National Sports

Nick Nurse didn't know why he was being asked to appear on TNT's "Inside the NBA" basketball program on Saturday afternoon.

TORONTO — Marc Bergevin's Montreal Canadiens entered the NHL's restart amid questions over whether they deserved to be given a playoff lifeline.

EDMONTON — The Vancouver Canucks burst the bubble of the defending Stanley Cup champions Friday, and they have the muckers to thank for it.

Friday's Games NHL Playoffs At Toronto Philadelphia 3 Montreal 2 (Flyers win series 4-2) At Edmonton Vancouver 6 St.

UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Canadian Julia Budd defeated American Jessy Miele by unanimous decision during the co-main event of Bellator 244 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.

TORONTO — Minus both their head coach and inspirational leader, the Montreal Canadiens fought tooth and nail to extend their season Friday.

TORONTO — Raptors Uprising GC have advanced to the semifinals of the NBA 2K League. The Toronto team beat Hornets Venom GT 2-0 on Friday night in the best-of-three quarterfinals.

TORONTO — As far as Richie Laryea is concerned, it's mental toughness that has Toronto FC on the verge of history.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Cavan Biggio and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. each drove in a run during the 10th inning to help the Toronto Blue Jays win their sixth consecutive game, 6-5 over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night.

RIDGEDALE, Mo. — Shane Bertsch eagled the first hole of a four-man playoff Friday to win the Charles Schwab Series at Bass Pro Shops Big Cedar Lodge in his second PGA Tour Champions start.