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Stanley Cup of Chowder

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Public Skate: Bruins vs. Maple Leafs

Bruins vs. Maple Leafs is an exciting hockey matchup.

People are interested in the Bruins winning and Ryan Reaves' performance. [ more ]

Boston.com

As Bruce Cassidy sits four wins away from the Stanley Cup, should the Bruins regret canning their former coach?

Bruins Bruce Cassidy and the Golden Knights sit just four wins away from a Stanley Cup title.It's been over four weeks since the Boston Bruins skated off the ice at TD Garden in heartbreaking fashion.Out west, their former bench boss in Bruce Cassidy sits just four wins away from hoisting hockey's top prize.

Boston.com

Both the Bruins and Celtics made history this spring. Just in the worst way possible.

Celtics COMMENTARY"It just feels like a nightmare, to be honest.I just wish it would end."It felt all but inevitable, didn't it?Yes, few things are guaranteed in sports - especially when it comes to championship aspirations.But for most of the last few months, a trophy being hoisted over the parquet floor or frozen sheet at TD Garden appeared to be written in the stars.

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London food

Why no choice is a good choice: the return of the tasting menu

Few things divide opinion in the restaurant world like the tasting menu.Over the past 20 years, this extended format has both accumulated cachet as a signifier of culinary ambition and attracted relentless dyspeptic criticism.In 2012, the New York Times's restaurant critic, Pete Wells, was feeling trapped, helpless in the face of marathon meals.

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Red Sox-Yankees Postponed Due To Weather; Doubleheader Set

BOSTON - After a season-best offensive showing to begin their three-game series with the Yankees, the Red Sox will patiently await the continuation of their American League East clash until Sunday.Boston's second of three with New York was postponed due to the expected heavy rainfall for Saturday night in the Fenway Park area.

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Red Sox Notes: Boston's 'Outstanding Job' At Plate Doomed Yankees

BOSTON - The Red Sox flexed their offensive firepower and unloaded on the Yankees, handing New York an ugly 15-5 loss on its first trip to Fenway Park this season on Friday night.From the very get-go, the Yankees were doomed.Boston attacked the scoreboard and New York starter Domingo German, knocking the right-hander out after tagging him for seven earned runs through the first two innings of the game, forcing the Yankees' bullpen to put in some early work, including infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa, who pitched in the eighth inning.

NESN.com

Red Sox Wrap: Offense Goes Berserk To Begin Series Vs. Yankees

BOSTON - The Red Sox crushed the Yankees, 15-5, to open up their three-game series with New York at Fenway Park on Friday night.With the victory, the Red Sox improved to 35-35 while the Yankees dropped to 39-31 on their campaign.Check out the full box score here.ONE BIG TAKEAWAYBoston's offense ( quickly) gave the Yankees problems, setting the tone early.

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Red Sox Wrap: Offense Spoils Tanner Houck's Outing Vs. Yankees

The Boston Red Sox fell to the New York Yankees, 3-1, at Yankee Stadium on Saturday night.The Red Sox dropped to 32-33 while the Yankees improved to 38-28 on their campaign.Check out the full box score here.ONE BIG TAKEAWAYBoston slipped back to its sluggish ways at the plate and once again it cost them a shot at the win column.

NESN.com

Red Sox's Alex Cora Feels Justin Turner Could Manage In Future

Red Sox manager Alex Cora followed the path of coaching after his life as a big league player ran its course, and envisions that same future for one of Boston's veterans.Cora vouched for Justin Turner, who's making his age 38 season in Boston, and is quickly becoming a team favorite for the veteran leadership he brings on and off the field on a day-to-day basis.

Boston.com

'That's incredible': Justin Turner shared how Red Sox fans, Fenway atmosphere have added to his experience in Boston so far

Red Sox "I've noticed is there's no prompts on the scoreboard here to tell the fans when to cheer, to tell them when to get on their feet, to tell them when to make noise."Justin Turner had a good day on Saturday.It was made even better by the fans.The Red Sox' first baseman and designated hitter went 2-for-5 in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Rays, hitting a three-run double in the sixth that drove in the go-ahead run in the win.

Dodgers Nation

Dodgers News: Emmet Sheehan's Future with Team Revealed by Dave Roberts

Friday night was another loss in a long line of frustration coming from the Dodgers this season.The pitching, especially the bullpen, has been uncharacteristically poor and has caused the team to drop quite a few games that they should have won.However, the story of the game wasn't just the team blowing a 4-0 lead to the rival San Francisco Giants but rather, the story of how rookie pitcher Emmet Sheehan shut down San Francisco while making his Major League debut.

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LA Dodgers

Dodgers prospects Emmet Sheehan & Landon Knack earn promotions to AAA Oklahoma City - Dodgers Digest

After Tulsa's victory, a pair of power righty arms received their well-deserved promotions from Double-A to Triple-A Oklahoma City.According to sources, 2020 2nd round pick Landon Knack and 2021 6th rounder Emmet Sheehan will both be moved up a level.Let's talk about 'em.======
Landon Knack, a 25-year-old native of Johnson City, Tennessee, has put together the best two month run of his career.

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LA Dodgers

Dodgers Roster News: LA Calls Up Pitching Prospect to Bolster Bullpen for Series vs Reds

The Los Angeles Dodgers have made a roster move ahead of Tuesday's series opener against the Cincinnati Reds, selecting the contract of RHP Nick Robertson from Triple-A.To make room on the active roster, RHP Tayler Scott was optioned.The Dodgers selected the contract of RHP Nick Robertson and optioned RHP Tayler Scott.-

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LA Lakers

Frank Vogel recruits South Bay Lakers head coach Miles Simon to Suns staff

The South Bay Lakers are now in the market for a new head coach, as Phoenix Suns head coach Frank Vogel continued to poach from his former staff by recruiting SBL head coach Miles Simon to join him in Phoenix.Chris Haynes of Turner Sports broke the news on Saturday night:

Both worked under Vogel as assistants with the Los Angeles Lakers.-

Puck Prose

Florida Panthers/ Vegas Golden Knights Game 4: TV, Lineups, and More

The Florida Panthers played their way back into the SCF after a thrilling 3-2 overtime win against the Vegas Golden Knights as forward Carter Verhaeghe scored the overtime winner.Game 4 will be a second game at the FLA Live Arena on Saturday night.Will the Panthers be able to continue their momentum and tie the series at 2? Or will Vegas come out with a 3-1 series lead?

RMNB

Washington Capitals

Jeff Halpern reportedly to arrive in DC this week for interview, hiring process could be sped up by offers to Spencer Carbery

The Washington Capitals are still without a head coach after mutually parting ways with Peter Laviolette a month and a half ago and the next step of their process is expected to get going this week.Hockey insider Elliotte Friedman reports on the 32 Thoughts Podcast that the Caps are supposed to bring current Tampa Bay Lightning assistant Jeff Halpern in for his interview at some point in the coming days.

www.independent.co.uk

David Warburton resigns as Tory MP after suspension over harassment and drugs claims

Tory MP David Warburton has resigned following his suspension from the party over harassment and drug abuse claims.The MP for Somerton and Frome, had the Tory whip removed in April 2022 after formal complaints were made by two women to the parliamentary harassment watchdog.Both women accused Mr Warburton of unwanted sexual comments and touching, according to The Sunday Times allegations he denied.

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Ecstatic City fans party until sun rises in Istanbul after Champions League win

Jubilant Manchester City fans partied until sunrise in Istanbul after winning the Champions League final.On Saturday night, there was barely an inch between the club's swarming supporters as they danced and celebrated on the city's popular Nevizade street.Strangers hugged and kissed each other in the minutes after the final whistle as the street adopted a festival atmosphere.

www.independent.co.uk

Firefighters continue tackling mile long' wildfire near Inverness

Firefighters are continuing to tackle a wildfire near Inverness which has burned throughout the night and reportedly covers an area a mile long.Six fire engines remain near the village of Daviot in the Highlands after the fire broke out on Saturday afternoon.The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and Police Scotland on Saturday warned people nearby to stay indoors and close all windows and doors to prevent smoke inhalation.

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Washington Capitals

This is probably the most proud I've ever felt doing this site

Tonight marks the end of something even though the Calder Cup Finals will play on next week in Coachella Valley.Saturday night marks the Hershey Bears' final home game of the season at Giant Center.It'll also mark the final game I'll cover in person as a beat writer this season.That's been weighing on me and I wanted to morph back into LiveJournal Mode to explain.

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US news

Tornadoes Kill at Least 4 Across the South

States across the South were assessing storm damage on Friday after a series of tornadoes swept across the region, leaving at least four people dead, including three in Texas, the authorities said.Three people were killed and more than 75 others were injured in Perryton, a city in the Texas Panhandle where a mobile home park took a direct hit from a tornado, the fire chief, Paul Dutcher, told NBC News.

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Dining

After an Epic Meltdown, Ample Hills Creamery Aims to Rise Again

It was a sad day in Brooklyn when Ample Hills Creamery closed its doors.Just before last Christmas, the beloved ice cream parlor in Prospect Heights and all 12 of its remaining scoop shops across the country shut down after a decade-long roller-coaster ride of brand-building, bankruptcies and heartbreak.

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Dining

A Fashion Designer's Classic Milanese Aperitivo

In Milan, there's one unofficial but very important entertaining rule: Never throw a party on a Saturday night.Monday through Friday, the city is brimming with creative people the quiet engines running the design and fashion industries but, when the weekend rolls around, they tend to leave for the nearby Swiss Alps or the Mediterranean coast.

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US news

Tornado Kills 3 in Texas and Injures Dozens

A storm system that swept through Texas on Thursday evening killed three people and injured dozens of others, an official said, as the state braced for a weekend of brutal heat.The three deaths and more than 75 injuries happened in Perryton, a city where a mobile home park took a direct hit from a tornado, the local fire chief, Paul Dutcher, told NBC News.

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles

Few clues in fatal shooting of Crenshaw High basketball star outside South L.A. party

(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

The cheering crowds that filled the bleachers at Crenshaw High School boys' basketball games would have seen Quincy Reese giving his all, fighting for rebounds against teenagers taller than him.But this weekend, friends, family members and classmates gathered in silence outside the school to mourn the 16-year-old standout athlete, whose senior year and a future filled with possibilities disappeared Saturday night in a burst of gunfire while he was at a party with friends.

www.theguardian.com

Kevin De Bruyne savours sweat and sacrifice as treble dream comes true | David Hytner

Kevin De Bruyne's wife, Michele Lacroix, was not worried.She knew that Manchester City would beat Internazionale on Saturday night to win their first Champions League title.She was convinced it was their destiny.She has been all season.I don't know why my wife said in August: You're going to win the Champions League', but she always maintained I would, De Bruyne said.

FOX Sports

Panthers vs. Golden Knights: NHL Stanley Cup Final odds, Conn Smythe MVP odds, schedule

Updated Jun. 10, 2023 1:24 a.m.ET
A sure thing heading into the NHL's Stanley Cup Final is either the Florida Panthers or the Vegas Golden Knights will hoist Lord Stanley's chalice for the first time.The surprising Panthers - the third No. 8 seed to reach the Final - are playing for the Cup for the second time since joining the league in 1993.

San Francisco Bay Times

SF LGBT

Donna's Chronicles, "As we raced through May towards Pride Month..." - San Francisco Bay Times

By Donna Sachet-
As we raced through May towards Pride Month, here are some highlights of recent events, limited by space constraints.On Saturday, May 20, the SF Lesbian/Gay Freedom Band conducted by Artistic Director Pete Nowlen presented Spotlight on the '70s, a night of music from that era at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center.

Bleacher Report

NBA L2M: Clock Adjustment After Horford-Butler Foul in Celtics-Heat G6 Was Correct

Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images One of the biggest points of criticism and consternation from the Celtics' Game 6 win over the Miami Heat on Saturday night was the .9seconds added back to the clock following Al Horford's foul on Jimmy Butler.The clock in the arena showed 2.1 seconds at the time of the foul, but officials added the time following a review, which eventually gave Derrick White time for his game-winning put back at the buzzer.

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Fathers

'SNL' Is On Strike. Here's 5 Great Sketch Comedy Show To Catch-Up On Now

For many, Saturday night, Sunday morning, and even Monday have rationally meant one thing: Watching Saturday Night Live.But, as the WGA strike drags on - and writers fight valiantly against AI and unfair labor deals - one of the most obvious impacts is the lack of any new .Yes, other late-night shows have also been shut down by the strike, but in terms of a cozy, weekly dose of new sketch comedy, the sudden absence of is probably the most shocking.

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NYC music

Meet Joni Mitchell's Joni Jam Crew

Image Allison Russell: clarinetist, singer and lyricist.Credit...Bethany Mollenkof for The New York Times Consider this a postcard from Wenatchee, a small city nestled in the hills of central Washington.Out here, the blue highway signs that usually serve as mile markers instead display the types of apple trees you're driving by: Fuji, Gala, Honeycrisp.

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NYC music

Joni Mitchell Returns to the Stage, Golden, Glorious and in Control

You're stardust, and golden, a beaming Joni Mitchell told a crowd of more than 20,000 on Saturday night at the scenic Washington venue the Gorge Amphitheater, during her first ticketed live performance in more than 20 years.Mitchell, 79, was quoting Woodstock, the song she'd written in 1969 in the heady days after the culture-shifting festival, but she was now describing a more modern concert phenomenon: a sea of lights from cellphones held aloft in the dark.

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NYC music

Geffen and Gustavo:MixedBoons for the New York Philharmonic

David Geffen Hall, the New York Philharmonic's gut-renovated home at Lincoln Center, isn't perfect.The decorating tends cheesy and clashing even if seating that wraps around the stage has done wonders for intimacy.And the sound, for all its improvements on the old acoustics, leans coolly antiseptic.

Los Angeles Times

LA food

Michelin just added 10 new restaurants to its California guide - and 6 are in L.A.

(Stephanie Breijo / Los Angeles Times)

Michelin additions
In advance of the Michelin Guide's annual update to its best restaurants in California, the international restaurant-scoring publication added 10 new names to the regional list, but what exactly those designations mean is yet to be seen.The company, best known in the culinary industry for employing anonymous inspectors to award restaurants from one to three stars, also provides accolades known as Bib Gourmands for businesses deemed to offer value and affordability; the guidebook also spotlights noteworthy openings.

Editor In Leaf

Toronto Maple Leafs

Why The Toronto Maple Leafs Should Aquire Scott Laughton

It's safe to say the Toronto Maple Leafs have some work to do in the offseason.With Ryan O'Reilly most likely testing free agency, the Toronto Maple Leafs will need to fill his spot in their lineup and I believe I have found the best option moving forward.With Ivan Provorov being traded, it is clear that the Philadelphia Flyers are in rebuild mode, and one of the names floating around that could be on their way out of Philly is Scott Laughton.

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Running

This Week In Running: June 12, 2023

Wow, that was a lot!There was of course the World Mountain and Trail Running Championships in Austria, and then the biggest ultra in the world - the Comrades Marathon - and the prize-money heavy GoPro Games in Colorado, all among other summer fun this weekend.Take a breath and then let's dive in!Comrades Marathon - Durban, South Africa
Nicknamed the Human Race, it was incredibly the event's 96th year (but that doesn't even make it the oldest race in this week's column!)

www.theguardian.com

Manchester City toast treble but fans suffer another Uefa Big Cup shambles

Watching the players and staff disembark from the plane carrying Manchester City's squad home from Big Cup final on Sunday, it was hard not to sympathise with Jack Grealish.Having spent the previous night wandering the bars and foyer of an Istanbul hotel in full kit looking for his clothes, it seemed the 27-year-old had finally found some civvies but was clearly suffering from the effects of what must have been extreme turbulence on the flight home.

Bitter and Blue

Manchester City's Road To Istanbul: The Group Stage

Manchester City take on Inter Milan on Saturday night with the winner being crowned the Champions of Europe.Inter are going for their fourth crown and the blues will win it for the first time if the overcome the Italian side.To prepare for what could be the crowning glory of City's season, we look back at the matches that have taken the blues through to Istanbul, starting with the group stages.

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Arsenal

MLS Power Rankings: Acosta's talents fire Cincy to the top

D.C. United's Luciano Acosta has been a key player since his summer arrival, helping the team to a second-place spot in the Eastern Conference.

The Chicago Fire have been revitalized under new coach Raphael Wicky, and their addition of Gaston Gimenez has added valuable depth to the team. [ more ]

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Best time of my life': Manchester City fans reflect as treble win sinks in

Theo Michael Owen was celebrating his 21st birthday in May when he was involved in a life-changing car accident.With his neck broken in five places, the lifelong Manchester City fan spent four weeks in a coma in the Royal Preston hospital.Whiling away the hours in his hospital room while watching him slip in and out of consciousness, his family spoke to him about football and what would be the upcoming final of the Champions League.

Bitter and Blue

Home Grown Talent - The New Stick To Hit Manchester City With

It hasn't taken long for supporters of other clubs, particularly those from the red side of town, to find another stick to bash Manchester City with.For years, they held a banner at Old Trafford, reminding us of how long it had taken the blues to win another trophy.After winning the FA Cup in 2011, the banner came down, but then we got hit with 'you haven't won the league for 40-odd years, we've won 12 since then.'

ESPN.com

Arsenal

Sources: Man Utd upset with Williams for City jibe

1. Manchester United are unhappy with Brandon Williams for mocking Manchester City in a social media post.

2. Professional football players should be aware of the potential consequences of their public comments and posts on social media.

3. Respect between rival teams is important for a healthy and successful sports culture. [ more ]

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FC Barcelona

Germany's ZDF condemns Neumann sexist abuse

German broadcaster ZDF hit back Sunday at sexist insults on social media targeting Claudia Neumann after she became the first woman in Germany to commentate on the men's Champions League final."Claudia Neumann is a professional and experienced commentator, which she again showed during the Champions League final," ZDF sports editor Yorck Polus said.

www.independent.co.uk

City fans to take over Manchester during open-top bus parade

Man City fans are set to take over the streets of Manchester after a wild weekend in Istanbul.Thousands of supporters flew to the Turkish city to watch their team win the Champions League final against Inter Milan on Saturday.On Monday, the Man City squad will celebrate their treble with an open-top bus parade through Manchester's city centre at around 6.30pm.

Bitter and Blue

Match Report: Manchester City Claim The Champions League To Complete The Treble

On an emotional night in Istanbul, Manchester City were finally crowned the Champions of Europe for the first time in their history.Rodri's goal in the 68th minute was enough for the blues to take the crown and send their fans on a rollercoaster of emotion, culminating in a mixture of tears and cheers.

www.independent.co.uk

Excitement builds for Man City fans in Istanbul ahead of final

Manchester City fans in Istanbul have described how winning the Champions League would be among the best moments of their lives ahead of the final on Saturday night.Thousands of fans are in Turkey as the excitement builds for the clash with Inter Milan, with many lining the streets of the city centre.

www.standard.co.uk

Manchester United

Excitement builds for Man City fans in Istanbul ahead of final

M anchester City fans in Istanbul have described how winning the Champions League would be among the best moments of their lives ahead of the final on Saturday night.Thousands of fans are in Turkey as the excitement builds for the clash with Inter Milan, with many lining the streets of the city centre.

Old Trafford Faithful

Manchester United

Man United interest in Jordan Pickford backed up, 'ready to move'

Man United interest in Everton goalkeeper, Jordan Pickford, has been backed up by another source.Manchester United could look to bring in a new goalkeeper this summer, to either replace or compete with David de Gea.Erik ten Hag prefers his shot-stopper to be able to play out from the back.That's De Gea's biggest weakness.

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Manchester United

Ecstatic City fans party until sun rises in Istanbul after Champions League win

On Saturday night, there was barely an inch between the club's swarming supporters as they danced and celebrated on the city's popular Nevizade street.Strangers hugged and kissed each other in the minutes after the final whistle as the street adopted a festival atmosphere.Stephen Woods, 30, said: We were on the steps outside our hotel until 6am.

www.independent.co.uk

France news

British girl killed during barbecue in France as father fights for life latest

The girl was reportedly playing on the swings while the family was having a barbecue in their garden in the village of Saint-Herbot in Brittany, western France, when a neighbour allegedly fired several shots at them An 11-year-old girl from a British family has been shot dead in France and her father is fighting for his life following an attack on Saturday night.

www.independent.co.uk

France news

British girl, 11, shot dead as she played on swings in family home in France

An 11-year-old girl from a British family was shot dead in France while her father was seriously wounded following the attack.The girl was playing on the swings while her family was enjoying a barbecue in their garden on Saturday night when a neighbour fired several shots at them.The incident happened at around 10pm local time in the village of Saint-Herbot in Brittany, western France.

Boston.com

New England Patriots

Matthew Judon makes another pitch on Twitter to DeAndre Hopkins to join the Patriots ahead of the receiver's visit

Patriots Judon has tweeted about Hopkins joining the Patriots at least four times this offseason.Matthew Judon's recruitment of DeAndre Hopkins to the Patriots continued over the weekend after news broke that the receiver will visit the team this coming week.Late Saturday night, a Patriots fan on Twitter posted a screenshot of a direct message he left for Hopkins, which read, "I will donate $500 to the charity of your choice if you sign with N.E."

Boston.com

New England Patriots

Devin McCourty jokes that Matthew Slater was 'taking advantage' of Patriots OTA punishment at Game 5

Patriots The Patriots lost a pair of OTA sessions after a rule violation.Former Patriot Devin McCourty and longtime Patriots special teams ace Matthew Slater were at TD Garden for the Celtics' Game 5 win against Miami on Thursday night.McCourty joked that Slater had some extra time on his hands because the Patriots were docked a pair of organized team activities sessions earlier this week.

Puck Prose

Verhaeghe, Florida Panthers Down Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 in Overtime

Florida Panthers forward Carter Verhaeghe scored in overtime of game 3 and the Panthers downed the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2.The win gives the Panthers life and are now down in the series 2-1 with game 4 on Saturday night at the FLA Live Arena.Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovksy made 25 saves in the win for Florida, who is now 7-0 in overtime games in these playoffs.

Puck Prose

3 reasons the Florida Panthers will win the Stanley Cup

The Florida Panthers are the 2023 Eastern Conference champions, and beginning on Saturday, they will compete for the first Stanley Cup championship in franchise history.This 2023 edition of the Stanley Cup Final will be the Panthers' second appearance in the championship series.Their first came back in 1996 when they were defeated by the Colorado Avalanche in four games.

Puck Prose

3 reasons the Vegas Golden Knights will win the Stanley Cup

The Vegas Golden Knights are the 2023 Western Conference champions, and beginning on Saturday, they will compete for the first Stanley Cup championship in franchise history.This 2023 edition of the Stanley Cup Final will be the Golden Knights' second appearance in the championship series.Their first, a five-game defeat at the hands of the Washington Capitals, came in their first season in 2018.

FOX Sports

Bookmakers break down NBA, NHL Playoffs, big bets

With football season still months away, there's nothing like a good Game 7 to keep the sports betting juices flowing.Thankfully - or perhaps we should say hopefully - the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat are prepared to deliver just that on Monday night to cap Memorial Day weekend.That's not the only thing going on in the sports betting space, though.

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FC Barcelona

Change is a constant in Istanbul but can Inter upset Man City in Champions League final?

Gab Marcotti, Senior Writer, ESPN FCJun 9, 2023, 09:00 AM ET

ISTANBUL, Turkey -- This city straddling Europe and Asia (you can literally drive across the bridge from one continent to the other) is a fitting venue for a UEFA Champions League final.It's the European Cup, yes, but the finalists are two Asian-owned teams ( Manchester City majority owned by Abu Dhabi; Internazionale by Chinese investors) with a global appeal and this city, founded nearly three millennia ago, is used to being both a nexus and melting pot.

BBC Sport

Soccer (FIFA)

Larne striker Bonis among three new NI call-ups

Teenage West Ham United striker Callum Marshall, Larne forward Lee Bonis and Nottingham Forest defender Aaron Donnelly have been handed their first senior Northern Ireland call-ups.The trio were selected for the upcoming Euro 2024 qualifier double-header against Denmark and Kazakhstan.Defender Jonny Evans, relegated with Leicester City last season, returns and will likely be captain.

Los Angeles Times

California

Man who allegedly overturned street vendor carts outside SoFi Stadium is fired

(Al Seib/Los Angeles Times)

A man accused of overturning a pair of food carts on a busy street outside a concert at SoFi Stadium on Saturday evening has been fired, stadium officials confirmed Tuesday morning."The individual involved was employed by a third-party vendor, and we have been advised that he has since been terminated," read an emailed statement from SoFi Stadium officials, who did not identify the man.

Los Angeles Times

California

Two men shot after fight breaks out at Garden Grove restaurant

Two men were shot when a fight broke out inside a Vietnamese restaurant in Garden Grove on Saturday night, police said.Officers were dispatched around 11:30 p.m. to the Hot Restaurant in the 12000 block of Magnolia Boulevard, Garden Grove police said.Customers had detained a suspect, a man in his 40s, and officers took him into custody.

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New York Yankees

Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Shohei Ohtani steadies Angels, while Rays down Red Sox

The Yankees went into their off-day with a nice win in Los Angeles, taking the series from the Dodgers.It'll be a quieter day today as the Yankees and many of their rivals travel, but as per usual Sunday was packed with great action.Here's what you may have missed across the Junior Circuit.The Rays aren't as red-hot as they were to open the year, but they're still cruising along playing good baseball.

Battery Power

Braves have another meeting in the desert while looking for a winning oasis

By now, most of Braves Country and a lot of the baseball world is at least aware of the lore from last season.After playing a calamitous baseball game on May 31 in order to lose 8-7 in extras to the Diamondbacks, the then-defending World Series Champion Atlanta Braves fell to 23-27 and had finally reached their nadir in the NL East race that year.

Battery Power

Michael Soroka, Braves look for series win in Arizona

The Atlanta Braves will go for the series win in Sunday's match-up against the Arizona Diamondbacks as they hope to feed off last night's success.Atlanta evened the series with a 5-2 win Saturday night behind another solid performance on the mound by Spencer Strider.Sunday's game will feature a marquee pitching matchup between Atlanta's Michael Soroka and Arizona's Zac Gallen.

Battery Power

Braves vs. Diamondbacks game thread

The Atlanta Braves will try to even their series with the Arizona Diamondbacks when the two teams meet again Saturday night at Chase Field.Spencer Strider will get the start for Atlanta while Arizona will go with righty Ryne Nelson.First pitch is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. ET and can be seen on Bally Sports Southeast.

Battery Power

Braves News: Dereck Rodriguez gets the call, Braves suffer 2-1 loss to Phillies, and more

The Atlanta Braves announced on Saturday that they have recalled right-handed pitcher Dereck Rodriguez to Atlanta and optioned Dylan Dodd to Triple-A Gwinnett following Friday's game.The #Braves today recalled RHP Dereck Rodríguez to Atlanta and optioned LHP Dylan Dodd to Triple-A Gwinnett following last night's game.-

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Sports

For Claressa Shields, Repeat Titles Haven't Come With Knockouts

When Claressa Shields threw a looping right hand during her middleweight title defense in Detroit on Saturday night, the punch would sometimes make contact and either clip the jaw of the challenger, Maricela Cornejo, or bounce off her left shoulder.But when Shields, 28, threw her right hand straight at Cornejo's face, she rarely seemed to miss.

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Sports

The Miami Heat Are on the Brink of Bad History

When a team takes a three-games-to-none lead in a best-of-seven series, it is time to start looking ahead to the next round or to a championship parade.Most of the time.In the history of sports, a few teams with 3-0 series leads have managed to lose three straight games before recovering.Some of them lost one more game and the series as well.

NESN.com

Red Sox Receive More Unfortunate Injury News In Taxed Bullpen

The Boston Red Sox bullpen was gassed entering June.In the first three days of the month, things have only gotten worse.The Red Sox have not only continued to get short outings from starters and need to rely heavily on the unit, but one of its members was injured without giving Boston any innings.Joely Rodríguez was unable to pitch in the Red Sox's loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday night, getting up to enter the game as one of the only relievers in the pen who hadn't been used within the three prior days but eventually being sat back down.

NESN.com

Red Sox Wrap: Rays Avoid Doubleheader Sweep With Late Rally

Kenley Jansen blew a ninth-inning hold attempt, allowing two runs to score on a Harold Ramirez double to the right field gap.It was the Red Sox closer's second appearance of the day after locking down a save in the afternoon win.The Red Sox had the top of the order due up in the bottom of the inning, but were unable to get any runs across the plate.

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Toronto

Philadelphia's Carranza nets 2 goals in victory over CF Montreal | CBC Sports

Julian Carranza scored a goal in each half to lead the Philadelphia Union to a 3-0 victory over visiting CF Montreal on Saturday night.Carranza staked the Union (9-4-3) to a 1-0 lead when he took a pass from Matt Real in the 12th minute and scored.Philadelphia increased its lead to 2-0 on Mikael Uhre's sixth goal this season unassisted in the 36th minute.

McCovey Chronicles

San Francisco Giants

Giants vs. Orioles Gamethread

It's time for the second game of the series between the San Francisco Giants and Baltimore Orioles.And it's also time for something that's very rare: late night baseball on the weekend!Yep, the Giants are playing a home game on a Saturday night at 7:05 p.m., something they won't do again this year (though they do have a handful of 6:05 p.m.ers).

McCovey Chronicles

San Francisco Giants

Giants @ Brewers Gamethread

After a 3-1 win on Saturday night, the San Francisco Giants have an opportunity for their first four-game sweep of the year, as they close out their road series against the Milwaukee Brewers.They're playing really well right now.It's exciting.Pitching for the Giants is righty Alex Cobb, who is 4-1 on the year, with a 2.17 ERA, a 3.39 FIP, and 52 strikeouts to 14 walks in 58 innings.

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Miami Heat

Miami Heat staying confident despite being down 0-1 to Nuggets

DENVER - For the first time in these playoffs, the Miami Heat find themselves trailing in a series following Thursday's loss to the Denver Nuggets in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.But ahead of Sunday's Game 2, the Heat are projecting calmness and confidence."You've got to get to four," Jimmy Butler said.

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Morning Skate: Final

It is Wednesday, my dudes.Hopefully you've enjoyed a decent week so far.If not, you're just about halfway through, so hang in there.The Miami area continued its decimation of Boston title hopes on Monday, with the Heat eliminating the Celtics in seven games.Jimmy Butler and Matthew Tkachuk will not be on Jeremy Jacobs' Christmas card list, as they took a whole bunch of hot dog revenue away from TD Garden this spring.

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National Basketball Association

The Miami Heat Are in Trouble, and It's (Mostly) Their Fault

After the miracle and the madness, Gabe Vincent broke the silence inside the Miami Heat locker room on Saturday night by humming along to Life Goes On, a ballad by Ed Sheeran featuring Luke Combs.Most of Vincent's teammates were long gone by then, bound for their Miami-area homes as they faced the collective challenge of figuring out how to rebound from a soul-crushing loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals.

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Jaylen Brown Says Celtics Have 'Been to Hell and Back' After Forcing Game 7 vs. Heat

Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images The Celtics have almost completed the impossible.Following Derrick White's game-winning put back at the buzzer in Game 6 on Saturday night at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Boston has won three games in a row to tie the Eastern Conference Finals up at 3-3 and force a Game 7 back at TD Garden on Monday night.

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Miami Heat

Biggest questions facing the Miami Heat in Game 6 vs the Celtics

After leading the Eastern Conference finals 3-0, the Miami Heat are now 3-2 against the Boston Celtics following two blowout losses.Can they bounce back and close out this series at home in Game 6 on Saturday night?The All U Can Heat staff got together to talk about their level of concern, adjustments and more.

Hardwood Houdini

Celtics' elevated defense put them in position to achieve the unthinkable

While the shots have been falling since Game 5, one thing is for sure, the Boston Celtics defense looks like it did throughout the second half of last season.Backed into a corner after three rounds, the Boston Celtics have their eyes set on delivering one blow at a time to a team that was minutes away from knocking them out before they even knew what was coming.

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Major League Baseball

The Dodgers and the Yankees Finally Look Like Themselves

The juggernaut franchises faced off in the World Series 11 times between 1941 and 1981.But since then, they had been limited to 16 interleague games against each other heading into this weekend.And the last time they met, the Yankees and the Dodgers didn't even look the part.I'm glad we get to wear our normal uniforms this time instead of the weird black and whites we wore the last time this happened, Gerrit Cole, the ace starting pitcher of the Yankees, said Friday afternoon when discussing the three-game series in August 2019 in which the players wore alternative jerseys for the short-lived Players' Weekend.

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Chicago

The first night of the 3-show Eras Tour brings Swifties to Chicago

Thousands of visitors descended on the city for the weekend with a shared cause for celebration: Taylor Swift's three-night stop in Chicago as part of her much-anticipated Eras Tour.Hours before Swift was set to take the stage at Soldier Field on Friday, fans - or "Swifties" - milled about the Museum Campus in sparkly skirts and cowboy boots, carrying bags of merchandise.

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Europe news

Trailing Michel Houellebecq From the Bedroom to the Courtroom

On Saturday night, an eclectic art crowd was gathering outside an industrial garage in Amsterdam East, where Michel Houellebecq, the celebrated French author, was set to speak.Houellebecq had on May 24 released A Few Months of My Life, a new book describing a tumultuous period from October 2022 to March 2023 when he collaborated with a Dutch art collective called KIRAC.

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Europe news

Russia has launched its 'largest drone attack' of the war on Kyiv, killing one

In this Feb.11, 2016 file photo, Iranian drone Shahed-129 is displayed at a rally in Tehran, Iran.The White House on Monday, May 15, 2023, said that Russia is looking to buy additional advanced attack drones from Iran for use in the Kremlin's war in Ukraine after using up most of the 400 drones it had previously purchased from Tehran.

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How Current Celtics Compare To 2004 Red Sox With Comeback Within Reach

Before White emerged as a starting lineup reliable guard for head coach Joe Mazzulla, things were dicey.White joined the Celtics in a trade with the San Antonio Spurs last season and fell apart in the Finals against the Golden State Warriors.He couldn't buy a basket, shooting 32.7%.Left wide-open on enough to assemble a multi-minute compilation, White didn't rise to the occasion.

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US politics

Top House progressive says Democratic leaders should be concerned about debt deal support

Washington Rep. Pramila Jayapal, the chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, said Sunday that White House negotiators and Democratic leaders should be concerned about progressive support for the tentative deal to raise the debt ceiling for two years Yes, they have to worry, Jayapal told CNN's Jake Tapper on State of the Union, referring to some of the concessions made by the White House to reach the agreement with Republicans.

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US politics

Initial Takeaways From the Spending and Debt Ceiling Deal

President Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached an agreement on Saturday to raise the debt ceiling while imposing new restraints on federal spending.If approved by Congress, it will end a partisan deadlock and avert a potentially devastating national default.The deal will not only resolve the high-octane dispute over debt and spending issues that has gripped Washington for weeks but also enact important changes in environmental permitting, work requirements for social safety-net programs, and Internal Revenue Service tax enforcement.

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Red Sox Notes: Boston Grinds Out Win Behind Solid Pitching

The Boston Red Sox defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night, improving to 11-5-1 in series play this season behind spectacular pitching from start to finish.Red Sox starting pitching has allowed two earned runs or fewer in eight of their last nine outings.In those nine games and more than 46 innings pitched, Boston starters have posted a 2.91 ERA.

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Red Sox Wrap: Boston Pitching Dazzles In Win Vs. Diamondbacks

The Boston Red Sox defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks, 2-1, for their second-straight win behind superb pitching from Garrett Whitlock and the bullpen.With the win Boston improves to 28-24 on the season, while Arizona falls to 29-23.Check out the full box score here.ONE BIG TAKEAWAYWhitlock put together a brilliant outing on the mound for the Red Sox after being reinstated from the 15-day injured list prior to the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night to earn his second win of the season.

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US Elections

Biden, McCarthy poised to claim victory after protracted debt drama

At the moment, that's still an "if."Negotiators won't release full details of their plan until Sunday afternoon, after a final call between McCarthy and Biden - sending lawmakers and aides searching for problem spots in between their Memorial Day parades and picnics.If an issue does emerge in either party, Republicans and Democrats agree it could dramatically alter their whipping operations.

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US Elections

McCarthy races to sell debt deal amid rumblings of far-right rebellion

President Joe Biden will likely need a substantial number of Democrats to back the bill.Several conservatives are decrying the deal as a betrayal of the Republican debt package passed by the House last month.During a conference-wide conference call Saturday night, McCarthy highlighted what he sees as GOP victories in the agreement.

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World politics

At Least Three Are Killed in Clashes on Iranian-Afghan Border

At least three people were killed and several others injured after clashes broke out along the Iranian-Afghan border on Saturday night, according to Iranian state media and an Afghan official, escalating tensions between the two countries amid a heated dispute over water rights in recent weeks.At least two Iranian border guards were killed in the fighting, which began around noon on Saturday and ended after six hours along the southwestern border of Afghanistan, according to Iranian state media and Afghan news reports.

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Left-wing politics

Biden-GOP Debt Ceiling Deal Slashes Assistance Programs and Protects the Wealthy

U.S. Speaker of the House Rep. Kevin McCarthy speaks to members of the press as he arrives at the U.S. Capitol on May 25, 2023 in Washington, D.C.Alex Wong / Getty Images Progressive economists and advocates warned that the tentative debt ceiling agreement reached Saturday by the White House and Republican leaders would needlessly gash nutrition aid, rental assistance, education programs, and more - all while making it easier for the wealthy to avoid taxes.

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New York Mets

Forget It Jake, It's Coorstown

Even in this age of humidors, Coors Field still produces games like Saturday night's, with hits raining down like artillery, big leads proving smaller than they look on paper, a starting pitcher who's been effective elsewhere left gasping for air, and relievers sawing the bullpen phone off the wall and hiding in that weird little alpine meadow in hopes of escaping their fate.

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Brooklyn

Brooklyn double shooting leaves man dead, woman grazed: cops | amNewYork

By Robert Pozarycki Posted on May 28, 2023 Detectives investigate the scene of a double shooting in East New York, Brooklyn on May 27, 2023.Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams Detectives are investigating a Brooklyn double shooting on Saturday night that left a man dead and another seriously injured.

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Red Sox Vs. Diamondbacks Lineups: Garrett Whitlock Makes Return

The Boston Red Sox seek a momentum build off Friday night's series-opening victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks, which snapped a four-game losing streak, returning to Chase Field for the second of three on Saturday night.With a win, the Red Sox will take the series and position themselves with a shot at a sweep tomorrow evening after a rough 2-4 start to the road trip.

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Red Sox Notes: Triston Casas Leads Boston In Win

The Red Sox offense finally woke up after being outscored 20-4 during their four-game losing skid.Boston scored seven runs en route to their victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night despite Chris Sale battling the stomach bug on the mound.Triston Casas led the way hitting two doubles off Arizona pitching and knocking in the first run of the game.

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Celtics reportedly got their 'chemistry back' during team outing at Topgolf

Celtics The Celtics reportedly smoothed things over at Topgolf after Game 3.

Feeling confused and frustrated after a blowout loss to Miami in Game 3, the Celtics met at Topgolf according to ESPN's Ros Gold-Onwude.Marcus Smart said the event helped lift the team's spirits, he told Gold-Onwude."He credited a team event at Topgolf Miami, where he said it was just the guys," Gold-Onwude tweeted.

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The speech that sparked the Celtics' turnaround reportedly lasted less than a minute

Celtics "Don't ruin the season off a bad week"

As the Celtics grappled with the realities of the 3-0 hole they put themselves in, one of Joe Mazzulla's assistants offered a bit of perspective.Boston cobbled together the NBA's second-best record over several months.Then they beat the Hawks in six games, and narrowly staved off elimination against Philadelphia with a Game 7 win.

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Kendrick Perkins isn't ready to give the Celtics credit despite Game 5 win

Celtics Perkins explained why he still thinks the Heat will win the series.The Celtics got off to a strong start and secured a comfortable 110-97 season-saving win over the Heat in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday.Boston, having trailed in the series 3-0, now heads to Miami for Game 6 on Saturday night (8:30 p.m.) down 3-2.

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Juventus

Juventus vs. AC Milan match preview: Time, TV schedule, and how to watch the Serie A

This past Monday was a bad day.Doesn't matter where you look - on the field, off the field, on the sidelines ... it was all really, really bad.And now, because of everything that went down on the first day of the work week, Juve's got a very fine needle they will have to try and thread if they want to finish in a European place come two weekends from now.

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