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Bobrovsky’s brilliance leads Panthers to second straight Stanley Cup title

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — The loudest cheers among Florida Panthers fans at Amerant Bank Arena are always for Sergei Bobrovsky. Pregame warmups. Jumbotron appearances. Each and every save. Florida fans know how important the veteran goaltender is to their team. So do the Panthers. It's why ...

‘Dialed in’ from October, Panthers are a win away from Stanley Cup repeat

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The banner commemorating the first Stanley Cup title in Florida Panthers history had not been raised to the rafters yet when a newcomer realized just what it was like to join the champions on a title defense. It was their final exhibition game in Quebec City ...

US hockey announces initial 6 players for 2026 Olympics

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The U.S. named Matthew and Brady Tkachuk, Auston Matthews, Jack Eichel, Quinn Hughes and Charlie McAvoy as its first six players for the 2026 Olympics, avoiding goaltenders on the initial roster unveiled Monday. Some assortment of Connor Hellebuyck, Jake ...

Mexico City race overcomes skepticism, delivers a shining success for NASCAR

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Despite the handful of industry insiders too scared to leave their hotels in Mexico City, NASCAR's first international Cup Series race of the modern era was a cultural experience that brought new fans to the series and provided its competitors with a chance to enjoy a new ...

Arkansas’ Wood pitches 3rd no-hitter in CWS history

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Arkansas' Gage Wood pitched the third no-hitter in College World Series history and first in 65 years on Monday, striking out a record 19 and never letting Murray State come close to getting a hit in the Razorbacks' 3-0 victory. Wood joined Jim Ehrler of Texas in 1950 and ...

Spaun weathers Oakmont for 1st major title

OAKMONT, Pa. (AP) — J.J. Spaun turned a sloppy mess of a U.S. Open at wet and nasty Oakmont into a thing of beauty at the end Sunday with two stunning shots that carried him to his first major championship. First came his driver on the 314-yard 17th hole onto the green for a birdie that ...