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Deadspin | Auston Matthews’ record goal not enough as Isles best Leafs in OT

Deadspin | Auston Matthews’ record goal not enough as Isles best Leafs in OT

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Jan 3, 2026; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer (48) celebrates after scoring the winning goal in overtime against the Toronto Maple Leafs at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Salus-Imagn Images

Auston Matthews became the Toronto Maple Leafs’ all-time leading goal scorer Saturday night, but Matthew Schaefer scored twice, including the game-winner in overtime, as the New York Islanders earned a 4-3 win in Elmont, N.Y.

Schaefer, the No. 1 pick in June’s draft, tied the score at 2-all in the second before collecting the game-winner off a nifty pass from Mathew Barzal with 49 seconds left in overtime.

Adam Pelech scored the game’s first goal in the second and Emil Heineman forced overtime for the Islanders, who have won four of six (4-2-0). David Rittich made 18 saves.

Nicolas Robertson scored in the third for the Maple Leafs, who extended their point streak to six games (4-0-2). Joseph Woll recorded 21 saves.

Matthews tied Mats Sundin with his 420th career goal with an impressive unassisted game-tying tally 9:30 into the second. The Maple Leafs captain picked up a loose puck in the Islanders’ zone and skated around Scott Mayfield while keeping the puck at stick’s length before he tucked a shot into the net while skating across the crease.

Matthews collected the record-breaking goal, putting the Maple Leafs ahead with 2:41 remaining in the period, when he took a cross-ice pass from Bobby McMann and fired a shot beyond Rittich’s glove.

Matthews, who has 20 goals this season, grinned broadly and raised his arms while Oliver Ekman-Larsson raced over for an embrace. The Maple Leafs spilled on to the ice and mobbed Matthews against the boards across from their bench.

The 28-year-old broke Sundin’s record in his 664th regular-season game — 317 fewer than the Hall of Famer needed to set the record from 1994-2008.

Following Matthews’ milestone goal, Schaefer tied the score with a Matthews-esque goal 11:10 into the third. Schaefer skated around Max Domi and Morgan Rielly before darting into the crease and nudging a shot past Woll.

Toronto took the lead at 12:12, when Nicolas Roy stole the puck from Heineman behind the Islanders’ net and fed Robertson, who beat Rittich from point-blank range.

Heineman redeemed himself by scoring the tying goal from the right faceoff circle with 2:45 left.

–Field Level Media

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Uzbekistan’s capital, Tashkent, has been confirmed as the host of the 2027 World Para Athletics Championships, marking the first time the prestigious event will be staged in Uzbekistan and Central Asia. 

The announcement was made by World Para Athletics (WPA), confirming that the world’s largest single Para sport event will take place at the Olympic City Main Stadium in June 2027. 

Tashkent 2027 will be the 13th edition of the World Para Athletics Championships and the fifth time the event is hosted in Asia, following Doha 2015, Dubai 2019, Kobe 2024 and New Delhi 2025. 

With an expected participation of around 1,300 athletes from more than 100 nations, the championships are set to become the largest international Para sport event ever hosted in the country. 

While the final number of events is yet to be confirmed, the programme will include at least 164 events, aligned with the Paralympic Games programme, with the possibility of additional events. 

RELATED | Boston Marathon: Kenya’s Korir defends crown, sets new course record

Paul Fitzgerald, Head of World Para Athletics, welcomed the announcement, highlighting the significance of the event for both the nation and the region. 

“We are delighted to announce that the 2027 World Para Athletics Championships will take place in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. This will be the largest international para sport event ever to take place in the nation, opening doors for massive opportunities to grow our sport, our fan base, and to impact society’s perception of persons with disabilities in Central Asia,” he said. 

The most recent edition of the World Para Athletics Championships was held in New Delhi, India, where more than 1,000 athletes from over 100 nations competed in 186 medal events. 

Brazil topped the medals table, while Uzbekistan finished inside the top 15 with five gold medals.

Published on Apr 21, 2026

#World #Para #Athletics #Championships #held #Tashkent">World Para Athletics Championships 2027 to be held in Tashkent Uzbekistan’s capital, Tashkent, has been confirmed as the host of the 2027 World Para Athletics Championships, marking the first time the prestigious event will be staged in Uzbekistan and Central Asia. The announcement was made by World Para Athletics (WPA), confirming that the world’s largest single Para sport event will take place at the Olympic City Main Stadium in June 2027. Tashkent 2027 will be the 13th edition of the World Para Athletics Championships and the fifth time the event is hosted in Asia, following Doha 2015, Dubai 2019, Kobe 2024 and New Delhi 2025. With an expected participation of around 1,300 athletes from more than 100 nations, the championships are set to become the largest international Para sport event ever hosted in the country. While the final number of events is yet to be confirmed, the programme will include at least 164 events, aligned with the Paralympic Games programme, with the possibility of additional events. RELATED | Boston Marathon: Kenya’s Korir defends crown, sets new course recordPaul Fitzgerald, Head of World Para Athletics, welcomed the announcement, highlighting the significance of the event for both the nation and the region. “We are delighted to announce that the 2027 World Para Athletics Championships will take place in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. This will be the largest international para sport event ever to take place in the nation, opening doors for massive opportunities to grow our sport, our fan base, and to impact society’s perception of persons with disabilities in Central Asia,” he said. The most recent edition of the World Para Athletics Championships was held in New Delhi, India, where more than 1,000 athletes from over 100 nations competed in 186 medal events. Brazil topped the medals table, while Uzbekistan finished inside the top 15 with five gold medals.Published on Apr 21, 2026 #World #Para #Athletics #Championships #held #Tashkent

Boston Marathon: Kenya’s Korir defends crown, sets new course record

Paul Fitzgerald, Head of World Para Athletics, welcomed the announcement, highlighting the significance of the event for both the nation and the region. 

“We are delighted to announce that the 2027 World Para Athletics Championships will take place in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. This will be the largest international para sport event ever to take place in the nation, opening doors for massive opportunities to grow our sport, our fan base, and to impact society’s perception of persons with disabilities in Central Asia,” he said. 

The most recent edition of the World Para Athletics Championships was held in New Delhi, India, where more than 1,000 athletes from over 100 nations competed in 186 medal events. 

Brazil topped the medals table, while Uzbekistan finished inside the top 15 with five gold medals.

Published on Apr 21, 2026

#World #Para #Athletics #Championships #held #Tashkent">World Para Athletics Championships 2027 to be held in Tashkent

Uzbekistan’s capital, Tashkent, has been confirmed as the host of the 2027 World Para Athletics Championships, marking the first time the prestigious event will be staged in Uzbekistan and Central Asia. 

The announcement was made by World Para Athletics (WPA), confirming that the world’s largest single Para sport event will take place at the Olympic City Main Stadium in June 2027. 

Tashkent 2027 will be the 13th edition of the World Para Athletics Championships and the fifth time the event is hosted in Asia, following Doha 2015, Dubai 2019, Kobe 2024 and New Delhi 2025. 

With an expected participation of around 1,300 athletes from more than 100 nations, the championships are set to become the largest international Para sport event ever hosted in the country. 

While the final number of events is yet to be confirmed, the programme will include at least 164 events, aligned with the Paralympic Games programme, with the possibility of additional events. 

RELATED | Boston Marathon: Kenya’s Korir defends crown, sets new course record

Paul Fitzgerald, Head of World Para Athletics, welcomed the announcement, highlighting the significance of the event for both the nation and the region. 

“We are delighted to announce that the 2027 World Para Athletics Championships will take place in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. This will be the largest international para sport event ever to take place in the nation, opening doors for massive opportunities to grow our sport, our fan base, and to impact society’s perception of persons with disabilities in Central Asia,” he said. 

The most recent edition of the World Para Athletics Championships was held in New Delhi, India, where more than 1,000 athletes from over 100 nations competed in 186 medal events. 

Brazil topped the medals table, while Uzbekistan finished inside the top 15 with five gold medals.

Published on Apr 21, 2026

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Deadspin | Braves ring up sixth straight win with big inning vs. Nationals Apr 20, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Atlanta Braves left fielder Mike Yastrzemski (18) and right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. (13) celebrate after scoring runs against the Washington Nationals during the sixth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-Imagn Images Matt Olson hit a two-run home run, Bryce Elder pitched into the seventh inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the host Washington Nationals 9-4 Monday night for their sixth straight win. Drake Baldwin had two hits, drove in two runs and scored twice for Atlanta. Elder (3-1) pitched 6 2/3 innings, giving up four runs (three earned) on three hits. He struck out six. Daylen Lile homered for the Nationals, who were held to three hits and fell to 2-8 at home. Jake Irvin (1-3) allowed four runs (three earned) in five-plus innings. Atlanta’s Ronald Acuna Jr. left the game in the sixth inning after being hit by an Irvin pitch for the second time. X-rays on Acuna’s left hand came back negative and the Braves said he is day-to-day. The Nationals took a 2-0 lead in the first thanks to some patient at-bats. With two outs, Brady House singled and CJ Abrams and Lile worked walks to load the bases. Jacob Young lined a single to right, driving in House and Abrams. Atlanta tied it in the fourth. Acuna was hit by a pitch leading off but was picked off first base. Baldwin singled and Olson homered to center to tie it. Lile homered leading off the bottom half to make it 3-2. The Braves took control with a five-run sixth. Mike Yastrzemski reached on a throwing error by Nasim Nunez. Acuna took his second HBP, and Irvin was lifted in favor of PJ Poulin. Both runners advanced on a wild pitch and scored when Baldwin doubled to left. Austin Riley walked with one out and Brad Lord replaced Poulin. Ozzie Albies singled home Baldwin to make it 5-3, and Michael Harris II singled home Riley. Dominic Smith grounded back to the mound, but the Nationals could not turn two and another run scored to make it 7-3. The Nationals got one back in their half when Abrams was hit by a pitch, stole second and scored when Young reached on third baseman Riley’s throwing error. The Braves added two in the ninth on an RBI bunt single by Eli White and a sacrifice fly by Olson. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Braves #ring #sixth #straight #win #big #inning #NationalsApr 20, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Atlanta Braves left fielder Mike Yastrzemski (18) and right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. (13) celebrate after scoring runs against the Washington Nationals during the sixth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-Imagn Images

Matt Olson hit a two-run home run, Bryce Elder pitched into the seventh inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the host Washington Nationals 9-4 Monday night for their sixth straight win.

Drake Baldwin had two hits, drove in two runs and scored twice for Atlanta.

Elder (3-1) pitched 6 2/3 innings, giving up four runs (three earned) on three hits. He struck out six.

Daylen Lile homered for the Nationals, who were held to three hits and fell to 2-8 at home.

Jake Irvin (1-3) allowed four runs (three earned) in five-plus innings.

Atlanta’s Ronald Acuna Jr. left the game in the sixth inning after being hit by an Irvin pitch for the second time. X-rays on Acuna’s left hand came back negative and the Braves said he is day-to-day.


The Nationals took a 2-0 lead in the first thanks to some patient at-bats. With two outs, Brady House singled and CJ Abrams and Lile worked walks to load the bases. Jacob Young lined a single to right, driving in House and Abrams.

Atlanta tied it in the fourth. Acuna was hit by a pitch leading off but was picked off first base. Baldwin singled and Olson homered to center to tie it.

Lile homered leading off the bottom half to make it 3-2.

The Braves took control with a five-run sixth. Mike Yastrzemski reached on a throwing error by Nasim Nunez. Acuna took his second HBP, and Irvin was lifted in favor of PJ Poulin. Both runners advanced on a wild pitch and scored when Baldwin doubled to left.

Austin Riley walked with one out and Brad Lord replaced Poulin. Ozzie Albies singled home Baldwin to make it 5-3, and Michael Harris II singled home Riley. Dominic Smith grounded back to the mound, but the Nationals could not turn two and another run scored to make it 7-3.

The Nationals got one back in their half when Abrams was hit by a pitch, stole second and scored when Young reached on third baseman Riley’s throwing error.

The Braves added two in the ninth on an RBI bunt single by Eli White and a sacrifice fly by Olson.


–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #Braves #ring #sixth #straight #win #big #inning #Nationals">Deadspin | Braves ring up sixth straight win with big inning vs. Nationals Apr 20, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Atlanta Braves left fielder Mike Yastrzemski (18) and right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. (13) celebrate after scoring runs against the Washington Nationals during the sixth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-Imagn Images Matt Olson hit a two-run home run, Bryce Elder pitched into the seventh inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the host Washington Nationals 9-4 Monday night for their sixth straight win. Drake Baldwin had two hits, drove in two runs and scored twice for Atlanta. Elder (3-1) pitched 6 2/3 innings, giving up four runs (three earned) on three hits. He struck out six. Daylen Lile homered for the Nationals, who were held to three hits and fell to 2-8 at home. Jake Irvin (1-3) allowed four runs (three earned) in five-plus innings. Atlanta’s Ronald Acuna Jr. left the game in the sixth inning after being hit by an Irvin pitch for the second time. X-rays on Acuna’s left hand came back negative and the Braves said he is day-to-day. The Nationals took a 2-0 lead in the first thanks to some patient at-bats. With two outs, Brady House singled and CJ Abrams and Lile worked walks to load the bases. Jacob Young lined a single to right, driving in House and Abrams. Atlanta tied it in the fourth. Acuna was hit by a pitch leading off but was picked off first base. Baldwin singled and Olson homered to center to tie it. Lile homered leading off the bottom half to make it 3-2. The Braves took control with a five-run sixth. Mike Yastrzemski reached on a throwing error by Nasim Nunez. Acuna took his second HBP, and Irvin was lifted in favor of PJ Poulin. Both runners advanced on a wild pitch and scored when Baldwin doubled to left. Austin Riley walked with one out and Brad Lord replaced Poulin. Ozzie Albies singled home Baldwin to make it 5-3, and Michael Harris II singled home Riley. Dominic Smith grounded back to the mound, but the Nationals could not turn two and another run scored to make it 7-3. The Nationals got one back in their half when Abrams was hit by a pitch, stole second and scored when Young reached on third baseman Riley’s throwing error. The Braves added two in the ninth on an RBI bunt single by Eli White and a sacrifice fly by Olson. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Braves #ring #sixth #straight #win #big #inning #Nationals

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Tushar, Mannat share lead at AM Green IGPL Invitational Congo

Young golfers Tushar Pannu and Mannat Brar turned in a matching six-under 67 to share the lead after the opening day of the AM Green IGPL Invitational Congo in Lubumbashi.

Pannu, 21, who turned pro last year and came through the Qualifying School, had five birdies, an eagle, and one bogey in his superb round, while Brar, 19, the newly minted Women’s Golf Association pro, was bogey free for the day.

The AM green IGPL Invitational Congo is the fourth leg of the Tour and this week is the third event in African Swing.

After the opening leg in Chandigarh, the AM Green IGPL travelled to Mauritius and Joburg, South Africa.

As Pannu and Mannat shared the top spot, rookie pro, Sukhman Singh, son of former top amateur Simarjeet Singh, shot 5-under 68, to lie sole third at the Par-73 Golf Club Lubumbashi.

Aman Raj, a multiple AM Green IGPL winner in 2025, shared the fourth place with Harendra Gupta, as they all shot 4-under 69.

Hot on their heels was last week’s winner, Udayan Mane, the in-form Indo-American Manav Shah and Syed Saqib Ahmed — all of who shot 3-under 70 and were tied-sixth.

Seven players, including Saarthak Chhibber, Sunhit Bishnoi, rookie pros Danish Verma and Kanav Chauhan, Digraj Singh Gill, IL Aalaap and Aryan Roopa Anand were all tied for the ninth place with scores of 2-under 71 each.

Mannat is attempting to become only the second Indian woman golfer to win a mixed gender pro event. Last year Pranavi Urs became the first one to do so at AM Green IGPL Mumbai.

In the team competition, Atri Mumbai, who did well last week, were once again in great form as Pannu (67) and Aman Raj (69) carried them to the first day’s lead at 10-under and two ahead of Leander Paes’ team, Flying Man Kolkata, for whom the stars were Sukhman Singh (68) and Syed Saqib Ahmed (70).

Green Fuels Vizag powered by Manav Shah (70), who was third last week, and young Danish Verma (71) were third at 5-under.

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Indian sports wrap, April 21: Tushar, Mannat share lead at AM Green IGPL Invitational Congo GOLFTushar, Mannat share lead at AM Green IGPL Invitational CongoYoung golfers Tushar Pannu and Mannat Brar turned in a matching six-under 67 to share the lead after the opening day of the AM Green IGPL Invitational Congo in Lubumbashi.Pannu, 21, who turned pro last year and came through the Qualifying School, had five birdies, an eagle, and one bogey in his superb round, while Brar, 19, the newly minted Women’s Golf Association pro, was bogey free for the day.The AM green IGPL Invitational Congo is the fourth leg of the Tour and this week is the third event in African Swing.After the opening leg in Chandigarh, the AM Green IGPL travelled to Mauritius and Joburg, South Africa.As Pannu and Mannat shared the top spot, rookie pro, Sukhman Singh, son of former top amateur Simarjeet Singh, shot 5-under 68, to lie sole third at the Par-73 Golf Club Lubumbashi.Aman Raj, a multiple AM Green IGPL winner in 2025, shared the fourth place with Harendra Gupta, as they all shot 4-under 69.Hot on their heels was last week’s winner, Udayan Mane, the in-form Indo-American Manav Shah and Syed Saqib Ahmed — all of who shot 3-under 70 and were tied-sixth.Seven players, including Saarthak Chhibber, Sunhit Bishnoi, rookie pros Danish Verma and Kanav Chauhan, Digraj Singh Gill, IL Aalaap and Aryan Roopa Anand were all tied for the ninth place with scores of 2-under 71 each.Mannat is attempting to become only the second Indian woman golfer to win a mixed gender pro event. Last year Pranavi Urs became the first one to do so at AM Green IGPL Mumbai.In the team competition, Atri Mumbai, who did well last week, were once again in great form as Pannu (67) and Aman Raj (69) carried them to the first day’s lead at 10-under and two ahead of Leander Paes’ team, Flying Man Kolkata, for whom the stars were Sukhman Singh (68) and Syed Saqib Ahmed (70).Green Fuels Vizag powered by Manav Shah (70), who was third last week, and young Danish Verma (71) were third at 5-under.SWIMMINGSupriyo Sinha clinches two medals at World Masters Finswimming Championship 2026Indian swimmer Supriyo Sinha won a gold and a silver at the World Masters Finswimming Championship in Thailand on Sunday. Supriyo Sinha celebrates winning medals at the World Masters Finswimming Championship 2026. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Supriyo Sinha celebrates winning medals at the World Masters Finswimming Championship 2026. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Supriyo, who had bagged silver at the National Finswimming Championship last year, continued to shine, making a mark on the global stage, in Sriracha, Pattaya.Published on Apr 21, 2026 #Indian #sports #wrap #April #Tushar #Mannat #share #lead #Green #IGPL #Invitational #Congo

Supriyo Sinha celebrates winning medals at the World Masters Finswimming Championship 2026. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

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Supriyo Sinha celebrates winning medals at the World Masters Finswimming Championship 2026. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Supriyo, who had bagged silver at the National Finswimming Championship last year, continued to shine, making a mark on the global stage, in Sriracha, Pattaya.

Published on Apr 21, 2026

#Indian #sports #wrap #April #Tushar #Mannat #share #lead #Green #IGPL #Invitational #Congo">Indian sports wrap, April 21: Tushar, Mannat share lead at AM Green IGPL Invitational Congo GOLFTushar, Mannat share lead at AM Green IGPL Invitational CongoYoung golfers Tushar Pannu and Mannat Brar turned in a matching six-under 67 to share the lead after the opening day of the AM Green IGPL Invitational Congo in Lubumbashi.Pannu, 21, who turned pro last year and came through the Qualifying School, had five birdies, an eagle, and one bogey in his superb round, while Brar, 19, the newly minted Women’s Golf Association pro, was bogey free for the day.The AM green IGPL Invitational Congo is the fourth leg of the Tour and this week is the third event in African Swing.After the opening leg in Chandigarh, the AM Green IGPL travelled to Mauritius and Joburg, South Africa.As Pannu and Mannat shared the top spot, rookie pro, Sukhman Singh, son of former top amateur Simarjeet Singh, shot 5-under 68, to lie sole third at the Par-73 Golf Club Lubumbashi.Aman Raj, a multiple AM Green IGPL winner in 2025, shared the fourth place with Harendra Gupta, as they all shot 4-under 69.Hot on their heels was last week’s winner, Udayan Mane, the in-form Indo-American Manav Shah and Syed Saqib Ahmed — all of who shot 3-under 70 and were tied-sixth.Seven players, including Saarthak Chhibber, Sunhit Bishnoi, rookie pros Danish Verma and Kanav Chauhan, Digraj Singh Gill, IL Aalaap and Aryan Roopa Anand were all tied for the ninth place with scores of 2-under 71 each.Mannat is attempting to become only the second Indian woman golfer to win a mixed gender pro event. Last year Pranavi Urs became the first one to do so at AM Green IGPL Mumbai.In the team competition, Atri Mumbai, who did well last week, were once again in great form as Pannu (67) and Aman Raj (69) carried them to the first day’s lead at 10-under and two ahead of Leander Paes’ team, Flying Man Kolkata, for whom the stars were Sukhman Singh (68) and Syed Saqib Ahmed (70).Green Fuels Vizag powered by Manav Shah (70), who was third last week, and young Danish Verma (71) were third at 5-under.SWIMMINGSupriyo Sinha clinches two medals at World Masters Finswimming Championship 2026Indian swimmer Supriyo Sinha won a gold and a silver at the World Masters Finswimming Championship in Thailand on Sunday. Supriyo Sinha celebrates winning medals at the World Masters Finswimming Championship 2026. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Supriyo Sinha celebrates winning medals at the World Masters Finswimming Championship 2026. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Supriyo, who had bagged silver at the National Finswimming Championship last year, continued to shine, making a mark on the global stage, in Sriracha, Pattaya.Published on Apr 21, 2026 #Indian #sports #wrap #April #Tushar #Mannat #share #lead #Green #IGPL #Invitational #Congo

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