PINEHURST, N.C. — The kids weren’t yelling, they had been chanting.

However on Thursday afternoon on the U.S. Open, it appeared a chant wouldn’t practically be sufficient.

“TI-GER TI-GER TI-GER,” they screamed for the higher a part of 15 straight minutes from the observe inexperienced at Pinehurst No. 2, alternating pitch and quantity primarily based on the proximity of their topic, Tiger Woods. After an opening-round 74 on the nationwide championship, Woods advised the media he hoped to “hit a couple of” on the vary, as long as his again didn’t tighten up on the quick automobile trip from the tenth tee field again to the clubhouse.

His plan didn’t embody an autograph session, and in case you’ve been round Tiger even as soon as at a significant championship you knew he was unlikely to deviate, even given the damndest efforts of those chanting kids. Woods’ eyes tackle a unique focus throughout main weeks — the type that doesn’t go away a lot room for scribbling. However these youngsters had been relentless, their resilience unmoved by the obvious disinterest of their goal.

They chanted and so they chanted and so they chanted. And after what felt like some time, Woods stopped swinging. He turned to caddie Lance Bennett, plucked his putter from his bag and began strolling.

“I’m gonna go hit a couple of,” he mentioned.

The children swelled right into a crescendo as Woods pierced the bottom along with his putter, charging up the small hill to the observe inexperienced. In a thousand different moments like these in his main championship life, Woods has saved his eyes ahead, gaze regular, consideration elsewhere. However for some unusual motive, that every one modified on Thursday on the U.S. Open. He regarded straight on the ringleader of the children — a small boy, perhaps 8 years outdated, with shaggy blond hair and a red-striped shirt — and marched towards him.

If you happen to’d hoped to discover a new model of Tiger Woods on the U.S. Open, Thursday’s spherical at Pinehurst No. 2 did little to influence you.

Woods regarded each bit the identical imaginative and prescient of the final three months on a blazing Thursday morning in North Carolina. His ball velocity was scorching, his higher physique chiseled, his transfer easy and violent … and his outcomes maddeningly inconsistent. Formally, he shot 4 over on Thursday, 9 pictures off the lead set by Patrick Cantlay (and later matched by Rory McIlroy), however unofficially it was far more irritating. Woods had by far his greatest driving day of the yr, hitting 12 of 14 fairways and placing himself in scoring place all morning on a day when most gamers discovered situations surprisingly straightforward. But he completed 111th within the discipline in placing common (with a trio of three-putts) and misplaced greater than two pictures to the sphere in his strategy recreation.

“It wasn’t pretty much as good as I’d like. I used to be fairly one-dimensional early within the week, which is fascinating. I used to be drawing the ball quite a bit. Now I’m chopping the ball quite a bit,” Woods mentioned after his spherical, a sarcastic smile creeping throughout his face. “Welcome to golf.”

And welcome to the exasperation that has outlined Woods’ 2024 main season. The motive force has been an issue all yr, and it was nice on Thursday; the irons have been nice, and so they had been very unhealthy; the putter was ice-cold for stretches and red-hot throughout others. In different phrases, it’s all there — simply not without delay.

“It’s choose your poison, proper?” Woods mentioned Thursday. “Play quite a bit with the potential of not enjoying, or not play and struggle being not as sharp.”

It’s not all unhealthy. Tiger reiterated on Thursday that his physique is slowly bettering, and people bodily enhancements are beginning to poke by in his golf swing. CBS Sports activities lead analyst Trevor Immelman famous he hasn’t seen as a lot entrance leg pressure in Woods’ swing in “a very long time.” On the vary on Wednesday, he mashed balls for greater than an hour with none seen indicators of discomfort.

These aren’t the incremental enhancements of a man discovering himself in severe competition each time he tees it up. However they’re the incremental enhancements of a man who has spent a very long time watching the factor he loves most from the sidelines. And that second half is why, in case you’d hoped to discover a new model of Tiger Woods on the U.S. Open, what occurred after Thursday’s spherical was so compelling.

It began on the observe vary, the place Woods’ again held up properly sufficient on the quick shuttle again to the clubhouse that he hit balls for quarter-hour after his spherical ended — a rarity in his post-car crash life. He appeared inspired by what he discovered after a couple of minutes of solitude along with his irons and precisely one driver swing, which traveled on the identical line as every of his different drivers on Thursday and elicited a one-word response: Yep.

However he appeared most intrigued by what was taking place subsequent to him, the place his good buddy Justin Thomas was grinding by no matter funk left him with a seven-over 77 on Thursday. As Woods returned his golf equipment to his bag, Thomas’ plight was audible from a distance.

“It’s so sq. right here,” Thomas mentioned, pissed off and slightly amused as he identified in the direction of the golf course. “However out there it goes one million miles proper.”

If you happen to’ve seen Tiger in a significant championship earlier than, you realize he doesn’t spare a lot time for pity on struggling opponents. He has, you could have heard, a well-documented legacy of ignoring all the pieces (and everybody) apart from successful.

However for some unusual motive, Thursday was totally different. As Thomas blasted a couple of extra balls into the ether, Woods took a couple of quiet strides behind him, carefully watching his motion on the downswing. He stopped Thomas after the third or fourth swing and a brief dialog ensued.

The 2 labored collectively for some time and Woods supplied a couple of ideas, a mini-session that may not have been noteworthy in any respect had been it not Thursday on the U.S. Open and had been he not Tiger Woods.

He walked off after a couple of minutes of speaking to Thomas, and he appeared happy. His stare was much less fierce now, and his gait was starting to sluggish. A prolonged restoration was forward, adopted by many extra hours of bodily remedy earlier than Friday’s afternoon tee time would arrive. If issues broke properly, he would endure this routine three extra occasions.

The grind was solely starting, and a placing session stood in the way in which.

However first it was time to see the boy within the red-striped shirt.

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The picture is just not flattering from any angle, and but it will likely be the enduring one from these NBA Finals. The magnificent Luka Doncic is sitting on the bottom, legs splayed broad, face exasperated, arms raised together with his palms up, beseeching anybody who would hearken to reverse his sixth foul of the night time and provides the Mavericks an opportunity to come back again in Sport 3.

It was his third foul in 5 minutes of the fourth quarter, and maybe the closest name of the lot. The Mavericks, in a match of desperation, challenged it, however the name stood, regardless of how lengthy Doncic sat and argued. And shortly thereafter the sport was over, too, because the Boston Celtics took a commanding 3-0 collection lead with a 106-99 victory.

Doncic’s meltdown and continued incapability to regulate his feelings with officers will likely be his legacy from this recreation and these Finals.

“He is undoubtedly acquired a bull’s-eye on his chest,” Mavericks coach Jason Kidd stated. “He is acquired to have the ability to guard and perceive that we’re there to guard him and assist him if he does get beat.”

This will likely be his hill to climb in the course of the subsequent section of his NBA profession, if he’s to turn out to be a champion and fulfill the promise of his transcendent expertise.

However there’s additionally a group on the opposite aspect of the ball driving him to that undignified seat on the ground — by overloading the Mavericks with an unrelenting barrage of 3-pointers not like something we have ever seen within the NBA Finals.

Fifty-six % of Boston’s pictures in Sport 3 had been 3-point makes an attempt — the best price ever in an NBA Finals recreation. They’ve made 43 3-pointers within the collection, almost double the Mavericks’ 22. That plus-21 margin is the most important in any three-game span in Finals historical past.

That is simply math. Chilly, laborious math. Three is bigger than two, and the extra 3s you are taking, the extra that benefit grows, as long as you shoot a decent clip, which the Celtics have completed (barely) at 34% (down from 38.8% within the common season).

And whereas the calculus appears easy, it has stretched the Mavericks almost past recognition.

The numerous examples of Doncic flopping, then complaining, then slowly — petulantly — getting again on protection, may be the enduring picture, however others mirrored the sequence.

P.J. Washington struck a equally annoyed pose after he was whistled for an offensive foul late within the fourth quarter with the Mavericks making an attempt to even the rating for the primary time since early within the second half. Earlier than he might end pleading his case, the Celtics had raced down the court docket, the place Jrue Vacation drove the lane, drew in two defenders, discovered Derrick White on the perimeter for an open 3 and constructed the lead again as much as 98-92.

White had been 3-for-9 from the sphere earlier than hitting that shot. However he did what the Celtics have leaned laborious into this season as they constructed one of the best offense in NBA historical past: He saved taking pictures.

“I imply I missed loads within the first half, however they felt good. Again rim. So I simply keep assured by means of the entire yr, in that fourth quarter, I’ve shot it actually good,” White stated. “I simply belief the circulation of the sport and simply take and make good pictures.”

The Celtics use that phrase, “good pictures,” on a regular basis. Usually, they’re referring to 3-point pictures. However this isn’t a straight analytics play, just like the Daryl Morey-era Houston Rockets. Or an evolution of the pattern that has revolutionized offense within the NBA the previous twenty years.

Boston would not have a famous person shooter like Stephen Curry or Klay Thompson, whose otherworldly prowess behind the 3-point arc grew to become the idea for Golden State’s offensive system.

No, what Boston is doing as a 3-point taking pictures group is a results of almost a decade of group constructing, of tinkering. A mirrored image of the journey the Celtics have been on to win with the distinctive however duplicative strengths of their two younger stars in Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.

Neither participant is as dominant offensively as a participant comparable to Doncic or Curry or LeBron James. They every want area to function. Generally they need to commerce off playmaking or scoring duties. It has usually been a clumsy match. However this yr, and particularly in these Finals, they’ve lastly “graduated,” as Brown stated throughout huddles within the second half, to a distinct degree.

“We do not are available and write ‘Let’s take 40 3s’ on the board,” Tatum advised ESPN after the sport. “We actually simply play to our energy each single night time.

“To not throw different groups underneath the bus, however numerous groups form of wrestle with it as a result of they’ve one or two guys you could assist off on. And we by no means actually have that.”

Boston has seven gamers who’ve made 20 or extra 3-pointers this postseason, tied for essentially the most by any group in a single postseason in NBA historical past.

Everybody can hit a 3, everybody can drive, everybody can defend. There isn’t any defensive assist when a group is constructed like this, and 48 minutes of it stresses opposing defenses and pushes stars like Doncic to their breaking factors.

“They make it robust,” Kidd stated, shaking his head. “They’ll put on on you as the sport goes on.”

Boston coach Joe Mazzulla speaks shortly, with such a metronomic cadence, it is easy to overlook the knowledge and nuance of what he says.

“Anytime you are creating a brand new philosophy or a brand new type, it simply takes time for understanding and execution,” he stated when requested in regards to the quantity of 3-pointers the Celtics try. “So credit score to the fellows the place we determined how we’re going to play, and we struggle to try this.”

White has heard sufficient of Mazzulla’s teaching to grasp simply what he means. “The best way he sees the sport I feel is simply next-level,” White advised ESPN. “Individuals can say what they need to say. However he sees the sport and what benefits we are able to take, how we are able to get a bonus and we simply make the learn off of that.”

Two years in the past, the Celtics had been overwhelmed within the Finals by the Golden State Warriors, whose 3-point taking pictures has outlined this period within the NBA.

It is tempting to take a look at the modifications Boston has made since as a reckoning or response to that loss. However a lot has occurred since then, from the dismissal of coach Ime Udoka, to the Marcus Sensible, Jrue Vacation and Kristaps Porzingis trades, that the connection blurs upon easy evaluate.

No, these Celtics have arrived right here by always and rigorously learning their group and experimenting with methods to maximize the abilities of their two younger stars, fueled by a historic devotion to “good pictures.”

The outcome has been an offensive onslaught that has left Doncic and the Mavericks wobbly and flailing — and the Celtics one win away from hanging the long-awaited 18th banner of their rafters.

Conor McGregor will now not combat Michael Chandler at UFC 303 on June 29 in Las Vegas, UFC president Dana White stated Thursday evening.

McGregor (22-6) was scheduled to headline the occasion however has withdrawn due to damage. It is the primary time in McGregor’s storied UFC profession that he has pulled out of a combat for any motive.

The brand new important occasion is a light-weight heavyweight title combat between Alex Pereira and Jiří Procházka, in line with White.

White additionally introduced two extra fights to the cardboard: Diego Lopes will face Brian Ortega within the co-main occasion, and Carlos Ulberg will now combat Anthony Smith in a light-weight heavyweight bout after Jamahal Hill, who was slated to combat within the co-main occasion, was dominated out because of damage.

In keeping with White, the sellout occasion was on tempo to set a UFC document with a reside gate of greater than $20 million. UFC has not introduced whether or not the nontitle welterweight bout between McGregor and Chandler shall be rescheduled.

Chandler appeared to take the announcement in stride, acknowledging the uncertainty and “threat” of going through McGregor in a social media publish on Friday.

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McGregor, 35, was set to return to competitors for the primary time since he suffered a damaged leg in a TKO loss to Dustin Poirier in July 2021. The previous featherweight and light-weight champion has fought solely 4 instances since a blockbuster boxing match towards Floyd Mayweather Jr. in 2017. He’s 1-3 in these appearances, with two losses to Poirier and a submission defeat to Khabib Nurmagomedov in a 2018 title combat.

The June combat being referred to as off is a disappointing chapter in what has develop into one thing of a saga between McGregor and Chandler, a former champion in Bellator MMA, who first referred to as out McGregor in earnest in 2022. UFC introduced the 2 would coach towards one another on “The Final Fighter” actuality collection in early 2023, which went forward as scheduled that spring. A combat date didn’t come collectively till early this 12 months, nevertheless, for varied causes.

UFC’s former drug testing companion, the USA Anti-Doping Company, claimed McGregor’s state of affairs led to the dissolution of its UFC program, because the promotion needed to grant McGregor an exemption of a six-month testing requirement following his leg damage. UFC chief enterprise officer Hunter Campbell denied that assertion and demanded a public apology.

UFC has since partnered with a number of different companies to run its drug program.

McGregor, of Eire, promised in a social media publish that his return to the Octagon this 12 months can be the beginning of the “Biggest Comeback in Sports activities Historical past.” UFC scheduled a information convention with McGregor and Chandler on June 3 at 3Arena in Dublin however canceled the occasion simply 12 hours earlier than doorways had been to open, which prompted hypothesis on the standing of the combat.

Chandler, 38, has not fought since a back-and-forth loss to Poirier at UFC 281 in November 2022. He has expressed a passing curiosity in potential bouts towards Nate Diaz, who’s at present not signed to UFC, or BMF titleholder Max Holloway.

Conor McGregor’s return to the octagon must wait.

UFC introduced Thursday that his struggle in opposition to Michael Chandler will now not headline UFC 303 in Las Vegas on June 29 due to harm.

Mild heavyweight champion Alex Pereira will defend his belt in opposition to Jiri Prochazka within the new primary occasion, UFC CEO Dana White announced in a video on social media.

It could have been McGregor’s first bout since July 2021, when he misplaced by first-round TKO to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. McGregor broke the tibia in his left leg that evening, rendering him unable to compete additional. The harm required surgical procedure and months of restoration. 

McGregor, the previous featherweight and light-weight champion, boasts only one win — a first-round TKO of Donald Cerrone at UFC 246 — in practically eight years. 

McGregor, a brash Irishman generally known as a lot for his charisma outdoors the cage as his ability set in it, is surely the largest famous person in blended martial arts historical past. He has headlined the 5 best-selling pay-per-view UFC occasions of all time, together with his matchup with Dagestani star Khabib Nurmagomedov in October 2018, which drew 2.4 million purchases.

He additionally fought boxing legend Floyd Mayweather within the ring in August 2017. The spectacle generated 4.3 million PPVs — among the many most ever for a sporting occasion. 

Chandler, a former UFC light-weight title challenger and longtime Bellator champion, has not competed since November 2022, hoping to face McGregor. He’s 2-3 in 5 UFC fights however has acquired post-fight efficiency bonuses in 4 of these bouts. 

It’s unclear whether or not the matchup shall be rescheduled.

6/13/2024

~ Governor Ron DeSantis points Government Order-24-115 declaring a State of Emergency in Broward, Collier, Lee, Miami-Dade and Sarasota counties ~

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – In response to important flooding in South Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Government Order 24-115 declaring a State of Emergency in Broward, Collier, Lee, Miami-Dade and Sarasota counties.

At present, the State Emergency Operations Heart (SEOC) activated to a Degree 1 at 8 a.m. for response efforts with the State Emergency Response Crew (SERT). 

Make investments 90L will transfer offshore as we speak, with tropical moisture persevering with to convey scattered heavy rainfall to South Florida. A flood watch will stay in impact throughout South Florida and the Keys attributable to anticipated heavy rainfall that creates the chance of flash flooding. Widespread showers and thunderstorms may be anticipated all through the afternoon and night hours; nevertheless, scattered showers and remoted thunderstorms may be anticipated to proceed into the in a single day hours.

 Florida Division of Emergency Administration (Division):

• Division Government Director Kevin Guthrie has deployed to South Florida to coordinate state useful resource administration and establish unmet wants in impacted communities.
• Greater than 20 pumps and hoses are staged in Punta Gorda to take away flood waters.
• Regional Coordinators in impacted areas stay in fixed communication with county emergency administration administrators to report impacts to the State Watch Workplace.

Different state efforts embrace:

Florida Division of Transportation (FDOT)

• In preparation for the storm, FDOT crews swept roadways, cleared drainage openings, and staged tools for response.
• FDOT crews mobilized pumps to clear flooding on impacted lanes of I-95, Pembroke Street, US1, and SR A1A. Inside hours, these amenities had been cleared and are absolutely operational.
• Pumps had been additionally deployed to handle minor flooding inside the Kinney Tunnel, which is now clear and absolutely operational.
• FDOT continues to be in communication with native businesses and supply vital useful resource help as wanted.
• FDOT crew members are monitoring all roadways and dealing with Florida Freeway Patrol to find out any vital street closures.

   Present Street Circumstances 

• As of 8:30 a.m., the State Freeway System is open, together with these parts of I-95 in Southeast Florida which had been closed for flooding yesterday.
• Hallandale Seashore Blvd. between US 1 & SR A1A has some lanes underwater and stalled automobiles however is satisfactory.
• Stirling Rd at SW eleventh Ave has turning lanes with standing water.

   Seaports

• All seaports are open and operational.
• Hallandale Seashore Blvd. between US 1 & SR A1A has some lanes underwater and stalled automobiles however is satisfactory.
• Stirling Rd at SW eleventh Ave has turning lanes with standing water.

    Airports

• The next airports are OPEN:
  • Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood Worldwide – A number of taxiway closures for flooding. A number of (50+) industrial flight delays and cancellations.
  • Key West Worldwide – Few (5+) industrial flight delays and cancellations reported.
  • Miami Worldwide – A number of (50+) industrial flight delays and cancellations.
  • Orlando Worldwide – Few (5+) industrial flight delays and cancellations reported.
  • Palm Seashore Worldwide – Airport open and operational, no cancellations and few delays.
  • Sarasota/Bradenton Worldwide – Runway 04/22 closed. Few (2) industrial flight delays reported.
  • Southwest Florida Worldwide – Few (5+) industrial flight delays and cancellations reported.

    Rail

• The next businesses are IMPACTED:
  • Brightline – Operations suspended from Aventura and Miami Station

    Transit

• The next businesses are IMPACTED:
  • Neighborhood shuttles in Hallandale Seashore and Dania Seashore, Davie and Lauderdale Lakes are suspended.
  • Broward County Transit is detouring one route.
  • LauderGo Micromover service is suspended.

Security Messaging 

• FDOT reminds motorists to at all times verify FL511 for real-time journey data, together with street and bridge closures.
• Drivers ought to actively monitor their environment, particularly throughout nighttime hours. Bear in mind, motorists ought to deal with intersections with non-working site visitors alerts as STOP indicators in all instructions then proceed with warning.

Florida Freeway Patrol (FHP) 

• The Florida Freeway Patrol is actively working with and coordinating response efforts with regulation enforcement and the Florida Division of Transportation in response to this flooding occasion.  
• FHP is engaged with all Florida counties which have requested help to help native flooding response efforts.
• FHP is actively patrolling affected areas impacted by flooding.
• FHP has eliminated deserted automobiles alongside Interstate 95.
• FHP has staffed a number of street closures in affected areas.
• FHP’s deployed fixed-wing plane and unmanned aerial models are supporting and coordinating with FDOT to help restoration efforts whereas assessing roadway and site visitors situations inside the impacted areas.
• The Florida Freeway Patrol reminds motorists to make use of excessive warning. Motorists can report disabled automobiles or harmful driving situations to *FHP (*347). 

FloridaCommerce

• FloridaCommerce and the State Emergency Response Crew (SERT) activated the Enterprise Injury Evaluation Survey in response to the flooding in South Florida. Survey responses will permit the state to expedite flooding restoration efforts by gathering information and assessing the wants of affected companies in any county positioned south of I-4. Companies can full the survey on-line by visiting FloridaDisaster.biz and choosing “South Florida Flooding” from the dropdown menu. 
• FloridaCommerce has activated the personal sector hotline at 850-815-4925 from 8:00 a.m. to five:00 p.m. Inquiries might also be emailed to ESF18@em.myflorida.com.
• Updates on closures and enterprise assets are persistently being up to date at FloridaDisaster.biz/CurrentDisasterUpdates.

Florida Division of Regulation Enforcement (FDLE)

• FDLE’s emergency preparedness unit is activated on the State Emergency Operations Heart and brokers and analysts are prepared to reply to the wants of regulation enforcement and communities impacted by Make investments 90L.

The Workplace of Monetary Regulation (OFR)

• The OFR issued a proclamation to monetary establishments and securities professionals relating to Make investments 90L – South Florida Flash Flooding.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Fee (FWC) 

• FWC officers stand prepared to help with emergency response tools and capabilities and are coordinating with state and native emergency administration. 

Florida Division of Environmental Safety 

• The Florida Division of Environmental Safety is coordinating with Florida’s Water/Wastewater Company Response Community (FlaWARN) and different response businesses on the dispatch of turbines, gasoline and pump vehicles which may be wanted to help consuming water and wastewater amenities within the impacted areas.
• The South Florida Water Administration District (SFWMD) is partaking native governments in Miami-Dade and Broward counties to help flood management efforts all through the regional canal system. SFWMD is on the market to supply technical and different help to native governments and drainage operators, together with deploying short-term pumps to alleviate localized flooding. The regional canal system is absolutely operational with no points right now.
• At the moment, no Florida State Parks are closed. 

Florida Division of Schooling

• For the newest data from the Florida Division of Schooling relating to closures and re-openings of early studying suppliers, faculty districts and schools, please go to fldoe.org/storminfo.

Florida Division of Enterprise and Skilled Regulation

• Because it turns into protected to take action, the Division of Enterprise and Skilled Regulation (DBPR) investigators are deploying to impacted areas to conduct injury assessments of licensed institutions by checking for structural damages and combatting unlicensed exercise.

Company for Well being Care Administration 

• The Company for Well being Care Administration (AHCA)has activated the Emergency Affected person Look-Up System (E-PLUS). All customers in affected counties had been notified through e mail of system activation.
• AHCA has opened an occasion within the Well being Facility Reporting System for the next counties: Hillsborough, Polk, Osceola, Orange, Seminole, Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Manatee, Hardee, Highlands, Okeechobee, St. Lucie, Martin, Sarasota, DeSoto, Charlotte, Glades, Lee, Hendry, Collier, Palm Seashore, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties.
• AHCA will proceed to observe the climate and potential impacts to well being care amenities.

Florida Division of Agriculture and Shopper Companies

• The division is coordinating with Florida’s ports and gasoline business companions to make sure enough gasoline provides can be found throughout Florida.
• Gasoline inspectors are responding to impacted areas to make sure retail gasoline dispensers are working correctly and testing the standard of gasoline.
• Meals security inspectors are responding to impacted areas to conduct injury assessments and make sure the protected operation of permitted meals institutions.
• The division is coordinating with agricultural companions to make sure these impacted have enough assets and help. 

Florida State Guard 

• To help South Florida communities impacted by Make investments 90L, the Florida State Guard is actively coordinating with the Florida Division of Emergency Administration to arrange and deploy the next personnel and assets:
  • 14 personnel deployed from the Maritime Response Battalion to help the Florida Fish and Wildlife Fee on belongings to extend accessibility and render help to communities as wanted.
  • 20 personnel from the Maritime Response Squadron and Disaster Response Battalion to incorporate licensed U.S. Coast Guard Boat Captains and help crews to function 4 shallow water vessels and two amphibious rescue automobiles to render humanitarian support as wanted.
  • 6 multipurpose automobiles to move assets and provides to the affected space.
  • 25 personnel on standby to help in extra responses and restoration operations as wanted.

Division of Elder Affairs

• The Division of Elder Affairs (DOEA) has been in communication with all of the Space Companies on Getting older companions to handle unmet wants, as vital. For updates, go to ElderAffairs.org.

For updates and restoration data on the flooding impacts attributable to Make investments 90L – South Florida Flash Flooding, go to FloridaDisaster.org/SFLFlood.

Observe the Division for updates on Instagram, X and Fb.

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A tropical disturbance has introduced a uncommon flash flood emergency to a lot of southern Florida as residents ready to climate extra heavy rainfall on Thursday and Friday.

Wednesday’s downpours and subsequent flooding blocked roads, floated autos and delayed the Florida Panthers on their option to Stanley Cup video games in Canada in opposition to the Edmonton Oilers.

The disorganized storm system was pushing throughout Florida from the Gulf of Mexico at roughly the identical time because the early June begin of hurricane season, which this yr is forecast to be among the many most lively in latest reminiscence amid considerations that local weather change is growing storm depth.

The disturbance has not reached cyclone standing and was given solely a slight probability to type right into a tropical system as soon as it emerges into the Atlantic Ocean after crossing Florida, based on the Nationwide Hurricane Middle.

The Nationwide Climate Service in Miami famous in a publish on the social media platform X early Thursday {that a} band of heavy rainfall was anticipated to fall over the area for a 3rd day in a row.

“Even a small length of heavy rainfall may result in extra flash flooding!,” the publish stated.

Quite a few roads remained flooded and impassable for autos. On main artery Interstate 95 in Broward County, southbound site visitors was being diverted round a flooded part and contractors have been on their option to pump the drainage system, the Florida Freeway Patrol stated in an e-mail. The interstate would not reopen till after water is drained, the company stated.

The Miami climate service workplace issued more and more dire warnings.

“Life-threatening flooding is now ongoing,” the service stated on the social platform X. “Please keep off the roadways and get to greater floor.”

Mayors in Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood declared a state of emergency for his or her cities on Wednesday afternoon. Later Wednesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis additionally declared a state of emergency for 5 counties — Broward and Miami-Dade on Florida’s Atlantic coast and Collier, Lee and Sarasota counties on the state’s west coast.

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava additionally issued a neighborhood state of emergency.

In close by Hollywood, Mike Viesel was driving dwelling Wednesday afternoon together with his canine Humi when he was caught in deep floodwater alongside a low-lying road, he advised the Miami Herald.

As he slowed down and stopped, Viesel stated different vehicles drove previous him, sending much more water into his car. His engine stalled.

“I’d stroll out of my automotive,” he advised the Herald, however his canine “has an issue with water.”

In Miami’s Edgewater neighborhood, the foyer of the constructing that Alfredo Rodriguez moved right into a yr in the past already had water puddles inside on Wednesday morning. He advised the Herald the constructing has flooded 5 occasions since he moved in.

“That is horrible. I can’t pull my automotive round,” he stated of the flooded streets.

Dozens of flights have been delayed or canceled at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Worldwide Airport. The NHL’s Florida Panthers have been delayed greater than three hours from departing Fort Lauderdale for his or her almost six-hour flight to Edmonton for Video games 3 and 4 of the Stanley Cup Closing.

Farther north, the Nationwide Climate Service in Melbourne confirmed that an EF-1 twister hit Hobe Sound on Florida’s Atlantic Coast north of West Palm Seaside on Wednesday morning.

The winds knocked down a number of banyan bushes and brought about some injury to a retailer, Martin County Hearth Rescue officers stated. No accidents have been reported, however entry to rich Jupiter Island was lower off by particles on the street.

It is already been a moist and blustery week in Florida. In Miami, about 6 inches (15 centimeters) of rain fell Tuesday and seven inches (17 centimeters) in Miami Seaside, based on the Nationwide Climate Service. Hollywood obtained about 5 inches (12 centimeters).

Brian McNoldy, a senior analysis affiliate on the College of Miami Rosenstiel College, famous on X that some 9 inches (23 centimeters) had fallen on elements of South Florida from 7 a.m to six p.m. on Wednesday along with the rain that fell on Tuesday.

“We’re in hassle,” McNoldy wrote.

Extra rain was forecast for the remainder of the week, main the climate service workplace in Miami to increase a flash flood watch by means of Thursday. Some locations may see one other 6 inches (15 centimeters) of rain.

The western facet of the state, a lot of which has been in a protracted drought, additionally obtained some main rainfall. Almost 6.5 inches (16.5 centimeters) of rain fell Tuesday at Sarasota Bradenton Worldwide Airport, the climate service says, and flash flood warnings have been in impact in these areas as nicely.

Forecasts predict an unusually busy hurricane season.

The Nationwide Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration estimates there may be an 85% probability that the Atlantic hurricane season shall be above common, predicting between 17 and 25 named storms within the coming months together with as much as 13 hurricanes and 4 main hurricanes. A median season has 14 named storms.

At 88 years previous, Jackie Marx hasn’t missed a beat.

“I do not transfer in addition to I used to however I am nonetheless shifting,” mentioned Marx.

Marx is a diehard Mavs fan who’s a fixture on the American Airways Middle.

She’s a daily on the jumbotron recognized for twirling towels and for the nickname she was given by the announcer: Mavs Grandma.

Marx’s first Mavs recreation was at Reunion Area when the group was based in 1980.

“After that I mentioned, ‘We’re getting tickets to this,’” mentioned Marx.

She’s been a season ticket holder ever since and simply among the Mavs memorabilia she’s collected over the previous 44 years is displayed in her Dallas dwelling.

She even has a Mavs-blue Mustang.

“I’ve loved the sport since highschool. In school, I performed on my sorority group. I do not suppose we ever gained a recreation but it surely was nonetheless enjoyable taking part in,” mentioned Marx.

Marx says she’s solely missed a number of video games this season and calls being within the area “exuberating.”

It’s additionally emotional.

She was there Wednesday evening to witness the Mavs Recreation 3 loss.

“I could not imagine we misplaced the sport. If Luka had not been fouled out, we most likely might’ve pulled it out and gained it,” mentioned Marx.

She says she has to overlook Friday’s recreation since her son is popping 50.

“I’ll be asking him each 5 or ten minutes to examine to see how the Mavs are doing on his phone,” mentioned Marx.

Hopefully, the Mavs will give her another excuse to have fun.

June 13, 2024 – DENTON –  Ashlyn Everett’s first internship is a slam dunk. 

The Texas Girl’s senior has a summer time internship with the Dallas Mavericks. Not solely does Everett get to expertise working for knowledgeable basketball crew, she additionally will get to expertise the thrill of a crew vying for an NBA championship. 

Everett, who’s double majoring in vogue merchandising and advertising and marketing, began her merchandising internship the primary week in June, proper when the NBA Finals have been kicking off.

“My first week was so thrilling,” Everett stated. “Having the primary recreation within the finals happen throughout my first week was a extremely good expertise for me to see what goes on behind the scenes.”

Although the beginning of her internship was atypical in some methods, Everett nonetheless needed to undergo the ropes of studying a brand new place. 

“Total, the week was spent doing numerous orientations with different interns and coaching with my merchandising crew,” Everett stated. “The day of the primary recreation, we took a tour of all of the merchandise shops at American Airways (Heart) and acquired a really feel of what we might be doing that night time. For the primary watch occasion I labored in our principal retailer, The Hangar, and acquired to assist clients store and discover what they have been in search of.”

Merchandise gross sales peak throughout the playoffs so Everett has been busy with customer support duties.

“I’ve been engaged on spreadsheets, updating orders and likewise responding to buyer emails concerning their purchases,” Everett stated. “As you possibly can think about, we’re receiving a lot of orders.”

Everett stated there was an incredible ambiance across the workplace throughout the finals. 

“Everyone seems to be so good and excited for the Mavs,” Everett stated. “Our CEO Cynt (Marshall) has been unbelievable at getting everybody overvalued for the finals and reminding us to get pleasure from and be current on this second. The primary week I used to be so nervous and confused to start out my internship that I wasn’t being current. My merchandising crew helped me change into extra assured and excited for this time.”

Win or lose, Everett nonetheless has your entire summer time to study all aspects of merchandising, together with  product growth, stock administration and merchandise boards. 

“I’m grateful for this chance to work with superb leaders and I’m absorbing all the data I get,” she stated.

Recreation 3 of the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Closing might be performed tonight because the Florida Panthers face the Edmonton Oilers. Down 0-2 on this finals sequence, the Oilers want a win tonight.

Hold studying under to learn the way and when to look at the Panthers vs. Oilers recreation tonight.

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How and when to look at Florida Panthers vs. Edmonton Oilers NHL Closing Recreation 3

Recreation 3 of the Florida Panthers vs. Edmonton Oilers NHL Stanley Cup Closing might be performed on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT). The sport will air on ABC and stream on Sling TV and the platforms featured under.

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watch Florida Panthers vs. Edmonton Oilers Recreation 3 with out cable

In case your cable subscription would not carry ABC or for those who’ve minimize the wire along with your cable firm, you’ll be able to nonetheless watch the finals. Beneath are the platforms on which you’ll watch the NHL Stanley Cup Closing with out cable. 

Save $30 on Sling TV: Probably the most cost-effective option to stream the NHL Stanley Cup Closing

One of the vital cost-effective methods to stream the NHL Stanley Cup Closing video games is thru a subscription to Sling TV. To look at hockey within the postseason, you may want a subscription to the Orange + Blue tier.

Sling’s Orange + Blue tier prices $60 per 30 days, however the platform is at present providing $30 off whenever you pre-pay for 3 months of service, making the Orange + Blue tier $30 for the primary month. You’ll be able to cancel anytime.

Notice: As a result of Sling TV would not carry CBS, you will not be capable to watch CBS-aired programming like subsequent yr’s NFL video games on CBS. To look at these video games, plus PGA golf, UEFA Champions League and extra stay sports activities, we suggest you additionally subscribe to Paramount+ with Showtime. Paramount+ with Showtime prices $12 per 30 days after a one-week free trial. 

CBS Necessities and Paramount+ with Showtime are each subsidiaries of Paramount.

High options of Sling TV Orange + Blue tier:

• Sling TV can also be our best choice to stream the NBA Finals.
• There are 46 channels to look at in whole, together with ABC, NBC and Fox (the place obtainable).
• You get entry to NHL video games airing on TNT and TBS, which Fubo would not carry.
• All subscription tiers embrace 50 hours of cloud-based DVR storage.

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Watch the Panthers vs. Oilers recreation without spending a dime with Fubo

You’ll be able to watch at this time’s recreation on Fubo. Fubo is a sports-centric streaming service that gives entry to entry to native community associates, ESPN and extra. To look at the NHL Closing with out cable, begin a seven-day free trial of Fubo. You’ll be able to start watching instantly in your TV, cellphone, pill or pc. Along with NHL hockey, you may have entry to NFL soccer, MLB, NBA, NASCAR, MLS and worldwide soccer video games. Fubo’s Professional Tier is priced at $80 per 30 days after your free seven-day trial.

Sports activities followers will wish to think about including on the $7.99 per 30 days Fubo Additional bundle, which incorporates MLB Community, NBA TV, NHL Community, Tennis Channel, SEC Community and extra channels with stay video games. Or improve to the Fubo Elite tier and get all of the Fubo Additional channels, plus the flexibility to stream in 4K, beginning at $90 per 30 days ($70 for the primary month).

High options of FuboTV Professional Tier:

• There are not any contracts with Fubo, you’ll be able to cancel anytime.
• The Professional tier consists of over 180 channels, so there’s one thing for everybody to take pleasure in. 
• Fubo consists of most channels you may want to look at stay sports activities, together with CBS (not obtainable by Sling TV).
• All tiers include 1,000 hours of cloud-based DVR recording.
• Stream in your TV, cellphone, pill and different gadgets.

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Hulu + Reside TV/ESPN+ bundle: Watch the Panthers vs. Oilers recreation stay without spending a dime

You’ll be able to watch this yr’s finals with the Hulu + Reside TV/ESPN+ bundle. The bundle options 95 channels, together with ABC, TNT, TBS, native community associates and ESPN. It additionally consists of the ESPN+ streaming service. Limitless DVR storage can also be included. Watch the 2024 NHL Playoffs, MLB this season and network-aired NFL video games subsequent season with Hulu + Reside TV/ESPN+ bundle.

Hulu + Reside TV comes bundled with ESPN+ and Disney+. It is priced at $77 per 30 days after a three-day free trial.

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Stream the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Closing on ESPN+

It’s also possible to watch the NHL Closing on ESPN+.  ESPN+ presents unique stay sports activities, authentic reveals, an unlimited library of on-demand content material, together with the whole 30 For 30 sequence and extra. 

You will need to observe that ESPN+ doesn’t embrace entry to the ESPN community. It’s a separate sports-centric service, with separate sports activities programming.

An ESPN+ subscription prices $11 per 30 days, or save 15% whenever you pay yearly ($110).  ESPN+ can also be at present providing a cost-saving bundle. Get ESPN+ (with advertisements), Disney+ (with advertisements) and Hulu (with advertisements) for $15 per 30 days.

This is a sampling of what is obtainable on ESPN+:

• Unique fantasy sports activities instruments and content material from a few of the sports activities world’s most revered voices in sports activities.  
• Choose WNBA video games, together with Caitlin Clark’s WNBA common season debut.
• Each Battle Evening UFC occasion UFC PPV occasion (PPV occasions are topic to a further cost).
• Soccer together with EFL Championship, US Open Cup and Bundesliga.
• Faculty sports activities together with the Ivy League, Large Sky Convention and Atlantic A10 Convention.
• MLB and the World Sequence.
• High-tier tennis together with the Australian Open and Wimbledon.
• The PGA Tour and the Masters.

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Watch the Stanley Cup Closing stay on ABC with a digital HDTV antenna

It’s also possible to watch tonight’s recreation on TV with an reasonably priced indoor antenna, which pulls in native over-the-air HDTV channels comparable to CBS, NBC, ABC, Fox, PBS, Univision and extra. This is the kicker: There is no month-to-month cost.

Anybody residing in partially blocked-off space (these close to mountains or first-floor residences), a digital TV antenna might not choose up a very good sign — or any sign in any respect. However for a lot of properties, a digital TV antenna supplies a significantly cheap option to watch NHL hockey with out paying a cable firm. Indoor TV antennas also can present some much-needed TV backup if a storm knocks out your cable.

The ultra-thin, multi-directional Mohu Leaf Supreme Professional digital antenna with a 65-mile vary can obtain lots of of HD TV channels, together with ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, Fox, and Univision and may filter out mobile and FM indicators. It delivers a high-quality image in 1080p HDTV, top-tier sound and incorporates a 12-foot digital coax cable.

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See the most recent NHL Stanley Cup Closing gear at Fanatics

Rooting from house is extra enjoyable whereas repping your workforce with the most recent NHL fan gear. Fanatics is our first cease for the latest NHL fan gear, our go-to for the most recent drop of NHL Closing merch like jerseys, commemorative T-shirts, hats and extra. Fanatics additionally has just-released NFL Draft jerseys, like No. 1 general draft choose Caleb Williams’ new Chicago Bears jersey. Delivery on orders over $24 is free by June 14 (use code 24SHIP).

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2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs and Closing: Full schedule

The 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs started on April 20, 2024.

Stanley Cup Closing

The 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Closing is a best-of-seven sequence starting on Saturday, June 8, 2024.

(1) Florida Panthers vs. (2) Edmonton Oilers

Recreation 1 — Panthers 3, Oilers 0
Recreation 2 — Panthers 4, Oilers 1
Recreation 3 — Panthers at Oilers: Thursday, June 13, 8 p.m. | TV: ABC
Recreation 4 — Panthers at Oilers Saturday, June 15, 8 p.m. | TV: ABC
Recreation 5* — Oilers at Panthers: Tuesday, June 18, 8 p.m. | TV: ABC
Recreation 6* — Panthers at Oilers: Friday, June 21, 8 p.m. | TV: ABC
Recreation 7* — Oilers at Panthers: Monday, June 24, 8 p.m. | TV: ABC

*if essential

Florida leads sequence 2-0

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2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs: Convention finals outcomes and scores

The NHL convention finals are a best-of-seven sequence starting on Wednesday, Could 22, 2024. 

Jap Convention Closing

(1) New York Rangers vs. (1) Florida Panthers

Recreation 1: | Panthers 3, Rangers 0
Recreation 2: | Rangers 2, Panthers 1
Recreation 3: | Rangers 5, Panthers 4 (OT)
Recreation 4: | Panthers 3, Rangers 2 (OT)
Recreation 5: | Panthers 3, Rangers 2
Recreation 6: | Panthers 2, Rangers 1

Panthers win sequence 4-2

Western Convention Closing

(1) Dallas Stars vs. (2) Edmonton Oilers

Recreation 1: | Oilers 3, Stars 2 (2 OT)
Recreation 2: | Stars 3, Oilers 1
Recreation 3: | Stars 5, Oilers 3
Recreation 4: | Oilers 5, Stars 2
Recreation 5: | Oilers 3, Stars 1
Recreation 6: | Oilers 2, Stars 1

Oilers win sequence 4-2

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2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs: Second spherical outcomes and scores

Beneath are the scores for the second spherical of the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Jap Convention

(1) New York Rangers vs. (2) Carolina Hurricanes

Recreation 1: | Rangers 4, Hurricanes 3 | Recap
Recreation 2: | Rangers 4, Hurricanes 3 (OT2) | Recap
Recreation 3: | Rangers 3, Hurricanes 2 | Recap
Recreation 4: | Hurricanes 4, Rangers 3 | Recap
Recreation 5: | Hurricanes 4, Rangers 1 | Recap
Recreation 6: | Rangers 5, Hurricanes 3 | Recap

New York wins 4-2

(1) Florida Panthers vs. (2) Boston Bruins

Recreation 1: | Bruins 5, Panthers 1 | Recap
Recreation 2: | Panthers 6, Bruins 1| Recap
Recreation 3: | Panthers 6, Bruins 2 | Recap
Recreation 4: | Panthers 3, Bruins 2 | Recap
Recreation 5: | Bruins 2, Panthers 1 | Recap
Recreation 6: | Panthers 2, Bruins 1 | Recap

Florida wins 4-2

Western Convention

(1) Dallas Stars vs. (3) Colorado Avalanche

Recreation 1: | Avalanche 4, Stars 3 | Recap
Recreation 2: | Stars 5, Avalanche 3 | Recap
Recreation 3: | Stars 4, Avalanche 1 | Recap
Recreation 4: | Stars 5, Avalanche 1 | Recap
Recreation 5: | Avalanche 5, Stars 3 | Recap
Recreation 6: | Stars 2, Avalanche 1 (2 OT) | Recap

Dallas wins the sequence 4-2

(1) Vancouver Canucks vs. (2) Edmonton Oilers

Recreation 1: | Canucks 5, Oilers 4| Recap
Recreation 2: | Oilers 4, Canucks 3 | Recap
Recreation 3: | Canucks 4, Oilers 3 | Recap
Recreation 4: | Oilers 3, Canucks 2 | Recap
Recreation 5: | Canucks 3, Oilers 2 | Recap
Recreation 6: | Oilers 5, Canucks 1 | Recap 
Recreation 7: | Oilers 3, Canucks 2 | Recap

Edmonton wins the sequence 4-3

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2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs: First spherical outcomes and scores

Beneath are the scores for the primary spherical of the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Jap Convention

(1) New York Rangers vs. (WC2) Washington Capitals

Recreation 1: | Rangers 4, Capitals 1 | Recap
Recreation 2: | Rangers 4, Capitals 3 | Recap
Recreation 3: | Rangers 3, Capitals 1 | Recap
Recreation 4: | Rangers 4, Capitals 2 | Recap

(2) Carolina Hurricanes vs. (3) New York Islanders

Recreation 1: | Hurricanes 3, Islanders 1 | Recap
Recreation 2: | Hurricanes 5, Islanders 3 | Recap
Recreation 3: | Hurricanes 3, Islanders 2 | Recap
Recreation 4: | Islanders 3, Hurricanes 2 (2OT) | Recap
Recreation 5: | Hurricanes 6, Islanders 3 | Recap

(1) Florida Panthers vs. (WC1) Tampa Bay Lightning

Recreation 1: | Panthers 3, Lightning 2 | Recap
Recreation 2: | Panthers 3, Lightning 2 (OT) | Recap
Recreation 3: | Panthers 5, Lightning 3 | Recap
Recreation 4: | Lightning 6, Panthers 3 | Recap
Recreation 5: | Panthers 6, Lightning 1 | Recap

(2) Boston Bruins vs. (3) Toronto Maple Leafs

Recreation 1: | Bruins 5, Maple Leafs 1 | Recap
Recreation 2: | Maple Leafs 3, Bruins 2 | Recap
Recreation 3: | Bruins 4, Maple Leafs 2 | Recap
Recreation 4: | Bruins 3, Maple Leafs 1 | Recap
Recreation 5: | Maple Leafs 2, Bruins 1 (OT) | Recap
Recreation 6: | Maple Leafs 2, Bruins 1| Recap
Recreation 7: | Bruins 2, Maple Leafs 1 (OT) | Recap

Western Convention

(1) Dallas Stars vs. (WC2) Vegas Golden Knights

Recreation 1: | Golden Knights 4, Stars 3 | Recap
Recreation 2: | Golden Knights 2, Stars 1 | Recap
Recreation 3: | Stars 3, Golden Knights 2 (OT) | Recap
Recreation 4: | Stars 4, Golden Knights 2 | Recap
Recreation 5: | Stars 3, Golden Knights 2 | Recap
Recreation 6: | Golden Knights 2, Stars 0 | Recap
Recreation 7: | Stars 2, Golden Knights 1| Recap

(2) Winnipeg Jets vs. (3) Colorado Avalanche

Recreation 1: | Jets 7, Avalanche 6 | Recap
Recreation 2: | Avalanche 5, Jets 2 | Recap
Recreation 3: | Avalanche 6, Jets 2 | Recap
Recreation 4: | Avalanche 5, Jets 1 | Recap
Recreation 5: | Avalanche 6, Jets 3 | Recap

(1) Vancouver Canucks vs. (WC1) Nashville Predators

Recreation 1: | Canucks 4, Predators 2 | Recap
Recreation 2: | Predators 4, Canucks 1 | Recap
Recreation 3: | Canucks 2, Predators 1 | Recap
Recreation 4: | Canucks 4, Predators 3 (OT) | Recap
Recreation 5: | Predators 2, Canucks 1 | Recap
Recreation 6: | Canucks 1, Predators 0 | Recap

(2) Edmonton Oilers vs. (3) Los Angeles Kings

Recreation 1: | Oilers 7, Kings 4 | Recap
Recreation 2: | Kings 5, Oilers 4 (OT) | Recap
Recreation 3: | Oilers 6, Kings 1 | Recap
Recreation 4: | Oilers 1, Kings 0 | Recap
Recreation 5: | Oilers 4, Kings 3 | Recap

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