Hagel scores twice in 3rd, Lightning beat Canadiens 3-2 in Game 4 to tie series
MONTREAL (AP) — Brandon Hagel scored his NHL playoffs-leading fifth and sixth goals in the third period and the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied to beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Sunday night in Game 4 to tie the series. After the first three games in the first-round series went to overtime, Tampa Bay overcame a two-goal deficit to end it in regulation. Hagel gave the Lightning the lead with 4:43 left, deflecting Nikita Kucherov’s shot past Jakub Dobes. Jake Guentzel had a goal and assist,...
Read MoreMon, 27 Apr 2026
- Hagel scores twice in 3rd, Lightning beat Canadiens 3-2 in Game 4 to tie series
- Trevor Bauer dominates with a 7-inning no-hitter for Atlantic Leagues Long Island Ducks
- Embiids gutsy return after appendectomy falls flat as Celtics rout 76ers for 3-1 series lead
- Brotherly boost: A dramatic Zurich Classic win by the Fitzpatricks puts Alex on the PGA Tour
- Carson Hocevar earns 1st NASCAR Cup victory with last-lap pass at Talladega Superspeedway
Sun, 26 Apr 2026
- Spurs star Wembanyama returns, says hes disappointed with the way his concussion was handled
- MacKinnon leads Avalanche to 5-1 win and 1st-round sweep of LA Kings, ending Anze Kopitars career
- Kevin Durant sits again as Rockets face elimination entering Game 4 against Lakers
- Wembanyama returns from concussion and Spurs beat Blazers 114-93 to take 3-1 series lead
- Nelly Korda wins Chevron Championship for 3rd major and returns to No. 1
- Refsnyder successfully challenges 3rd strike, and then homers to lift Mariners over Cardinals 3-2
- Coco Gauff overcomes vomiting on court to beat Sorana Cirstea in Madrid
- Barnes, Ingram score 23 points apiece as Raptors beat Cavaliers 93-89 and tie series at 2-all
- Direction of the Boston Red Sox feels up in the air after Coras firing, Trevor Story says
- Wolves Anthony Edwards has bone bruise in left knee and is likely to miss weeks, AP source says
- Mondays NBA playoffs: Nuggets face elimination, Thunder could sweep, and Pistons in trouble?
- Marathon milestone shattered: Sabastian Sawe breaks the fabled 2-hour barrier by 30 seconds
- Chelsea beats Leeds on Fernandez goal and sets up FA Cup final meeting with Man City
- The Carolina Hurricanes use postseason experience to advance again in NHL playoffs sweep
- Arsenal capitalizes on Lyon blunders to win 2-1 in Womens Champions League semifinals
- Bernd Wiesberger rallies to win China Open for first European title since returning from LIV Golf
- NBA postseason guide: Schedule, stories, betting odds, how to watch and more
- Crosby and Letang strike as the Penguins stave off a sweep with a 4-2 Game 4 win over Flyers
- Dosunmu scores 43 points as Timberwolves overcome injuries to beat Nuggets 112-96 for 3-1 lead
- Timberwolves lose Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo to leg injuries in Game 4 against Nuggets
- Boldys deflection late in 1st OT lifts Wild past Stars 3-2 to tie series at 2
- Boston Red Sox fire manager Alex Cora and 5 coaches
- A hot pick at No. 257: How the Broncos made Red Murdock this years Mr. Irrelevant
- Stankoven scores again, Hurricanes complete 4-game sweep of Senators
- Towns has a triple-double and the Knicks beat the Hawks 114-98 to tie the series at 2-2
Sat, 25 Apr 2026
- The NFL drafts trip to Pittsburgh ends with record crowds and a late emotional jolt
- Nelly Korda slows her torrid pace and settles for 5-shot lead in Chevron Championship
- Fitzpatrick brothers post a tournament-record 57 and take a 4-shot lead in the Zurich Classic
- Gilgeous-Alexander scores 42, Thunder beat Suns 121-109 to take a 3-0 series lead
- Caitlin Clark helps Fever beat Liberty in the preseason in her 1st game with the team in 9 months
- Magic, tested all season, find a way in final moments to beat Pistons for 2-1 series lead
- Banchero and Bane each score 25, Magic waste big lead but rally to top Pistons 113-105 for 2-1 lead
- Colorado Avalanche enter Game 4 with a chance to close out the Los Angeles Kings
- New CEO Steve ODonnell vows to unite NASCAR and return the fun
- Todd Pletchers Renegade draws the inside No. 1 post and opens as the Kentucky Derby favorite
- Man City books another FA Cup final and Arsenal goes top of the Premier League
- Spurs beat Trail Blazers 120-108 without Wembanyama to take 2-1 series lead
- Victor Wembanyama misses Spurs Game 3 victory while recovering from concussion
- Swansons 2-run 9th-inning blast fuels Cubs comeback win, 10th in a row
- Ducks blast Oilers 7-4 in Game 3 in Anaheims first home playoff game in 8 years
- Carson Beck and Drew Allar make it 4 quarterbacks selected in the first 3 rounds of the NFL draft
- Brewers 2nd team to face AL, NL Cy Young winners in consecutive games
- James makes tying 3 as Lakers storm back late, win in OT and take a 3-0 series lead over the Rockets
- Canadiens beat Lightning 3-2 in OT to take 2-1 lead in all extra-time series
- Skenes perfect into 7th, Griffin hits first 1st career homer in Pirates 6-0 win over Brewers
- Harris delivers as a pinch-hitter for the Braves, leading 5-3 win over slumping Phillies
- Celtics beat the 76ers 108-100 in Game 3 behind 25 points each from Tatum and Brown
- New Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza ready to prove he was worthy of No. 1 draft pick
- Mets say injured shortstop Francisco Lindor to be evaluated again in 3 weeks
- Kayden McDonalds long wait in the NFL draft green room ends with tears and a new job in Houston
Fri, 24 Apr 2026
- Star freshmen Darryn Peterson at Kansas, Cameron Boozer at Duke declare for NBA draft
- Rockets Kevin Durant out for Game 3 vs Lakers with a sprained left ankle
- Fitzpatrick brothers pull within shot of Smalley and Springer at Zurich Classic
- Nelly Korda with another 65 leaves the field behind at Chevron Championship
- Millwall fumes after anti-racism booklet shows clubs logo on a Ku Klux Klan robe
- Reports: Jim France to step down as NASCARs chief executive officer, Steve ODonnell promoted
- Jim Furyk is returning as US Ryder Cup captain for 2027 with Tiger Woods out
- Reigning two-time champ Carlos Alcaraz out of French Open due to wrist injury
- The NHL playoffs are nearing a record for penalty shots and its still the first round
- AI smart glasses will help visually impaired runners take on the London Marathon
- Man who helped fellow runner across Boston Marathon finish line says it was natural instinct to help
- Spain heads to World Cup with its image battered by cases of racism, sexism and xenophobia
- Timberwolves take a 2-1 lead on the Nuggets with a dominant defensive effort in a 113-96 win
- Avalanche get a pair of lucky goals and hold off Kings 4-2, taking a 3-0 series lead
- Hurricanes beat the Senators 2-1 to take a 3-0 series lead
- Mike Vrabel says he takes accountability for distraction, doesnt address specifics
- QB Fernando Mendoza, edge rusher David Bailey, running back Jeremiyah Love go 1-2-3 in the NFL draft
- Schlittler says heckling `not too bad as he pitches at Fenway Park for first time against Red Sox
- McCollum ruins Knicks night again, leading the Hawks to a 109-108 victory and a 2-1 lead
- Sabres rally to beat Bruins 3-1, take 2-1 lead in NHL playoff series
- Nelly Korda off to a fast start with a 65 to lead by 2 in The Chevron Championship
- Fitzpatrick brothers 6 shots behind Smalley and Springer at Zurich Classic
- Victor Wembanyama travels with the Spurs to Portland and is listed as questionable to play in Game 3
Thu, 23 Apr 2026
- Rangers call up 30-year-old pitcher seeking MLB debut after putting reliever Garcia on IL
- George Pickens is planning to sign $27.3 million franchise tag with Cowboys, AP sources say
- Italy dismisses replacing Iran at the World Cup after suggestion by Trump official
- Head of basketball coaches association: Coaches input vital in age-based eligibility discussions
- Braves JR Ritchie rebounds from 1st pitch home run to win major league debut
- Bucks are finalizing a deal with Taylor Jenkins to take over as coach, AP source says
- Chiefs assistant coach Dave Merritt charged in suburban KC with misdemeanor domestic battery
- Slumping Phillies release high-priced righty Taijuan Walker and recall Nolan Hoffman
- Falcons James Pearce Jr. agrees to enter pretrial intervention program to resolve 3 felony charges
- AJ Dybantsa officially declares for the NBA draft and is a top candidate to be the No. 1 pick
- Hall of Fame pitcher Sandy Koufax wins Baseball Digest lifetime achievement award
- Yamal to miss rest of Barcelona season but be fit for World Cup with Spain
- Players say MLBs robot umpires are shrinking the strike zone
- Patriots coach Mike Vrabel is seeking counseling and will miss Day 3 of the NFL draft
- Iran government says mens soccer team is preparing for proud participation at World Cup in US
- Wyatt Johnstons double-OT deflection gives Stars 4-3 win over Wild in Game 3
- Gilgeous-Alexander scores 37 as the Thunder beat the Suns to go up 2-0 in their 1st-round series
- Shohei Ohtanis 53-game on-base streak ends as Roberts mulls resting him more often when he pitches
- White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami ties MLB rookie record with HR in 5th straight game
- Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor exits game with left calf tightness, will have MRI on Thursday
- Pistons pound the Magic in paint and meet them at the rim to end their long home playoff win drought
- Mets stop 12-game skid with 3-2 win over Twins as Soto returns but Lindor exits with calf injury
- Pistons beat Magic 98-83 in Game 2 to even series and end NBAs longest home playoff losing streak
- T-wolves are getting the superstar energy they need from Edwards in a tight series with the Nuggets
Wed, 22 Apr 2026
- Spurs Keldon Johnson honored as NBAs Sixth Man of the Year, topping Jaquez, Hardaway
- Astros Yordan Alvarez leads MLB with 11 homers and one teammate is comparing him to Barry Bonds
- Alabama rewards Kalen DeBoer and Nate Oats with raises and contract extensions
- Man City top of Premier League as Haalands winner relegates Burnley
- Jerry Jones shares a moment with old friend Bill Clinton as Cowboys prep for NFL draft
- Line drive gets lodged in Mariners pitcher Logan Gilberts jersey
- Sabres power play goes ice-cold again as series against the Bruins shifts to Boston for Game 3
- Cowboys plan for George Pickens to play on franchise tag in 2026 without long-term deal
- With a wink, 76ers rookie V.J. Edgecombe has quickly found his playoff footing
- Veteran right-hander Lucas Giolito signs with San Diego Padres to bolster their injured rotation
- Liam Rosenior fired as Chelsea manager after dreadful run and less than 4 months in job
- Royals to build a $1.9B ballpark at Crown Center as part of a $3B downtown KC redevelopment project
- Repeat of Bearmans high-speed crash to be avoided under changes to F1 regulations, FIA says
- A robot is beating human pros at table tennis. Its maker calls it a milestone for machines
- An Instagram DM changed everything for Rachel Reid, Jacob Tierney and Heated Rivalry
- More World Cup seats will go on sale after FIFA adds costlier ticket categories
- Trump renews his call for Congress to intervene and pass legislation to control college sports
- Kings interim coach D.J. Smith hit by shattered glass as panel breaks behind LA bench in Game 2
- Road teams pushing back in early days of NBA playoffs, stealing away the home-court advantages
- Nicolas Roy scores on rebound 7:44 into OT, Avs rally for 2-1 win over Kings to take 2-0 series lead
- LeBron scores 28, leads short-handed Lakers past Durants Rockets again 101-94 for 2-0 series lead
- Mets fans mostly stay home but fill Citi Field with late boos as New Yorks skid hits 12 games
- Moser scores in OT as Lightning beat Canadiens 3-2 in Game 2 and tie first-round series
- Mexico to beef up security at tourist sites after shooting at pyramids in lead up to World Cup
- Victor Wembanyama has a concussion after falling face-first to court in loss to Blazers
- Trail Blazers rally past Spurs 106-103 to even series after Wembanyama exits with concussion
- Edgecombe, Maxey have big scoring nights, 76ers beat Celtics 111-97 to tie first-round series
- Mets drop their 12th straight as Devin Williams struggles again in 5-3 loss to Twins
Tue, 21 Apr 2026
- Maradonas daughter assails doctor in negligence trial over soccer greats death
- Gilgeous-Alexander wins NBAs Clutch Player of Year award in landslide, topping Murray, Edwards
- New York sues Coinbase and Gemini, seeking to halt unlicensed prediction market businesses
- Mike Vrabel says hes had difficult conversations after publication of photos with NFL reporter
- US women to face China, Italy and the Czech Republic in September FIBA World Cup group play
- Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan resigns after 6 seasons
- Yankees right-hander Cam Schlittler says he and his family have received threats from Red Sox fans
- Fernando Mendoza, Diego Pavia, KC Concepcion headline long list of Latino prospects in NFL draft
- Eagles, Buccaneers, Cowboys, Jets and Dolphins could be among the active teams in the first round
- Hurricanes edge Senators in double overtime after overturned goal, missed penalty shot in OT
- Jaden McDaniels calls Nuggets all bad defenders after Timberwolves rally to win Game 2
- Edwards and Randle rally Timberwolves past Nuggets 119-114 to even series at 1 apiece
- Kapanens 2nd goal of game with 1:54 remaining lifts Oilers over Ducks 4-3 in playoff opener
- Martinooks goal lifts Hurricanes past Senators 3-2 in 2OT after he misses rare OT penalty shot
- CJ McCollum takes Youngs place in Atlanta and as MSGs villain in leading Hawks past the Knicks
- CJ McCollum leads a late rally as the Hawks stun the Knicks 107-106 to tie their series at 1-1
- Vladar stops 27 shots as Flyers top Penguins 3-0 to take commanding 2-0 lead in first-round series
- Mitchell scores 30, Harden adds 28 as Cavaliers beat Raptors 115-105 for 2-0 series lead
- Blue Jays bus from Phoenix to Southern California after their charter plane is grounded
Mon, 20 Apr 2026
- Dodgers closer Edwin Daz will have elbow surgery and is expected to miss about 3 months
- Draymond Green predicts Steve Kerr wont be back. The Warriors cant imagine life without him
- Victor Wembanyama is a unanimous selection as the NBAs defensive player of the year
- Steelers are still waiting to hear from Aaron Rodgers about returning for a 22nd season
- Aloha, PGA Tour. Hawaii will be without a tour event in 2027 for the first time in 56 years
- Former first daughter Chelsea Clinton completes Boston Marathon, Bill and Hillary meet her at finish
- Zouhair Talbi and Jess McClain run the fastest times ever for Americans at the Boston Marathon
- A first for the 2027 womens Tour de France: A team time trial through London
- Cowboys make Brandon Aubrey the NFLs highest-paid kicker with a $28 million, 4-year contract
- Fernando Mendoza embraces the marathon draft process as he embarks on his 1st step in NFL career
- Mahomes attends the start of the Chiefs offseason program as he rehabs torn knee ligaments
- Defending champion John Korir breaks Boston Marathon record and Sharon Lokedi also repeats
- Former Georgia WR Branch facing misdemeanor charges days before he hopes to be picked in NFL draft
- Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman will retire in August, ending a transformative era
- Marcel Hug claims his ninth Boston Marathon wheelchair title, Eden Rainbow-Cooper wins womens race
- 49ers agree to a 2-year, $50 million contract with star left tackle Trent Williams
- Tyler Reddicks last-lap move, his fifth win, and a pace not seen since Dale Earnhardt in 1987
- Itll be an international MVP for the NBA with Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokic and Wembanyama finalists
- Mike Trout showed hes still a big home run threat, but can he stay on the field?
- Wembanyama revels in safety of Hall of Famers, fans in playoff debut as Spurs top Blazers
- Golden Knights rally past Mammoth 4-2 in Game 1 as Nic Dowd nets the winner
- Wembanyama scores 35 points in playoff debut as Spurs roll past Trail Blazers 111-98
- Matt Fitzpatrick delivers another playoff winner to beat Scottie Scheffler at RBC Heritage
- Sabres score 4 3rd-period goals to beat the Bruins 4-3 in playoff opener
----------
Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Copyright © 1996 - 2026 CoreComm Internet Services, Inc. All Rights Reserved. | View our Privacy Policy
CoreComm is not responsible for content on external sites. Please review the privacy and security policies of each vendor before making online purchases or providing personal information. Forecast Information Provided by AccuWeather.