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Including: Bruce Arthur: Champions don’t hesitate. The Leafs will get what they deserve in Game 5 — win or lose [Star Logo] Sports Headlines OPINION [Bruce Arthur: Champions don’t hesitate. The Leafs will get what they deserve in Game 5 — win or lose]( [In Game 4, at a point when they didn’t look like the better team, the Leafs summoned a series of miracles. It was, despite the elation, a dangerous way to live. Their season is on the line again Sunday. If they have what it takes, now’s the time to prove it, Bruce Arthur writes.]( [Read More [arrow]]( [Raptor Marc Gasol forged his reputation with the Grizzlies. Sunday’s reunion isn’t in Memphis, but it’s more than just another game]( [It’s unfortunate that the pandemic has robbed fans in Memphis of a chance to thank Gasol, who played there for 11 seasons. Grizzlies ownership has already said it would eventually retire the big man’s number, and his appreciation for the city is real.]( [Read More [arrow]]( OPINION [Gregor Chisholm: The Blue Jays know what’s wrong with Vlad Guerrero. The solution really isn’t that complicated]( [In layman’s terms, Guerrero is hitting the top of the baseball far too often. It would be ill-advised to bet against a guy with as much natural talent as he has, but last year’s advanced stats left a lot of room for improvement, Gregor Chisholm writes.]( [Read More [arrow]]( OPINION [Dave Feschuk: The Miracle of Game 4 might be the push the Maple Leafs need for Game 5]( [Even with playoff advancement at stake, sometimes it’s as though the Leafs need to be reminded they’re in a hockey game that counts. They can only hope the buzz of an all-time comeback will keep that fact top of mind come Sunday night, Dave Feschuk writes.]( [Read More [arrow]]( [The Jason Spezza scrap was a wakeup call for the Leafs. Fighting is up in the playoffs — and Don Cherry is watching]( [Spezza signed with the Maple Leafs — his hometown team — to win the Stanley Cup, not to go down in four games in the qualifying round. So, the 17-year veteran who has seen a thing or two did what he felt he had to do in Game 4. Cue the comeback.]( [Read More [arrow]]( ANALYSIS [The numbers suggest the Maple Leafs and Blue Jackets are in for a heart-stopping finish]( [The Leafs have been losing the goaltending battle by a wide margin, according to one key advanced stat, but have also held the edge in other areas where they normally struggle.]( [Read More [arrow]]( [Blue Jays squeeze out a win over the Red Sox despite Kevin Pillar’s familiar fielding heroics]( [Five pitchers silenced the Boston offence in Chase Anderson’s Blue Jays debut.]( [Read More [arrow]]( [The Raptors’ Nick Nurse is on the shortlist for NBA coach of the year]( [Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks, four-time MVP LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers and 2017-18 winner James Harden of the Houston Rockets]( [Read More [arrow]]( [Dustin Johnson finds his way at the PGA Championship, up by a stroke with one round to play]( [Johnson was among eight players who had at least a share of the lead at some point Saturday, a wild third round of low scores, long putts and endless possibilities.]( [Read More [arrow]]( [Lightning will face Leafs-Jackets winner after Flyers snatch top seed in the East]( [Philadelphia will take on Montreal in the next round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Tampa Bay defenceman Victor Hedman exits early with apparent ankle injury.]( [Read More [arrow]]( [MLS to resume regular season following Florida tournament, Canadian teams not yet included]( [The league’s 26 teams will each play 18 games, with the first between FC Dallas and Nashville set for Aug. 12. The Canadian teams have not been included in the first phase of the schedule.]( [Read More [arrow]]( [Maurizio Sarri fired by Juventus after Champions League exit, Andrea Pirlo named new coach]( [Despite winning the Italian title, Sarri paid the price for the round-of-16 elimination by Lyon on Friday.]( [Read More [arrow]]( [Sixers all-star Ben Simmons leaves the NBA bubble for knee surgery]( [Originally diagnosed with a dislocated kneecap after Wednesday’s game against the Wizards, tests revealed further damage. The timeline for recovery is unclear.]( [Read More [arrow]]( [Oilers team says technical issues from ‘unprecedented demand’ left ticket raffle in limbo]( [At certain points, it says demand for tickets exceeded $100,000 per minute, causing slow loading times, geolocation errors and duplication of some orders.]( [Read More [arrow]]( [Yankees beat Rays as Gerrit Cole falls just short of 20th regular season win in row]( [Cole came within one strike of earning his 20th straight before getting pulled in an 8-4 win.]( [Read More [arrow]]( [Tuch scores in OT as Golden Knights beat Avalanche for top seed]( [The Golden Knights will face Chicago in the first round of the playoffs. The second-seeded Avs take on Arizona.]( [Read More [arrow]]( [Raptors drubbed by Celtics but they began the night with a significant statement]( ["Because of You" initiative honours iconic Wayne Embry in first of a series for the team]( [Read More [arrow]]( [The Star]( If you’re not enjoying these emails, please tell us how we can make them better by emailing newsletterfeedback@thestar.ca. Or, if you’d prefer, you can unsubscribe from this newsletter by clicking the first link below. [Unsubscribe From This Newsletter]( [Manage Your Email Preferences]( [Become a Star Subscriber]( [View in Browser]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Twitter]( Toronto Star Newspapers Limited. One Yonge Street, 4th Floor, Toronto, ON M5E 1E6. 416-367-2000 [PRIVACY POLICY](