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Florida Panthers are calm and businesslike on the verge of winning the Stanley Cup in a sweep

One win away from a championship, it feels like the Florida Panthers are treating Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final like Game 44 of the regular season.

“Our whole mindset right now is recovering and getting prepared for the next game,” forward Sam Bennett said after beating the Edmonton Oilers in Game 3 to move to the verge of a sweep. “I don’t think anyone can really look ahead.”

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It’s closest 38-year-old Al Horford has come to an NBA title, with Celtics on verge of their 18th

Al Horford has never been this close to an NBA championship.

With Boston on the verge of an unprecedented 18th title, the 38-year-old Horford could finally get his first as soon as Friday night when the Celtics have a chance to sweep the Dallas Mavericks. The game will be the center’s 185th in the playoffs.

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NC State wants to make happier memories in return to CWS after COVID-19 brought abrupt end in 2021

Sam Highfill jogged out of the right-field bullpen at the end of North Carolina State’s practice Thursday, stopped to sign a few autographs for kids along the railing and finished his trek to the dugout to grab a drink and yuk it up with teammates.

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