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Kensington Monaghan Farms Wild centre Michael Arsenault, right, prepares for a faceoff during Telus Cup Canadian under-18 hockey championship action against the host Sydney Mitsubishi Rush at the Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre in Membertou, N.S., on April 26. The Wild won the game 12-2. Jeremy Fraser/SaltWire

TELUS CUP: P.E.I.'s Kensington Wild wins final round-robin game; Dickson top point-getter

The Kensington Monaghan Farms Wild completed their 2023-24 season on a winning note. The Wild defeated the host Sydney Rush in the final round-robin game of the 2024 Telus Cup 12-2 on April 26. The Wild, P.E.I. and Atlantic Canadian champions, ...

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P.E.I.'s Pownal Ice Dogs defeat N.S. at Maritime junior C hockey ch’ship

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FIDDLER'S FACTS: NHL playoff injuries; controversy in MHL championship series

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Maple Leafs' William Nylander breaks past Jake DeBrusk of the Boston Bruins during the first period at Scotiabank Arena on March 4, 2024 in Toronto.

Longtime linemates: Kensington Vipers’ MacKay, Wyand have played together since U9 hockey

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UPDATED: P.E.I.'s Kensington Vipers close out round-robin play with an OT loss to Antigonish

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P.E.I.'s Kensington Vipers clinch semifinal berth at Don Johnson Memorial Cup

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Kensington Monaghan Farms Wild forward Lucas Thibeau, 22, works his way into the offensive zone, watched by Zakary Gagnon of the Magog Cantonniers during Telus Cup national under-18 hockey championship action at the Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre in Membertou, N.S., on April 25. Magog won the game 3-2. Jeremy Fraser/SaltWire

P.E.I.'s Kensington Wild plays another close game at Telus Cup

Jason Simmonds · Journalist |Updated a day ago |2 min read

Although still looking for their first win at the 2024 Telus Cup, the Kensington Monaghan Farms Wild has proven they can play with the best teams in Canada. The Wild, Atlantic Canadian champions, fell to 0-4-0 (won-lost-overtime losses) with a 3-2 ...

Host team outscores Pownal at Maritime junior C hockey championship

Jason Simmonds · Journalist |Updated a day ago |1 min read

The host Sunny Corner Thunder outscored the Pownal Ice Dogs 11-6 in round-robin play at the 2024 Maritime junior C hockey championship tournament on April 25 in Miramichi, N.B. The Thunder improved to 2-0-0 while the Ice Dogs dropped to 0-2-0. Pownal ...

Apr 27, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic center Moritz Wagner (21) drives to the hoop past Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (4) in the second quarter during game three of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Magic even series with shellacking of Cavaliers

Reuters |Updated 1 hour ago |2 min read

The Orlando Magic emphatically evened their best-of-seven Eastern Conference first-round series with the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday afternoon, using a 37-10, third-quarter flurry to erase a halftime deficit and steamroll toward a 112-89 ...

Apr 26, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13) celebrates his goal with defenseman Cale Makar (8) and center Nathan MacKinnon (29) in the third period against the Winnipeg Jets in game three of the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Avalanche set to deliver huge blow vs. Jets

Reuters |Updated 2 hours ago |3 min read

After a less-than-ideal start to the playoffs for the Colorado Avalanche, they now are in control of a first-round Western Conference series against the Winnipeg Jets. Colorado lost the series opener 7-6 behind shaky goaltending from Alexandar ...

Apr 26, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) and center Ivica Zubac (40) walk back up the court during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Mavericks during game three of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Physical Mavericks out to extend series lead on Clippers

Reuters |Updated 2 hours ago |3 min read

For a team that ranked just No. 20 in the NBA in scoring defense during the regular season, a defensive-oriented Western Conference first-round playoff series matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers has suited the Dallas Mavericks well ahead of hosting ...

Apr 26, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns bench players react toward referee JB DeRosa (22) during the first half of game three of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Wolves crush Suns, take 3-0 lead for 1st time in franchise history

Reuters |Updated 2 hours ago |4 min read

Anthony Edwards recorded 36 points and nine rebounds as the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the host Phoenix Suns 126-109 on Friday night to take a 3-0 playoff series lead for the first time in franchise history. The Timberwolves will aim for a sweep in ...

Apr 19, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (6) throws to first to get Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (not pictured) out in the first inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports/ File Photo

Frustrated Angels 3B Anthony Rendon eyes lengthy recovery

Reuters |Updated 5 hours ago |2 min read

Los Angeles Angels oft-injured third baseman Anthony Rendon is dealing with a high-grade partial tear of his left hamstring. Initially placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday, Rendon admitted Friday that he will be sidelined for much longer than ...

Apr 17, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander (88) skates with the puck against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports/ File Photo

Maple Leafs preparing for William Nylander to play in Game 4

Reuters |Updated 5 hours ago |1 min read

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander is in line to play in Saturday night's Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against the visiting Boston Bruins, coach Sheldon Keefe said. Keefe told reporters Saturday morning that the team ...

Dec 31, 2023; Orchard Park, New York, USA; New England Patriots running back Ezekiel Elliott (15) spikes the ball after scoring a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills during the second half at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports/ File Photo

Jerry Jones, Cowboys 'keenly interested' in Ezekiel Elliott

Reuters |Updated 5 hours ago |2 min read

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones expressed interest in the team welcoming back Ezekiel Elliott. Jones addressed reporters on Friday after the completion of the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft. The Cowboys did not select a running back in the first ...

Oct 29, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Rashawn Slater (70) attempts to block Chicago Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards (53) during the second quarter at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-USA TODAY Sports/ File Photo

Report: Chargers to pick up fifth-year option of LT Rashawn Slater

Reuters |Updated 4 hours ago |1 min read

The Los Angeles Chargers are picking up the fifth-year option on left tackle Rashawn Slater, ESPN reported Saturday. Slater was the No. 13 overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Chargers, who used the No. 5 overall pick on Notre Dame left tackle ...