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Vancouver Canucks

The Talking Point: Are the Canucks being disrespected as big underdogs?

The Canucks are pegged at +215 on FanDuel to win their series against the Oilers despite holding home-ice advantage. TSN Hockey analyst Bruce Boudreau weighs in on if Vancouver is being disrespected as big underdogs.

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Top Headlines

Tiger-Cats QB Mitchell opens camp in a walking boot

Hamilton Tiger-Cats quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell had a walking boot on his right leg as the team opened rookie and quarterback portion of training camp Wednesday.

Matthews, MacKinnon, Kucherov revealed as Ted Lindsay Award finalists

Toronto Maple Leafs centre Auston Matthews, Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov, and Colorado centre Nathan MacKinnon have been chosen as finalists for the Ted Lindsay Award, the NHL announced Wednesday.

Lekkerimaki misses out on Sweden's worlds roster with Holmberg, Hedman among late adds

The Vancouver Canucks assigned forward Jonathan Lekkerimaki to the AHL's Abbotsford Canucks on Wednesday, with the 19-year-old missing out on Sweden's roster for the 2024 IIHF World Championship.

Report: Falcons put in claim for Canadian QB Rourke

The Atlanta Falcons put in a waiver claim for Canadian quarterback Nathan Rourke before he was awarded to the New York Giants on Tuesday, reports ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Brewers option Black to Triple-A Nashville

Tyler Black's first stint in Major League Baseball is at its end. The Milwaukee Brewers optioned the Toronto native back to the Triple-A Nashville Sounds with the reinstatement of outfielder Christian Yelich.

Kelce joins cast of latest 'American Horror Story'

The Kansas City Chiefs tight end has joined the cast of the upcoming series "American Horror Story: Grotesquerie." Niecy Nash, who is also starring in the series, posted a series of videos to her Instagram account revealing Kelce's participation.

NBA

Pacers' Haliburton in spotlight ahead of Game 2 vs. Knicks on TSN

Indiana Pacers All-Star Tyrese Haliburton is promising a bounce-back performance in Wednesday's Game 2 after an uncharacteristic low-impact performance to start the second-round series against the New York Knicks.

- Brian Windhorst

Blue Jays vs. Phillies

TOR-PHI

FOLLOW LIVE: Blue Jays vs. Phillies

The Toronto Blue Jays look to bounce back from a lopsided loss Tuesday night as they wrap up a two-game series against the Phillies in Philadelphia this afternoon. Follow all the action right here on TSN.ca.

NHL

Canucks ready for McDavid, star-powered Oilers in second-round action

Rick Tocchet doesn't mind the fact that his Vancouver Canucks aren't favoured to win against their next playoff opponent. Tthe betting odds are on the Edmonton Oilers to top the Canucks in a best-of-seven, second-round matchup that starts Wednesday. That's just fine by Tocchet.

Toronto Blue Jays

By The Numbers: Blue Jays near the bottom of most major statistical categories

Following Tuesday's 10-1 blowout loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, the Toronto Blue Jays have now dropped 10 of their last 13 games and sit last in the American League with a 16-20 record. They're 7.5 games behind the first-place Baltimore Orioles and 4.5 games out of third and final Wild Card spot.

Vancouver Canucks

Canucks' run prompts riot reflections in Vancouver

Simon Coutts remembers being "heckled" by passersby in 2011 as he boarded up his bike shop on Vancouver's Robson Street before the Canucks' Game 7 Stanley Cup loss to the Boston Bruins, that would spur hordes of drunken fans to riot.

NHL

Button’s Mock Draft: Who goes after Celebrini?

For the first time since 2010, the NHL Draft order went unchanged at the lottery and the San Jose Sharks are the beneficiaries, winning the right to choose first overall at the 2024 NHL Draft in June. In his post lottery mock draft, TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button has the Sharks selecting Boston University centre Macklin Celebrini with the No. 1 pick.

Golf

Can Nelly win a record six straight tournaments?

Nelly Korda looks to become the first player in LPGA history to win 6 straight tournaments, Golf Talk Canada discusses her chances.

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Golf

What does win mean for Pendrith's Olympic and Presidents Cup chances?

After picking up his first career PGA Tour win, what are Taylor Pendrith's chances to represent Canada at the Olympics and play for the International Presidents Cup team?

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Tennis

Canada's Shapovalov bounced in first round of Italian Open

Canada's Denis Shapovalov was ousted in the first round of the Italian Open on Wednesday, falling 6-7 (4), 6-3, 7-6 (4) to Luciano Darderi of Italy.

Must See: Zach Edey's first pitch at Cubs game goes awry

Purdue big man Zach Edey's first pitch at the Cubs game misses the plate by a lot.

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Tennis

Nadal's clay game is rounding into form just in time for French Open

Rafael Nadal’s clay-court form is slowly rounding into shape. Not that nearly invincible shape that the tennis world grew accustomed to over the past two decades. But a shape that the 22-time Grand Slam champion is starting to feel good about as he prepares to play what will likely be his final French Open.

WNBA

Will Clark make the U.S. Olympic basketball team?

Would Caitlin Clark break the NCAA scoring record? Would she declare for the WNBA draft? Would she lead the Iowa Hawkeyes back to the Final Four? Clark has faced a series of burning questions since last fall. And "yes" was the answer to all of them.

- Michael Voepel

PWHL Playoffs begin tonight on TSN

Toronto hosts Minnesota to open inaugural PWHL playoffs on TSN

After finishing first overall in the PWHL, Toronto selected Minnesota as their first-round opponent. The path to seeing if they made the right choice begins Wednesday in Game 1 of their playoff series. Catch the action LIVE at 7pm ET on TSN4/5, TSN.ca and the TSN App.

Who are the PWHL frontrunners for the inaugural season awards?

TSN's Julia Tocheri, Tessa Bonhomme, Cheryl Pounder and Kenzie Lalonde name their major award winners for the inaugural PWHL season.

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Who will take centre stage in Montreal-Boston series?

TSN's Julia Tocheri, Tessa Bonhomme, Cheryl Pounder and Kenzie Lalonde preview the PWHL Montreal-Boston series, including discussing x-factors and making their series predictions.

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Toronto banking on experience with adversity entering PWHL playoffs

A new season has dawned on Toronto's Professional Women's Hockey League team, but it's one without need for a new approach.

Tale of the tape for Toronto and Minnesota's first round PWHL playoff series

Toronto selected Minnesota as their first round playoff opponent and the series will get underway on Wednesday. The PWHL panel discusses Toronto's decision to pick Minnesota, who can be the x-factors in the series and who they're picking to win ahead of Game 1.

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'We need to get better across the board': Ottawa's PWHL team expects changes

After missing the playoffs, Ottawa's PWHL team cleaned out its lockers on Tuesday. GM Michael Hirshfeld, head coach Carlo MacLeod and forward Gabbie Hughes discuss the disappointment of the group after falling short of the postseason, the optimism they have for next year, the expected changes in the offseason, and much more.

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Wrestling

Cassidy, Beretta meet in grudge match as AEW Dynamite hits Edmonton on TSN2

Orange Cassidy meets former ally Trent Beretta in a grudge match. Plus, Adam Copeland defends the TNT Championship against Brody King and Kenny Omega makes a major announcement. You can catch AEW Dynamite LIVE from Rogers Place in Edmonton at 8pm et/5pm pt on TSN2, streaming on the TSN App and on TSN.ca.

Betting

Morning Coffee: What are the odds a Canadian team wins the Stanley Cup?

FanDuel also has a market that allows bettors to wager on whether a Canadian team will win the Stanley Cup. This is the Morning Coffee for Wednesday, May 8th, 2024.

- Domenic Padula

Toronto Argonauts

Kelly, agent undecided on appealing CFL's nine-game suspension

The agent for suspended Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly says he and his client are looking into the CFL’s appeal process but haven’t decided whether to oppose the at least nine-game suspension handed down to the player by the league on Tuesday for violating its policy on gender-based violence.

Dave Naylor

Toronto Argonauts

What does suspension mean for Chad Kelly's future?

The CFL has suspended Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly for a minimum of nine regular-season games for violating the league’s gender-based violence policy. How will this affect his playing future in professional football? TSN's Dave Naylor joins Jay Onrait with more.

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New York Giants

Rourke claimed off waivers by Giants

Nathan Rourke is headed to MetLife Stadium. The New York Giants have claimed the 25-year-old quarterback off waivers from the New England Patriots.

Soccer

The Summer of Soccer: Who will be Canada's breakout star at Cope America 2024?

Could Canada see a new breakout star emerge at Copa America 2024? TSN's Daniel Zakrzewski explains why this could be Ismael Kone’s time to shine.

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Soccer

Switzerland hopes to create another shocking moment at UEFA Euro 2024

The last time Switzerland played at a UEFA Euro, they shocked Europe by defeating France, with goalkeeper Yann Sommer playing hero in the shootout. Sommer looks ahead to this year's tournament and the special feelings it brings with it.

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Tennis

Murray to return from ankle injury at Geneva Open this month

Three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray is set to return from his ankle injury at the Geneva Open this month.

Golf

Crawford discusses final preparations for upcoming RBC Canadian Open

RBC Canadian Open Tournament Director Bryan Crawford joins Adam Scully to touch on the final preparations for this year's event in Hamilton.

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NHL Draft Lottery

7-Eleven That's Hockey: Just how good will Celebrini be with the Sharks?

With the Sharks winning the NHL Draft lottery on Tuesday, they'll likely be taking Macklin Celebrini with the first overall pick. Just how good is Celebrini and how quickly can he make an impact in the NHL? TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joins 7-Eleven That's Hockey to discuss.

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7-Eleven That's Hockey: Who the Habs, Sens and Flames should take in the NHL Draft

With the order for the 2024 NHL Draft unchanged after an uneventful lottery on Tuesday, TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joins 7-Eleven That's Hockey to discuss who the Canadiens, Senators and Flames should target with their picks in the first round.

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How will Celebrini help the Sharks?

How could a player like Macklin Celebrini help the Sharks with the rebuild of their franchise? The Canadiens, Senators and Flames all have top 10 picks, so what would be perfect fits for them in the draft? TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joins Jay Onrait to share his thoughts.

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Button’s Mock Draft: Who goes after Celebrini?

Sharks win NHL Draft Lottery, will pick No. 1

The San Jose Sharks have won the NHL Draft Lottery and will select first overall at the NHL Draft in Las Vegas in June.

Must See: San Jose wins Draft Lottery, best shot at Celebrini

Watch as the San Jose Sharks win the Draft Lottery to get the chance to pick Macklin Celebrini with the first overall pick in the NHL Draft in June. Chicago stayed at second, while Anaheim will pick third.

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McKenzie's Draft Ranking: An 'unpredictable ride' after Celebrini

Ten out of 10 NHL club team scouts surveyed in the past week by TSN have Macklin Celebrini as the undisputed No. 1 draft prospect. Beyond Celebrini, though? Buckle up.

Bob McKenzie

Minnesota Timberwolves

Gobert wins record-tying fourth NBA Defensive Player of the Year award

Rudy Gobert made some history. Victor Wembanyama nearly did. Gobert, the Minnesota center, was announced Tuesday night as the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year for a record-tying fourth time — joining Basketball Hall of Fame inductees Dikembe Mutombo and Ben Wallace.

That's Hockey

7-Eleven That's Hockey: Is this the closest Hart Trophy race of all-time?

After all three Hart Trophy finalists finished with over 130 points, led by Nikita Kucherov at 144, is this the tightest Hart Trophy race in recently memory? Should 69-goal man Auston Matthews feel snubbed? TSN Hockey analyst Martin Biron joins That's Hockey to discuss and share who he thinks will win the Hart.

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Game 1: Thunder vs. Mavericks

Gilgeous-Alexander has 29 points to help Thunder roll past Mavericks in opener

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 29 points, nine rebounds and nine assists to help the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Dallas Mavericks 117-95 on Tuesday night in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series.

Avalanche vs. Stars - Game 1

COL/DAL

Wood scores OT winner as Avalanche finish off 3-goal comeback to beat Stars to open 2nd round

Miles Wood scored on a backhander 11:03 into overtime and the Colorado Avalanche, after trailing by three goals in the first period, beat the top-seeded Dallas Stars 4-3 on Tuesday night in the opener of their second-round Western Conference series.

Blue Jays vs. Phillies

Harper hits grand slam, streaking Phillies rout Blue Jays

Bryce Harper hit a grand slam, Cristopher Sánchez pitched seven strong innings and the red-hot Philadelphia Phillies routed the Toronto Blue Jays 10-1 on Tuesday night.

Toronto Blue Jays

Bigger things were expected for struggling Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays started the 2024 regular season aiming for bigger things after crashing out in the wild-card series last fall.

Toronto Blue Jays

Olney on struggling Blue Jays: 'It's ugly right now'

The Toronto Blue Jays dropped two of three against the Washington Nationals over the weekend, making it their fourth consecutive series loss as they fell to 16-19 on the season.

Cavaliers vs. Celtics - Game 1

CLE/BOS

Brown, White lead Celtics to Game 1 win over Cavaliers

Jaylen Brown scored 32 points, Derrick White made seven 3-pointers and added 25, and the Boston Celtics powered past the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-95 on Tuesday night in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series.

Hurricanes vs. Rangers - Game 2

CAR/NYR

Trocheck lifts Rangers to win over Hurricanes in 2OT for 2-0 series lead

Vincent Trochek scored a power-play goal off a rebound at 7:24 of the second overtime to give the New York Rangers a 4-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday night and a 2-0 lead in their second-round playoff series.

Hockey Canada

Canada blanks Hungary in world championship pre-tournament game

Jordan Binnington made 21 saves and Dylan Guenther had a goal and an assist as Canada beat Hungary 4-0 Tuesday in a pre-tournament game before the world men's hockey championship.

NHL

Canada adds Dubois, two Bolts to Worlds roster as Celebrini, Fantilli head home

Team Canada has added Pierre-Luc Dubois, Nick Paul and Brandon Hagel to its roster for the world hockey championship after all three players saw their teams eliminated in the first round of the NHL playoffs, TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger reports.

CHL

Warriors advance to first WHL final in 18 years with OT win over Blades

Lynden Lakovic scored 36 seconds into overtime to lift the Moose Jaw Warriors past the Saskatoon Blades 3-2 and into the Western Hockey League finals on Tuesday.

NCAA

Ex-Marlins OF Harrison to play WR at Arkansas

Monte Harrison is starting over at the age of 28. The former big league outfielder has joined Arkansas as a walk-on wide receiver.

Oilers vs. Canucks

Are Canucks concerned more with stopping Oilers' offence, or igniting their own?

Is too much rest concerning for Oilers' goaltender Stuart Skinner? What is more of a focus for the Canucks, stopping the Oilers' high-powered offence, or igniting their own? TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joins Jay Onrait to share his thoughts.

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