<p>&nbsp;Islanders are off today. I'll be basking in my Michigan State Spartans' return to the Final Four.</p> 
<p>Enjoy :)</p>

Islanders are off today. I'll be basking in my Michigan State Spartans' return to the Final Four. Enjoy :)

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Hockey

"He understands the game," said coach Patrick Roy. "He's an important piece on our team"

Isles lose Game 3 at UBS Arena as Hurricanes push them to the brink of elimination. 

The decision to start Ilya Sorkin in goal could have major ramifications now and in the future.

The core group of Islanders have a history of battling adversity in the playoffs.

They get over crushing defeats the next day, unlike fans who wallow in the misery for much longer.

Embiid, the NBA's reigning MVP, scored a career playoff-high 50 points as the 76ers narrowed the Knicks' lead in the series to 2-1.

Jalen Brunson returned to form but the Sixers cut the Knicks' lead to 2-1 in the best-of-seven series thanks to 50 points from their big man.

Not only does Jones get to keep his job for the foreseeable future, he also gets a top-tier receiver.

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