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1 day ago | espn.com.au | Ohm Youngmisuk

BOSTON -- Derrick White had 34 points, including seven 3-pointers, to lead the Boston Celtics to a 127-102 Game 5 win over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night that kept them alive in the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Celtics connected on 22 3-pointers -- tied for the most in franchise playoff history -- to post their first home victory of the series and first without Jayson Tatum following his season-ending Achilles tendon injury.

2 days ago | espn.com.au | Olgun Uluc

STOCKHOLM -- Sidney Crosby scored his first goal of the tournament as Canada dominated France 5-0 for its third straight win at the ice hockey world championship Tuesday. Bo Horvat scored two goals, Brandon Montour scored one and added an assist, and Will Cuylle also scored. Jordan Binnington stopped 15 shots for the shutout. "We've been trying to come out hard every game and sticking to our game," forward Adam Fantilli said.

3 days ago | espn.com.au | Nate Saunders

Williams boss James Vowles has backed team loanee Franco Colapinto to thrive amid the chaos of the turbulent Alpine team. Colapinto has replaced Jack Doohan on a rotational deal lasting at least five races. Williams allowed Colapinto to join its rivals as a reserve driver in January with the understanding the Argentine would get race experience in 2025. His arrival coincided with the shock departure of team boss Oliver Oakes last week, with Flavio Briatore stepping in to fill that role.

3 days ago | espn.com.au | Alex Kirkland |Rodrigo Faez

Real Madrid are close to confirming the signing of Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool, sources have told ESPN, in order for the defender can travel to the United States for the Club World Cup. Both clubs must agree a compensation fee, as the England international's contract at Anfield expires on June 30. Liverpool have asked for a fee to release him, which would be around €1 million ($1.1m).

3 days ago | espn.com.au | Olgun Uluc

HERNING, Denmark -- Last year's runner-up Switzerland shut out the United States 3-0 and handed the Americans their first loss at the ice hockey world championship on Monday. Damien Riat, Jonas Siegenthaler and Dean Kukan scored in the Group B game in Herning. Netminder Leonardo Genoni stopped 23 shots for the shutout. "Give credit to Switzerland," U.S. coach Ryan Warsofsky said. "But I know our group has a lot more in them.