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Maple Leafs pledge to play Game 2 'the right way' vs. Panthers
The Toronto Maple Leafs are focused on what lies ahead, not retribution, as they get set to host the Florida Panthers on Wednesday in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference second-round series.,Starting goaltender Anthony Stolarz left Game 1 on Monday midway through the second period. He took an elbow t...

New Haven transitions to D1, joins Northeast Conference
The University of New Haven accepted an invitation to join the Northeast Conference on July 1 and will begin transitioning from Division II to Division I.,"We are thrilled to welcome the University of New Haven to the Northeast Conference family," NEC commissioner Noreen Morris said in a statement T...

Maple Leafs G Anthony Stolarz (head) not ruled out for Game 2
The Toronto Maple Leafs have yet to determine Anthony Stolarz's status for Game 2 of their second-round playoff series against the Florida Panthers after the No. 1 goaltender was knocked out of Game 1 with an apparent head injury.,Speaking to reporters Tuesday, coach Craig Berube said that the team ...

Trainer listens to Derby winner Sovereignty, opts to skip Preakness
Preakness Stakes officials confirmed on Tuesday that Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty will not compete in the second leg of the Triple Crown.,"We received a call today from trainer Bill Mott that Sovereignty will not be competing in the Preakness," said Mike Rogers, executive vice president of 1/ST...

Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty to skip Preakness
Preakness Stakes officials confirmed on Tuesday that Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty will not compete in the second leg of the Triple Crown.,"We received a call today from trainer Bill Mott that Sovereignty will not be competing in the Preakness," said Mike Rogers, executive vice president of 1/ST...

Golf Glance: PGA Tour hits iconic venue; LPGA tackles Liberty National
Field Level Media's Golf Glance provides weekly news and storylines from each of the major North American golf tours.,PGA TOUR,LAST TOURNAMENT: The CJ Cup Byron Nelson (Scottie Scheffler),THIS WEEK: Truist Championship, Philadelphia, May 8-11,Course: The Philadelphia Cricket Club, Wissahickon (Par 7...
Biggest Remaining NFL Offseason Questions for the Browns, Falcons, Saints and More
With four months until kickoff, quarterback controversies, high-priced backups and long-term planning dominate the biggest lingering questions of the 2025 NFL offseason....

Thunder GM Sam Presti named NBA Executive of Year
Oklahoma City Thunder executive vice president and general manager Sam Presti was named the 2024-25 NBA Basketball Executive of the Year on Tuesday.,It is the first honor for Presti, 47, who previously finished second in 2009-10, 2019-20 and 2023-24.,The Thunder led the NBA with a 68-14 record this ...

Maple Leafs G Anthony Stolarz (head) knocked out of Game 1 win
The Maple Leafs removed starting goaltender Anthony Stolarz from Game 1 of their second-round playoff series against the Florida Panthers after he took a hit to the head from Sam Bennett.,Stolarz stopped eight of nine shots before exiting midway through the second period, a few minutes after the Pan...

Maple Leafs start series strong with win over Panthers
William Nylander had two goals and an assist, and the Toronto Maple Leafs held on for a 5-4 win against the visiting Florida Panthers in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series on Monday.,Matthew Knies and Chris Tanev each had a goal and an assist for the Maple Leafs, who will host Game 2 on Wed...

Guardians-Nationals rained out; doubleheader Tuesday
The Washington Nationals' home game against the Cleveland Guardians was postponed due to rain Monday evening.,Instead, the teams will play a traditional doubleheader on Tuesday beginning at 3:35 p.m. local time. The second game will follow about 30 minutes after the end of the first.,The Nationals a...

Cavaliers' Kenny Atkinson named NBA Coach of the Year
It only took Kenny Atkinson one season to make a splash in the Eastern Conference, and he was rewarded handsomely as the Cleveland Cavaliers frontman was named the NBA Coach of the Year, it was announced on Monday.,Atkinson, who guided the Cavs to 64 wins and the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference...

Trump budget plan would cut funding for brain injury research
If the Trump administration's 2026 fiscal budget request is approved by Congress, it would eliminate the Centers for Disease Control department in charge of traumatic brain injury research and education, including the department's $8.25 million in federal funding.,On April 1, the five employees resp...

Webb Simpson, Nico Echavarria WD from Myrtle Beach Classic
Webb Simpson and Nico Echavarria withdrew from the ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic, PGA Tour Communications announced on Monday.,No reasons for the withdrawals was provided.,Nick Watney and Jonathan Byrd are confirmed to replace Simpson and Echavarria, respectively, in the event that begins Thursday ...

FaZe, Ultra move atop standings in CDL Stage 4 Major qualifying
Three teams stayed unbeaten with victories on Sunday as Week 1 of the Call of Duty League's Stage 4 Major qualifying drew to a close.,The Atlanta FaZe and Toronto Ultra are tied atop the leaderboard at 2-0 and matching map differentials of plus-four. Sunday's other winner, the Miami Heretics, are al...

Bullpen big for Cardinals, who finish sweep of Mets in twin bill
Right-hander Michael McGreevy was solid in 5 2/3 innings of relief to help the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-4 win against the visiting New York Mets, sweeping Sunday's twin bill series and claiming the three-game series.,McGreevy (1-0) struck out five and held the Mets to one hit and one walk in his f...

Special teams strength vs. strength as Leafs, Panthers open series
The Toronto Maple Leafs have one of the NHL's best power plays. The Florida Panthers boast one the league's top penalty kills. ,The strength of those special teams will be put to the test beginning Monday, when the Maple Leafs host the Panthers in Game 1 of their Stanley Cup playoffs second-round se...

Mariners RHP George Kirby to begin rehab assignment
Working his way back from a shoulder issue that has delayed his season debut, Seattle Mariners right-hander George Kirby is slated to begin a rehab assignment on Sunday with Triple-A Tacoma.,Kirby -- who was shut down March 7 and threw his first live batting practice session Monday in Seattle -- wil...

Iconic song returning to NBC's coverage of NBA games
NBC is dusting off "Roundball Rock" for its coverage of NBA games.,The network, one of the three broadcast entities that agreed to an 11-year, $77 billion deal to air NBA games beginning next season, made the announcement about its basketball anthem on Saturday.,It was during a commercial break in N...

Bryson DeChambeau captures pair of wins at LIV Golf Korea
Bryson DeChambeau doubled his fun in Incheon, South Korea, on Sunday.,DeChambeau won both the individual and team titles at LIV Golf Korea, converting his 36-hole lead into victory after shooting 66 to finish the tournament at 19-under 197. To do so, he had to hold off Charles Howell III, his GC Cru...