National Sports

CALGARY — Offensive lineman Pierre Lavertu has announced his retirement from the CFL after four seasons with the Calgary Stampeders. Lavertu was a West Division all-star in 2015, but injuries limited him to eight games in 2016.

LAS VEGAS — NBA star Stephen Curry is heading to Hollywood in a big way. Sony Pictures Entertainment announced Monday that it has struck a deal with the Golden State Warriors All-Star guard to produce television, film and possibly gaming projects.

NEW YORK — Colin Kaepernick is taking time out from his activism to honour one of his fiercest defenders — his mother Teresa. Kaepernick is the first celebrity announced for VH1's second annual "Dear Mama: A Love Letter to Moms," to air May 7.

INDIANAPOLIS — LeBron James has been the first-round king for 12 years. On Sunday night, he needed Kyle Korver's 3-point shooting to put him in position to extend his reign.

Sunday's Games NHL Playoffs First Round Pittsburgh 8 Philadelphia 5 (Pittsburgh wins series 4-2) Nashville 5 Colorado 0 (Nashville wins series 4-2) --- AHL Playoffs First Round (best-of-five) Grand Rapids 5 Manitoba 1 (Series tied 1-1) Toronto 5 Utic

Sunday's Games NHL Playoffs First Round Pittsburgh 8 Philadelphia 5 (Pittsburgh wins series 4-2) Nashville 5 Colorado 0 (Nashville wins series 4-2) --- AHL Playoffs First Round (best-of-five) Grand Rapids 5 Manitoba 1 (Series tied 1-1) Toronto 5 Utic

INDIANAPOLIS — LeBron James scored 32 points and combined with Kyle Korver for all but two of Cleveland's final 13 points as the Cavaliers escaped with a 104-100 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday to even the first-round series at two games ap

WASHINGTON — In the final eight minutes of Sunday night's ugly loss, the Toronto Raptors' eight-point lead turned into an eight-point deficit.

DENVER — Mattias Ekholm ignited the offence early with the first goal by a Nashville defenceman in the series, Pekka Rinne stopped 22 shots and the top-seeded Predators advanced to the second round with a 5-0 victory over the Colorado Avalanche in Ga

WASHINGTON — The Toronto Raptors saw their playoff series lead disappear on Sunday.