SUNDAY SPORTS
Krista McCarville’s curling rink from Northern Ontario is off the final of the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. McCarville battled back from a four-point deficit to steal a point in the extra end and defeat New Brunswick 9-8. McCarville will play the winner of Sunday’s semifinal between Andrea Crawford and Kerri Einarson.
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Philadelphia captain Claude Giroux scored three goals and the Metropolitan Division beat the Central Division 5-3 in the final 3-on-3 match of the NHL All-Star Game. Giroux clearly took the All-Star showcase seriously, showing off his goal-scoring abilities to any less-serious competitors. He also may have been auditioning potential suitors, as the Flyers could move the veteran forward before he hits unrestricted free agency this summer.
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Beijing Olympic organizers say they’re addressing complaints about isolation conditions for athletes who test positive for COVID-19. They say they’re working to ensure they have clean rooms, better food and access to training equipment. The comments came after multiple complaints were made by teams and athletes about the isolation conditions.
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The first event of the alpine skiing schedule at the Beijing Olympics has been postponed because of strong winds that made it too dangerous to race. The men’s downhill was delayed three times before eventually being called off. A new date has yet to be announced.
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Canadian R-J Barrett scored a career-high 36 points for the Knicks – but it wasn’t enough to slow down LeBron James and the LA Lakers. James returned from a five-game absence due to injury by scoring a triple-double, and the Lakers rallied from a 21-point deficit to beat New York 122-115 in overtime. James missed five games due to swelling in his left knee.
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Bobby Portis Junior had a season-high 30 points, including six 3-pointers, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Trail Blazers 137-108 in the NBA. Portland has lost five games in a row. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 29 points, with a season-high four 3-pointers, and nine rebounds.
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The Kontinental Hockey League is calling off the rest of the regular season. The league cited coronavirus concerns surrounding players at the Olympics as the reason behind the decision. The move is contingent on approval from the board of directors and Russian Hockey Federation. The Russia-based league will go straight to playoffs after a weeklong break.
(CP)
