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Mike Babcock is back in the conversation. The NHL has officially cleared the veteran head coach to return to the bench following an investigation into his conduct during his short and turbulent stint with Columbus in two thousand twenty three. Edmonton is circling, and given the Oilers' championship window, this one could move fast.
Shifting to baseball, and some tough news out of Milwaukee. Right-hander Quinn Priester is heading for thoracic outlet surgery, a brutal and complex procedure that will shut him down for eight to ten months. The Brewers were counting on the young arm to contribute in a meaningful way, and now that timeline takes a serious hit heading into next season.
And the World Cup has its first round in the books with all forty eight nations having played exactly once. Yes, the sample size is tiny, but that's never stopped anyone from drawing conclusions, and the early picture is genuinely compelling. A handful of dark horse sides have turned heads while some favorites have looked shaky. The tournament is just getting its legs under it.
That's your play-by-play. Sports Desk, back to the booth.
