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TORONTO — Marc Gasol didn't give himself much time to celebrate winning the NBA's Eastern Conference title on Saturday night. He has bigger goals in mind.

TORONTO — Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry figures to have a large cheering section at NBA Finals games in Toronto.

A new study by researchers in Toronto suggests that many of the world's top soccer players aren't being properly examined for possible concussions.

Wednesday's Games Stanley Cup Final St. Louis at Boston, 8 p.m. (Series tied 1-1) --- MLB American League L.A.

Wednesday's Games Stanley Cup Final St. Louis at Boston, 8 p.m. (Series tied 1-1) --- MLB American League L.A.

BOSTON — Blues defenceman Carl Gunnarsson bumped into coach Craig Berube in the bathroom before the start of overtime and told him: "I just need one more." "He hit the post in the third there, and he just felt good about himself, obviously.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — All Willy Adames had to do in the 11th inning was hit the ball through or over five infielders for Tampa Bay to beat Toronto.

EDMONTON — Tristan Borges scored on a penalty kick in the 34th minute and the Hamilton Forge went on to a 2-0 win over FC Edmonton on Wednesday night in Canadian Premier League action.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Impact did their homework on Real Salt Lake's defending and it paid off.

TORONTO — UFC featherweight champion Max (Blessed) Holloway, a diehard Raptors fan, is predicting a Toronto win in six games over Golden State in the NBA Finals. "Six games. We beat 'em on their home field," Holloway said Wednesday.