The World Men’s Curling Championship continues today and runs through Sunday, April 10th in Las Vegas. A total of 13 countries are represented in the event, including Canada. Brier champion Brad Gushue and his St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador foursome will play a round-robin preliminary plus playoff format.
Canada 6, Czech Republic 4
Canada 8, Norway 7
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Western Hockey League–9 games:
Brandon Wheat Kings 2, Saskatoon Blades 1
Prince Albert Raiders 6, Regina Pats 1
Moose Jaw Warriors 3, Winnipeg ICE 1
Lethbridge Hurricanes 6, Medicine Hat Tigers 1
Red Deer Rebels 4, Edmonton Oil Kings 3
Kelowna Rockets 5, Victoria Royals 0
Spokane Chiefs 5, Vancouver Giants 2
Everett Silvertips 2, Tri-City Americans 1
Portland Winterhawks 5, Seattle Thunderbirds 4
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Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League Playoffs—2 games:
Flin Flon Bombers 3, Humboldt Broncos 2
(Flin Flon leads the best-of-seven semi-final 2-0)
Estevan Bruins 3, Yorkton Terriers 1
(Estevan leads the best-of-seven semi-final 2-0)
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Saskatchewan Male Under-18 Triple-A Hockey League Playoffs:
Warman Wildcats 6, Saskatoon Blazers 5 (OT)
(Wildcats lead best-of-five semi-final 2-1)
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Saskatchewan Female Under-18 Triple-A Hockey League Playoffs:
Regina Rebels 4, Notre Dame Hounds 3
(Opening game of best-of-five league final)
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National Hockey League—9 games:
Florida Panthers 7, New Jersey Devils 6 (OT)
Colorado Avalanche 3, Pittsburgh Penguins 2
Montreal Canadiens 5, Tampa Bay Lightning 4 (SO)
Toronto Maple Leafs 6, Philadelphia Flyers 3
Los Angeles Kings 3, Winnipeg Jets 2
St. Louis Blues 6, Calgary Flames 4
Minnesota Wild 3, Carolina Hurricanes 1
Boston Bruins 5, Columbus Blue Jackets 2
Dallas Stars 5, San Jose Sharks 4
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Major League Baseball—14 exhibition games, including:
Toronto Blue Jays 2, Philadelphia Phillies 2 (TIE)
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On campus:
U Sports Women’s Basketball Championship in Kingston, Ontario
Championship semi-finals
Ryerson Rams 64, Brock Badgers 56 (OT)
Winnipeg Wesmen 80, Queen’s Golden Gaels 78
(The Saskatchewan Huskies will play the Prince Edward Island Panthers in the consolation final today (sun) at 9 a.m.)
U Sports Men’s Basketball Championship in Edmonton
Consolation semi-finals
Dalhousie Tigers 90, Brock Badgers 77
Victoria Vikes 77, McGill Redbirds 68
Championship semi-finals
Saskatchewan Huskies 86, Queen’s Golden Gaels 60
Carleton Ravens 64, Alberta Golden Bears 63
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National Basketball Association—5 games:
Philadelphia 76ers 144, Charlotte Hornets 114
Cleveland Cavaliers 119, New York Knicks 101
Atlanta Hawks 122, Brooklyn Nets 115
Miami Heat 127, Chicago Bulls 109
Golden State Warriors 111, Utah Jazz 107
(The Toronto Raptors return to action today when they host Miami at 5 p.m. at Toronto.)
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National Lacrosse League—4 games:
Toronto Rock 14, San Diego Seals 7
Philadelphia Wings 11, New York Riptide 5
Colorado Mammoth 15, Buffalo Bandits 14
Albany Firewolves 11, Vancouver Warriors 7
(The Saskatchewan Rush are idle until Saturday, April 9th when they host Vancouver. Game time is 8 p.m. at SaskTel Centre. The Rush have 4 wins, 10 losses…good for 6th place in the West Division.)
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