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Thursday, May 28, 2026 · Baton Rouge

Lightning defeat Canadiens 3-2 in OT to even series

Tampa Bay scored three unanswered goals, including the overtime winner, to defeat Montreal 3-2 in Game 2. The victory ties the Eastern Conference quarterfinal series at one game apiece.

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NFL Draft: Teams Signal Early Moves as First Round Approaches

With the 2024 NFL Draft days away, four AFC and NFC teams with top-five picks are narrowing their focus on quarterback prospects, while Los Angeles positions itself as a potential trade partner in Round 1.

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Wheeler Returns to Phillies Rotation After Eight-Month Absence

Zack Wheeler will take the mound Saturday against the Braves, marking his return to action after missing nearly a full season with an injury sustained last August. The Phillies hope the ace's comeback strengthens a rotation dealing with recent struggles.

Thursday, May 28, 2026

U.S. and Iran Reach Deal to Halt Military Tensions and Reopen Strait of Hormuz

The United States and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding to end their military conflict and restore shipping through a critical global waterway. The agreement makes no mention of Iran's nuclear program, a central concern in previous diplomatic efforts.

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Miller Projects 32 First-Round Picks; Fowler Reports on Top Prospects

Matt Miller has mapped out all 32 first-round selections for the upcoming NFL draft, drawing on reporting from ESPN's Jeremy Fowler about the league's top prospects and team evaluations.

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Martinook Scores in Double Overtime to Lift Hurricanes Past Senators

Jordan Martinook scored at 13:53 of the second overtime Monday night to give the Carolina Hurricanes a 3-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators. Martinook had a potential winning goal overturned in the first overtime before converting on the second chance.

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Boyd Returns to Cubs Rotation Wednesday Against Phillies

Chicago Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd will start Wednesday's game against Philadelphia after missing three weeks with a biceps strain. Boyd's return bolsters the Cubs' rotation ahead of the stretch run.

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Johnson wins NBA Sixth Man of the Year award

Keldon Johnson earned the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year award on Wednesday, joining Tony Parker as the only San Antonio players to win the honor.

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Trump announces U.S.-Iran deal signing for Sunday

President Trump said the United States and Iran will sign a deal to end their conflict on Sunday, with both sides expected to execute the agreement electronically. Iran has contested the proposed timeline for signing.

Thursday, May 28, 2026

College Football's Top 25 Teams: Strengths and Weaknesses Assessed

Scouts and analysts have identified specific strengths and weaknesses across college football's top-ranked teams as the season approaches. The evaluations focus on where elite programs built their competitive advantages and where they face potential trouble.

Thursday, May 28, 2026

North Carolina, Kansas and Kentucky compete for five-star recruit Veesaar

North Carolina waits for a commitment from five-star recruit Henri Veesaar while Kansas and Kentucky position themselves as alternatives. The competition for top talent reflects ongoing roster construction across major programs.

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Penguins and Flyers Meet in Game 3 of Stanley Cup Playoff Series

The Pittsburgh Penguins traveled to Philadelphia for Game 3 of their Stanley Cup playoff matchup against the Flyers at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Sidney Crosby and the Penguins faced off against Emil Andrae, Christian Dvorak, and the Flyers in a critical playoff contest.

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Oilers edge Ducks 4-3 in playoff opener as Draisaitl returns

Kasperi Kapanen scored with 1:54 remaining in the third period to lift the Edmonton Oilers past the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 in Monday's first-round series opener. Leon Draisaitl played in his return from injury.

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Unable to Process: Original Story Missing Game Results

The original wire submission could not be converted to a game recap. The story consists of playoff predictions rather than completed game results with final scores and player statistics.

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Stars travel to Minnesota with series tied, Hintz sidelined

The Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild split their first two playoff games and head to Minnesota for Games 3 and 4 with the series knotted at 1-1. Star center Roope Hintz remains out with injury, staying in Texas as the team departed.

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Manchester City Reclaims Premier League Summit With 1-0 Win Over Burnley

Manchester City defeated Burnley 1-0 to reach the top of the Premier League for the first time since April. The victory follows a three-game winning streak that includes a win over second-place Arsenal, narrowing the gap in a tightening title race.

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Schrager Projects 32 First-Round Picks; Four Major Trades Reshape Draft Order

Peter Schrager has completed his 32-pick projection for the first round, forecasting four major trades that would alter draft positioning. His mock includes placements for Jeremiah Love and Sonny Styles in the top five.

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Lakers improve title odds to 35-1 after taking 2-0 series lead against Rockets

The Lakers' 2-0 series lead over Houston has shortened their championship odds to 35-1. Oklahoma City maintains the best odds to win the title.

Thursday, May 28, 2026

SpaceX Raises $75 Billion in Record IPO

SpaceX completed the largest initial public offering on record, raising $75 billion and sending its stock up 19% in its first day of trading. The offering positions the company among the world's biggest public corporations.

Thursday, May 28, 2026

76ers Even Series With Game 2 Victory in Boston

The 76ers defeated the Celtics in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference first-round series, evening the matchup at one game apiece. The victory came in Boston, where Philadelphia's offense overcame a strong Celtics performance.

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Alabama extends DeBoer's contract to $87.5M over seven years

Alabama has locked in football coach Kalen DeBoer through January 2033 with a seven-year contract worth $87.5 million, paying him $12.5 million per season.

Thursday, May 28, 2026

More than a dozen tornadoes sweep through Midwest, damaging homes and structures across three states

More than a dozen tornadoes struck Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin, leaving a trail of damaged homes and structures. The severe weather outbreak coincides with dangerous heat affecting the East Coast.

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Surveillance Tool Lapses as Congress Fails to Renew Authority

A major U.S. surveillance authority expired after Congress did not renew it before lawmakers left Washington. The government relies on the tool for more than 60% of the President's daily intelligence briefing.

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Tornadoes sweep through Midwest, leaving at least one dead

Multiple tornadoes struck the Midwest, destroying structures across Illinois and Indiana. At least one person died in the storms, which also knocked out power for thousands of residents.

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Trump Nominates Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton as Intelligence Director

President Trump nominated Jay Clayton, who led the Securities and Exchange Commission during his first term, to serve as director of national intelligence. The move comes after Trump's selection of an acting director sparked significant pushback from lawmakers.

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Federal court blocks Trump DOJ from obtaining transgender youth medical records in California

A federal judge halted the Trump administration's effort to obtain medical records and names of young patients treated at transgender clinics in California. The Department of Justice had sought the files and information about healthcare providers.

Thursday, May 28, 2026

U.S., Iran and Pakistan say cease-fire agreement nears completion

The United States, Iran and mediator Pakistan say they are close to finalizing an agreement to end hostilities. Iran said the deal would reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping.

Thursday, May 28, 2026

U.S. and Iran Move Toward Potential Deal to End War

The United States and Iran are pursuing negotiations that could end ongoing conflict and reopen a critical shipping corridor. Talks center on resolving disputes that have disrupted global trade routes.

Thursday, May 28, 2026

SpaceX shares surge 30% in market debut as company goes public

SpaceX launched its initial public offering Wednesday, with shares climbing 30% in early trading. The debut made company founder Elon Musk the world's first person to reach a net worth exceeding $1 trillion.

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Musk's Net Worth Crosses $1 Trillion After SpaceX IPO

Elon Musk reached a $1 trillion net worth following SpaceX's initial public offering. Industry analysts expect additional AI-related companies to pursue public listings in coming months.

Thursday, May 28, 2026