Jack Norris 
The expansion Portland Fire are continuing their good start after defeating the Connecticut Sun. The Fire have won their last two games, including an 81-74 road win over the New York Liberty. The Sun have struggled, losing to the Golden State Valkyries 97-70.
Angel Reese has joined the Atlanta Dream and is averaging a double-double. Despite her strong rebounding, her shooting numbers are a concern. There’s little evidence that her offensive skill set has taken a major jump.
The Baltimore Orioles are looking to complete a sweep of the AL-best Rays. Rookie right-hander Trey Gibson is set to start for the O’s. The Rays will have left-hander Steven Matz on the mound.
The White House is constructing a UFC fighting cage on its South Lawn for an event celebrating 250 years of American independence. Dubbed UFC Freedom 250, the event is scheduled for 14 June. The UFC is expected to spend around $60m on the project.
Martin St-Louis addressed the media regarding adapting to the style of play presented by the opposition. St-Louis held both pre-game and post-game press conferences. The Canadiens face the Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final.
Several teams are monitoring Nico Hischier’s situation with the New Jersey Devils, as he has one year left on his contract. The Montreal Canadiens are among the interested parties if Hischier becomes available. Hischier has been compared to Nick Suzuki.
Lane Hutson has blamed himself for the Montreal Canadiens’ Game 3 overtime loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. The defenseman cited his own turnover as the catalyst for Andrei Svechnikov’s winning goal. Hutson expressed disappointment in his play, particularly for letting down goalie Jakub Dobes.
Casey Mize was selected first overall by the Detroit Tigers in the 2018 MLB Draft. He was considered one of the top pitching prospects. There were lofty expectations set on the right-hander.
The Yankees defeated the Royals 15-1 after every starter recorded at least two hits, a franchise first. Amed Rosario led the way with four hits, including two of the Yankees’ six home runs. The Yankees recorded 24 hits as a team.
The Chicago Sky will play the Toronto Tempo on May 27, 2026. The game is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Viewers in Canada can watch the match on TSN.