National Sports

Thursday's Games NHL Playoffs Second Round Pittsburgh 3 Washington 2 (Pittsburgh leads series 1-0) Vegas 7 San Jose 0 (Vegas leads series 1-0) --- AHL Playoffs First Round (best of five) Grand Rapids 3 Manitoba 0 (Series tied 2-2) Charlotte 7 Wilkes-

CALGARY — Olympic gold medallist Anna Hasselborg of Sweden beat Ottawa's Rachel Homan 6-2 in six ends on Thursday in the ninth draw of the Champions Cup, the final stop on the Grand Slam of Curling tour.

MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo asserted himself in the biggest game of his budding career with his team on the brink of playoff elimination. Now it's on to Game 7 for the Milwaukee Bucks.

TORONTO — For once the Blue Jays bats got to Red Sox ace Chris Sale. Unfortunately for Toronto, the Jays couldn't keep Boston's offence in check in a 5-4 loss at Rogers Centre on Thursday night.

ARLINGTON, Texas — Quarterback desperation means NFL teams can't pass on taking a passer — even a flawed one — in the draft.

WASHINGTON — After the Capitals scored early, the Penguins scored often to stun their rivals with yet another comeback.

REGINA — The family of one of the players killed in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash wants the Saskatchewan government to improve safety at highway intersections and to make the work a priority.

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening to withhold support from nations who don't back the joint bid by the United States, Canada and Mexico to host the 2026 World Cup. Morocco also has bid to host soccer's showcase.

NEW YORK — Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid, New Jersey Devils left-winger Taylor Hall and Colorado Avalanche centre Nathan MacKinnon were named the finalists for the Ted Lindsay Award on Thursday.

OAKLAND, Calif. — Stephen Curry resumed full practice with contact and could play for the defending champion Golden State Warriors as soon as Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals Saturday night against New Orleans.