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5 stories, including Devils win a feisty Game 4

Tempers flared on the ice and between the benches on Monday in New Jersey as the Devils evened their series with the New York Rangers.

Kyle Drabek, Yunel Escobar lift Blue Jays over Rays

Kyle Drabek overcame command issues to win for the first time on the road this season, Yunel Escobar hit a tiebreaking homer and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-2 on Monday night.

Zach Parise, Devils even series with Rangers

Martin Brodeur made 27 saves and survived a third-period punch to the chest by old buddy Mike Rupp as the New Jersey Devils defeated the New York Rangers, 4-1, Monday night, evening the Eastern Conference Finals, 2-2.

Wharnsby: Coyotes' Adrian Aucoin is one patient dude

By our count, Phoenix Coyotes defenceman Adrian Aucoin played in 1,393 games before he suited up for his first game in the West final against the Kings on Sunday, a 2-0 win.

Canada grouped with Finland, Norway for 2014 Sochi Games

Canada arguably landed in the best of the three groups for the 2014 Games in Sochi, Russia, along with Finland, Norway and a lower-level qualifier.

Thunder eliminate Lakers in Game 5: NBA playoffs

Russell Westbrook scored 28 points, Kevin Durant added 25 points and 10 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder surged ahead in the second half to beat Los Angeles 106-90 in Game 5 on Monday night and eliminate the Lakers from the playoffs.

Coyotes seek another grind-every-shift effort

There's still a long way to go if the Phoenix Coyotes hope to prevail in the NHL West final, starting with Game 5 Tuesday against Los Angeles (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 9 p.m. ET), but even just a slight chance is all this team seems to need.

Frank Dancevic joins French Open field

Frank Dancevic of Niagara Falls, Ont., has been named an injury fill-in for the French Open, which starts Sunday. Several players, including 10th-ranked Mardy Fish, have withdrawn from the tennis tourney.

Tempers flare between Rangers, Devils coaches

After the Rangers' Mike Rupp shoving Devils goalie Martin Brodeur, head coaches John Tortorella and Peter DeBoer engaged in some verbal jousting between the benches.

Sea Dogs top Oil Kings for share of lead at Memorial Cup

Zach Phillips scored twice and the defending champion Saint John Sea Dogs defeated the Edmonton Oil Kings 5-2 on Monday night to create a four-way tie for the lead at the Mastercard Memorial Cup.

Canada's Ryder Hesjedal ready for final week at Giro d'Italia

Canadian Ryder Hesjedal, second overall in the Giro d'Italia, has five stages and 925 kilometres to regain the pink jersey before the race finishes Sunday in Milan with a 30-kilometre time trial.

Jays' J.P. Arencibia named AL's top weekly performer

Toronto Blue Jays catcher J.P. Arencibia was named the AL player of the week on Monday after posting four home runs and 10 RBIs in six games. Arencibia is hitting .256 with seven homers this season.