Panthers win big: Grades for both teams, players to watch for Game 2Panthers win big: Grades for both teams, players to watch for Game 2
Can the Hurricanes punch back before the series shifts to Florida? Here’s what you need to know.
Day: May 21, 2025
Panthers use right ‘recipe’ again, crush CanesPanthers use right ‘recipe’ again, crush Canes
Two days removed from eliminating the Maple Leafs in Toronto, the Florida Panthers kept their road show rolling Tuesday night, cruising past the Carolina Hurricanes 5-2 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals to improve to 9-4 this postseason.
Hurricanes D Morrow makes playoff debut in lossHurricanes D Morrow makes playoff debut in loss
Hurricanes defenseman Jalen Chatfield was out for Game 1 of their Eastern Conference finals series against the Panthers, opening the door for 22-year-old Scott Morrow to make his postseason debut, and he skated in 15 shifts in his club’s 5-2 loss Tuesday.
Aaron, Bret renew Boone Bowl in Yanks-RangersAaron, Bret renew Boone Bowl in Yanks-Rangers
Yankees manager Aaron Boone faced off with brother Bret Boone, the Rangers’ hitting coach, for the first time since their playing days Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium.
Ohtani mixes in breaking pitches as rehab goes onOhtani mixes in breaking pitches as rehab goes on
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani mixed in breaking pitches for the first time in a throwing session Tuesday.
Buehler tossed 3 innings into return; Cora, tooBuehler tossed 3 innings into return; Cora, too
Red Sox right-hander Walker Buehler, just back from the 15-day injured list, was ejected from Boston’s 2-0 win over the New York Mets in the third inning for arguing balls and strikes on Tuesday, and moments later, manager Alex Cora was removed, as well.
ESPN 100 wing Hawthorne commits to KentuckyESPN 100 wing Hawthorne commits to Kentucky
ESPN 100 wing Braydon Hawthorne, a fast-rising prospect in the 2025 class, committed to Kentucky on Tuesday.
UNC Asheville guard Marsh transferring to USCUNC Asheville guard Marsh transferring to USC
Jordan Marsh, who averaged 18.8 points per game for UNC Asheville last season, is transferring to USC.