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NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks have one more step to climb to reach the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 2000. Jalen Brunson, after a couple rough games, looks ready to take it.

DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic received the Michael Jordan award from Commissioner Adam Silver before tipoff, then delivered a memorable playoff performance to celebrate his third MVP trophy Tuesday night.

EDMONTON — It has all the ingredients of an awkward partnership. But, so far, the Edmonton Elks’ quarterbacking tandem of McLeod Bethel-Thompson and Tre Ford are doing and saying all the right things.

There's only one game in the NHL tonight, but it is a big one for the Big D as the Stars look to eliminate the visiting Colorado Avalanche.

NEW YORK (AP) — For a last hurrah, it was a Sage decision.

EDMONTON — Oilers goalie Calvin Pickard wasn't sure he'd ever play an NHL playoff game. At 32 years of age and without a starting role, his chances were limited, but the netminder wasn't about to give up. “You’re always believing, you’re hoping.

MOOSE JAW, Sask. — Brayden Schuurman's goal at 2:20 of overtime lifted the Moose Jaw Warriors to a 4-3 win over the visiting Portland Winterhawks on Tuesday in the Western Hockey League Championship Final.

SUNRISE, Fla.

LOWELL, Mass. (AP) — Susanna Tapani scored her second overtime winner of the series to help Boston rally past Montreal 3-2 on Tuesday night and advance to the Professional Women’s Hockey League championship series.

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Jeremy Swayman said the series would return to Boston. And he backed up that claim in a big way.