Thursday saw the latter when the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Washington Capitals in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series. Just 17 seconds into the contest, Warren Foegele gave the Hurricanes a 1-0 lead to cap off a Carolina rush led by Justin Williams. It was the fastest goal to start a postseason game in Hurricanes franchise history. In addition to the quick nature of the goal, Foegele also became the first Hurricanes rookie in 17 years to score in consecutive playoff games....

Fans around the league had that anticipation met with, well, mixed feelings Wednesday when the NHL revealed its jerseys for the 2020 All-Star Game in St. Louis. NHL All-Star Game 2020: Rosters | Last Men In ballot Without further ado, here they are: Now, before we go any further, let’s dive into the details. Under the format in which each division makes up its own team and plays a mini-tournament, they all need to be equipped with both dark and light uniform options....

Despite going 0-1-1 in those games and facing the threat that is the Caps Saturday, Plekanec wasn’t worried too much about making a huge, immediate impact. With 16 games left in the regular season, the Leafs and coach Mike Babcock are not concerned about rushing him, either. There’s time for them to chase down the Lightning and Bruins, the teams above them in the Atlantic Division and in the East, time to a young team to jell further, and for Auston Matthews to return at full strength....

On Wednesday, they traded goaltender Jack Campbell and forward Kyle Clifford to the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for forward Trevor Moore, Columbus’ third-round draft pick in 2020 (previously acquired from Ottawa on July 1, 2019) and a conditional third-round draft pick in 2021. But if the Kings are wise, they are just getting a head start on a full firesale. Next items to check off the list: Alec Martinez and Tyler Toffoli....

The Sabres were the first to release theirs, revealing on Wednesday that they are abandoning the powder blue-inspired jersey from their first Winter Classic appearance in 2008 to create “a unique look that recalls the Sabres’ 48 years of history,” according to a team press release. As with Buffalo, the Rangers stayed true to their beginnings. New York released its jerseys on Friday and what fans will notice most is the patch above the left side of the chest....

Kristof, a former New York Times journalist, tried to challenge the state’s Elections Division ruling that disqualified him from the race because he had not lived in the state for three years prior to the election, as required by the Oregon Constitution. Kristof argued he was eligible to run for governor because he had property in Yamhill County and grew up in the state, which he had always considered his home....

Several reporters confirmed that Browns running backs Chubb and Demetric Felton are the latest in the league to test positive for COVID-19. The diagnosis excludes them from practice for the remainder of the week and their availability is in question as they prepare to travel to Foxborough, Mass. Both players are vaccinated, according to several sources, so they haven’t been ruled out for their upcoming matchup. Adhering to the NFL’s COVID-19 protocols, both players need two negative tests 24 hours apart to play on Sunday....

“The second I got a phone call, and Chip Kelly told me I was traded. That was the first time,” Foles said of the moment he realized a deal was in place. MORE: Chip ready to flip? Kelly too smart to sit on Sam Bradford That’s a stark contrast from how Sam Bradford found out. The Ram-turned-Eagle told Philadelphia media he knew about a trade three or four weeks prior....

I’m here to remind everyone that the best laid plans for Wentz to reclaim the starting role at some point this season can change if Foles plays well enough. Doug Pederson’s cranky attitude when asked about the subject is just a reminder that NFL coaches hate QB controversies. The coach says Wentz is “close” to being game-ready, but the 25-year-old has not yet been fully cleared by team doctors. Philadelphia players, however, say Wentz has looked great in practice when splitting first-team reps with the 29-year-old Foles....

On the back of beating world number one Daniil Medvedev in the round of 32, Kyrgios proved far too strong for De Minaur, winning their first ever match against one another 6-2 6-3. The latest victory was criticial for the 27-year-old, who has secured another jump in his ranking when they are updated next week. Kyrgios will be ranked inside the top 30 going into the US Open meaning he will be seeded for the Grand Slam tournament and avoid facing a top-ranked opponent early on....

A wildcard coming into the tournament, the Australian was unable to book a ticket to the final, losing the last two sets via tiebreak. Despite Kyrgios serving 30 aces, his Polish opponent went toe-to-toe, making 27 of his own. Hurkacz was also able to minimise his double faults - making just one compared to Kyrgios’ seven - and kept his composure during both tiebreaks. After impressive consecutive wins against Pablo Carreño Busta and Stefanos Tsitsipas, Kyrgios was in arguably his best singles form of 2022 leading into the semi-final....

On Wednesday, Saban claimed he was totally unaware of Tuesday’s election. MORE: Sports figures who support Donald Trump “It was so important to me that I didn’t even know it was happening,” Saban said at a news conference. “We’re focused on other things here.” The only explanation for this has to be that Saban had absolutely zero contact with another human being or electronic device (other than maybe an old-school projector to watch game film) the entire day....

There has been speculation as to whether Jalen Hurts will remain the Eagles’ starting quarterback come the 2022 season, but for now, Philly brass is aligned in how it views Hurts. In January, general manager Howie Roseman offered Hurts a public vote of confidence; on Wednesday, Philadelphia’s head coach echoed those sentiments. Sirianni explained why Hurts is going to be the starter this coming year: “He just continues to get better, whether that’s from Alabama to Oklahoma, or Oklahoma to his first year in the NFL, or first year to the second year,” Sirianni said at the NFL Combine....

New Hampshire isn’t the only state making drastic cuts in its prison budget. Around the country, local legislators say they can’t afford the high cost of incarceration. They already pay more than $35 billion a year for prisons, and while the number of inmates continues to rise–from 680,000 in 1990 to more than 1.2 million in 2002–state revenues are falling. To meet the shortfall, ambitious prison-building projects are being shelved and existing facilities closed....

Practical jokes are nothing new in the world of TikTok, but one stunt currently doing the rounds on social media may cut a little closer to the bone than most if you happen to be a parent. With the costs attached to higher education edging up with each passing year, the notion that your child could someone circumvent such expenses by landing a prestigious scholarship is almost too good to be true....

According to the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, over 23 million people aged 12 and over reported dependence on nicotine. Tobacco products contain thousands of harmful chemicals that can affect every organ in the body and lead to serious illness and death. This article discusses the symptoms associated with nicotine dependence, how it’s diagnosed and treated, and coping strategies for people working to overcome it. Types of Nicotine Dependence Nicotine exerts its effects by binding to receptors located in the brain....

Uzoho who made his international debut against Argentina in November 2017, has displaced Ikechukwu Ezenwa and Daniel Akpeyi to become the Super Eagles’ first-choice goalkeeper. The younsgter made just two appearances with Deportivo La Coruna in LaLiga but featured majorly in the third tier of the Spanish League with their B side, amassing 26 appearances.. Despite questions about the 19-year-old’s experience, Mikel is pleased with the shot-stopper’s calmness and said that the team will continue to lend a helping hand to put him off pressure during games....

This victory breathed life into their campaign, and progress to the Last 16 could be secured if they defeat Argentina in their group decider on Tuesday. The Albiceleste showed their vulnerability in their own 3-0 defeat by Croatia, but they surely can’t be that back again against the Super Eagles, particularly as they stare elimination in the face. Will Gernot Rohr stick with the same side that responded in style against Iceland, or will he shuffle his pack?...

To achieve this target, the three-time African champions must begin with a positive result against Croatia at the Kaliningrad Stadium on June 16, before taking on debutants Iceland then 2014 runners-up, Argentina. Although it is hard to envisage how high the Super Eagles would soar in Russia, Goal presents a guide on how Nigeria’s World Cup foes fared during their recent international friendlies in preparation for the football showpiece. POLAND 0 NIGERIA 1 The Super Eagles’ preparations for the World Cup received a major boost thanks to their 1-0 victory over the Polish national team at the Municipal Stadium, Wroclaw....