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Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse reacts to a call during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, April 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Red-hot Magic set to face Raptors in Round 1 of NBA playoffs

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays' Brandon Lowe, middle, is congratulated after scoring on his two-run home against the Toronto Blue Jays during the seventh inning of a baseball game Friday, April 12, 2019, in Toronto. (Fred Thornhill/The Canadian Press via AP)

Cheap seats: Meadows, Lowe go way deep as Rays beat Jays

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitchell Marner, right rear, is congratulated by teammates after his penalty-shot goal off Boston Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask during the second period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Marner has 2 goals, including penalty shot, Leafs top Bruins

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs NHL hockey team head coach Mike Babcock runs drills during practice in Toronto,Monday, April 8, 2019. The Maple Leafs take on the Boston Bruins in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

With 2011 title team aging, Bruins hope to make another run

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Arizona Diamondbacks right fielder Adam Jones can not make the catch on a home run ball hit by Boston Red Sox's Mitch Moreland in the seventh inning during a baseball game, Sunday, April 7, 2019, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Moreland homer sends Red Sox home with 1-0 win over D-Backs

By JACK MAGRUDER - Associated Press

Boston Celtics coach Brad Stevens, left, talks with Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 3, 2019, in Miami. The Celtics won 112-102. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Heat need win to guarantee Wade’s playoff push will continue

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Montreal Canadiens' Ryan Poehling celebrates after scoring against the Toronto Maple Leafs during first period NHL hockey action in Montreal, Saturday, April 6, 2019. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

Poehling gets hat trick, Canadiens beat playoff-bound Leafs

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Toronto FC forward Jozy Altidore (17) celebrates his goal against the Chicago Fire during the first half of an MLS soccer game in Toronto, Saturday, April 6, 2019. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Osorio helps Toronto FC to 2-2 tie with Chicago Fire

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Orlando Magic's Aaron Gordon (00) passes the ball over New York Knicks' Mario Hezonja (8) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 3, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

The battles for seeding still going strong in NBA races

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, March 24, 2019, file photo, Calgary Inferno's Brigette Lacquette, left, battles for the puck with Les Canadiennes de Montreal's Lauriane Rougeau during the second-period action of the Clarkson Cup hockey game in Toronto, Ontario. The Canadian Women's Hockey League will discontinue operations on May 1, the league announced Sunday, March 31. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Top women’s players vow to shape pro hockey in N America

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San Francisco Giants' Steven Duggar hits a solo home run as Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes and home plate umpire Dan Bellino watch during the fourth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 3, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Outfield shuffle: Giants’ Pillar in center, Duggar to right

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal (11) celebrates his goal against Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Garret Sparks with teammates during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, April 2, 2019, in Toronto. Carolina Hurricanes right wing Nino Niederreiter (21) picked up an assist on the play. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Hurricanes earn 4-1 win over Leafs

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Montreal Canadiens center Max Domi, second left, celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's fourth goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, April 2, 2019 in Montreal. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press via AP)

Canadiens beat Lightning to strengthen chance for wild card

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Baltimore Orioles shortstop Jonathan Villar (2) celebrates with teammate Rio Ruiz (14) after scoring a run against the Toronto Blue Jays during sixth inning of a baseball game in Toronto on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Orioles win 4 straight on road for first time since 2016

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Toronto Blue Jays' Kevin Pillar (11) tosses his bat after striking out during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Toronto, Thursday, March 28, 2019. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Blue Jays trade Pillar to Giants, give Grichuk $52M deal

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Detroit Tigers shortstop Jordy Mercer (7) and Tigers center fielder Dustin Peterson (13) celebrate by going airborne as Detroit Tigers second baseman Josh Harrison (1) joins them in celebrating after the Tigers defeated the New York Yankees 3-1 in a baseball game, Tuesday, April 2, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Peterson’s 1st MLB hit in 9th sends Tigers past Yankees 3-1

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) is fouled by Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Toronto on Monday, April 1, 2019. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Green scores season-high 29 as Raptors beat Magic 121-109

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs' John Tavares (91) looks to pass away from New York Islanders' Johnny Boychuk (55) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, April 1, 2019, in Uniondale, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Tavares scores, Maple Leafs edge Isles 2-1 to clinch berth

By VIN A. CHERWOO - Associated Press

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Richard Urena (7) is tagged out at home plate by Detroit Tigers catcher Grayson Greiner (17) during the tenth inning of a baseball game in Toronto on Sunday, March 31, 2019. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Castellanos lifts Tigers over Blue Jays 4-3 in 11 innings

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Elvis Luciano (65) works against the Detroit Tigers during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Toronto on Sunday, March 31, 2019. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Blue Jays RHP Luciano is first big leaguer born this century

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press