National Sports

MEDICINE HAT — Bryce Pickford had two goals and two assists, Gavin McKenna had five helpers, and the Medicine Hat Tigers whipped the visiting Lethbridge Hurricanes 7-2 in Western Hockey League playoff action on Saturday night at Co-op Place.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Red-hot Journalism is the 3-1 morning-line favorite for the 151st Kentucky Derby with a favorable No. 8 post position that has tied for the second-most victories in horse racing's marquee event.

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suárez homered in his first four at-bats against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night. Suárez's fourth homer tied it 7 in the ninth inning off Braves closer Raisel Iglesias.

HALIFAX — Kahli Johnson scored twice and the Calgary Wild won their first road match of the new Northern Super League with a 4-1 decision against the Halifax Tides on Saturday at Wanderers Grounds.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Some puck luck finally went the Vegas Golden Knights' way and they avoided getting pushed to the brink of elimination.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Red-hot Journalism is the 3-1 morning line favourite for the 151st Kentucky Derby with a favourable No. 8 post position that has tied for the second-most victories in the horse racing's marquee event.

AVONDALE, La. (AP) — Andrew Novak and Ben Griffin shot an 11-under 61 in better-ball play Saturday to take a three-stroke lead into the final round of the Zurich Classic, the PGA Tour's only team event.

EDMONTON — Pieces of the Edmonton Oilers' game came together to avoid a deep playoff hole, but other elements need immediate improvement to extend their post-season runway.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 38 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder advanced to the Western Conference semifinals by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 117-115 on Saturday to complete a four-game sweep.

FREDERICTON — The Canadian team of Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant opened the world mixed doubles curling championship with two wins on Saturday at Willie O'Ree Place.