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The Philadelphia Eagles have acquired the No. 2 overall pick in next week's NFL draft from the Cleveland Browns in exchange for five picks.

Get up to speed on today's most important news from the Stanley Cup playoffs, including a goalie change for the Philadelphia Flyers ahead of their do-or-die Game 4 against Washington.

Come rain or shine on Thursday's official lighting ceremony, Rio de Janeiro has now secured its Olympic flame, which will burn in the Brazilian host city throughout the Aug. 5-21 games. The flame lit Wednesday in Greece will be kept as a backup.

International Tennis Federation president David Haggerty says a disciplinary hearing has been scheduled in Maria Sharapova's doping case, with a ruling possible before Wimbledon.

Chicago Blackhawks forward Andrew Shaw apologized Wednesday for using a gay slur during Tuesday night's playoff game against the St. Louis Blues.

Chicago Blackhawks forward Andrew Shaw has been suspended one game and fined $5,000 for using a gay slur during Game 4 of the Blackhawks' first-round series.

Blackhawks forward Andrew Shaw appeared to use a gay slur during a 4-3 playoff loss to the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday night, and a prominent gay rights group affiliated with the NHL said it planned to reach out to the league.

Vladimir Tarasenko scored on a pair of impressive wrist shots, Brian Elliott made 39 saves and the St. Louis Blues beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 on Tuesday night to open a commanding 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.

Frederik Andersen made 27 saves, and the Anaheim Ducks shut out the Nashville Predators 3-0 Tuesday night to pull within 2-1 in their first-round playoff series.

Patty Mills had 16 points, Kawhi Leonard added 13 and the San Antonio Spurs never trailed in beating the Memphis Grizzlies 94-68 on Tuesday night to sweep the first two games of the first-round series in imposing fashion.

Patty Mills had 16 points, Kawhi Leonard added 13 and the San Antonio Spurs never trailed in beating the Memphis Grizzlies 94-68 on Tuesday night to sweep the first two games of the first-round series in imposing fashion.

Jonathan Drouin has had a number of missteps this season but after a three-assist performance to lead the Lightning over the Red Wings in Game 4, it seems the young forward is right on track to win back the respect of fans.

Jonathan Drouin has had a number of missteps this season but after a three-assist performance to lead the Lightning over the Red Wings in Game 4, it seems the young forward is right on track to win back the respect of fans.

Jonathan Drouin has had a number of missteps this season but after a three-assist performance to lead the Lightning over the Red Wings in Game 4, it seems the young forward is right on track to win back the respect of fans.

Ondrej Palat scored with 2:59 left in the third period, lifting the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 3-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night and a 3-1 lead in the first-round series.

Marcus Stroman allowed three runs in seven innings, Troy Tulowitzki drove in two runs and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 on Tuesday night.

Matt Cullen beat Henrik Lundqvist on a semi-breakaway after beating two defencemen early in the third period and the Pittsburgh Penguins spoiled the return of Rangers captain Ryan McDonagh with a 3-1 win in Game 3 of their first-round series on Tuesday night.

The Hawks held the Boston Celtics to the lowest-scoring first quarter in the playoffs since the NBA went to the shot clock, building a 21-point lead and holding on despite an ugly shooting performance of their own for an 89-72 victory Tuesday night, giving Atlanta a 2-0 lead in the opening-round series.

Sprint king Usain Bolt aims to crown his legacy with an unprecedented Olympic threepeat at the Rio Games, and to top that off by running the first ever sub-19 seconds 200 meters.

Sprint king Usain Bolt aims to crown his legacy with an unprecedented Olympic threepeat at the Rio Games, and to top that off by running the first ever sub-19 seconds 200 meters.

In Tuesday's game against the New York Rangers and Pittsburgh Penguins, everyone got another taste of the coach's challenge. And again, an offside ruling negated a goal.

Toronto Raptors' leading scorer and two-time all-star DeMar DeRozan has averaged just 12 points on a woeful 27 per cent shooting through two games in their first-round series with the Indiana Pacers.

Toronto Raptors' leading scorer and two-time all-star DeMar DeRozan has averaged just 12 points on a woeful 27 per cent shooting through two games in their first-round series with the Indiana Pacers.

The Boston Celtics will go into Game 2 of the NBA playoffs against the Atlanta Hawks without another key player on Tuesday night. Canadian Kelly Olynyk is sitting out because of a sore right shoulder.

Jonas Valanciunas was the story of Game 2. The 23-year-old Lithuanian carried the Toronto Raptors to a desperately needed victory over the Indiana Pacers.

Jonas Valanciunas was the story of Game 2. The 23-year-old Lithuanian carried the Toronto Raptors to a desperately needed victory over the Indiana Pacers.

Jonas Valanciunas was the story of Game 2. The 23-year-old Lithuanian carried the Toronto Raptors to a desperately needed victory over the Indiana Pacers.

Stephen Curry underwent an MRI exam on his injured right ankle Tuesday and the Golden State Warriors said nothing of concern came up on the test. The reigning MVP remained questionable for Game 3 of his team's playoff series on Thursday in Houston.

Flyers forward Pierre-Edouard Bellemare has been suspended one game for checking Washington Capitals defenceman Dmitry Orlov from behind.