
Seabrook scores overtime winner as Bruins level series
Reuters - 13 minutes agoBOSTON (Reuters) - Brent Seabrook's overtime goal lifted the Chicago Blackhawks to a wild 6-5 win over the Boston Bruins on Wednesday to level the Stanley Cup Final at two games each. The best-of-seven series now shifts to Chicago for Game Five on Saturday. After a 2-0 defensive showcase in Game Three, the two teams turned on the offensive style in Game Four combining for 11 goals, just one shy of the previous three contests combined. ... …

Italy eliminate Japan in thriller, Brazil advance
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Warburton leads eight Welsh Lions in first test
Reuters - 27 minutes agoBy Nick Mulvenney BRISBANE (Reuters) - Flanker Sam Warburton will captain a British and Irish Lions team containing eight Welshmen in the first test against Australia in Brisbane on Saturday. Coach Warren Gatland named a side containing few surprises, barring perhaps the choice of England prop Alex Corbisiero over fellow Englishman Mako Vunipola, and said last week's 47-17 win over New South Wales Waratahs had been key to his selection. "I think a lot of players were rewarded for their …

Glory and pain for two Italian coaches
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Yankees impressed with first look at LA's Puig
Reuters - 35 minutes agoBy Larry Fine NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Yankees had a first-hand look at Cuban rookie sensation Yasiel Puig of the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday and came away mightily impressed. "He hits the ball hard, I can tell you that. He's got a very good arm and he's aggressive," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said after New York's 6-4 victory over the Dodgers in the afternoon portion of a day-night doubleheader. "He's a good-looking young player. ... …