National Sports

DALLAS — Winnipeg Jets forward Mark Scheifele played in Game 6 against the Dallas Stars on Saturday just hours after learning of his father's unexpected death. Scheifele's line was on the ice for the opening faceoff.

DALLAS — As the horn blared throughout American Airlines Center on Saturday night, an emotionally drained Mark Scheifele turned to his teammates for support.

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DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Stars avoided another Game 7, and are again headed to the NHL's Western Conference final after having an advantage in overtime.

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Vancouver goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka posted five saves and recorded his sixth Major League Soccer shutout of the season helping the Vancouver Whitecaps earn a scoreless draw against Austin FC in the blazing heat on Saturday.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers now know their opponent and starting date for the NHL's Western Conference final.

MONCTON — They'll have to wait until at least Monday to crown a playoff champion in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A PGA Championship missing star power got the best in golf Saturday when Scottie Scheffler delivered a clinic over the closing stretch at Quail Hollow for a 6-under 65 and a three-shot lead going into the final round.

BALTIMORE (AP) — Journalism jostled with horses down the stretch, burst through after the contact and came from behind to win the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Jon Rahm is back in contention at a major championship.