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Maple Leafs-Bruins Game 3

Montgomery questions Leafs-Bruins series schedule

Boston Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery isn't a fan of the scheduling for their first-round series against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Keefe: 'A chance' Nylander plays Game 3; Matthews good to go

Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe said Wednesday morning that "there's a chance" that forward William Nylander will play in Game 3 against the Boston Bruins, while forward Auston Matthews is good to go after missing the morning skate.

Ice Chips: Bruins shuffle defence pairs, JVR to draw in for Game 3

After the Bruins ruled defenceman Andrew Peeke week-to-week on Tuesday, the team shuffled all of their defence pairings in Wednesday's morning skate.

Top Headlines

Lemon suspended indefinitely for betting on CFL games

The CFL indefinitely suspended veteran defensive lineman Shawn Lemon on Wednesday for betting on league games, including one the league says he played in.

USA Hockey names first 15 players for 2024 men's worlds

USA Hockey announced the first 15 players on Wednesday who will compete at the 2024 IIHF Men’s World Championship, May 10-26, in Ostrava and Prague, Czechia.

Carey replaces Jones as skip for the 2024 Scotties finalists

The two-time Scotties Tournament of Hearts champion will take over skip duties for the rink that was previously captained by curling great Jennifer Jones next season.

Report: Lions reach record deals with WR St. Brown and OT Sewell

The Detroit Lions and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown have agreed on a four-year, $120 million extension with $77 million guaranteed, according to the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The deal makes him the highest-paid wideout in the NFL.

Report: Penguins, Crosby expect to get extension completed this summer

According to Rob Rossi of The Athletic, the Penguins and Crosby have not had any formal negotiations regarding a contract extension, but both sides expect to get a deal done not long after July 1, the date a new deal can be officially signed.

TFC acquires Haiti international Etienne Jr. in deal with Atlanta

Toronto FC added to its attack Wednesday by acquiring Haiti international winger Derrick Etienne Jr. from Atlanta United FC in exchange for up to US$375,000 in general allocation money.

NBA

Celtics, Thunder aim to extend series leads tonight on TSN

Watch the Heat and Celtics tip-off LIVE at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on TSN1, TSN4, TSN.ca and the TSN App. Immediately after, see the Thunder take on the Pelicans with TSN3 and TSN5 each joining in progress at 11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. PT.

Florida Panthers

A day later, 'The Save' still has Panthers marveling at Bobrovsky's heroics

In the moment, The Save kept the game tied. By night's end, it became a game-saver since Florida went on to prevail in overtime.

NHL

The Talking Point: Is Hellebuyck's playoff start cause for concern?

The Avalanche have scored 10 times on Connor Hellebuyck through two games of their first round series with the Jets, which heads back to Colorado tied 1-1. Is Hellebuyck's playoff start cause for concern? TSN Hockey analyst and former NHL head coach Bruce Boudreau weighs in.

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Edmonton Oilers

7-Eleven That's Hockey: Rishaug goes 1-on-1 with Corey Perry ahead of Game 2

Oilers forward Corey Perry joins Ryan Rishaug for a 1-on-1 interview where he discusses how he maintains his calm demeanour in the playoffs, how he's mastered the art of being an agitator, the excitement and intensity around playoff hockey, and more.

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NHL

'It's a balancing act': Perry has mastered the art of being a pest in the playoffs

Corey Perry can't help but smile when asked about his propensity to get under the skin of his opponents, and explains the 'balancing act' you have to take in the playoffs in order to be a pest while not taking penalties.

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NHL

Draisaitl glad to have Perry on his side: 'His game management is the best I've ever seen'

Leon Draisaitl says he's happy to have Corey Perry on his side, saying Perry has 'won anything you can win' and his game management is 'the best he's ever seen.' Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch weighs in on all the things that Perry brings to the team.

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Veteran RB Harris to retire with Blue Bombers on Saturday

Andrew Harris will finish his illustrious CFL career with his hometown team. Harris, 37, will sign a one-day career Saturday to retire as a member of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, the CFL team announced Wednesday

Baltimore Ravens

Ravens extend Bateman through 2026

The Baltimore Ravens announced a contract extension through 2026 for wide receiver Rashod Bateman on Wednesday.

NFL

Four QBs taken in first five picks in NFL Nation mock draft

You've read the latest mock drafts from the ESPN gurus, and now it's time for our NFL Nation reporters to share their expertise as we close in on the opening pick of the 2024 NFL draft Thursday (8 p.m. ET on TSN) in Detroit.

- NFL Nation reporters

NCAA

Bush to have Heisman Trophy returned

Reggie Bush is getting his 2005 Heisman Trophy back, as ESPN has learned that the Heisman Trust will announce Wednesday the formal "reinstatement" of the trophy to Bush amid what it calls "enormous changes in the college football landscape."

- Pete Thamel

NHL

Panthers F Bennett out 'at least a week' with injury

The Florida Panthers will be without forward Sam Bennett for "at least a week" after being injured during Tuesday's overtime Game 2 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning, head coach Paul Maurice told the media on Wednesday.

'No panic' for Canucks despite Game 2 loss, Demko injury

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Casey DeSmith allowed three goals on 15 shots in Game 2 as he filled in for Thatcher Demko, whose status for the remainder of the series is in doubt due to a knee injury.

Avalanche G Georgiev bounces back, credits teammates for support

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev bounced back from an ugly Game 1 Tuesday, turning aside 28 of 30 shots faced in a 5-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets in Game 2.

Report: Hurricanes D Pesce out multiple weeks

The Carolina Hurricanes appear set to be without defenceman Brett Pesce for the remainder of their first-round series and potentially beyond.

Morning Coffee: Bruins, Maple Leafs a Pick’Em at FanDuel entering Game 3

The Maple Leafs and Bruins are both -110 to advance at FanDuel as the series shifts to Toronto for Game 3 tonight. This is the Morning Coffee for Wednesday, April 24th, 2024.

Domenic Padula

Dump and Chase: A Same Game Parlay for Leafs-Bruins Game 3

Welcome to Dump and Chase, powered by FanDuel. Join Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo this week as they highlight a same game parlay for Game 3 between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Boston Bruins.

TSN Betting Staff

Toronto Maple Leafs

Pressure building on Maple Leafs star Marner amid quiet start to series

The outside pressure is turning up for Toronto Maple Leafs winger Mitch Marner ahead of Game 3 against the Boston Bruins. Despite the Maple Leafs heading home with a 1-1 tie in their first-round series with the Bruins, attention is being paid to Marner’s quiet start to the postseason.

Cincinnati Bengals

Bengals pick up fifth-year option on receiver Chase

The Cincinnati Bengals made perhaps the easiest decision it'll have all week, picking up the fifth-year option on wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase's rookie deal.

- Ben Baby

Pittsburgh Steelers

Report: Steelers not expected to pick up QB Fields option

The Pittsburgh Steelers are not expected to pick up quarterback Justin Fields' $25 million fifth-year option, league sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

- Brooke Pryor

Curling

Canada on cusp of playoffs at mixed doubles curling worlds

Canada’s Kadriana and Colton Lott are on the verge of locking up a playoff spot at the world mixed doubles curling championship after posting a 10-4 win over China on Wednesday.

Tennis

'King of Clay' Nadal unsure on playing in French Open

Rafael Nadal will play in the Madrid Open despite not being fully fit and didn’t seem too optimistic about his chances of being ready for the French Open later this month.

What MLB pitchers think of baseball's pitching injury rise

The rate of pitcher injuries in baseball has been a topic of conversation across the sport in recent years, but debate reached a boiling point when aces Shane Bieber and Spencer Strider and budding star Eury Perez all suffered season-ending elbow injuries just weeks into the 2024 MLB season.

- ESPN

Wrestling

New champions Swerve, Mox in action on Dynamite on TSN2

Jon Moxley defends the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship against Powerhouse Hobbs. Plus, AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland meets Kyle Fletcher in a World Title Eliminator Match and Mina Shirakawa makes her AEW debut. You can catch AEW Dynamite LIVE beginning at 8pm et/5pm pt on TSN2, streaming on the TSN App and on TSN.ca.

NFL Draft Starts Tomorrow on TSN

First round picks could be on trading block at NFL Draft

The No. 1 pick in the NFL draft has already traded hands with Carolina sending it more than a year ago to Chicago in a trade to move up to take Bryce Young first overall in 2023.

Everything you need to know ahead the NFL Draft on TSN

The Chicago Bears are nearly on the clock at No. 1, kicking off the 2024 NFL draft. It will be the first of 257 total selections over a three-day period from Thursday to Saturday. Watch the first round LIVE Thursday night on TSN.

ESPN staff

Bears 'know what we're going to do' with No. 1 pick in NFL draft

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles knows which player Chicago is going to select with the No. 1 overall pick, but he's not ready to divulge particulars two days ahead of the 2024 NFL draft.

Courtney Cronin

Jets GM doesn't regret giving up 2024 pick for Rodgers

Happy Aaron Rodgers Day. Yes, the New York Jets still celebrate the future Hall of Fame quarterback's arrival.

Rich Cimini

Why the Broncos can't afford to botch first-round NFL draft pick

The Denver Broncos have to plan for the math not to add up.

Jeff Legwold

Toronto Blue Jays

Blue Jays' Guerrero Jr. takes responsibility for game defining error

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. didn't make any excuses for his critical and untimely error during Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.

St. Louis Cardinals

Cards option struggling Walker to AAA-Memphis

The St. Louis Cardinals demoted struggling outfielder Jordan Walker to the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds on Wednesday, the team announced.

Arizona Diamondbacks

Diamondbacks' Kelly (shoulder) out at least a month

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly will be sidelined for at least a month with a shoulder injury, manager Torey Lovullo said.

PWHL

Ottawa hosts Boston, Montreal faces New York as PWHL playoff race takes shape on TSN

The battle for the fourth and final PWHL playoff spot heats up as Ottawa hosts Boston, while Montreal chases first place as they welcome New York, Wednesday at 7pm ET on TSN.

Los Angeles Sparks

Veteran Nurse ready for new opportunity with Sparks ahead of WNBA game in Edmonton

Kia Nurse is ready to have a bounce back season in 2024 with the Los Angeles Sparks and she will have the opportunity to start it on a high note, as her preseason debut with the Sparks will happen in Edmonton against the Seattle Storm at Rogers Place on May 4.

- Brianne Spiker

Soccer

The Summer of Soccer: Can Ecuador reach its first Copa final in 2024?

Ecuador is a nation budding with young talent worth keeping an eye on this summer, led by Moises Caicedo, who sparked a bidding war between Liverpool and Chelsea. Will a fresh young crop of players help thrust Ecuador to Copa America glory? The Summer of Soccer is coming to TSN!

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Soccer

Canada women to host Mexico twice in June as part of Olympic soccer preparation

The ninth-ranked Canadians will play the 31st-ranked Mexicans on June 1 in Montreal and June 4 in Toronto in the so-called "Summer Send-off Series."

Auto Racing

Newgarden’s win in IndyCar’s season-opening race disqualified

Josef Newgarden’s win in IndyCar’s season-opening race at St. Petersburg was disqualified Wednesday because Team Penske manipulated its push-to-pass system during the race, making Pato O’Ward the winner.

Golf

Norman: LIV open-minded about moving to 72-hole format

LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman said Wednesday he is open-minded about the idea of moving to a traditional 72-hole format, though he explained that the Saudi-backed circuit would need to evaluate the impact of adding an extra round to its 54-hole, no-cut events.

Golf

Spieth's wrist injury isn't getting any better, also not getting worse

The left wrist injury Jordan Spieth first suffered a week before the PGA Championship last year hasn’t gone away. That doesn’t necessarily means it’s worse — or better.

Golf

Report: Simpson offers to resign from PGA Tour board, but only for McIlroy

A plan is in place for Rory McIlroy to rejoin the PGA Tour board, a move that would require the board's approval and could be viewed as a chance to help to improve stalled negotiations with the Saudi financial backers of LIV Golf.

NHL

Lalji on Demko: 'This guy is the backbone of the Vancouver Canucks'

TSN's Farhan Lalji joins SportsCentre to express how concerning it is for the Canucks if Thatcher Demko is out for the series against the Predators, and assess Casey DeSmith's performance with Demko sidelined in Game 2.

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