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Barnes’s third triple-double of season helps Raptors clinch playoff berth

Fifth-seeded Raptors will travel to Cleveland to face fourth-seeded Cavaliers in first round

Scottie Barnes (4) of the Toronto Raptors drives around Malachi Smith (18) of the Brooklyn Nets during their game at Scotiabank Arena on Sunday in Toronto.

Scottie Barnes (4) of the Toronto Raptors drives around Malachi Smith (18) of the Brooklyn Nets during their game at Scotiabank Arena on Sunday in Toronto.

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Scottie Barnes (4) of the Toronto Raptors drives around Malachi Smith (18) of the Brooklyn Nets during their game at Scotiabank Arena on Sunday in Toronto.

Scottie Barnes (4) of the Toronto Raptors drives around Malachi Smith (18) of the Brooklyn Nets during their game at Scotiabank Arena on Sunday in Toronto.

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Manchester City's Marc Guehi celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on Sunday against Chelsea.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer, centre, is surrounded by teammates as he gets pulled from the game on Sunday, as the Jays fell to the visiting Minnesota Twins.

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer, centre, is surrounded by teammates as he gets pulled from the game on Sunday, as the Jays fell to the visiting Minnesota Twins.

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates after an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates after an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark has been excellent in net since the Olympic break. Ullmark took a leave from the team earlier in the season.

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Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, hold up the trophy after winning the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club on Sunday in Augusta, Ga.

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Sacramento Kings head coach Doug Christie speaks to the media before an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Friday, April 3, 2026, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Alan Greth)

Sacramento Kings head coach Doug Christie speaks to the media before an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Friday, April 3, 2026, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Alan Greth)

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Philadelphia Flyers players celebrate Travis Sanheim's (6) goal against Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) during second period NHL action in Winnipeg, Saturday, April 11, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

Philadelphia Flyers players celebrate Travis Sanheim's (6) goal against Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) during second period NHL action in Winnipeg, Saturday, April 11, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

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Florida Panthers forwards A.J. Greer (10) and Mackie Samoskevich (11) celebrate a goal against the Maple Leafs in Toronto on Saturday, April 11, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston

Florida Panthers forwards A.J. Greer (10) and Mackie Samoskevich (11) celebrate a goal against the Maple Leafs in Toronto on Saturday, April 11, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston

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Tristan Gray (4) and Brooks Lee (22) of the Minnesota Twins react as they come off the field at the end of the fourth inning of their game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on Sunday.

Tristan Gray (4) and Brooks Lee (22) of the Minnesota Twins react as they come off the field at the end of the fourth inning of their game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on Sunday.

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Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar looks on from the team box in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar looks on from the team box in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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Sidney Crosby (87) of the Pittsburgh Penguins fends off Connor McMichael (24) of the Washington Capitals while controlling the puck during their game on Sunday at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

Sidney Crosby (87) of the Pittsburgh Penguins fends off Connor McMichael (24) of the Washington Capitals while controlling the puck during their game on Sunday at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

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Jannik Sinner of Italy and Carlos Alcaraz of Spain pose for a photo with their winners and runners-up trophies after the men's singles final on Sunday at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

Jannik Sinner of Italy and Carlos Alcaraz of Spain pose for a photo with their winners and runners-up trophies after the men's singles final on Sunday at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

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Sergio Garcia, of Spain, finshes his first round in the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Sergio Garcia, of Spain, finshes his first round in the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

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Dallas Wings' Isabelle Harrison, center, holds the ball during a WNBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Sparks on Thursday, July 18, 2019 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Dallas Wings' Isabelle Harrison, center, holds the ball during a WNBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Sparks on Thursday, July 18, 2019 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

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Montreal Canadiens' Noah Dobson (53) is hit by the puck while blocking a shot during second period NHL hockey action against the Columbus Blue Jackets', in Montreal on Saturday, April 11, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

Montreal Canadiens' Noah Dobson (53) is hit by the puck while blocking a shot during second period NHL hockey action against the Columbus Blue Jackets', in Montreal on Saturday, April 11, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

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Columbus Blue Jackets' Sean Monahan (23) celebrates his goal with teammates during second period NHL hockey action against the Montreal Canadiens, in Montreal on Saturday, April 11, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

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Florida Panthers forward Mackie Samoskevich (11) protects the puck from Maple Leafs defenceman Simon Benoit (2) in Toronto on Saturday, April 11, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston

Florida Panthers forward Mackie Samoskevich (11) protects the puck from Maple Leafs defenceman Simon Benoit (2) in Toronto on Saturday, April 11, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston

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Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, walks off the green after the third round of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, walks off the green after the third round of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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