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Nichushkin scores hat trick to lead Avalanche to 5-1 win, leaving Jets on the brink

Nichushkin scores hat trick to lead Avalanche to 5-1 win, leaving Jets on the brink

DENVER — Valeri Nichushkin scored two power-play goals and added an empty-netter to lead the Colorado Avalanche to a 5-1 victory over Winnipeg on Sunday that left the Jets in must-win mode for the rest of the first-round playoff series.
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Alejandro Kirk's first homer of the year lifts Blue Jays over Dodgers 3-1

Alejandro Kirk's first homer of the year lifts Blue Jays over Dodgers 3-1

TORONTO — Alejandro Kirk's mind isn't on his stats, it's on getting better every day.
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Jets forward Namestnikov leaves Game 4 after taking puck to side of the head

Jets forward Namestnikov leaves Game 4 after taking puck to side of the head

DENVER — Winnipeg Jets forward Vladislav Namestnikov left Sunday's game against the Colorado Avalanche after taking a slapshot to the side of the head.
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Rookie goalie Arturs Silovs takes over Vancouver Canucks net for Game 4

Rookie goalie Arturs Silovs takes over Vancouver Canucks net for Game 4

NASHVILLE — Rookie goalie Arturs Silovs will start in net for the Vancouver Canucks when they face the Nashville Predators in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series Sunday. The 23-year-old Latvian led the Canucks out onto the ice for warm ups.
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Los Angeles Kings goalie David Rittich starting against Edmonton Oilers in Game 4

Los Angeles Kings goalie David Rittich starting against Edmonton Oilers in Game 4

LOS ANGELES — David Rittich is getting the nod as the Los Angeles Kings look to get even with the Edmonton Oilers in their first-round playoff series Sunday night.
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Brunson scores career playoff-high 47 points, leads Knicks over 76ers for 3-1 lead

Brunson scores career playoff-high 47 points, leads Knicks over 76ers for 3-1 lead

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Brunson scored a career playoff-high 47 points, added 10 assists and the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 97-92 on Sunday to take a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.
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Nurse hat trick helps Toronto clinch top-two seed with 6-2 victory over New York

Nurse hat trick helps Toronto clinch top-two seed with 6-2 victory over New York

ELMONT, N.Y.
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Hit parade: Players throwing their weight around in the Stanley Cup playoffs

Hit parade: Players throwing their weight around in the Stanley Cup playoffs

Oilers captain Connor McDavid took a big hit from Kings forward Quinton Byfield along the boards. Edmonton winger Zach Hyman steamrolled Los Angeles centre Philip Danault in the same series.
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Candace Parker, a 3-time WNBA champion and 2-time Olympic gold medalist, announces retirement

Candace Parker, a 3-time WNBA champion and 2-time Olympic gold medalist, announces retirement

Candace Parker always said she'd know when it would be time to retire. That day came Sunday. The three-time WNBA champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist announced on social media that her career was over after 16 seasons.
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Darmstadt is relegated from the Bundesliga. Late penalty slightly helps Cologne survival hopes

Darmstadt is relegated from the Bundesliga. Late penalty slightly helps Cologne survival hopes

BERLIN (AP) — Darmstadt was relegated from the Bundesliga on Sunday with a 1-0 loss at home to fellow promoted side Heidenheim.
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