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Rangers, Bruins tied 2-2 in third period of Game 4 on TSN
Derek Stepan has scored for the New York Rangers as they are now tied 2-2 with the Boston Bruins in the third period of Game 4 of their Eastern Conference semifinal. The Bruins hold a 3-0 advantage and can advance to the Conference final with a victory. Catch the action live on TSN and interact with TSN.ca's Game Night blog in the TSN GameTracker.
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Avalanche name Roy head coach, VP of hockey operations
Hall of Fame goalie Patrick Roy is the new head coach and vice president of hockey operations of the Colorado Avalanche. Roy takes over the coaching duties from Joe Sacco, who was let go after Colorado finished this season last in the Western Conference with a 16-25 record. -
Alfredsson: Post-game words probably taken out of context
Ottawa Senators forward Daniel Alfredsson tried to offer some clarity on Thursday regarding the comments he made after his club's 7-3 drubbing at the hands of the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 4. When asked about his remarks that the team might not rally from their 3-1 deficit to win the series, the Senators captain said that his comments were probably taken out of context. -
MVP James leads All-NBA First Team
LeBron James was a unanimous pick for the All-NBA team and Kobe Bryant earned his record-tying 11th first-team selection. Joining the league's MVP and Bryant on the first team Thursday were Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant, San Antonio centre Tim Duncan and Clippers guard Chris Paul. -
Kingston shoots 66 to take lead in BMW PGA Championship
South Africa's James Kingston shot a 6-under 66 on Thursday at Wentworth to take the lead during the suspended first round of the BMW PGA Championship. Afternoon play was delayed for about 90 minutes because of the threat of lightning and five groups were still on the course when the round was suspended for the day because of darkness. -
Former Blue Jays scout Guerrero dies at age 71
Epy Guerrero, a longtime Toronto Blue Jays scout who recruiting several top players during the team's glory days, has died. Reports indicated Guerrero died in Santo Domingo on Thursday at age 71. -
Blades D Thrower suspended from Memorial Cup for head hit
Saskatoon Blades defenceman Dalton Thrower has played his last game at the MasterCard Memorial Cup. The Canadian Hockey League has suspended Thrower for the rest of the tournament for his check to the head on Portland Winterhawks forward Taylor Leier.
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Canadian Bouchard advances to semifinals in Strasbourg
Canadian teenager Eugenie Bouchard reached the semifinals of a tournament for the first time by beating Anna Tatishvili of Georgia 6-3, 6-2 Thursday in the Strasbourg International. Bouchard, who entered the top 100 last month, broke Tatishvili twice in each set. -
Nadal, Williams head into French Open as heavy favourites
Rafael Nadal's sustained excellence on clay and Serena Williams' current winning streak mean little thought is being given to the sort of surprises the French Open used to produce regularly. Both will be heavy favourites at the French Open which kicks off on Sunday. -
Argos sign former NFL wide receiver Williams
The Toronto Argonauts signed wide receiver Mike Williams, a former first round NFL draft pick, on Thursday. Drafted 10th overall in the 2005 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions, Williams spent five seasons with the Lions, Oakland Raiders and Seattle Seahawks. -
Riders acquire DL McElveen from Ticats for WR Leong
The Saskatchewan Roughriders acquired import defensive lineman Jermaine McElveen from the Hamilton Tiger- Cats in exchange for import wide receiver Lyle Leong Jr. on Thursday. McElveen appeared in 15 games with the Ticats last season, leading the team with six quarterback sacks and totalling 31 defensive tackles. -
Sharks, Kings clash in Game 5 of deadlocked series on TSN
The San Jose Sharks will aim for a third straight victory, as they visit the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday for Game 5 of the deadlocked Western Conference semifinals. San Jose lost the first two games of the series, but recorded a pair of 2-1 wins on home ice to even the set at 2-2. Watch the game live on TSN at 10:30pm et/7:30pm pt. You can also chat and get updates from TSN's hockey personalities with TSN.ca's Game Night blog on the TSN GameTracker. -
TSN, TSN2 exclusive coverage of French Open starts Sunday
TSN and TSN2 deliver more than 100 hours of exclusive live coverage from the 2013 French Open, as Canada's Milos Raonic (No. 14 seed) joins a star-studded field on the famous red clay courts of Roland Garros.
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Siegel: Reluctant Leafs star Kessel continues quiet ascent
Only three players have accumulated more points in the past two seasons than Phil Kessel, the Maple Leafs 25-year-old reluctant star. And yet somehow Kessel lingers just outside the spotlight, an underappreciated talent in a major hub of hockey. TSN Maple Leafs reporter Jonas Siegel has more from Tampa as the Leafs prepare to play the Lightning. -
Islanders and Blue Jackets gain ground in NHL Power Rankings
With one week remaining in the 2013 NHL season, the Chicago Blackhawks, a source of stability throughout the season, remain the top team in the TSN.ca NHL Power Rankings. The New York Islanders and Columbus Blue Jackets are among teams making late charges up the board.