All-rounder Ben Stokes is named as England Test captain, succeeding Joe Root who stepped down earlier this month. * This article was originally published here
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NBA play-offs: Stephen Curry & Giannis Antetokounmpo star in Golden State Warriors & Milwaukee Bucks wins
NBA superstars Stephen Curry and Giannis Antetokounmpo lead their respective sides – the Golden State Warriors and Milwaukee Bucks – to series-clinching play-off wins. * This article was originally published here
Blue Jays bats silenced as Red Sox snap 4-game losing skid with blowout victory
Xander Bogaerts scored twice and Boston starter Michael Wacha threw six strong innings as the Red Sox ended a four-game losing skid on Wednesday with a 7-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. * This article was originally published here
Gymnasts express dismay with Sport Canada’s response to calls for third-party investigation
A group of more than 400 Canadian gymnasts are angry over Sport Canada’s response to calls for a third-party investigation into their sport, saying it “deflects and defers any meaningful action.” * This article was originally published here
Elena Krawzow: The Paralympian who posed for Playboy magazine
When Elena Krawzow posed topless for Playboy magazine she became the first Para-athlete to do so. Her decision did not please everyone. * This article was originally published here
Predators rule out Juuse Saros for rest of regular season
A lower-body injury sidelines Saros for at least two games. * This article was originally published here
Crosby, McDavid, Vasilevskiy top 2021-22 NHLPA Player Poll
The NHLPA surveyed 566 players for their opinions on a variety of hockey topics. * This article was originally published here
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