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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>The Sports Daily</title> <atom:link href="https://thesportsdaily.com/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://thesportsdaily.com/</link> <description>Sports News | Rumors | Videos | Highlights | Opinion | More</description> <lastBuildDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 01:27:28 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.1</generator> <image> <url>https://thesportsdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/cropped-icon-large-270x270.png</url> <title>The Sports Daily</title> <link>https://thesportsdaily.com/</link> <width>32</width> <height>32</height></image> <item> <title>Will Minnesota’s Rudy Gobert Play In Game 2 Vs. Nuggets?</title> <link>https://thesportsdaily.com/news/will-minnesota-rudy-gobert-play-in-game-2-vs-nuggets/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dan Girolamo]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 01:27:28 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[NBA News and Rumors]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Timberwolves]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Minnnesota Timberwolves]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Rudy Gobert]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://thesportsdaily.com/?p=1491698</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>The Minnesota Timberwolves will be without Rudy Gobert for Monday night’s Game 2 against the Denver Nuggets, head coach Chris Finch...</p><p>The post <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com/news/will-minnesota-rudy-gobert-play-in-game-2-vs-nuggets/">Will Minnesota’s Rudy Gobert Play In Game 2 Vs. Nuggets?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com">The Sports Daily</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com/tag/minnesota-timberwolves/">Minnesota Timberwolves </a>will be without Rudy Gobert for Monday night’s Game 2 against the Denver Nuggets, head coach Chris Finch announced.</p><h2>Will Minnesota’s Rudy Gobert Play In Game 2 Vs. Nuggets?</h2><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Chris Finch on Rudy Gobert: “He’s out. He will not be here.” <a href="https://t.co/epTcSomQMu">pic.twitter.com/epTcSomQMu</a></p><p>— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) <a href="https://twitter.com/mcten/status/1787641250985984371?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 7, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p><p>“He’s out,” <a href="https://twitter.com/mcten/status/1787641250985984371?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1787641250985984371%7Ctwgr%5E0b5fe0224cfe2c51aca04dee607d0c75c8b43b92%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fthesportsdaily.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php%3Fpost%3D1491698action%3Dedit">Finch told reporters</a> about Gobert’s status during a pregame press conference. “He will not be here.”</p><p>Gobert will be missing the game for personal reasons. Gobert’s first child, a baby boy, was born Monday morning.</p><p>Gobert has been the anchor for one of the NBA’s best defenses. Gobert is averaging 13.2 points, 11.4 rebounds, 1.2 blocks, and 1.2 steals per game in five postseason games.</p><p>Minnesota is a perfect 5-0 this postseason.</p><h2>Minnesota Looks To Take 2-0 Series Lead Over Denver</h2><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">stayin’ focused. <a href="https://t.co/rukzeQ0Mla">pic.twitter.com/rukzeQ0Mla</a></p><p>— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) <a href="https://twitter.com/Timberwolves/status/1787650893573239152?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 7, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p><p>The Wolves lead the series 1-0 after Minnesota’s 106-99 win in Game 1 over the Denver Nuggets.</p><p>Anthony Edwards continued his ascent to superstardom with a career playoff-high 43-point performance. Karl-Anthony Towns finished with 20 points, while Naz Reid added 16 points off the bench.</p><p>For Denver, Nikola Jokic finished with 32 points, eight rebounds, and nine assists on 11-25 shooting.</p><p>Game 2 tips off on Tuesday night at 10 p.m. ET on TNT.</p><p>The post <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com/news/will-minnesota-rudy-gobert-play-in-game-2-vs-nuggets/">Will Minnesota’s Rudy Gobert Play In Game 2 Vs. Nuggets?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com">The Sports Daily</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Will Miami’s Jimmy Butler Get A Contract Extension With Heat?</title> <link>https://thesportsdaily.com/news/will-jimmy-butler-get-a-contract-extension-with-miami-heat/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dan Girolamo]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 01:00:58 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Heat]]></category> <category><![CDATA[NBA News and Rumors]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Jimmy Butler]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Miami Heat]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://thesportsdaily.com/?p=1491691</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Will Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler receive a contract extension? Butler is eligible for a contract extension this offseason. However,...</p><p>The post <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com/news/will-jimmy-butler-get-a-contract-extension-with-miami-heat/">Will Miami’s Jimmy Butler Get A Contract Extension With Heat?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com">The Sports Daily</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Will Miami Heat forward <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com/tag/jimmy-butler/">Jimmy Butler</a> receive a contract extension? Butler is eligible for a contract extension this offseason. However, Pat Riley responded bluntly when asked about the potential extension.</p><h2>Will Miami’s Jimmy Butler Get A Contract Extension With Heat?</h2><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Pat Riley on Jimmy Butler's comments that the Heat would've won over Boston if he were healthy… "you should keep your mouth shut" <a href="https://t.co/K1K3RVo0lt">pic.twitter.com/K1K3RVo0lt</a></p><p>— WPLG Local 10 Sports (@Local10Sports) <a href="https://twitter.com/Local10Sports/status/1787539716209807578?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 6, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p><p> </p><p>“We have not discussed that internally right now,” Riley said in a press conference on Monday (via <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/40095542/jimmy-butler-extension-depend-availability">ESPN</a>). “We have to look at making that kind of commitment and when do we do it. We don’t have to do it until 2025, actually. But we’ll see. We haven’t made a decision on it, and we haven’t really in earnest discussed it.”</p><p>Butler will likely ask for a two-year contract extension this summer. Butler’s new deal would guarantee him as much as $113 million for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 seasons.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="zxx" dir="ltr"><a href="https://t.co/IjqYRPtUU4">pic.twitter.com/IjqYRPtUU4</a></p><p>— Crystal Scar (@crystalscarr21) <a href="https://twitter.com/crystalscarr21/status/1786821173516656658?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 4, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p><p>In a video this past weekend, Butler, who missed the entire opening-round series against the Boston Celtics, said, “If I was playing, Boston would be at home, New York damn sure would … be at home.”</p><p>To say Riley didn’t like the comments would be an understatement.</p><p>“I thought, ‘Is that Jimmy trolling or is that Jimmy serious,'” Riley said. “If you’re not on the court playing against Boston or on the court playing against the New York Knicks, you should keep your mouth shut on the criticism of those teams.”</p><h2>Will Miami Heat Look To Trade Jimmy Butler?</h2><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Pat Riley when asked (by <a href="https://twitter.com/flasportsbuzz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@flasportsbuzz</a>) if they'd be open to trading Jimmy Butler:</p><p>"No. Not right now." <a href="https://twitter.com/CBSMiami?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CBSMiami</a> <a href="https://t.co/INGEonfssl">pic.twitter.com/INGEonfssl</a></p><p>— Mike Cugno (@MikeCugnoCBS4) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeCugnoCBS4/status/1787564169543258575?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 6, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p><p>If Butler does not get his extension, will the Heat attempt to trade their franchise player?</p><p>The 76ers are reportedly interested in acquiring Butler this offseason.</p><p>However, Riley immediately put those rumors to bed.</p><p>“No. Not right now,” <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeCugnoCBS4/status/1787564169543258575?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1787564169543258575%7Ctwgr%5E62db9b9cbc6a17af895f54ec8a572f607e44c953%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fthesportsdaily.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php%3Fpost%3D1491691action%3Dedit">Riley said</a> when asked about exploring a trade for Butler. “I mean you’re asking a question and you want your answer and you’re not gonna f****n get it.”</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Buzz connecting Jimmy Butler to Philadelphia 76ers intensifies amid recent rumors: <a href="https://t.co/7DpSmmx94f">https://t.co/7DpSmmx94f</a></p><p>— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) <a href="https://twitter.com/LegionHoops/status/1787237797679821292?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 5, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p><p>The post <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com/news/will-jimmy-butler-get-a-contract-extension-with-miami-heat/">Will Miami’s Jimmy Butler Get A Contract Extension With Heat?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com">The Sports Daily</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>NFL Free Agency: Chargers Agree to Deal With D.J. Chark</title> <link>https://thesportsdaily.com/news/nfl-free-agency-chargers-agree-to-deal-with-d-j-chark/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mathew Huff]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 00:58:39 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Chargers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Featured]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[NFL Free Agency]]></category> <category><![CDATA[NFL News and Rumors]]></category> <category><![CDATA[NFL picks]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://thesportsdaily.com/?p=1491689</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>The Los Angeles Chargers are bolstering their receiver room. They have reportedly agreed to terms with wide receiver, D.J. Chark....</p><p>The post <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com/news/nfl-free-agency-chargers-agree-to-deal-with-d-j-chark/">NFL Free Agency: Chargers Agree to Deal With D.J. Chark</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com">The Sports Daily</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Los Angeles Chargers are bolstering their receiver room. They have reportedly agreed to terms with wide receiver, D.J. Chark. Chark is a six-year veteran who will bring some welcome experience to an inexperienced receiver room. Especially after the team cut ties with Keenan Allen and Mike Williams this offseason. Chark has not quite found true NFL home for the past couple of years, but his role could expand with the Chargers given the youth on the wide receiver depth chart. While this may not be the splashiest signing of the offseason, it certainly could be one that is looked back on as one of the underrated moves.</p><h2><strong>D.J. Chark, Chargers Agree to Deal</strong></h2><h3><strong>D.J. Chark’s Career</strong></h3><p>Chark has struggled finding a consistent role ever since his first four seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Much of this can be attributed to nagging injuries. The veteran struggled to settle in with the <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com/news/lions-amon-ra-st-brown-agree-on-four-year-extension/">Detroit Lions</a> and the Carolina Panthers. While he is older now, Chark can still have a positive impact in the correct environment. For his career, Chark has logged 212 receptions, 3,069 receiving yards, and 23 touchdowns. His best year came in the 2019 season when he made the Pro-Bowl. That year, Chark recorded totals of 73 catches on 118 targets, 1,008 receiving yards, 13.8 yards per reception, and 67.2 receiving yards per game. The former Jacksonville Jaguar may not quite reach these numbers again in his career. However, he can still have a significant impact, especially with Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers.</p><h3><strong>A New-Look Receiver Room for the Los Angeles Chargers</strong></h3><p>As alluded to already, the Chargers cleaned house in the receiving department this offseason. With the team bringing in Jim Harbaugh and Greg Roman, expect the Chargers to have a run-heavy offense. Considering this, D.J. Chark will most likely not crack 1,000 receiving yards this year. However, his veteran leadership will be valuable to the offense, especially with the youth on the roster. Not to mention, Chark will serve as a reliable security blanket for quarterback, Justin Herbert. He is also still reliable in making huge plays downfield. If the sixth-year wide receiver can remain healthy throughout the season, the Chargers will have made one of the more underrated signings of free agency. This may not be the most noteworthy signing, but the Chargers have made plenty of other under-the-radar signings this offseason. If all goes right and he can conquer his injury demons, D.J. Chark could have a new true home in the NFL.</p><p>The post <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com/news/nfl-free-agency-chargers-agree-to-deal-with-d-j-chark/">NFL Free Agency: Chargers Agree to Deal With D.J. Chark</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com">The Sports Daily</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama Wins 2023-24 NBA Rookie of the Year</title> <link>https://thesportsdaily.com/news/spurs-victor-wembanyama-wins-2023-24-nba-rookie-of-the-year/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dan Girolamo]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 00:21:42 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[NBA News and Rumors]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Spurs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[San Antonio Spurs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Victor Wembanyama]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://thesportsdaily.com/?p=1491684</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama is the 2023–2024 NBA Rookie of the Year. Wembanyama capped off an excellent rookie...</p><p>The post <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com/news/spurs-victor-wembanyama-wins-2023-24-nba-rookie-of-the-year/">Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama Wins 2023-24 NBA Rookie of the Year</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com">The Sports Daily</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>San Antonio Spurs center <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com/tag/victor-wembanyama/">Victor Wembanyama</a> is the 2023–2024 NBA Rookie of the Year. Wembanyama capped off an excellent rookie campaign by becoming the sixth unanimous <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1787619814350959040">Rookie of the Year</a> in NBA history.</p><h2>Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama Wins 2023-24 NBA Rookie of the Year</h2><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The 2023-24 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year is… Victor Wembanyama!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NBAAwards?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NBAAwards</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KiaROY?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KiaROY</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Kia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Kia</a> <a href="https://t.co/tgxkaeA1bS">pic.twitter.com/tgxkaeA1bS</a></p><p>— NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1787619814350959040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 6, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p><p>Wembanyama received all 99 first-place votes from a media panel, becoming the first unanimous Kia NBA Rookie of the Year since Karl-Anthony Towns in the 2015-16 season.</p><p>Other unanimous NBA Rookie of the Year winners include Ralph Sampson (1983-1984), David Robinson (1989-1990), Blake Griffin (2010-2011), Damian Lillard (2012-2013), and Towns (2015-2016).</p><p>In 71 games, Wembanyama averaged 21.4 points, 10.6 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 3.6 blocks, and 1.2 steals per game. Wembanyama is the first player since Shaquille O’Neal in 1999-2000 to average 10 points, 10 rebounds, three assists, and three blocks in a single season.</p><p>Wembanyama joins Manute Bol (1985-1986) as the second rookie to lead all NBA players in blocks per game in a season.</p><h2>Victor Wembanyama Caps Off Historic Season</h2><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1f5e3.png" alt="🗣" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Unanimous <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KiaROY?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KiaROY</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/wemby?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wemby</a> reacts to winning! <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1f3c6.png" alt="🏆" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NBAAwards?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NBAAwards</a> <a href="https://t.co/egWtRWCXCR">pic.twitter.com/egWtRWCXCR</a></p><p>— NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1787628464066990108?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 6, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p><p>Wembanyama joins Robinson and Tim Duncan (1997-98) as the only Spurs to win Rookie of the Year.</p><p>Wembanyama became the first player to average at least 20.0 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 3.0 blocks in fewer than 30 minutes per game in a season.</p><p>The historic stats continue for Wembanyama, becoming the first player to have at least 1,500 points, 700 rebounds, 250 assists, 250 blocks, and 100 3-pointers made in a season.</p><p>“My goals were always to help my team as best as I could and get better as the year went on,” Wembanyama said in an interview on <em>Inside the NBA</em>. “I knew in order to do this I had to be individually good on the court and dominant. So, it was a huge thing for me and a big thing to get. It’s always been really important and I’m glad it’s finally official.”</p><p>Wembanyama can collect some more hardware as a finalist for Defensive Player of the Year, along with Minnesota’s Rudy Gobert and Miami’s Bam Adebayo.</p><p>The post <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com/news/spurs-victor-wembanyama-wins-2023-24-nba-rookie-of-the-year/">Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama Wins 2023-24 NBA Rookie of the Year</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com">The Sports Daily</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Stars knock out Golden Knights in seventh game of first round</title> <link>https://thesportsdaily.com/news/stars-knock-out-golden-knights-in-seventh-game-of-first-round/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeremy Freeborn]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 22:55:24 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Dallas Stars]]></category> <category><![CDATA[NHL News and Rumors]]></category> <category><![CDATA[NHL]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://thesportsdaily.com/?p=1491681</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>The Dallas Stars are in the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. On Sunday evening the Stars beat...</p><p>The post <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com/news/stars-knock-out-golden-knights-in-seventh-game-of-first-round/">Stars knock out Golden Knights in seventh game of first round</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com">The Sports Daily</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Dallas Stars are in the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. On Sunday evening the Stars beat the Vegas Golden Knights 2-1 in the seventh game of the first round of the playoffs from American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The Dallas win over Vegas means that there will be a new Stanley Cup champion this year and the Golden Knights will no longer be able to defend as Stanley Cup champions.</p><h2>Game 7 Summary</h2><p>The Dallas Stars were the only team to score a goal in the first period. Wyatt Johnston of Toronto, Ontario, who was the overtime hero in game three, opened the scoring in game one with an unassisted marker at 14:34. Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore unsuccessfully tried to clear the puck out of the Vegas zone on a clearing attempt. The puck was then tipped by Golden Knights forward Tomas Hertl before landing on Johnston’s stick. Johnston stick-handled the puck briefly before scoring past Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill.</p><p>The Golden Knights tied the game at one for the only goal in the second period. Brett Howden of Calgary, Alberta scored from Michael Amadio of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario and William Karlsson of Marsta, Sweden at 15;25 of the middle frame for the Golden Knights’s only goal of the contest.</p><p>The Stars won the game very early in the third period. Radek Faksa of Vitkov, Czech Republic scored from Craig Smith of Madison, Wisconsin and defenseman Thomas Harley of Syracuse, New York at the 44 second mark.</p><h2>Faksa’s three other playoff game-winning goals</h2><p>For Faksa this was his fourth game-winning goal in the postseason in his career. He previously scored the game-winner in his very first postseason game, a 4-0 Dallas win over the Minnesota Wild on April 14, 2016, in game one of the first round. Faksa then scored another game-winner in game one of the second round, a 2-1 Dallas win over the St. Louis Blues on April 29, 2016. Then Faksa’s third postseason game-winner was in the Edmonton bubble on August 20, 2020. Faksa scored from right winger Denis Gurianov of Togliatti, Russia and defenseman Miro Heiskanen of Espoo, Finland in a 7-3 Stars win over the Calgary Flames, in game six of the first round. With the seventh game win, they will next play the Colorado Avalanche.</p><p> </p><p>The post <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com/news/stars-knock-out-golden-knights-in-seventh-game-of-first-round/">Stars knock out Golden Knights in seventh game of first round</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com">The Sports Daily</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Rangers record five straight playoff wins for the third time</title> <link>https://thesportsdaily.com/news/rangers-record-five-straight-playoff-wins-for-the-third-time/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeremy Freeborn]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 13:43:18 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[NHL News and Rumors]]></category> <category><![CDATA[NY Rangers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[new york rangers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[NHL]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://thesportsdaily.com/?p=1491647</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>For the third time in the history of the franchise, the New York Rangers have won five straight playoff games....</p><p>The post <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com/news/rangers-record-five-straight-playoff-wins-for-the-third-time/">Rangers record five straight playoff wins for the third time</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com">The Sports Daily</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For the third time in the history of the franchise, the New York Rangers have won five straight playoff games. They accomplished the feat on Sunday in game one of the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Rangers defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3.</p><h2>Rangers unbeaten in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs</h2><p>The Rangers have won all five playoff games they have played to date. New York swept the Washington Capitals in the opening round by scores of 4-1, 4-3, 3-1, and 4-2. In all, they have outscored their opposition 19-10.</p><h2>When did the Rangers win five straight postseason games before?</h2><p>The Rangers first won five straight playoff games in 1937. They defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs twice in the first round, the Montreal Maroons twice in the semifinals, and the Detroit Red Wings 5-1 in game one of the 1937 Stanley Cup Finals. They would eventually lose the Stanley Cup Finals to the Red Wings in five games. At the time, the Stanley Cup Finals were a best of five.</p><p>The Rangers next won seven straight playoff games in 1994. This was the last year they won the Stanley Cup. New York won their first seven Stanley Cup playoff games three decades ago. They swept the New York Islanders in four games in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals by scores of 6-0 twice, 5-1, and 5-2. The Rangers then beat the Washington Capitals in the first three games in the Eastern Conference Semifinals by scores of 6-3, 5-2 and 3-0.</p><h2>Inside Look of Game 1</h2><p>The Rangers were led in Game 1 by Mika Zibanejad of Huddinge, Sweden, who had two goals and one assist for three points. Americans Vincent Trocheck of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Chris Kreider of Boxford, Massachusetts each had multi-point games as Trocheck had one goal and one assist for two points, and Kreider had two assists. The other Rangers goal scorer was Artemi Panarin of Korkino, Russia.</p><p> </p><p>The post <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com/news/rangers-record-five-straight-playoff-wins-for-the-third-time/">Rangers record five straight playoff wins for the third time</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com">The Sports Daily</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>NASCAR Cup Series Fans Watch History As Kyle Larson Edges Chris Buescher By 0.001 Seconds, Claiming AdventHealth 400 At Kansas Speedway</title> <link>https://thesportsdaily.com/news/nascar-cup-series-fans-watch-history-as-kyle-larson-edges-chris-buescher-by-0-001-seconds-claiming-adventhealth-400-at-kansas-speedway/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Hawkins]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 05:00:33 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[AdventHealth 400]]></category> <category><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series]]></category> <category><![CDATA[NASCAR News and Rumors]]></category> <category><![CDATA[X (Twitter)]]></category> <category><![CDATA[0.001 Seconds]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Chris Buescher]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Kansas Speedway]]></category> <category><![CDATA[X (Twitter) Kyle Larson]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://thesportsdaily.com/?p=1491635</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Along the final stretch at Kansas Speedway on Sunday, the NASCAR Cup Series machines of Kyle Larson and Chris Buescher...</p><p>The post <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com/news/nascar-cup-series-fans-watch-history-as-kyle-larson-edges-chris-buescher-by-0-001-seconds-claiming-adventhealth-400-at-kansas-speedway/">NASCAR Cup Series Fans Watch History As Kyle Larson Edges Chris Buescher By 0.001 Seconds, Claiming AdventHealth 400 At Kansas Speedway</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com">The Sports Daily</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Along the final stretch at Kansas Speedway on Sunday, the NASCAR Cup Series machines of Kyle Larson and Chris Buescher collided twice just before creating the weekend’s second photo finish. </p><p>The opener occurred during the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday as Mystik Dan was crowned victorious. </p><p>The closer came about as Larson edged Buescher by 0.001 seconds, claiming the rain-delayed AdventHealth 400 in overtime creating the closest finish in circuit history. </p><p>Buscher endured an up-and-down event. After executing a gutsy, five-wide move, the driver of the No. 17 Ford was forced to rally from a pit-road incident to appear to the Fox Sports announcers that he beat Larson to the start/finish line. </p><p>Fox Sports’ Mike Joy had the call at the finish: “Coming to the line … crash together … I believe … Buescher.” </p><p>Clint Bowyer chimed in: “This going to be a huge win for Buscher.” </p><p>Until it wasn’t. </p><p>Less than a minute later, Larson was awarded the victory by race officials. </p><p>Buescher reacted hard to the outcome. </p><p>“I don’t know what to say right now,” Buescher told Fox Sports. </p><p>X (Twitter) users replied to one of the best finishes in stock car racing history, set up by Kyle Busch’s spin out with five rotations remaining in regulation … </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">TWO PHOTO FINISHES IN ONE WEEKEND.</p><p>Saturday: Mystik Dan wins the Kentucky Derby by a nose.<br />Sunday: Kyle Larson wins in the closest finish in NASCAR Cup Series history. <a href="https://t.co/EVrWlE6kzG">pic.twitter.com/EVrWlE6kzG</a></p><p>— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSports/status/1787306038628094119?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 6, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </p><p>Larson and Buescher’s last-lap duel re-wrote NASCAR records … </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kyle Larson beats Chris Buescher to win at Kansas in the closest finish in NASCAR history!<a href="https://t.co/bfpiHsAIgI">pic.twitter.com/bfpiHsAIgI</a></p><p>— Always Race Day (@AlwaysRaceDay) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlwaysRaceDay/status/1787297397837553863?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 6, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </p><p>There has been chatter about making the 1.5-mile tri-oval as the new site for the Championship 4 event, replacing Phoenix Raceway. After Sunday’s thriller, who could argue with the picturesque venue … </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Can’t get much higher at the Kansas Speedway <a href="https://t.co/9Jq1NCVgom">pic.twitter.com/9Jq1NCVgom</a></p><p>— Anthony Crane (@crane_anthony) <a href="https://twitter.com/crane_anthony/status/1787211265082859757?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 5, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </p><p>Before the rain started falling, causing a delay in the start of Sunday’s race, the Chief “Hitman” checked out the garage area scene … </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chiefs</a> GM Brett Veach on hand for the #<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/adventhealth400?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#adventhealth400</a> at Kansas Speedway wearing a Bret "The Hitman" Hart jacket. <a href="https://t.co/GkHRwKyGRI">pic.twitter.com/GkHRwKyGRI</a></p><p>— Starcade Media (@StarcadeMediaKC) <a href="https://twitter.com/StarcadeMediaKC/status/1787179482610065419?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 5, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </p><p>When rain started falling, track-drying trucks became busy … </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The start of today's <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AdventHealth400?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AdventHealth400</a> at <a href="https://twitter.com/kansasspeedway?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@kansasspeedway</a> is delayed due to weather.</p><p>Track drying is underway, so stay with us on FS1! <a href="https://t.co/kWaBCB81JC">pic.twitter.com/kWaBCB81JC</a></p><p>— NASCAR (@NASCAR) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASCAR/status/1787198404029739359?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 5, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </p><p>Once the weather started to clear, crew members from the 38 different teams made their way back to their stations … </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">UPDATE: Driver introductions will begin at 5:45 p.m. ET with a targeted invocation and anthem time of 5:55 p.m. ET at <a href="https://twitter.com/kansasspeedway?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@kansasspeedway</a>. <a href="https://t.co/SLhPaLvhJ3">pic.twitter.com/SLhPaLvhJ3</a></p><p>— NASCAR (@NASCAR) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASCAR/status/1787233153377001701?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 5, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </p><p>After nearly three hours, the delayed green flag finally flew at Kansas … </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The moment we've been waiting for is here.</p><p>The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AdventHealth400?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AdventHealth400</a> from <a href="https://twitter.com/kansasspeedway?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@kansasspeedway</a> is <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1f7e2.png" alt="🟢" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />on FS1! <a href="https://t.co/MqdK6oCoSn">pic.twitter.com/MqdK6oCoSn</a></p><p>— NASCAR (@NASCAR) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASCAR/status/1787248070930940070?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 5, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </p><p>Creating one of the season’s top highlights, Buescher pulled off a gutsy, five wide move … </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">AHHHHHH <a href="https://t.co/qSYFTqjujI">pic.twitter.com/qSYFTqjujI</a></p><p>— NASCAR (@NASCAR) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASCAR/status/1787262080950640832?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 5, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </p><p>Here’s a close look at Buescher’s view of going five-wide … </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/Chris_Buescher?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Chris_Buescher</a> was not letting off. <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1f605.png" alt="😅" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <a href="https://t.co/uduXHHFDGr">pic.twitter.com/uduXHHFDGr</a></p><p>— NASCAR (@NASCAR) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASCAR/status/1787262493577887764?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 5, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </p><p>Denny Hamlin and Larson raced each other out front Sunday. Sound familiar? … </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Well, well, well … </p><p>We think we've seen these two up front before. <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1f609.png" alt="😉" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <a href="https://t.co/YOz7RIpafA">pic.twitter.com/YOz7RIpafA</a></p><p>— NASCAR (@NASCAR) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASCAR/status/1787257143210410364?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 5, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </p><p>Last year, Hamlin clipped Larson on the last lap, stealing the win from the 2021 Cup champion …. </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Last year at Kansas Speedway in the NASCAR Cup Series <a href="https://t.co/B25ntg1EY9">pic.twitter.com/B25ntg1EY9</a></p><p>— ArturaX (@MclarenArtura) <a href="https://twitter.com/MclarenArtura/status/1787064035239694632?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 5, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </p><p>Making is way through the field, Larson engaged with Ross Chastain in a fight for the lead … </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">WE NEED TO CATCH OUR BREATH! <a href="https://t.co/NjJG9IImX6">https://t.co/NjJG9IImX6</a> <a href="https://t.co/kvSgD2bUXB">pic.twitter.com/kvSgD2bUXB</a></p><p>— NASCAR (@NASCAR) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASCAR/status/1787253566937133440?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 5, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </p><p>Buescher maintained control throughout much of Stage 2, claiming his first stage win of the season … </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Chris Buescher takes the second stage at Kansas.<a href="https://twitter.com/AlwaysRaceDay?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AlwaysRaceDay</a> <a href="https://t.co/2rWgjqlWxG">pic.twitter.com/2rWgjqlWxG</a></p><p>— Mr Matthew CFB (@MrMatthew_CFB) <a href="https://twitter.com/MrMatthew_CFB/status/1787271925774876714?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 6, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </p><p>Then, Buescher became enraged after a crew member was penalized for going over the wall too soon during pit stops to open Stage 3. “That cannot happen,” he screamed over his team radio. On top of the lost time and position, a tear off was left behind. Buescher was forced to start from the back of the field … </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">PENALTY: A member of the No. 17 crew was over-the-wall too soon.<a href="https://twitter.com/Chris_Buescher?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Chris_Buescher</a> will start at the rear of the field on the restart <a href="https://t.co/rOd6o05pm9">pic.twitter.com/rOd6o05pm9</a></p><p>— NASCAR (@NASCAR) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASCAR/status/1787275016725311602?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 6, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </p><p>Buescher rallies throughout Stage 3 … </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Chris Buescher is back in this thing <a href="https://t.co/BD1544j8oI">pic.twitter.com/BD1544j8oI</a></p><p>— Rubbin is Racing (@rubbinisracing) <a href="https://twitter.com/rubbinisracing/status/1787286495939736013?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 6, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </p><p>Seven-time Cup champion Jimmie Johnson continued to struggle as a part-time pilot, crashing out Sunday after Corey LaJoie (7) bumped the rear of the No. 84 Toyota. Austin Hill was also caught up in the accident … </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Jimmie Johnson checked up and Corey LaJoie got into the back of him. <a href="https://t.co/VodMeC37yG">pic.twitter.com/VodMeC37yG</a></p><p>— FOX: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASCARONFOX/status/1787277134647406820?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 6, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </p><p>With two wins, six top-five finishes and a series-high six stage wins, Larson moved 29 points ahead of Martin Truex Jr. in the regular-season points standings … </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kyle Larson has now led the Regular Season points standings for 5 straight races</p><p>This is the longest Larson has been the points leader in the Regular Season since 2017, 7 years ago. <a href="https://t.co/qW5nENaSum">pic.twitter.com/qW5nENaSum</a></p><p>— Trey Ryan (@TreyRyan99) <a href="https://twitter.com/TreyRyan99/status/1787299591689236557?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 6, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </p><p>The post <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com/news/nascar-cup-series-fans-watch-history-as-kyle-larson-edges-chris-buescher-by-0-001-seconds-claiming-adventhealth-400-at-kansas-speedway/">NASCAR Cup Series Fans Watch History As Kyle Larson Edges Chris Buescher By 0.001 Seconds, Claiming AdventHealth 400 At Kansas Speedway</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com">The Sports Daily</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Luis Arraez has memorable debut with the Padres</title> <link>https://thesportsdaily.com/news/luis-arraez-has-memorable-debut-with-the-padres/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeremy Freeborn]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2024 23:26:17 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[MLB News and Rumors]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Padres]]></category> <category><![CDATA[MLB]]></category> <category><![CDATA[San Diego Padres]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://thesportsdaily.com/?p=1491630</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>San Diego Padres designated hitter Luis Arraez of San Felipe, Venezuela had a memorable first game for the Padres on...</p><p>The post <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com/news/luis-arraez-has-memorable-debut-with-the-padres/">Luis Arraez has memorable debut with the Padres</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com">The Sports Daily</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>San Diego Padres designated hitter Luis Arraez of San Felipe, Venezuela had a memorable first game for the Padres on Saturday. One day after being traded from the Miami Marlins in a blockbuster deal, Arraez became the first Padres player in franchise player to have four hits in his San Diego debut. He accomplished the feat in a 13-1 Padres win over the Arizona Diamondbacks.</p><h2>Inside Look at Arraez’s four hits</h2><p>Of Arraez’s four hits were three singles and one double. He was the leadoff hitter in the top of the first inning and had a double to right field, and would later score on a Manny Machado RBI single. Then in the top of the third inning, Arraez had a line drive single to left field. An inning later, in the fourth inning, Arraez had a RBI single to left field, and scored Padres second baseman Xander Bogaerts of Oranjestad, Aruba to put the Padres up 3-0. Arraez then had another fly ball single to center field to lead off the seventh inning. Arraez would score on a RBI double by Machado, which put the Padres up 4-0. All four hits by Arraez came off of Diamondbacks starting pitcher Brandon Pfaadt.</p><h2>Luis Arraez in 2024</h2><p>This season with the Marlins and Padres, Arraez is batting .315 with zero home runs and six runs batted in. He has scored 24 runs, and had 45 hits, nine doubles, one triple, eight walks, 56 total bases, one sacrifice bunt, and had an on base percentage of .359 and a slugging percentage of .392. The triple came in a 10-3 Marlins win over the St. Louis Cardinals on April 7.</p><h2>Second in the National League West</h2><p>The Padres improved to the .500 mark at 18 wins and 18 losses with the convincing win over the Diamondbacks on Saturday. They are in second place in the National League West.</p><p>The post <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com/news/luis-arraez-has-memorable-debut-with-the-padres/">Luis Arraez has memorable debut with the Padres</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com">The Sports Daily</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Brent Rooker becomes second Athletics player to hit two home runs in an inning</title> <link>https://thesportsdaily.com/news/brent-rooker-becomes-second-athletics-player-to-hit-two-home-runs-in-an-inning/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeremy Freeborn]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2024 22:10:13 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Athletics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[MLB News and Rumors]]></category> <category><![CDATA[MLB]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Oakland Athletics]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://thesportsdaily.com/?p=1491627</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Oakland Athletics designated hitter Brent Rooker of Germantown, Tennessee became only the second Athletics player of all-time to hit two...</p><p>The post <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com/news/brent-rooker-becomes-second-athletics-player-to-hit-two-home-runs-in-an-inning/">Brent Rooker becomes second Athletics player to hit two home runs in an inning</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com">The Sports Daily</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Oakland Athletics designated hitter Brent Rooker of Germantown, Tennessee became only the second Athletics player of all-time to hit two home runs in a single inning. He accomplished the feat in the third inning in a dominant 20-4 Athletics win over the Miami Marlins at the Oakland Coliseum in northern California.</p><h2>Inside Look at the Home Runs</h2><p>Rooker’s first home run came with zero out. He hit a 447-foot two-run home run to left field and put the Athletics up 4-0 at the time. The home run came off of Marlins starting pitcher Trevor Rogers on a count of two balls and zero strikes, and also scored Canadian second baseman Abraham Toro of Longueuil, Quebec.</p><p>Rooker’s second home run came with one out. He hit a 380-foot three-run home run to left field and put the Athletics up 12-0. In addition to scoring Toro again, Rooker also scored right fielder Tyler Nevin of Poway, California, and came off of Marlins relief pitcher Darren McCaughan.</p><h2>Four more home runs</h2><p>In all, Athletics hitters hit six home runs in the game. In addition to Rooker, rookie third baseman Brett Harris of Arlington Heights, Illinois had two home runs, while center fielder JJ Bleday of Danville, Pennsylvania and catcher Shea Langeliers of Portland, Oregon had one home run each.</p><h2>Significant game for Rooker</h2><p>Rooker had three hits in four at bats. He also scored two runs, had five runs batted in and one walk.</p><h2>Who was the first Athletics player with two home runs in an inning?</h2><p>Athletics first baseman Mark McGwire of Pomona, California hit two home runs in the fifth inning on September 22, 1996 in a 13-11 Athletics win over the Seattle Mariners.</p><h2>Rooker in 2024</h2><p>In 2024, Rooker is batting .240 with eight home runs and 20 runs batted in. During 22 games, 75 at bats and 85 plate appearances, he scored 11 runs, and had 18 hits, three doubles, one stolen base, nine walks, and 45 total bases, to go along with an on base percentage of .329, and a slugging percentage of .600. Rooker’s stolen base came in a 5-2 Athletics win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on April 30.</p><p>The post <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com/news/brent-rooker-becomes-second-athletics-player-to-hit-two-home-runs-in-an-inning/">Brent Rooker becomes second Athletics player to hit two home runs in an inning</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com">The Sports Daily</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>David Pastrnak scores first NHL Stanley Cup playoff overtime winner</title> <link>https://thesportsdaily.com/news/david-pastrnak-scores-first-nhl-stanley-cup-playoff-overtime-winner/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeremy Freeborn]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2024 21:07:18 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Bruins]]></category> <category><![CDATA[NHL News and Rumors]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Boston Bruins]]></category> <category><![CDATA[NHL]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://thesportsdaily.com/?p=1491625</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>The Boston Bruins reached the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Saturday. In the seventh game of...</p><p>The post <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com/news/david-pastrnak-scores-first-nhl-stanley-cup-playoff-overtime-winner/">David Pastrnak scores first NHL Stanley Cup playoff overtime winner</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com">The Sports Daily</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Boston Bruins reached the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Saturday. In the seventh game of the Eastern Conference first round playoff series, the Bruins defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 at the Toronto Dominion Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. With the win, the Bruins will now play the Florida Panthers in the second round.</p><p>The game-winning goal was scored by Bruins right winger David Pastrnak of Havirov, Czech Republic. It was Pastrnak’s sixth postseason Stanley Cup Playoff game-winning goal, and his first Stanley Cup playoff overtime winner.</p><h2>Inside Look at Pastrnak’s OT winner</h2><p>Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm of Helsingborg, Sweden shot the puck from center ice. The puck went off the boards and right to Pastrnak, who found himself open in front of the net. Pastrnak made no mistake, and shot the puck past Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov. It was quite simply a lucky home ice bounce that went the Bruins way. Another Bruins defenseman, Brandon Carlo of Colorado Springs, Colorado picked up the other assist.</p><h2>How did Boston get their other goal?</h2><p>The Bruins’s other goal was scored by Lindholm. After the Toronto Maple Leafs opened the scoring with a goal by William Nylander of Calgary, Alberta, it did not take the Bruins long to tie the contest. Lindholm had the equalizer one minute and 21 seconds later from James Van Riemsdyk of Middletown, New Jersey and rookie forward Justin Brazeau of New Liskeard, Ontario.</p><h2>Sunday Game 7</h2><p>There is one more series in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs to be completed. That will be on Sunday night when the Dallas Stars host the Vegas Golden Knights in the seventh and deciding game with the series tied at three. The winner of the Stars/Golden Knights game seven will play the Colorado Avalanche.</p><p>The second round on Sunday is starting before the first round is ending. The New York Ranges are playing the Carolina Hurricanes.</p><p> </p><p>The post <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com/news/david-pastrnak-scores-first-nhl-stanley-cup-playoff-overtime-winner/">David Pastrnak scores first NHL Stanley Cup playoff overtime winner</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com">The Sports Daily</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> </item> </channel></rss> If you would like to create a banner that links to this page (i.e. this validation result), do the following:
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