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Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Sports Briefing | College Sports: Kentucky Loses Sixth Player

Forward Batouly Camara on Monday became the sixth player to leave the Kentucky women’s team since October.

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Islanders 5, Lightning 3: First-Period Burst Helps Islanders Grab Series Lead Against Lightning

Shane Prince scored twice in a three-goal first period, and John Tavares had a goal and an assist as the Islanders defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning, 5-3.

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Matt Harvey Steadies Himself After a Shaky Beginning

Harvey allowed a home run to the first batter of the game but then settled down, pitching six innings in a victory over the Reds.

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Blues Have an Embarrassment of Riches as They Enter the Second Round

In explaining the St. Louis Blues’ playoff series victory, it is easy to start at goaltender Brian Elliott. But he is far from the only reason the Blues advanced.

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In the Heat of the Playoffs, Coach Challenges Start to Cool Off

N.H.L. coaches have grown gun-shy since the opening week of the playoffs, with only one coach’s challenge issued in 17 games, compared with 13 challenges in the first 30 postseason games.

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