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May 13, 2024 | theathletic.com | Allan Mitchell

There are four generations of Edmonton Oilers fans, all anticipating the moment when this version of the team wins the Stanley Cup. The older generation has enjoyed five previous Stanley moments and is best described as paid in full for their allegiance to the club over 45 years. The second group arrived after the final championship, and is often associated with the twin peaks moments that came during the 1997 playoffs.

May 13, 2024 | theathletic.com | Steve Buckley

BOSTON - However this playoff series between the Boston Bruins and Florida Panthers turns out, it'll be remembered less for who won it and more about who got away with it. And make no mistake, it's the Florida Panthers' Sam Bennett who's been getting away with it. Twice, in fact. In Game 3, it was his first-period sucker punch on Brad Marchand. In Game 4 Sunday night at TD Garden, it was his disputed third-period goal that allowed the Panthers to tie it up.

May 13, 2024 | theathletic.com | Steve Buckley

BOSTON - However this playoff series between the Boston Bruins and Florida Panthers turns out, it'll be remembered less for who won it and more about who got away with it. And make no mistake, it's the Florida Panthers' Sam Bennett who's been getting away with it. Twice, in fact. In Game 3, it was his first-period sucker punch on Brad Marchand. In Game 4 Sunday night at TD Garden, it was his disputed third-period goal that allowed the Panthers to tie it up.

May 13, 2024 | theathletic.com | Michael Salfino

Baseball is a battle between the hitter and pitcher. So it stands to reason that once we settle on metrics for assessing pitchers, we then just look at their opposite to determine who the best hitters are. Basically, making contact in the zone, avoiding swings on pitches out of the zone and having an above average offensive profile as indicated by expected weighted on-base average. Just like I did last week with pitchers, I've filtered the hitting pool.

May 13, 2024 | theathletic.com | Adam Crafton

Chelsea have received interest from investors seeking to acquire a minority stake in their women's team, with the club's owners prepared to consider proposals. Chelsea value the women's side - which has won the last four Women's Super League (WSL) titles in a row - on par with Angel City, the most valuable franchise in the National Women's Soccer League ( NWSL).