National Sports

SEATTLE (AP) — The demands of a seven-game series in the opening round and the immediate transition into the conference semifinals left the Seattle Kraken needing a breather. An extra day off proved wonders for the playoff newcomers.

MONTREAL — Pamela Ware knew she was back, so did her coaches, and now the world knows it.

SUNRISE, Fla. — John Tavares stood in the middle of a sombre locker room trying to explain another loss where Toronto's stars — himself included — were unable to make a difference. Mitch Marner was up next. Auston Matthews followed right after.

SARNIA, Ont. — The visiting London Knights spotted the Sarnia Sting a 1-0 lead then stormed back with five unanswered goals to post a 5-1 victory and win the Ontario Hockey League's Western Conference final series in six games.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Atthaya Thitikul birdied the 16th hole to cap a dominating week that carried Thailand to a victory over Australia on Sunday for the country's first International Crown team match play title.

SUNRISE, Fla. — Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov left Game 3 of Toronto's second-round playoff series with the Florida Panthers early in Sunday's second period with an injury.

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — With their season on the line once again, Jack Hughes stepped up for the New Jersey Devils and the budding superstar delivered with his stick, his skates and even a few totally unexpected punches.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Wyndham Clark tried to pull his hat over his eyes with both hands as he struggled to hold back tears on the 18th green at Quail Hollow Club after winning his first PGA Tour event at the Wells Fargo Championship.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Whit Merrifield had four RBIs, three on his first home run this season, and the Toronto Blue Jays routed Pittsburgh 10-1 Sunday for a three-game sweep that extended the Pirates' losing streak to seven.