Stars rally in Game 1: Grades for both teams, players to watch for Game 2Stars rally in Game 1: Grades for both teams, players to watch for Game 2
What stood out the most in a wild first game? What matters most for the rest of the series?
Day: May 22, 2025
Stars use 3rd-period flurry to take G1 from OilersStars use 3rd-period flurry to take G1 from Oilers
The Stars scored three straight power-play goals early in the third period and rode the momentum to a 6-3 win over the Oilers in their Western Conference final opener Wednesday night.
Coach: Canes must be smarter about retaliationCoach: Canes must be smarter about retaliation
Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour said his players have to be smarter about retaliating against the Florida Panthers’ trademark agitation.
Ex-MLB All-Star Segura retires after 12 seasonsEx-MLB All-Star Segura retires after 12 seasons
Jean Segura, a two-time All-Star infielder who hit .281 over the course of his 12-year major league career, has announced his retirement.
Giants to place Verlander (pec) on 15-day ILGiants to place Verlander (pec) on 15-day IL
Giants right-hander Justin Verlander will be placed on the 15-day injured list due to a right pectoral injury, manager Bob Melvin said after Wednesday’s 8-4 loss to the Royals.
Kirby to debut Thursday, boosting M’s rotationKirby to debut Thursday, boosting M’s rotation
Seattle workhorse right-handed pitcher George Kirby is expected to start and make his season debut on Thursday night when the Mariners open a four-game series in Houston after being out since spring training.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Named 24-25 NBA MVPShai Gilgeous-Alexander Named 24-25 NBA MVP
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been named the 24-25 NBA Most Valuable Player, receiving 71 out of 100 First Place votes and 29 Second Place votes. Nikola Jokic finished second with 29 First Place votes and 71 other Second Place votes. Gilgeous-Alexander finished second in MVP voting behind Jokic last season. Jokic has now finished first or second in five consecutive seasons.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jayson Tatum and Donovan Mitchell rounded out the top-5. LeBron James finished sixth ahead of Cade Cunningham, Anthony Edwards and Stephen Curry.
Gilgeous-Alexander joins Kevin Durant (2014) and Russell Westbrook (2017) as members of the Oklahoma City Thunder who have won MVP.
Which rookies will make the biggest 2025 impact? Clay projects first-year leaders in 10 statistical areasWhich rookies will make the biggest 2025 impact? Clay projects first-year leaders in 10 statistical areas
We predicted the league’s top rookies in 10 different stats for the 2025 season. Who will dominate box scores this fall?
Five rookies open up about their first month on the jobFive rookies open up about their first month on the job
Rookies including Tyler Warren, Josh Conerly Jr. and Nick Martin share their insights.