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Star hockey reporter Kevin McGran takes a series-by-series look at the hunt for the Stanley Cup

Granderson’s walk off solo shot in Toronto’s 4-3 win over Boston on Tuesday night was his third home run of the season and pushed his batting average to .321

It’ll be just the fifth Grey Cup held in the city’s history.

Defenceman could be in for even more ice-time next year given team’s free agent situation

Shepherd, a Fort Hays State University defensive tackle, is projected as a second- or third-round selection. Knevel, a Nebraska Cornhuskers’ offensive lineman, is also eligible for selection in the 2018 NFL draft.

Teams who refused to sign him have unwittingly given Kaepernick a bigger platform, Morgan Campbell writes in this week’s Sports Prism

The pair helped Canada win gold in the team event and took bronze in pairs at the Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea.

'There are only certain moments that turn into memories. This is one of them. Make it a great memory," says Babcock ... Being Leaf fan in Boston ... Mailbag.

Adding to the appeal of the draw is the fact that Toronto’s Ashton Sims, Gareth O’Brien and Gary Wheeler all played for Warrington in the past.

The Raptors didn’t lose three in a row all season long. They’ll look to avoid a third straight defeat against the Wizards at the Air Canada Centre on Wednesday night.

Zdeno Chara and Mitch Marner matchup to watch at TD Garden.

Meek Mill, freed from prison, was on hand as the 76ers advanced to the second round for the first time since beginning a years-long rebuilding project called The Process.

The critical difference in Game 5 was Marcus Smart doing yeoman’s work in his first game since taking a month off to have thumb surgery, as Boston limited Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo to a series-low 16 points.

Commissioner Rob Manfred also calls out Rogers-owned club for lack of support for Facebook broadcast venture, and suggests any hope for a return to Montreal is a very long way off, Richard Griffin writes

The Ballon D’Or candidate scored two goals and set up two more against Roma, giving Liverpool a 5-2 lead

With three of its teams in playoff action on same night, MLSE plans special event outside Air Canada Centre

‘It’s probably a good distraction,’ says Blue Jays manager John Gibbons

Since returning to Cleveland, James has led Cavs to three opening-round sweeps but Pacers are putting up more of a fight

Former Blue Jay took less money to play for Atlanta and General Manager Alex Anthopoulos

“We’re not asking them to admit fault, or to admit guilt, or even admit that there is anything wrong,” a lawyer who represents two former NFL cheerleaders said. “But if they do want and expect that cheerleaders should have a fair working environment, as they have stated, then it doesn’t make any common sense why the answer would be no.”

‘We’ve got to win. We’ve got to score two goals, at least, and that’s a very clear mindset,’ says Toronto FC coach Greg Vanney ahead of Wednesday night’s deciding match in Mexico.

With a jolt of energy from a loud ACC crowd (and maybe Fred VanVleet) the Raptors will look to reassert themselves Wednesday night against the Wizards. All-stars DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry have been here before, and the record suggests they’ll rise to this occasion, Dave Feschuk writes.