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Coach Karch Kiraly knew there would be challenges and adversity to overcome if the U.S. women’s volleyball team wanted to win its first Olympic gold medal in the sport.

Artturi Lehkonen scored 1:39 into overtime, Carey Price stopped 37 shots and the Montreal Canadiens advanced to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in 28 years following a 3-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights.

The Atlanta Hawks are headed to the Eastern Conference finals, by beating the Philadelphia 76ers 103-96 in Game 7. Trae Young scored 21 points. Kevin Huerter led the Hawks with 27 points.

Nikola Jokic had 36 points and the Denver Nuggets eliminated the Portland Trail Blazers in six games with a 126-115 victory Thursday night.

Trea Turner's go-ahead grand slam lifted Washington to a 6-5 comeback victory and sweeping the Philadelphia Phillies, assuring the Nats NL Wildcard and eliminated the Phillies.

Astro's Josh James struck out seven and scattered four hits over 5 1/3 innings to help Houston eliminate the Mariners from AL West contention with a 7-0 victory.

The PGA tour is doing a little reorganizing of events to they would finish the tour season about a week before football's pre-season. New events to be announced.

LONDON (AP) — The Latest from Wimbledon:   Sam Querrey eliminated a limping Andy Murray from the Wimbledon quarterfinals, beating the defending champion 3-6, 6-4, 6-7 (4), 6-1, 6-1 on Centre Court. Querrey has now won three consecutive matches in five sets at the All England Club. The...

GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — Esteban Quiroz and Brandon Laird each hit a three-run homer, and Mexico beat Venezuela 11-9 early Monday at the World Baseball Classic. Despite the victory, Mexico was eliminated. Venezuela will play Italy in a one-game tiebreaker Monday night, with the winner advancing to the second round...

TORONTO (AP) — The United States has been eliminated from contention at the World Cup of Hockey after a 4-2 loss to Canada on Tuesday night that featured a clinical, dominant performance by the tournament favorite. The U.S. (0-2) couldn't keep up with Canada's talent, depth or speed in a game it needed to win to stay alive...