Panthers top Oilers to move one win away from second straight Cup

Panthers top Oilers to move one win away from second straight Cup

The last time Brad Marchand achieved this level of success in the Stanley Cup Final, it was just his second season in the NHL and his first time in the postseason. It was 2011 when the then-23-year-old scored five goals to help the Boston Bruins win the Stanley Cup. Now a grizzled veteran at 37 and a member of the Florida Panthers, Marchand has done it again, scoring twice in a 5-2 win in Game 5 of the Cup Final series against the host Edmonton Oilers to put the Panthers a win away from repeating as champions. Marchand has six goals in the best-of-seven series, which Florida leads 3-2. "Man, that guy's good-looking. That'd probably be it," quipped Marchand, when asked what his younger self might say to the current version. "It's just how it plays sometimes. Sometimes you get bounces, sometimes you don't. But definitely be grateful to be in this opportunity and have another opportunity to be in the Final and be part of a really good team, for sure." Eetu Luostarinen had a goal and an assist and Sergei Bobrovsky made 19 saves for the Panthers, who can clinch the trophy at home in Sunrise, Fla., on Tuesday. "I thought Sergei in the first 10 minutes got tested hard," Florida coach Paul Maurice said. "... When you're on the road, if you can keep the building from lighting up in the first 10 minutes, that's just a big part of the emotions of what goes on. His performance was key." Connor McDavid and Corey Perry scored for the Oilers. Calvin Pickard made 14 saves. "I thought we had a good start and we didn't capitalize on our early chances and made a couple of mistakes," Edmonton coach Kris Knoblauch said. "Knowing that we're in a difficult situation, winning our last two games is something we're confident that we can do. We've been through difficult situations before and it's just another one that we'll overcome." Marchand gave Florida a 1-0 lead at 9:12 of the first period. He got to a loose puck off a center-ice face-off, went around Mattias Ekholm inside the Edmonton zone and skated to the left hash mark before roofing a snapshot. Sam Bennett made it 2-0 at 18:06 when he collected the rebound of a Matthew Tkachuk shot that was blocked and fired it quickly past Pickard. Bennett leads the playoffs with 15 goals. "His game translates so well to this time of year," winger Sam Reinhart said. "He creates so much room for himself. That line's been put in some very big and tough situations, and they just produce time and time again." It marked the fourth straight game that Florida has opened the scoring and the third straight game they've been ahead by at least two goals after the first period. "We've come out flat now most of the series," Ekholm said. "I think it's a mindset. We've just got to make sure we get pucks in, try to put pressure on them. ... We've got to find a way to be better at the start." The Oilers had their chances to cut the deficit in the second period with a pair of power plays early in the frame but couldn't convert. Marchand extended it to 3-0 at 5:12 of the third period. The veteran retrieved a pass from Luostarinen in the neutral zone, carried it inside the Oilers' zone and jumped around defenseman Jake Walman above the left circle before sliding it five-hole on Pickard. McDavid's first of the series cut it to 3-1 at 7:24. He took a feed from Evan Bouchard in the left circle and brought it down to the crease, slipping it by Bobrovsky's right skate to bring life to the crowd. But Reinhart quieted the crowd when he responded for Florida 46 seconds later. Aleksander Barkov collected the puck behind the net and sent a backhand feed to Reinhart, who snapped it from the left circle through two Edmonton defensemen and past Pickard to make it 4-1 at 8:10. With Pickard pulled for the extra attacker, Perry narrowed it to 4-2 when he fired a blast from the blue line through traffic at 16:47. Luostarinen scored an empty-net goal at 18:41 for the final tally. "We gave up way too much, and that's because we're not moving our feet," Walman said. "We're not playing the way that we know we can, and you can't just do it for spurts. It's got to be the whole game." --Field Level Media

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Panthers top Oilers to move one win away from second straight Cup

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How Jordan Ta'amu's UFL MVP snub motivated Defenders in 2025 championship game

How Jordan Ta'amu's UFL MVP snub motivated Defenders in 2025 championship game

ST. LOUIS — The UFL named Michigan Panthers quarterback Bryce Perkins its MVP for the 2025 seasonon its social media channelsat 1:49 p.m. local time on Friday. It didn't take long for DC Defenders tight end Briley Moore to reach out to his quarterback, Jordan Ta'amu, who Moore believed "was a lock" to win the distinguished honor. At 2:51 p.m. local time, Moore sent a text to his quarterback. The 27-year-old shared the message verbatim in a news conference followingthe Defenders' 58-34 win over the Panthersin the 2025 UFL championship game. "I can't wait either at all," Moore read. "But when you're holding up that trophy on stage tomorrow night, I'm gonna be chanting MVP." That's exactly what happened. The entire Defenders team serenaded its quarterback after Ta'amu put together a record-breaking performance in the championship game. Ta'amu completed 21 of 28 passes for a league-record 390 yards while logging five total touchdowns in DC's rout. Despite being a part of the action, Moore could hardly believe what his quarterback had achieved. "I mean, this stat line is insane," Moore said, while glancing over a stat sheet from Saturday's game. "But that's just him. After getting that news (he didn't win MVP) 24 hours ago, he didn't flinch. He didn't try to do too much. He didn't let him affect him, and he just balled out." Moore believes one of the reasons Ta'amu progressed so much in 2025 — a season during which he led the league in passing touchdowns with 17 — was that the quarterback was playing "with a different confidence." Ta'amu explained his confidence stemmed from the trust he has in his teammates, who he said motivated him after he finished behind Perkins in the regular-season MVP voting. "Just having that brotherhood behind me meant a lot," Ta'amu said when he explained how he felt about Moore's pregame message to him. While Ta'amu praised Perkins as a "great quarterback" who deserved to be the MVP, he acknowledged that his missing out on the award fueled him and the entire Defenders team. "It just gave us a big chip on our shoulder to go out there and play hard," Ta'amu said about the championship game. The Defenders were able to do that, thanks in no small part to their offense. DC scored on its opening 10 possessions and set a UFL record for points scored in a game with 58. Moore was among those happy DC exacted revenge on Michigan, both for the team's sake and for Ta'amu's. "I feel like I didn't do enough throughout the season to get him that MVP," Moore said. "So, this game was a little personal." All the NFL news on and off the field.Sign up for USA TODAY's 4th and Monday newsletter. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:How Jordan Ta'amu's UFL MVP snub motivated Briley Moore, Defenders

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How Jordan Ta'amu's UFL MVP snub motivated Defenders in 2025 championship game

How Jordan Ta'amu's UFL MVP snub motivated Defenders in 2025 championship game ST. LOUIS — The UFL named Michigan Panthers quarterba...

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Princess Charlotte Pays Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II at Trooping the Colour

Princess Charlotte Pays Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II at Trooping the Colour

Princess Charlotte Pays Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II at Trooping the Colouroriginally appeared onParade. Princess Charlottehonored her great-grandmother,Queen Elizabeth II, in a subtle way atthis year's Trooping the Colour. During the 2025 ceremony on Saturday, June 14, the 10-year-old daughter ofPrince WilliamandKate Middletonwore a turquoise dress with white trim and flats. But it was the sentimental addition of a diamond horseshoe brooch that stood out, a connection to the late Queen. Queen Elizabeth, who passed away in 2022, reportedly gifted the brooch to Charlotte before her death according toPeople. The youngster had previously worn the horseshoe brooch at the late monarch's funeral, pairing it with a somber black coat dress. According to the outlet, both Charlotte and the Queen shared a love for horseback riding. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Royal Family (@theroyalfamily) For the occasion Middleton, 43, chose to coordinate with her daughter, wearing a matching aquamarine coat dress and Pearl Drop earrings, that, according toPage Six,were once owned by Queen Elizabeth. Middleton's appearance on Saturday was especially significant as it marked her first Trooping the Color parade since her cancer went into remission earlier this year. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 Charlotte joined her family at the Trooping the Colour, which was held to honor the officialbirthday ofKing Charles III, whose 77th birthday is November 13. Charlotte wasjoined by her two brothers, Prince George, 11, and Prince Louis, 7. In other pics, Charles andQueen Camillawere spotted next to William, 42, and his family. Camilla, 77, wore a white coat dress with coordinating hat. Charles and William, meanwhile, wore official military attire.The Royal Family's officialInstagram accountshared a recap of the event in an Reel later that same day. "A huge thank you to our Military personnel for a truly triumphant Trooping today," they wrote in part in the caption. Princess Charlotte Pays Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II at Trooping the Colourfirst appeared on Parade on Jun 15, 2025 This story was originally reported byParadeon Jun 15, 2025, where it first appeared.

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Princess Charlotte Pays Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II at Trooping the Colour

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Legendary Musician's Daughter, 27, Faces Backlash For Her Plans on Anniversary of Father's Death

Legendary Musician's Daughter, 27, Faces Backlash For Her Plans on Anniversary of Father's Death

Legendary Musician's Daughter, 27, Faces Backlash For Her Plans on Anniversary of Father's Deathoriginally appeared onParade. It's been nearly 16 years sinceMichael Jackson's untimely passing — and his daughter is now facing criticism for what she has planned on the upcoming anniversary of his death. The legendary musician's daughter,Paris Jackson, 27, recently announced that she would be hitting the road withIncubusandManchester Orchestraand while fans are excited to see her perform, they're not happy about when the tour kicks off. Paris' first show happens to be on June 25 — the same day as the anniversary of her father's death. Following the announcement, fans took to social media to criticize Paris for not taking the day off to honor Michael. In response to the backlash, Paris spoke out on her Instagram stories, explaining that she had absolutely no choice as to when the tour began and was just grateful to be asked to perform. "So people are mad again. This time, I think, I guess one of the first tour dates I'm supposed to be going out on tour with Incubus and Manchester Orchestra happens to be June 25, which is a very negative anniversary for me in my life and my family," Paris shared. She continued, "So, what I guess I have to explain to these people is that when...you're not headlining these shows, you don't pick what date you perform." Paris added that she doesn't get to pick how long she performs, what time she goes on stage or where she performs — it's all up to the "big boss" headliner. She noted that as a supporting act, it's not quite the glamorous experience that people believe it is. "It's just me and my acoustic guitar and my sound guy, who happens to be my fiancé," Paris explained, referring to her partnerJustin Long. "So we're gonna be in a soccer mom van. I think you guys are thinking this tour thing is a lot more luxurious than it actually is." Looking back, Paris said that the last time she was on tour with Incubus several years ago, it was "brutal" and one of the hardest things she's ever done. But despite it all, she loved it — and actually asked lead singerBrandon Boydif she could join the band on a second run. "This feels like they're doing me a favor by bringing me out on tour...they didn't have to bring me out. So you think I'm going to tell them, 'Sorry guys, we can't perform on this date.' F--k you!" Paris concluded. Paris' tour with Incubus kicks off on June 25th. Tickets are available now. Legendary Musician's Daughter, 27, Faces Backlash For Her Plans on Anniversary of Father's Deathfirst appeared on Parade on Jun 15, 2025 This story was originally reported byParadeon Jun 15, 2025, where it first appeared.

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'It's frustrating:' In grueling NBA Finals, Pacers may regret Game 4 loss to Thunder

'It's frustrating:' In grueling NBA Finals, Pacers may regret Game 4 loss to Thunder

INDIANAPOLIS – TheIndiana Pacersneeded Game 4. They had Game 4. At least it looked that way for three quarters. Felt like Indiana was headed for a 3-1 series lead against theOklahoma City Thunderin the NBA Finals. Felt like Indiana was in control. And they were. Until they were not. The Thunder, who trailed for much of the game and whose largest lead was the margin of the final score,defeated the Pacers 111-104 in Game 4Friday, June 13. If the Pacers lose this series – it's 2-2 headed back to Oklahoma City for Game 5 – they will look at Game 4 as the one that made the difference, the one that altered the direction of the series. "Hey, you're up seven at home," Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said of an 87-80 lead to start the fourth quarter, "you have to dig in and find a way, and we were unable to do it tonight." Was it a blown opportunity? That's unfair to the Thunder who had a lot to do with how Indiana played in the final six minutes. Was it one the Pacers squandered? Was it one the Thunder took? Either way, victory slipped away from Indiana. But that's NBA Finals basketball between two really good teams that play extremely hard and are well-coached. It's a series where every possession has meaning, and possessions are grueling. Just listen to the coaches. "It's the ultimate effort, endeavor, whatever you want to call it," Carlisle said. "I mean, it's long. It's arduous. But it's the greatest opportunity going. It's really hard, and it's supposed to be hard." Thunder coach Mark Daigneault: "We had some deflating plays. It was an easy game to give up on. …  They're a hard team to beat here. They're a hard team to beat, period. I thought we gutted it out on a night when we didn't have a lot going, especially offensively." Arduous. Gutted it out. This is an exhausting series, mentally and physically for players and coaches. "It's frustrating, of course," Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton said. "You want to win that game, especially a game at home where you have the lead late. But that's just not how the cookie crumbled today." It has turned into a fantastic series, one that is going at least six games, and a Game 7 won't be surprising. The Game 5 winner will have a chance to win the title in Game 6 in Indianapolis and that atmosphere the fans create at Gainbridge Fieldhouse will be electric. Coaches and players talk about how this series is won in the margins. Who dove for a loose ball and saved a possession? Who took a charge or set a solid screen? "We had a lot of guys make winning plays that can kind of be invisible to the untrained eye," Thunder center-forward Chet Holmgren said. "It's not showing up necessarily in the stat sheet. It's not like a highlight that's going to be played over and over. It's not one single instance." Oklahoma City took five more free throws and made nine more. "They missed four. We missed eight," Carlisle said. "The difference of four is significant. There's a lot of little things going on." The Thunder outrebounded the Pacers 43-33 and turned 12 offensive rebounds into 23 second-chance points. "This series is going to come down to the basics, and our inability to effectively rebound when we needed to is the biggest thing – a bunch of second-chance points made it difficult, and in the end, impossible," Carlisle said. It's a best-of-three series now with Oklahoma City regaining home-court advantage, and the Pacers must win another on the road to win the title against a team that has lost at home eight times all season. "It's going to be a challenge," Haliburton said, "but this group has been resilient all year." In a Finals as close as this one, there's no time to sulk and let disappointment spill into the next game. "This is where we're going to have to dig in and circle the wagons and come back stronger on Monday," Carlisle said. "This is a big disappointment, but there's three games left. … This kind of a challenge is going to have extreme highs and extreme lows. This is a low right now, and we're going to have to bounce back from it." This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:In grueling NBA Finals, Pacers may regret Game 4 loss to Thunder

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Oakmont remained pristine despite the rain at the US Open. Outside the ropes, it was squishier

Oakmont remained pristine despite the rain at the US Open. Outside the ropes, it was squishier

OAKMONT, Pa. (AP) — There's no water at Oakmont, even when it pours. Whilethe venerable and now nearly tree-less coursecarved out of the western Pennsylvania hills held up fine despite steady overnight rain ahead of Saturday's third round, things were a little squishier, a little soggier, a little dicier outside the ropes. Standing alongside the 11th tee box — one of the lowest points on the property — Katie Fulcher looked down at her black-and-white Nike dunks and shrugged. The 28-year-old had slipped them on before leaving the Airbnb she was sharing with some friends. Now, with hershoesnot quite as white as they were when she walked through the gates on Saturday morning, she shrugged. "Fashion over function, I guess," she said with a laugh, noting she had a newer and cleaner pair of the same shoes back home in Columbus, Ohio. "To be honest, it's not as bad as I thought it was going to be." For most of the day, she was right. The sun even poked out for a while in the mid-afternoon, though a brief shower passed overhead not long after the final pairing ofsecond-round leader Sam Burnsand J.J. Spaun teed off. If you just looked inside the ropes, it was almost impossible to tell that a line of storms rolled through Friday evening, forcing play in the second round to be suspended for the handful of groups left out on the course. There was no standing water to be found when the third round began under a cloudy sky at 9 a.m. on Saturday. All the rain seemed to do was slow down Oakmont's quicksilver greens a touch, a welcome development for the 67 players who survived the cut. Still, with the forecast calling for the potential of more storms on Saturday, the USGA offered full refunds to anyone who'd bought a ticket but was concerned about the weather. There were also a few problem areas that were roped off. The right side of the fairway on the short uphill par-4 17th was closed. So was a crosswalk at the 16th hole. Over on the front nine, most of which sits on the other side ofthe Pennsylvania Turnpike, crosswalks were closed on both the fourth and fifth holes, forcing a longer walk around, though hardly a dealbreaker for the thousands who made their way across the footbridge that connects the course. "If they were playing, we were going to be here," said Jackson Moore as he stood near the 12th green. Moore's waterproof black boots had a few flecks of mud on them, though Moore joked he wasn't sure how much of that mud was actually new. It helped that the weather came six days into tournament week, when most of the spectator areas had already been trampled down pretty firmly. Things were wet, but that didn't stop one woman from wearing wedge shoes as she stood behind the 13th tee. Jim Bender and his wife, Susan, both rocked sandals while their 3-year-old son Jimmy had a pair of velcro sneakers on as they stood on mulch a few feet off the 10th green. "We knew we had wipes in the car, so we were like, 'So what if our feet get dirty?'" Jim Bender said. Caitlin Jennings had black riding boots pulled over her white pants as she watched the pairing of amateur Justin Hastings and Jordan Smith putt out on the par-5 12th. Her boyfriend, Mike Clark, had on golf spikes. Most, however, just wore sneakers of some kind. And whatever issues they had didn't seem to have anything to do with their footing or their footwear. Nancy Ring, 51, stood looking at signage adjacent to the 10th green wondering how to get to the fan village. Not too far away, John Thomas and his brother Jeremy were trying to negotiate their way down the hill from the clubhouse to the first green. "Here we go with the moguls again," John, 56, said as he gingerly picked his way over the small mounds that line the space between the first and ninth fairways. Thomas, at least, had the good sense to put on what he called "the oldest pair of shoes I have." "I mean, it rained and we're going to a place where there's dirt," he said with a laugh. "The math wasn't hard." ___ AP golf:https://apnews.com/hub/golf

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Oakmont remained pristine despite the rain at the US Open. Outside the ropes, it was squishier

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'ER' Star, 50, Reveals How Maura Tierney Helped Him

'ER' Star, 50, Reveals How Maura Tierney Helped Him

'ER' Star, 50, Reveals How Maura Tierney Helped Himoriginally appeared onParade. ERstarSharif Atkins, who started playing Dr. Michael Gallant during the show's 8th season, is opening up about acting on the NBC medical drama. While speaking toTV Insiderfor a June 13 interview, Atkins shared that his co-star,Maura Tierney, helped him when he had some difficulty making acting choices while filming anERepisode. "Maura Tierney [Dr. Abby Lockhart] said, 'Sharif, just make a choice. Make a choice,'" said Atkins, who left the series after its 15th season, during the interview. "And it's interesting because one of the things that I keep with me, and anytime anyone, if I'm talking to an acting class or what have you, sometimes I just say, 'You know what? Sometimes you just have to simply make a choice. You got to make a choice and go with your gut.' Those are some good memories. Good memories." In addition, Atkins shared why he believedER, which ended in 2009, still has a dedicated fanbase. He stated he believes the show has incredible acting, set design, and writing. "It was one of those shows that for the longest of times was the show to watch, the show to try to be on, you know what I mean? And for me personally, for that to be my proverbial coming out party here in Hollywood and just with my career, I couldn't have dreamt up a better start," said the 50-year-old actor. Atkins celebrated his 25th anniversary of being a working actor in Hollywood in 2024. In a 2019 interview withSkyTown Entertainment, Atkins discussed his long-lasting career. "Literally 20 years ago, I drove across country in a black Kia Sephia. It barely made it through the mountains," said Atkins, who was previously living in Chicago, with a laugh. "This was before they were kind of theLeBron JamesKia Sephia. But I can't believe it's been 20 years. 20 years." 'ER' Star, 50, Reveals How Maura Tierney Helped Himfirst appeared on Parade on Jun 14, 2025 This story was originally reported byParadeon Jun 14, 2025, where it first appeared.

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This week on "Sunday Morning" (June 15)

This week on "Sunday Morning" (June 15)

The Emmy Award-winning "CBS News Sunday Morning" is broadcast on CBS Sundays beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET.  "Sunday Morning" alsostreams on the CBS News appbeginning at 11:00 a.m. ET. (Download it here.) Hosted by Jane Pauley U.S.: A day for a parade in D.C., and for anti-Trump demonstrations nationwideOn Saturday, Washingtonians saw a rare sight in our nation's capital: a military procession of troops, tanks, and aerial firepower, held on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army (and the 79th birthday of the commander in chief, President Trump). Meanwhile, across the rest of America, protesters marched in what was billed as "No Kings Day," attacking Trump's confrontational tactics. "Sunday Morning" national correspondent Robert Costa reports on the day's massive demonstrations of power – and dissent. COVER STORY: "You know we'll have a good time then": Harry Chapin and his impact beyond musicTime was short for singer-songwriter Harry Chapin. But since his death in a car crash in 1981 at age 38, Chapin's legacy has only grown beyond his emotional songs like "Cat's in the Cradle" and "Taxi," to include the charities he founded to address food insecurity. Correspondent David Pogue talks with members of Chapin's family, who discuss his impact – as a father, a fundraiser and philanthropist, and an example of how to live life, with a simple credo: "When in doubt, do something." To hear Harry Chapin perform "Cat's in the Cradle," click on the video embed below: For more info: harrychapinmusic.comHarry Chapin FoundationWhyHungerLong Island Cares: The Harry Chapin Regional Food Bank, Hauppauge, NY ALMANAC: June 15"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date. HEADLINES: America's risk in the Israel-Iran conflictSince Friday, Israel has sent jets to bomb targets across Iran, saying its objective is to destroy as much of Iran's nuclear program as it can, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also suggesting support for regime change. Tehran, meanwhile, has retaliated with attacks of its own. With scheduled meetings between the U.S. and Iran over that nation's nuclear program now cancelled, correspondent Elizabeth Palmer talks with Middle East expert Sanam Vakil about the unfolding conflict, and the potential consequences for the Trump Administration. For more info: Sanam Vakil, Chatham House, London U.S.: How the U.S. Army was bornOn June 14, 1775, the Continental Congress voted to replace the part-time militias that were facing off against British forces with a full-time army. After 1,300 battles and skirmishes, the Army, led by Gen. George Washington, defeated the British Empire, winning our independence. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin looks at the creation of America's unified military, and visits a National Museum of the United States Army exhibit honoring the sacrifices of our nation's revolutionary heroes. READ AN EXCERPT:"The Fate of the Day" by Rick Atkinson For more info: U.S. Army(Official site)National Museum of the United States Army, Fort Belvoir, Va.B.J. Ervik Studio"The Fate of the Day: The War for America, Fort Ticonderoga to Charleston, 1777-1780 (Volume Two of the Revolution Trilogy)"by Rick Atkinson (Crown), in Hardcover, eBook and Audio formats, available viaAmazon,Barnes & NobleandBookshop.orgHistorian Rick Atkinson PASSAGE: Remembering Sly Stone and Brian Wilson"Sunday Morning" looks back at the legacies of two musical giants – the beating hearts of Sly and the Family Stone and the Beach Boys. See also: FROM THE ARCHIVES:Sly Stone's new memoir (Video)Sly Stone, who invented his own kind of funky hybrid of rock 'n' roll and R&B with his '60s group Sly and the Family Stone, lived a private life for decades. But in 2023, the reclusive Stone, then 80, penned a memoir, "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)." Correspondent Kelefa Sanneh talked with Questlove (who published the book), Sly's longtime friend George Clinton, and with Sly's real family, about the musician's revolutionary band. FROM THE ARCHIVES:Brian Wilson's summer of milestones|Watch VideoIn this 2015 profile, the Beach Boys founder who helped created the "sun & surf" soundtrack for the American summer talked with Anthony Mason about his new album, new tour, and an acclaimed film bio, "Love & Mercy." SPORTS: Chasing the checkered flag: The allure of Indy car racingLegendary comedian and talk show host David Letterman is also co-owner of an Indy Car team, and since 1996, Rahal-Letterman-Lanigan Racing has won the Indianapolis 500 twice. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with Letterman, along with drivers Josef Newgarden and Pato O'Ward, and racing great Mario Andretti, about the attraction of the sport; the dream of winning the Indy 500; and how the popularity of Indy Car racing is accelerating. For more info: Rahal-Letterman-Lanigan RacingJosef NewgardenPato O'WardMario AndrettiAssociated Press motorsports reporter Jenna FryerAcura Grand Prix of Long BeachIndianapolis 500Indycar.comTeam Penske HARTMAN: The dog that won over Steve Hartman's heartCorrespondent Steve Hartman admits that he wasn't eager to become a dog dad, when his wife brought home an Australian Labradoodle. But it wasn't long before Hartman discovered a new role for himself: dog's best friend. TV: Desi Arnaz: Singer, husband, dad, and the man who "invented" TVDesi Arnaz, the Cuban-born entertainer, broke conventions when he co-starred with his wife Lucille Ball in the TV show "I Love Lucy," playing a prototypical American sitcom dad. He also changed the rules of television by filming episodes, thereby creating the rerun – and, ultimately, a new economic model for TV. Correspondent Mo Rocca talks with Todd Purdum, author of a new biography, "Desi Arnaz: The Man Who Invented Television," about Arnaz's impact on American culture; and with Lucie Arnaz, who discusses her parents' marriage and divorce, and her father's extraordinary journey. READ AN EXCERPT:"Desi Arnaz: The Man Who Invented Television" by Todd S. Purdum For more info: "Desi Arnaz: The Man Who Invented Television"by Todd S. Purdum (Simon & Schuster), in Hardcover, eBook and Audio formats, available viaAmazon,Barnes & NobleandBookshop.orgTodd S. Purdum (Author page)luciearnaz.comdesilutoo.com U.S.: The "magic" of worm gruntingIf you are looking for live fishing bait, you could dig up some worms – or, you could use a bizarre trick involving vibrations to conjure earthworms out of the soil. Correspondent Conor Knighton looks into a little-understood process known as "worm grunting." He also visits Sopchoppy, Florida, the self-described "Worm Capital of the World," to attend the Worm Gruntin' Festival – a big party celebrating the town's favorite invertebrate. For more info: Worm Gruntin' Festival, Sopchoppy, Fla. COMMENTARY: How is Jim Gaffigan as a father? Hear it from one of his kidsThe comedian's youngest son, Patrick Gaffigan, offers his take on Jim Gaffigan as a role model, and it's not pretty. Happy Father's Day, Jim! For more info: jimgaffigan.com NATURE: TBD WEB EXCLUSIVES: FROM THE ARCHIVES:The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson (Video)The death, at age 82, of Brian Wilson, one of the founding members of the '60s group the Beach Boys, was announced on Wed., June 11, 2025. Ten years ago, the singer-songwriter talked with correspondent Anthony Mason about a creative life marred by depression and drugs (dramatized in the film "Love & Mercy), and about his new solo album, "No Pier Pressure." (Originally broadcast on "Sunday Morning" July 19, 2015.) FROM THE ARCHIVES:Father's Day Marathon - Celebrating Dad (YouTube Video)In honor of Father's Day, enjoy these classic "Sunday Morning" stories that explore the many roles fathers play in a person's life, young and old. Featuring: The origin of Father's Day, created by a proud daughter Millennial fathers amp up their parenting How abstract art brought photographer William Eggleston and his daughter closer Lee Cowan on being a new dad, two times over Barry Lampke's secret mailbox for messages to "Dad" "Dadcore": How to dress like a dad Trent Preszler on how building a canoe rebuilt his relationship with his late father "Inconceivable Truth": Matt Katz's search for his biological father Luke Combs on his album "Fathers & Sons" Steve Hartman on his father's moving day Jim Gaffigan ponders the peculiar lives of childless men Laura Carney on completing her late father's bucket list: "Love is something that never dies" FROM THE ARCHIVES:Derek Jacobi on "Hamlet" (YouTube Video)Derek Jacobi and London's Old Vic Theatre company took their production of "Hamlet" to a most appropriate venue for Shakespeare's tragedy: Under the ancient battlements of Elsinore, the castle in Denmark, that is the setting for the most famous play in the world. Jacobi and Jane Nymark, who played Ophelia, discussed the poetry of Shakespeare's language, and the difficulties of performing outdoors, in a report by "Sunday Morning" host Charles Kurault that originally aired on Sept. 16, 1979. FROM THE ARCHIVES:Rebuilding Shakespeare's Globe Theatre (YouTube Video)American actor Sam Wanamaker fought for years to recreate Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, which had burned down in 1613. He didn't live to see a new Globe rise on the south bank of the Thames. In this Aug. 3, 1997 "Sunday Morning" report, correspondent Tom Fenton talked with actress Zoe Wanamaker about her father's obsession, along with master builder Peter McCurdy; Mark Rylance, the actor-manager of the Globe; and American actors Christian Camargo and Steven Skybell, about bringing the immortal works of Shakespeare to life in "The Wooden O." FROM THE ARCHIVES:The final frontier of "Star Trek"? Outdoor theater (YouTube Video)In 2012, the beloved original sci-fi series, which explored strange new worlds, arrived at a particularly strange one: Portland, Oregon, where summer theater in the park audiences welcomed a live performance of a classic "Star Trek" episode. Correspondent Lee Cowan went behind the scenes of a production going boldly where no theater project had gone before, in a "Sunday Morning" story that originally aired Aug. 12, 2012. The Emmy Award-winning "CBS News Sunday Morning" is broadcast on CBS Sundays beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET. Executive producer is Rand Morrison. DVR Alert! Find out when "Sunday Morning" airs in your city "Sunday Morning" alsostreams on the CBS News appbeginning at 11:00 a.m. ET. (Download it here.) Full episodes of "Sunday Morning" are now available to watch on demand on CBSNews.com, CBS.com andParamount+, including via Apple TV, Android TV, Roku, Chromecast, Amazon FireTV/FireTV stick and Xbox. 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June 14, 2025

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NHL star Johnny Gaudreau's widow details how she found out he died

NHL star Johnny Gaudreau's widow details how she found out he died

Meredith Gaudreau, the widow of NHL star Johnny Gaudreau, has penned a heartbreaking essay forPlayer's Tribunethat details the devastating moment she learned her husband died. Johnny Gaudreau 31, who played for the Columbus Blue Jackets, and his younger brother, Matthew Gaudreau, 29,were killedin August 2024 after an alleged drunk driver crashed into them as they were riding bicycles in their New Jersey hometown. In her essay, which was written in the style of an open letter to her late husband, Meredith Gaudreau revealed that the brothers' death on Aug. 29, 2024 came a week after she told her husband she wassecretly pregnantwiththeir third child, Carter, now 2 months old. "In my head I couldn't believe we were about to have three kids under 3. It seemed like so much for us to handle. I was scared," she wrote. "But your face, John. Your face in that moment told me all I needed to know: that it was going to be OK. That we were going to be the best little team ever." The day of her husband's death, which was also the four-year anniversary of the day the couple got engaged, started out on a high note. Meredith Gaudreau recalled that the pro hockey star made breakfast for their two older children, daughter Noa, now 2, and son Johnny, now 1, as she slept in. "I walked into the kitchen and said, 'Hey, today's the day. August 29. Four years ago.' Four years since the day you'd gotten down on one knee and asked one more question," she wrote. "It was going to be a great day," she added, noting that the couple would be attendingher sister-in-law Katie Gaudreau's wedding on Aug. 30. "You were heading out to play golf with Matthew and all the groomsmen. You had our car packed to the brim in perfect Tetris fashion. Things for the wedding, things for Columbus, things for Johnny's christening. "You kissed all of us goodbye and said you'd see us later. And that was that," she wrote. Hours later, the idyllic morning turned into a nightmare. "Katie called, and she said something had happened but she didn't know what exactly," Meredith Gaudreau wrote. "My dad drove me over to your parents', and I was thinking the whole time about how I was going to help you through whatever it could be that had happened to Matty," she wrote of her brother-in-law, whose wife, Madeline Gaudreau,was also pregnant at the time. "And then I walked up the front porch and learned the absolute worst had happened and that it was both of you," she wrote. "There aren't any words to go here," she added. She recalled that her initial response after hearing the news was a "shock" that was "indescribable." Then, she was "keeled over" and sick to her stomach" for days, she wrote. "The only person who can relate to me is my own sister-in-law. I see her and my heart breaks for her. I'm sick for her," she wrote. "I thought of our baby inside of me. I couldn't stand up. I was awake and having nightmares. Thinking of you in that moment. Thinking of Matty. It's just the worst thing I could have ever imagined," she wrote. "And in an instant, I missed you more than I knew was possible. And I haven't stopped missing you since." "To go from getting ready for a beautiful wedding all week with your sister, to being in a funeral home with Madeline trying to figure all these things out — it just hurt so much," she wrote. Near the end of her letter, Meredith Gaudreau expressed her appreciation for her family and the sports community for all the love and support they gave to her and Madeline Gaudreau during the worst days of their lives. She also told her late husband how much she admired him as a man, a partner and a father. "You wereperfect," she wrote."I don't know how you could have ever been better." She added that she felt "lucky" that all three of their children — includingbaby Carter, the son her late husband never had the chance to meet — inherited his best qualities. Meredith Gaudreau concluded her emotional essay by wishing her late husband a "Happy first Father's Day as a father of three!" "Thank you for the very best years of my life," she wrote. "Thank you for making us a family. Thank you for being my best friend, my favorite person, the man of my dreams."

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June 14, 2025

NHL star Johnny Gaudreau's widow details how she found out he died

NHL star Johnny Gaudreau's widow details how she found out he died Meredith Gaudreau, the widow of NHL star Johnny Gaudreau, has penned ...

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At LIV and loving it, Leishman returns to the majors and gets in the mix at the US Open

At LIV and loving it, Leishman returns to the majors and gets in the mix at the US Open

OAKMONT, Pa. (AP) — Marc Leishman's bunker shot splashed out of the sand, took four quick bounces and rolled straight into the hole for birdie on the long, par-3 eighth hole at Oakmont. Suddenly, a name that was once no stranger to leaderboards at majors was up there once again. Not bad for a player who had every reason to wonder if he'd ever get another chance to play in one, let alone contend. The 41-year-old Australian, whose departure to LIV Golf three years ago generated few headlines but changed his life completely, shot 2-under 68at the U.S. Openon Saturday. He made five birdies over his first 12 holes to briefly get on the leaderboard. He finished the day tied for 11th, eight shots out of the lead and seven behind his friend and fellow Australian, Adam Scott. "I've been playing some of the best golf of my career this year," said Leishman, who is coming off his first LIV win, at Doral in April, then earned one of four spots at a U..S. Open qualifier in Maryland this month. "The schedule sort of lends itself to be able to work on your game between tournaments, and I was really able to prepare for this tournament." This is Leishman's first major since the 2022 British Open. He is already exempt for this year's British based on a third-place finish at the Australian Open in December. His move to LIV, where tournaments do not qualify for points in the world ranking that help decide large chunks of the field in major events, left the six-time winner on the PGA Tour in limbo when it came to ever playing in golf's biggest events again. "You wonder, of course, if you're ever going to get in," Leishman said. "But there was certainly no regret. My life is as good as I've ever been right now." The $24.8 million Leishman has won since heading to LIV, to say nothing of the reduced schedule and the 54-hole tournaments, help explain that. What went missing were the all-but-automatic spots in golf's biggest tournaments that go to the PGA Tour's top performers. Leishman played in 39 of 41 majors between 2012-22. For a time, he had a knack for getting in the mix. His three top-10s at the British Open in the 2010s included a three-way tie for the lead iafter 72 holes in 2015, before losing in a playoff eventually captured by Zach Johnson. The Aussie played in the second-to-last group on Sunday at the 2013 Masters with Scott. "I like tough courses," Leishman said. "I like courses that separate the field, when it really punishes bad shots and rewards good shots." He had his share of both Saturday. Good: the bunker shot on 8, and a 300-yard fairway wood on the par-5 12th that set up birdie and got him to 2-over par. Bad: Three straight bogeys on 14-16, though he came back with a birdie on the drivable par-4 17th and par on No. 18. Leishman is well aware that a top-four finish here would add the Masters to his 2026 schedule. Either way, he is at peace with the choices he made, and where that left him — which in this case is with a late starting time in the final round of a major again. "I really enjoyed sitting down with my kids and my mates watching the Masters and the PGA," Leishman said of the year's first two majors. "I'd be more happy if people were sitting down watching me." ___ AP golf:https://apnews.com/hub/golf

byLiam Oneel

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June 14, 2025

At LIV and loving it, Leishman returns to the majors and gets in the mix at the US Open

At LIV and loving it, Leishman returns to the majors and gets in the mix at the US Open OAKMONT, Pa. (AP) — Marc Leishman's bunker shot ...

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