

www.sportsnet.ca

Tim Micallef runs through the best 60 seconds in sports, including PSG’s Kylian Mbappe showing off sick footwork during his farewell tour, the Utah hockey faithful giving their new team a hero’s welcome, and more.

15

At the Letters: Blue Jays still searching for offence

www.sportsnet.ca

On this week’s episode, Arden Zwelling and Ben Nicholson-Smith discuss a costly mistake by Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the possibility of lineup changes and the state of the team’s pitching.

09

Tough bounces aside, Oilers still have ‘a lot to clean up’ after Game 2 loss

www.sportsnet.ca

The Los Angeles Kings won their fourth consecutive overtime game over the Edmonton Oilers by a 5-4 score, a game the Kings deserved to win.

Oilers’ Holloway scores first two playoff goals in Game 2 loss

www.sportsnet.ca

A Game 2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings on home ice is undoubtedly a disappointment for the Edmonton Oilers, but there may still be a silver lining: Dylan Holloway scored not one, but two playoff goals, including the marker to send the…

08

‘Frustrating’ power-play woes sink Maple Leafs as Bruins take Game 3

www.sportsnet.ca

Five times Wednesday, the Maple Leafs’ top power-play unit hopped over the boards against the Bruins. And five times, the advantage expired with the score unchanged. The power play must get going if the Leafs want to win this series.

How Kings contained Oilers’ superstars to pull out Game 2 win

www.sportsnet.ca

Elliotte Friedman joins Evanka Osmak and Ken Reid to discuss the Los Angeles Kings’ overtime win over the Edmonton Oilers, including a down game for Stuart Skinner, a quiet night for Connor McDavid, and much more.

Playoff Takeaways: Top-seeded Stars in a heap of trouble after Game 2 loss to Golden Knights

www.sportsnet.ca

The top seed in the Western Conference is in a heap of trouble. Just as was the case in last year’s Western Conference Final — the Stars have fallen behind the Golden Knights 2-0 in a best-of-seven battle.

Anze Kopitar scores in overtime, Kings beat Oilers in Game 2 to tie series

www.sportsnet.ca

Anze Kopitar scored the overtime winner and had a pair of assists as the Los Angeles Kings knocked off the Edmonton Oilers 5-4 to tie their opening-round playoff series 1-1 on Wednesday.

NHL Game 2 Highlights: Kings 5, Oilers 4 (OT)

www.sportsnet.ca

Adrian Kempe had a pair of goals, but it was Anze Kopitar who was the overtime hero along with his two assists as the Los Angeles Kings evened their series against the Edmonton Oilers with a 5-4 win in Game 2.

Kings’ Kopitar snipes top corner in OT to win Game 2

www.sportsnet.ca

Watch as Los Angeles Kings captain Anze Kopitar takes the redirected pass and makes no mistake, beating Stuart Skinner over his glove to win Game 2 in OT.

Stars’ Radek Faksa, Mason Marchment exit Game 2 vs. Golden Knights

www.sportsnet.ca

Not only did the Dallas Stars fall 2-0 down to the Vegas Golden Knights after a 3-1 loss, but they also lost forwards Radek Faksa and Mason Marchment to injuries.

NBA Game 2 Highlights: Thunder 124, Pelicans 92

www.sportsnet.ca

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in 33 points and Chet Holmgren added 26 with seven rebounds as the Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the New Orleans Pelicans 124-92 to take a 2-0 series lead.

‘It’s an art’: Bruins’ Brad Marchand infuriating Maple Leafs as series villain

www.sportsnet.ca

Brad Marchand is provoking and punishing without getting penalized. Too loud not to turn heads. Yet too slippery to apprehend. The Bruins captain certainly is making life miserable for the Maple Leafs.

07

Defending champion Golden Knights beat Stars to take 2-0 series lead home to Vegas

www.sportsnet.ca

Noah Hanifin broke a tie with an unassisted goal late in the second period and the Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights beat the top-seeded Dallas Stars 3-1 on Wednesday night to take a 2-0 lead in the first-round series.

Gilgeous-Alexander’s 33 points lead Thunder past Pelicans for 2-0 series lead

www.sportsnet.ca

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New Orleans Pelicans 124-92 on Wednesday night to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round Western Conference playoff series.

06

Thunder show off ridiculous handles and passing for team bucket

www.sportsnet.ca

Watch as the Oklahoma City Thunder put together a gorgeous play against the New Orleans Pelicans, with multiple players showing off their handles and vision to put together a sweet score.

Oettinger goes all out to make multiple incredible saves on Theodore

www.sportsnet.ca

Watch as Dallas Stars goalie Jake Oettinger goes all out to deny Vegas Golden Knights’ Shea Theodore of three golden scoring opportunities to keep Game 3 knotted in the second period.

‘Don’t let us get one’: Heat’s Butler pokes fun at Celtics after Game 2 win

www.sportsnet.ca

Jimmy Bulter hasn’t been able to step onto the court for the Miami Heat in their first-round series against the Boston Celtics Possibly feeling left out Butler decided to get involved by doing some damage off the hardwood instead.

‘I don’t want rest’: Bruins’ Swayman makes case to end rotation

www.sportsnet.ca

Having two starter-calibre goaltenders is a good problem for the Boston Bruins to have, but Jeremy Swayman is certainly making coach Jim Montgomery’s job a little bit harder.

MLB Highlights: Royals 3, Blue Jays 2

www.sportsnet.ca

Alec Marsh pitched four innings of two-hit ball and Salvador Perez knocked two hits with an RBI as the Kansas City Royal topped the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2.

Rangers star Corey Seager hit by pitch, leaves game because of shin contusion

www.sportsnet.ca

Texas shortstop Corey Seager left the Rangers’ game against the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night following the seventh inning because of a left shin contusion after being hit by a pitch in the inning.

Chaotic battle in front of the net results in no goal for Oilers

www.sportsnet.ca

Watch as Adam Henrique shoots at Cam Talbot and then chaos ensues on the rebound with bodies diving everywhere, but the puck managed to stay out of the net.