National Sports

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lonnie Walker began the season as a starter for the Los Angeles Lakers, though got injured and slipped all the way out of their rotation after they transformed their roster at the trade deadline. Walker didn’t sulk or complain.

EDMONTON — The Vegas Golden Knights weren't rattled by their goaltending carousel spinning once again in Monday's 5-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers to lead their playoff series 2-1.

MIAMI (AP) — The lead was shaky at times. The shooting went cold. The building got tense. There were moments when the Miami Heat looked like they were about to get themselves into trouble. And they found a way — again.

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — The Seattle Thunderbirds have punched their ticket to the Western Hockey League championship series.

MONTREAL — It won’t be prized prospect Connor Bedard, but Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes is confident he can add a “really good hockey player” after securing the No. 5 pick in Monday's NHL draft lottery.

SECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) — Connor Bedard is going to the Chicago Blackhawks thanks to a big win in the NHL draft lottery that could alter the future of the storied Original Six franchise.

NORTH BAY, Ont. — J.R.

TORONTO — It's a double-derby week for Toronto FC and CF Montreal, two teams that have been on roller-coaster rides already this season.

Valérie Tétreault stepped away from competitive tennis when she was just 23 in part because she was struggling with her mental health.

Vancouver Canucks prospect Jonathan Lekkerimaki admits he wasn't ready for a season of adversity but says he came out of it a better player.