May 25, 2016
Need To Know: Wednesday, May 25
Here's what you need to know for Wednesday, May 25, the top stories from around the sports world.
TSN.ca Staff
Here's what you need to know for Wednesday, May 25, the top stories from around the sports world.
The Final Chapter: The Pittsburgh Penguins are headed home for Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Final. Sidney Crosby had a goal and an assist, and Phil Kessel and Kris Letang also scored last night, in a 5-2 victory over Tampa Bay. The Lightning, who are playing in their fourth conference final, have now played a seven-game series' all four times (2-1). The series will be decided on Thursday in Pittsburgh.
Champs on the Ropes: Russell Westbrook had 36 points and a triple-double and Kevin Durant added 26 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 118-94 blowout of the Golden State Warriors in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals. It's the first time the Warriors have lost back-to-back games this season. Oklahoma City now holds a commanding 3-1 series lead and can eliminate the top seed in the West in Game 5 on Thursday.
Coming Up Empty: New York starter Nathan Eovaldi combined with his bullpen on a two-hitter to win his fifth straight decision, and the Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-0 last night to extend their winning streak to six games. The three-game series continues tonight with Marco Estrada facing Ivan Nova.
Hello, Cleveland: After two big losses in Cleveland last week there were many who thought the Raptors wouldn't make it back there for a Game 5. But after two impressive home wins by Toronto, the East Finals will indeed return to the Cavaliers' home court tonight. You can listen to all the action on TSN Radio 1050 with coverage beginning at 7pm et.
Off and Running: Eugenie Bouchard was a first-round winner yesterday at the French Open while compatriot Vasek Pospisil was ousted in straight sets. Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray also won their opening matches. Milos Raonic plays in the second round today against Adrian Mannarino of France in the fourth match on Philippe Chatrier Court. Coverage on the TSN Network and TSN GO continues throughout the day, wrapping up at 3pm et/Noon pt.
Canada’s Own: The Tragically Hip announced Tuesday that lead singer Gord Downie was diagnosed in December with terminal brain cancer. TSN's Bob McKenzie shares his own story of Gord - an iconic Canadian artist, a devoted hockey fan and storyteller...and a friend.