Alex Ovechkin missed a game because of injury for just the 25th time in his 17-year NHL career. * This article was originally published here
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World Snooker Championship 2022: Six-time champion Ronnie O’Sullivan seals semi-final place
Six-time champion Ronnie O’Sullivan moves into the semi-finals of the World Championship with a comfortable 13-5 win over Stephen Maguire. * This article was originally published here
NBA play-offs: Miami Heat beat Atlanta Hawks, wins for Memphis Grizzlies & Phoenix Suns
The Miami Heat clinch their spot in the NBA Eastern Conference semi-finals after beating the Atlanta Hawks despite missing key forward Jimmy Butler. * This article was originally published here
Stars win but Golden Knights have small playoff chance; Kings, Predators clinch
By going to a shootout, a huge Stars – Golden Knights game didn’t answer *every* West playoff question. * This article was originally published here
Auston Matthews: first player to score 60 goals in a decade
Matthews is also the first player with 60+ goals and 100+ points in a season since Alex Ovechkin did it in 2007-08. * This article was originally published here
Matthews? Gaudreau? Shesterkin? Hart Trophy race at least 7 deep
Auston Matthews, Connor McDavid and Igor Shesterkin are among the front-runners for the NHL’s Hart Trophy, but the pool of candidates goes at least seven deep with Johnny Gaudreau, Leon Draisaitl, Jonathan Huberdeau and Roman Josi also in the mix…. Read More ›
F1: Plans to increase number sprint races to six in 2023 held up by dispute
A plan to double the number of Formula 1 ‘sprint’ events next season is being held up by governing body the FIA. * This article was originally published here
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