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The Carolina Hurricanes are one win away from hoisting the Stanley Cup, and it was their star power that made the difference last night. Andrei Svechnikov was electric, netting two goals, while Sebastian Aho added one of his own as the Canes knocked off Vegas four to two. Game six is next, and Raleigh is on the edge of its seat.
Over in soccer, the two thousand twenty six World Cup is already delivering drama. South Korea came from behind to beat Czechia two to one in Guadalajara, a massive result in what is shaping up to be one of the most competitive groups in the tournament. The comeback win puts South Korea in a strong position heading into the rest of group play, and the energy around this team is building fast.
And in the NBA Finals, the conversation is still swirling around Game four, where New York's OG Anunoby delivered a tip-in for the ages — but officials and analysts are now zeroing in on calls that flew under the radar during the chaos. San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama meanwhile found himself in an ugly situation postgame, struck by an egg outside his team hotel as tensions around the series continue to rise.
That's your play-by-play. Sports Desk, back to the booth.
