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Penguins lead Senators 4-1 after second period on TSN 1050
The Pittsburgh Penguins lead the Ottawa Senators 4-1 after the second period of Game 5 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series. The Penguins lead the best-of-seven series 3-1 and can advance with a victory. You can listen to the game on TSN 1050 Radio or online at TSN.ca/Toronto. You can also join our live chat on the TSN Gametracker.
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Report: Nuggets grant Raptors permission to talk to GM Ujiri
The Denver Nuggets have granted the Toronto Raptors permission to speak to the team's general manager Masai Ujiri, according to a Yahoo! Sports report. A meeting between Raptors senior management and the NBA's Executive of the Year is expected within the next 24 hours. -
Lions sign former Blue Bombers QB Elliott
The BC Lions have agreed to terms with free agent quarterback Joey Elliott. Elliott spent three seasons with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, playing 33 games and starting nine in that span. -
Kuchar has one-stroke lead over Canada's DeLaet at Colonial
Matt Kuchar was 10-under par on the 16th green when the second round of the Colonial was suspended Friday night because of an impending storm system. Kuchar has the lead, by one stroke over Graham DeLaet. The second round at Hogan's Alley will be completed Saturday morning. -
Hockey Canada parts ways with Prendergast and Tugnutt
Hockey Canada is making changes to reclaim its spot atop the international game, as the national governing body has parted ways with head scout Kevin Prendergast and goaltending consultant Ron Tugnutt. Prendergast was responsible for all player evaluation and recruitment for Canada's National Junior and Under-18 development and selection camps, as well as for evaluations with the Under-17 program. -
Coyotes sign GM Maloney to long-term contract extension
Phoenix Coyotes executive vice president and general manager Don Maloney signed a long-term contract extension with the team on Friday. In six seasons under Maloney's leadership, the Coyotes have posted an impressive record of 230-172-56 including qualifying for the Stanley Cup playoffs three times. -
NBA fines Grizzlies' Allen $5K for flopping in Game 2
The NBA has fined Grizzlies guard Tony Allen $5,000 for violating the league's anti-flopping rule during Game 2 of the Western Conference finals against the San Antonio Spurs. Officials called a flagrant foul on Manu Ginobili for grabbing Allen's arm as the Grizzlies guard drove to the basket with 26.1 seconds left in regulation Tuesday night.
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Cornet beats Canada's Bouchard in Strasbourg semifinal
Third-seeded Alize Cornet of France edged Eugenie Bouchard of Canada 7-5, 6-7 (5), 6-3 on Friday to reach the final of the Strasbourg International. Cornet broke the Canadian teenager twice in the last set and saved six break points. -
French Open draw could see Nadal-Djokovic semifinal
Seven-time champion Rafael Nadal could face top-seeded Novak Djokovic in the French Open semifinals a year after they met to decide the title. Friday's draw for the clay-court Grand Slam tournament placed Nadal and Djokovic on the same half of the field, while Roger Federer could face David Ferrer in the other semifinal. -
Argonauts draft pick Sewell decides to return to school
The Toronto Argonauts will have to wait a little longer for first round pick Matt Sewell to help the team. The offensive lineman who played for the McMaster Marauders has decided to return to school to pursue his Masters of Business Administration this year at his alma mater in Hamilton. -
Former CFL all-star Reynolds gets 90 days in jail
A former Canadian Football League all-star has been sentenced to 90 days in jail for assaulting his one-time girlfriend. Joffrey Reynolds is to serve his time on weekends and will be on probation for two years once he has completed his sentence. -
Report: FIFA to recommend five-game ban for racism
A person with direct knowledge of the situation says FIFA's new anti-racism task force will ask football's governing body next week to approve a mandatory five-match minimum ban for any player found guilty of racist abuse. The anti-racism task force is to report to the FIFA Congress in Mauritius next week, aiming for FIFA to introduce the mandatory ban in all 209 member nations. -
Play of the Year Showdown rolls on with Boyle vs. Lehtonen
Round Two of TSN.cas 2013 Play of the Year Showdown continues with another excellent player versus goalie match-up. Dan Boyle returns with his coast-to-coast beauty and finds himself up against Kari Lehtonen's feat of highway robbery.
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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.
