NHL Playoffs Round 1: Hurricanes, Maple Leafs, Knights win Game 1

The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 to take a 1-0 lead in their first round, best of seven series. Jalen Chatfield scored a first-period goal for the Hurricanes, with Logan Stankoven scoring two second-period
One child among two killed after severe storms in Texas and Oklahoma

Severe weather impacted over 45 million Americans on Easter Sunday as thunderstorms, flooding, and tornado risks affected areas from East Texas to southeastern Iowa and Illinois. In Oklahoma, heavy rain earlier in the weekend had already caused
Suspect in custody after mass shooting at Florida State University leaves two dead, six hospitalized

A suspect has been taken into police custody after a mass shooting on Thursday at Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. At least two people were confirmed dead, with six others hospitalized after police responded to a
Supreme Court to hear arguments over Trump bid to limit birthright citizenship

The Supreme Court announced Thursday that it will hold oral arguments next month to consider whether the Trump administration can partially implement an executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship. The birthright citizenship order seeks to limit
ESPN ‘College GameDay’ analyst Lee Corso to retire in August

ESPN announced on Thursday that longtime analyst Lee Corso will retire from the college football pregame show College GameDay on Aug. 30. Corso, who will turn 90 on Aug. 7, has been part of the show for
MLB suspends Nationals’ pitcher Jorge López three games for throwing at Pirates’ Andrew McCutchen

Major League Baseball announced on Thursday that they have issued a three-game suspension to Washington Nationals reliever Jorge López for “intentionally throwing at outfielder Andrew McCutchen of the Pittsburgh Pirates” during Wednesday night’s game. Nationals manager Dave
California Gov. Newsom to challenge Trump administration regarding tariffs

On Wednesday, California Governor Gavin Newsom revealed plans to file a lawsuit against President Donald Trump in response to tariffs introduced earlier this month. According to The New York Times, the lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court
DOJ files civil suit against Maine for defying order to ban transgender athletes in women’s sports

The U.S. Department of Justice has initiated legal action against the state of Maine, challenging its policy that allows transgender athletes to participate in girls’ and women’s sports. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Wednesday that the DOJ
Florida’s Alex Condon declares for 2025 NBA Draft, will retain NCAA eligibility

Florida Gators sophomore Alex Condon announced Wednesday on Instagram he is entering his name into the 2025 NBA Draft, but will maintain his collegiate eligibility. Coming fresh off Florida’s national championship, Condon told ESPN on Wednesday: “This
Ex-Heisman winner Charlie Ward named new head coach of Florida A&M men’s basketball

Florida A&M University has named former Heisman Trophy winner Charlie Ward as the new head coach of its men’s basketball team. Per ESPN’s Pete Thamel: “Sources: FAMU is finalizing a deal to hire Charlie Ward as the