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The Raptors' playoff series against the Indiana Pacers is headed back to Toronto all tied up at two games apiece.

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said that reigning NBA MVP Stephen Curry was expected to play in Sunday's Game 4 against the Houston Rockets.

​Troy Tulowitzki homered twice and Josh Donaldson added a three-run shot as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated Oakland 9-3 Saturday afternoon, snapping the Athletics' six-game win streak while ending their perfect road record.

The L.A. Kings saw their playoff dreams come to an end on Friday night, so they decided to change their colours and cheer for the Capitals. Some of the Kings' faithful were less than impressed.

IIHF president René Fasel says that NHL participation in the upcoming 2018 Winter Olympics may be in jeopardy over compensation disputes with the IOC.

Roseline Filion, Meaghan Benfeito, Philippe Gagné and Vincent Riendeau will represent Canada in three event finals on Day 2 of the FINA diving World Series in Kazan, Russia.

Roseline Filion, Meaghan Benfeito, Philippe Gagné and Vincent Riendeau will represent Canada in three event finals on Day 2 of the FINA diving World Series in Kazan, Russia.

After winning a silver medal in women's 10-metre synchro on Day 1 of the FINA World Series, Canadian divers reached the podium once more on the final day of competition in Kazan, Russia.

After winning a silver medal in women's 10-metre synchro on Day 1 of the FINA World Series, Canadian divers are working to reach the podium at least once more on the final day of competition in Kazan, Russia.

Joonas Donskoi broke a tie with his second goal early in the third period, and the San Jose Sharks blew a three-goal lead before rallying to wrap up their first-round playoff series with a 6-3 victory over the Los Angeles Kings in Game 5 on Friday night.

Alan Quine's power-play goal at exactly 16 minutes of the second overtime gave the New York Islanders a 2-1 victory over the Florida Panthers early Saturday in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinal series.

Alan Quine's power-play goal at exactly 16 minutes of the second overtime gave the New York Islanders a 2-1 victory over the Florida Panthers early Saturday in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinal series.

Florida Panther's Aleksander Barkov had an opportunity to score an overtime penalty against the New York Islanders in Game 5. Barkov is the third player in history to attempt a penalty shot in overtime of a playoff game.

Boston Celtics held on to beat the Atlanta Hawks 111-103 on Friday night in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first-round series.

Last year the NHL introduced a series of new rules for the 2015-16 season. One of those rules called, "Coach's Challenge" leaves many hockey fans watching their favourite teams in frustration.

Chris Coghlan drove in three runs with a homer and Sonny Gray struck out seven as the Oakland Athletics hung on to win their sixth straight with an 8-5 victory Friday over the Toronto Blue Jays.

Michal Neuvirth made a playoff career-high 44 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Washington Capitals 2-0 in Game 5 on Friday night to stay alive in their first-round series.

LeBron James had 20 points and 13 rebounds, and Kyrie Irving made a pair of big 3-pointers down the stretch to help the Cleveland Cavaliers move within a game of a first-round sweep with a 101-91 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night.

The performance-enhancing substance that Chris Colabello tested positive for on Friday is known to boost recovery time in athletes, not bulk up their size.

The marquee matchup in Game 4 of the Raptors and Pacers series will once again be Toronto's DeMarre Carroll versus Indiana's Paul George. Carroll emerged as the undisputed victor in the Raptors' 101-85 Game 3 win.

In the midst of the Toronto Raptors' Game 3 rout of Indiana on Thursday night a mini-battle raged: DeMarre Carroll versus Paul George. Carroll emerged as the undisputed victor.

Conor McGregor was a no-show at a press conference Friday promoting UFC 200 card, and UFC president Dana White said he would not fight Nate Diaz in a rematch on top of the July 9 card in Las Vegas.

Conor McGregor was a no-show at a press conference Friday promoting UFC 200 card, and UFC president Dana White said he would not fight Nate Diaz in a rematch on top of the July 9 card in Las Vegas.