National Sports

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Some puck luck finally went the Vegas Golden Knights' way and they avoided getting pushed to the brink of elimination.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Red-hot Journalism is the 3-1 morning line favourite for the 151st Kentucky Derby with a favourable No. 8 post position that has tied for the second-most victories in the horse racing's marquee event.

AVONDALE, La. (AP) — Andrew Novak and Ben Griffin shot an 11-under 61 in better-ball play Saturday to take a three-stroke lead into the final round of the Zurich Classic, the PGA Tour's only team event.

EDMONTON — Pieces of the Edmonton Oilers' game came together to avoid a deep playoff hole, but other elements need immediate improvement to extend their post-season runway.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 38 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder advanced to the Western Conference semifinals by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 117-115 on Saturday to complete a four-game sweep.

FREDERICTON — The Canadian team of Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant opened the world mixed doubles curling championship with two wins on Saturday at Willie O'Ree Place.

SEVILLE, Spain (AP) — Barcelona beat Real Madrid 3-2 in extra time to claim a record-extending 32nd Copa del Rey title on Saturday and launch its bid for a treble.

Elic Ayomanor's patience was rewarded Saturday by the Tennessee Titans. Tennessee selected the Canadian receiver from Stanford in the fourth round, No. 136 overall, in the NFL draft.

HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Noah Eile scored his first MLS goal in the 67th minute, Carlos Miguel Coronel had five saves and the New York Red Bulls beat CF Montreal 1-0 on Saturday night.

Canada's men and women will share the stage May 3-4 at Dignity Health Sports Park, the rugby sevens venue for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. But the two teams are facing different challenges in Carson, Calif.