Panthers move on to Cup Final: Grades, takeaways for both teamsPanthers move on to Cup Final: Grades, takeaways for both teams
Though the Canes mounted a strong challenge, the Panthers are Eastern Conference champs again.
Day: May 29, 2025
Panthers finish off Canes, return to Cup FinalPanthers finish off Canes, return to Cup Final
Carter Verhaeghe broke a tie off a feed from Aleksander Barkov with 7:39 left and the defending champion Panthers advanced to their third straight Stanley Cup Final, beating the Hurricanes 5-3 on Wednesday night in Game 5.
Hitless again, Soto still passes ‘eye test,’ Mets sayHitless again, Soto still passes ‘eye test,’ Mets say
Mets star Juan Soto, who went hitless again in Wednesday’s loss and is batting .224 this season, is “too good of a hitter” for his current slump to last.
Astros’ Blanco having elbow surgery, done for ’25Astros’ Blanco having elbow surgery, done for ’25
Astros right-hander Ronel Blanco, who is 3-4 with a 4.10 ERA this season, will have surgery on his right elbow and will miss the remainder of the 2025 season.
Cubs’ Imanaga progressing from hamstring strainCubs’ Imanaga progressing from hamstring strain
Cubs ace left-hander Shota Imanaga has taken a step toward returning from a left hamstring strain that has sidelined him since May 4, manager Craig Counsell said on Wednesday.
Adelman wants Nuggets in even better conditionAdelman wants Nuggets in even better condition
New Nuggets coach David Adelman, who was officially introduced Wednesday, wants his team to be in better shape heading into training camp next season.
Ex-St. John’s star Luis Jr. to remain in NBA draftEx-St. John’s star Luis Jr. to remain in NBA draft
Former St. John’s star RJ Luis Jr., the Big East Player of the Year and a second-team All-American, is keeping his name in the NBA draft, his agent, Sam Permut of Roc Nation, told ESPN on Wednesday.
Haliburton’s historic triple-double keys Game 4 winHaliburton’s historic triple-double keys Game 4 win
Tyrese Haliburton had 32 points, 15 assists and 12 rebounds without a turnover for a historic playoff triple-double in the Pacers’ Game 4 win over the Knicks.
Panthers-Hurricanes Game 5 preview: Can Carolina force another game?Panthers-Hurricanes Game 5 preview: Can Carolina force another game?
Florida leads the series 3-1. Here are the key series stats, players, matchups and betting intel.