National Sports

JÖNKÖPING, Sweden — Canada's Owen Purcell dropped an 8-5 decision to Germany's Benjamin Kapp in semifinal play Saturday at the world junior curling championship.

MONTMELÓ, Spain (AP) — Formula One championship leader Charles Leclerc recovered from a spin in qualifying to put his Ferrari on the pole for the Spanish Grand Prix in a last-gasp run that bumped reigning world champion Max Verstappen.

The Battle of Alberta keeps giving us fireworks, McDavid remains elite and all eyes will be on St. Louis.

CALGARY — Tyler Toffoli doesn't recognize this version of his team. And if the Flames don't get back to what's made them successful all season, Calgary could be in big trouble against its high-flying provincial rival.

CALGARY — The Edmonton Oilers overcame a pair of disallowed goals and two broken sticks the Calgary Flames converted into goals to win 5-3 and even their playoff series at one victory apiece Friday.

Friday's Games NHL Playoffs Second Round (Best-of-seven series) Edmonton 5, Calgary 3 (Series tied 1-1) Carolina 2, N.Y.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry scored 32 points with six 3-pointers and eight rebounds, Kevon Looney had a career-high 21 points and 12 rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors used one of their signature third-quarter flurries to rally past the D

VANCOUVER — In the midst of a goaltending crisis, the Vancouver Whitecaps are turning to outside help. Niko Giantsopoulos, a 27-year-old from Markham, Ont., is being loaned to Vancouver from York United of the Canadian Premier League.

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TORONTO — Hyun Jin Ryu added some velocity to his pitches and it led to his first win of the season.