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Toronto Maple Leafs

Matthews' status a doctor's call for Game 5; Woll set to start

Toronto Maple Leafs star centre Auston Matthews was briefly on the ice ahead of the team's optional skate Tuesday as his status for their must-win Game 5 against the Boston Bruins remains in question. Joseph Woll appears set to start after skipping Tuesday's session.

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Jets' Perfetti set to make series debut in must-win Game 5

Forward Cole Perfetti and defenceman Colin Miller will both make their series debut for the Winnipeg Jets tonight in Game 5 against the Colorado Avalanche, TSN's John Lu reports.

Elks select LB Mauga-Clements first overall in CFL Global Draft

The Edmonton Elks selected linebacker Eteva Mauga-Clements first overall in CFL Global Draft on Tuesday. The 24-year-old spent three seasons at the University of Nebraska (2020-22), playing both on defence and special teams.

Bedard, Hughes, Faber named finalists for Calder Trophy

The National Hockey League has announced that Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard, New Jersey Devils defenceman Luke Hughes, and Minnesota Wild defenceman Brock Faber have been named finalists for the Calder Trophy as the league’s top rookie.

Cooper on pending UFA Stamkos: 'He belongs here'

Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos is slated for unrestricted free agency this summer, which could spell the end of his 16-year run with the franchise.

Royal Troon's sixth hole to measure Open-record 623 yards

This year's Open Championship will feature the longest hole in the tournament's history after Royal Troon's sixth was extended as part of moderations for the 152nd edition of the major.

Report: Wolves coach Finch to have surgery after collision

Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch will undergo surgery to repair a right patellar tendon Wednesday and it remains unclear whether he'll be able to open the franchise's Western Conference semifinal series against the Denver Nuggets on the bench, sources told ESPN.

WATCH LIVE: Canada facing Kazakhstan in final group game at U18s

Canada looks to stay undefeated as they battle Kazakhstan in their final game of the preliminary round at the IIHF U18 tournament. Watch LIVE NOW on TSN1, the TSN App, and TSN.ca

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NHL

When it comes to NHL player injury transparency, mum's still the word

Much to the chagrin of hockey fans yearning for information on NHL player injuries, teams remain steadfast in keeping such details close to the vest if they say anything at all.

Bruins, Hurricanes, Canucks and Avalanche look to advance to second round of the NHL playoffs

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Winnipeg Jets will be among the teams fighting to keep their seasons alive on Tuesday night.

Panthers await Bruins/Leafs winner: 'No emotional letdown'

Before the final minutes even ticked off the clock at Amerant Bank Arena on Monday night, Florida Panthers fans — clad in red jerseys and waving light-up rally towels in the air — were singing goodbye to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

7-Eleven That's Hockey: Will being called out by Nylander help Marner?

Frustrations boiled over on the Maple Leafs' bench during the team's Game 4 loss to the Bruins, which now has them down 3-1 in the series. Will being called out by William Nylander help Mitch Marner find his game? Cheryl Pounder joins That's Hockey to examine.

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Hot or Not: Canucks can go on a deep playoff run even without Demko

Can the Canucks go on a deep playoff run even without Thatcher Demko? Should Zach Hyman be considered among the league's elite goal-scorers? Will the Rangers' long layoff before Round 2 be a disadvantage? TSN Hockey analyst Cheryl Pounder shares whether she's 'Hot or Not' on these topics.

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7-Eleven That's Hockey: What's wrong in Winnipeg?

What has been the issue with Vezina candidate Connor Hellebuyck? Is it solely the goaltender's fault, or is the rest of the team also to blame for the Jets' situation? TSN's John Lu joins 7-Eleven That's Hockey host Gino Reda with more on Winnipeg's struggles and updates the status of Vlad Namestnikov.

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7-Eleven That's Hockey: Do the Avs have Hellebuyck rattled?

Vezina Trophy favourite Connor Hellebuyck has allowed at least four goals in every game and 19 in total in the Jets' series with the Avalanche. Does Colorado have Hellebuyck rattled? TSN Hockey analyst Cheryl Pounder joins That's Hockey host Gino Reda to discuss.

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NBA

Bucks, 76ers face elimination in pair of Game 5s on TSN

Watch all three games Tuesday night on TSN, with the 76ers and Knicks tipping off at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on TSN4, TSN.ca and the TSN App, immediately followed by the Pacers and Bucks at 9:30 p.m. ET/6:30 p.m. PT. You can also watch the Cavaliers and Magic play at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT on TSN3, TSN.ca and the TSN App.

Edmonton Elks

Elks' Jones has no shortage of options heading into CFL draft on TSN

You can follow pick-by-pick coverage of Rounds 1 and 2 live on TSN1, TSN.ca and the TSN App beginning at 8pm et/5pm pt, followed by Rounds 3 through 8 exclusively on TSN.ca and on the TSN app.

Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs at risk of seventh opening-round exit in eight years

The Toronto Maple Leafs are staring down yet another early exit from the postseason as they enter Game 5 against the Boston Bruins down 3-1 in their first round series.

NHL

'There's still tremendous belief': Leafs excited, optimistic heading into must-win Game 5

The Maple Leafs describe the mood of the team heading into Game 5 and share how much belief the group has that they can capture tonight's must-win game on the road to extend the series.

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NHL

The Talking Point: Can a goalie change extend the Leafs' season?

With the Maple Leafs staring down their seventh first-round exit in eight seasons, Toronto is turning to Joseph Woll between the pipes for Game 5 in Boston. Can a goalie change extend the Leafs' season? TSN Hockey analyst Martin Biron weighs in.

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Seattle Storm

‘Honourary Canadian’ Quinn ready for WNBA game with Storm in Edmonton

Seattle Storm head coach Noelle Quinn’s basketball career has taken her all over the world, but she considers herself an honourary Canadian and she welcomes the opportunity to bring her day job north when the Storm take on the Los Angeles Sparks in a WNBA preseason contest on May 4 at Rogers Place in Edmonton.

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New England Patriots

How the Patriots decided QB Maye was their future

Now, with Jerod Mayo as coach, director of scouting Eliot Wolf given final personnel authority and Drake Maye at quarterback -- a new era begins. The trio represent hope for a brighter future.

Mike Reiss

WATCH LIVE: Auger-Aliassime set to battle Ruud at Madrid Open

Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime takes on No. 5 Casper Ruud in the round of 16 at the Madrid Open. Watch LIVE NOW on TSN2, the TSN App, and TSN.ca.

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Tennis

Swiatek rallies against Haddad Maia to reach Madrid Open semis

Iga Swiatek came from a set down to defeat Beatriz Haddad Maia 4-6, 6-0, 6-2 and reach the Madrid Open semifinals for a second straight year on Tuesday.

Boston Celtics

Stevens selected as NBA's executive of the year after Celtics' NBA-best regular season

Brad Stevens was announced Tuesday as the NBA's executive of the year. It's the first such award for Stevens, who is in his third season as president of basketball operations for the Boston Celtics after serving as their coach for eight seasons.

Denver Nuggets

'In the biggest moment, he rises': Canada's Murray delivers again for Nuggets

Jamal Murray's 14-footer with 3.6 seconds left was the difference as Denver beat the Los Angeles Lakers 108-106 to complete a five-game win in the first-round NBA playoff series.

New York Giants

Giants sticking with Jones at quarterback in 2024

The New York Giants entered the 2024 NFL draft with Daniel Jones as their quarterback. Nothing changed over the weekend after six picks and three days.

- Jordan Raanan

Jacksonville Jaguars

Jaguars release WR Jones, K Slye after NFL Draft

The Jaguars released receiver Zay Jones on Tuesday morning, less than a week after drafting a receiver in the first round of the NFL draft.

- Michael DiRocco

Denver Nuggets

Nuggets' Malone: Title defence won't get any easier against Wolves in Round 2

Sending LeBron James to his earliest playoff exit was harder than it looked, and Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone doesn’t foresee the next step in their title defense getting any easier.

PWHL

PWHL Ottawa can clinch playoff berth as they visit New York on TSN

The race for the postseason has reached a boiling point in the PWHL and Ottawa will secure their place if they earn a regulation win on the road against PWHL New York. Catch the action, Tuesday at 7pm ET on TSN5, TSN.ca and the TSN App.

Los Angeles Lakers

LeBron mum on NBA, Lakers future after Game 5 exit

LeBron James said he is undecided on his NBA future following the Los Angeles Lakers' 108-106 loss in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets on Monday night.

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Oklahoma City Thunder

Thunder brushed off questions about youth, inexperience, in first-round playoff sweep of Pelicans

The Oklahoma City Thunder entered the playoffs facing questions about their relative youth and playoff inexperience. Four games later, the Thunder is on to the second round after a convincing sweep of the New Orleans Pelicans.

NHL

Goalie question looms for Canucks ahead of pivotal Game 5

After achieving a rare playoff feat, the Vancouver Canucks are facing a big question — what comes next?

Morning Coffee: Maple Leafs, Bruins Game 5 odds

The odds are stacked against the Maple Leafs heading into Game 5 tonight in Boston. This is the Morning Coffee for Tuesday, April 30th, 2024.

Domenic Padula

Leafs prepare for possibility Matthews misses Game 5

Auston Matthews led the Toronto Maple Leafs to their only win in the series with a three-point effort in Game 2 last Monday at TD Garden. It was shortly after that brilliant performance that the 26-year-old started feeling sick.

Mark Masters

McLennan: 'Florida has to be the favourite to come out of the East'

TSN Hockey analyst Jamie McLennan joins SC with Jay Onrait to discuss the Panthers’ defeating the Lightning in five games, how they fare against all the remaining teams in the playoffs and if Steven Stamkos will remain in Tampa Bay.

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The NHL playoffs are off to an odd start, from the net out

The start of the playoffs has been anything but predictable, which is exactly what hockey fans have come to expect this time of year.

7-Eleven That's Hockey: What's wrong in Winnipeg?

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Game 5 - Lightning vs. Panthers

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Panthers take Battle of Florida, oust Lightning in Game 5

The Florida Panthers are moving on to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Florida eliminated the Tampa Bay Lightning Monday night with a 6-1 Game 5 win, taking the best-of-seven series four games to one.

Game 4 - Stars vs. Golden Knights

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Stars take Game 4 to knot series with Golden Knights

Wyatt Johnston scored his third goal in two games, and the Dallas Stars beat the defending champion Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 Monday night to even their first-round NHL playoffs series.

PWHL

Pounder makes her picks for PWHL coach of the year, MVP

TSN Hockey analyst Cheryl Pounder shares who she thinks will be named PWHL coach of the year, and who will take home the Billie Jean King MVP award.

Milwaukee Bucks

Report: Doubt that Giannis, Lillard will play Game 5

There is doubt that Milwaukee Bucks stars Giannis Antetokounmpo or Damian Lillard will be able to play in Wednesday's Game 5 against the Indiana Pacers, reports The Athletic's Shams Charania. The Bucks are facing elimination, trailing 3-1 in the best-of-seven first-round series.

OverDrive

Griffin: Bichette ‘better straighten it out otherwise this team is going to stay a low scoring team’

Bryan Hayes, Jeff O’Neill and Jamie McLennan are joined by former Toronto Star Baseball columnist and Blue Jays and Expos PR manager Richard Griffin to discuss the struggles of Bo Bichette to start the season and why the Blue Jays need him to succeed.

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OverDrive

Should Manoah be with Jays in between rehab starts?

Bryan Hayes, Jeff O’Neill and Jamie McLennan discuss Alek Manoah being with the Toronto Blue Jays during his rehab stint in the minors.

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Lakers vs. Nuggets - Game 5

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Defending champ Nuggets send LeBron, Lakers packing with Game 5 win

Jamal Murray scored 32 points despite a strained calf and sank the game-winner with 3.6 seconds left as the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets bounced LeBron James from the playoffs again with a 108-106 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 Monday night.

Royals vs. Blue Jays

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Turner's two homers lead Blue Jays past Royals

Justin Turner had a two-run homer in the first inning and added a solo shot in the third as the Toronto Blue Jays held off the Kansas City Royals 6-5 on Monday.

Bruins vs. Maple Leafs

Matthews' status, starting goalie up in the air for Leafs ahead of Game 5

The Toronto Maple Leafs worked with new lines in Monday's practice as the team prepares to potentially play their must-win Game 5 without star centre Auston Matthews.

7-Eleven That's Hockey: Will being called out by Nylander help Marner?

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