National Sports

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — After fouling out of the game in the dying seconds, Kyle Lowry watched the clock tick down on his team's season end, biting hard on the neck of his red jersey in frustration.

Friday's Games NHL N.Y. Islanders 5 Tampa Bay 3 (Tampa Bay leads series 2-1) --- NBA Denver 111 L.A. Clippers 105 (Clippers lead series 3-2) Boston 92 Toronto 87 (Boston wins series 4-3) --- MLB American League N.Y.

EDMONTON — Coach Barry Trotz never questioned his New York Islanders' resolve.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, United States — The Toronto Raptors were eliminated from the NBA playoffs on Friday night after dropping a 92-87 decision to the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals at the AdventHealth Arena.

NEW YORK — For two full sets, Alexander Zverev was confused and listless, his body language as poor as his winner-to-error ratio against Pablo Carreño Busta in the U.S. Open semifinals Friday. Zverev double-faulted and smacked his left high.

BUFFALO, N.Y.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Desperate times brings out the best in the Denver Nuggets. So does a 35-year-old veteran willing to scuffle and stand his ground.

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. — The numbers suggested a stress-free time in the desert for Nelly Korda, who had five birdies and a clean card Friday for a 5-under 67 to build a two-shot lead going into the hot weekend at the ANA Inspiration.

EDMONTON — Of course, Nathan MacKinnon wishes he were still playing for the Stanley Cup, but after learning he won another individual award, the Colorado forward found a silver lining.

VANCOUVER — A Canadian clash in Vancouver this weekend will have big implications for MLS teams on both sides of the field.