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Caps, Jackets roll into playoffs on hot streaks (Apr 11, 2018)

WASHINGTON — The Washington Capitals and Columbus Blue Jackets are rolling into Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series with goaltenders who are question marks for different reasons.

Rebels look for return to winning form in Super Rugby

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) The Melbourne Rebels have a chance to gain some space atop Super Rugby’s Australian conference when they host the Jaguares in the weekend’s ninth round while their conference rivals face more difficult assignments.

Zimmermann hit in jaw with line drive; Tigers drop third straight

He passes concussion protocol tests and goes for X-rays

Bruins, Leafs renew rivalry in playoffs (Apr 11, 2018)

BOSTON — On May 13, 2013, the Boston Bruins made history by rallying from three goals down in the third period and winning Game 7 of their playoff series with the Toronto Maple Leafs in overtime.

3,000 anti-doping tests conducted before Commonwealth Games

GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) Anti-doping officials conducted more than 3,000 tests ahead of the Commonwealth Games in an effort to weed out athletes who might be cheating well ahead of their competitions.

Gary Bettman: NHL Awards to remain in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (AP) The NHL Awards will remain in Las Vegas the next three years, Commissioner Gary Bettman said Wednesday night before the Vegas Golden Knights opened the playoffs against the Los Angeles Kings.

Darnold the next Favre? Rosen another Rodgers? Cowherd's latest comps

There is only one quarterback in this year’s class Colin Cowherd says has ‘zero bust potential’ and a chance to be legendary

Buffon slams referee after late penalty and red card

MADRID (AP) Gianluigi Buffon harshly complained against the referee for awarding a late penalty and sending him off in what was likely his final Champions League match on Wednesday.

South Carolina champion Cuevas-Moore joins West Virginia

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) South Carolina’s Bianca Cuevas-Moore, a reserve guard on the Gamecocks 2017 national champions, will finish her career at West Virginia.

Price pulled from start vs Yankees with tingling in hand

BOSTON (AP) Red Sox left-hander David Price has been pulled from a start against the New York Yankees after experiencing a tingling sensation in his left hand.

Top-seeded Lightning expect tight series vs. young Devils

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) The top-seeded Tampa Bay Lightning are well aware that the speedy New Jersey Devils are a dangerous opponent that can’t be taken lightly in the opening round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

76ers' Embiid 'unlikely' for playoff Game 1 with eye injury

PHILADELPHIA (AP) Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid says it’s unlikely he’ll be available for at least Game 1 of the playoffs this weekend.

Goldschmidt, Murphy homer as D-backs take series from Giants

The Diamondbacks won their fourth straight series to start a season for the first time since beginning play in 1998.

The Latest: 8 games with playoff implications on NBA slate

MIAMI (AP) The Latest on Wednesday’s final slate of NBA regular-season games (all times local):

Boilermakers backup F Jacquil Taylor plans to transfer after earning degree

Purdue Boilermakers forward Jacquil Taylor plans to transfer after he earns his degree in May.

Old friends: Rival Sharks, Ducks meet in 2nd playoff series

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Although the San Jose Sharks and the Anaheim Ducks both have been regular Stanley Cup playoff participants for the past 15 years, the California rivals somehow met in the postseason only once before this week.

Boilermakers backup forward Jacquil Taylor plans to transfer

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) Purdue forward Jacquil Taylor plans to transfer after he earns his degree in May.

Rockies beat Padres 6-4 following heated brawl

The 3rd inning featured a fight between the Padres and Rockies.

Late Ronaldo penalty keeps Madrid alive in Champions League

MADRID (AP) Just when it looked like Juventus would pull off another stunning Champions League comeback, Cristiano Ronaldo stepped up once again.

Royals drop rubber game of series to Mariners 4-2

Kansas City Royals starter Danny Duffy overcame a rocky first inning and reliever Justin Grimm allowed a two-run, tiebreaking homer in loss to Seattle

Illinois signs 5 more for Underwood's 2nd season

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) Illinois has signed five players to national letters of intent, including three guards and a 7-footer from Senegal.

Michigan cancels spring game because of weather forecast

There’s a good chance of rain and thunderstorms Saturday

Davidson late HR, White Sox top Rays 2-1 for 1st home win (Apr 11, 2018)

CHICAGO (AP) Matt Davidson hit a two-run homer off Austin Pruitt in the eighth inning and the Chicago White Sox rallied for their first home win, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 on Wednesday.

Kepler, Twins walk off Astros to win series

Max Kepler hit a walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth to lift the Twins to a 9-8 win over the Astros

Ravnes-Bears at Hall of Fame to kick off preseason

NEW YORK (AP) The Ravens and Bears will kick off the NFL’s preseason on Aug. 2 in the Hall of Fame game as they honor 2018 inductees Ray Lewis and Brian Urlacher.

Meredith joins Saints after Bears decline to match offer

NEW ORLEANS (AP) Saints coach Sean Payton says restricted free agent receiver Cameron Meredith is joining the Saints.

Bench clearing brawl between the San Diego Padres and Colorado Rockies

We have our first bench clearing brawl of the season between the San Diego Padres and Colorado Rockies

Badgers sign two to 2018 hoops recruiting class

Tai Strickland, the son of former NBA guard Rod Strickland, and Minnesota 7-footer Joe Hedstrom signed letters of intent Wednesday

Tim Melia’s big day puts focus on KC’s defensive rebound

Tim Melia made his 100th appearance with Sporting Kansas City memorable with a career-high 10 saves.

Arenado charges mound, swings away, Rockies and Padres brawl

DENVER (AP) Colorado Rockies star Nolan Arenado charged the mound after a fastball from San Diego starter Luis Perdomo sailed behind him, setting off a wild brawl that resulted in five ejections during a testy series at Coors Field.