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The Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Carolina Hurricanes is underway with a dynamic start. Teams are balancing high-stakes play with personal life events as players welcome newborns during the playoffs.
The Vegas Golden Knights have appointed an internal candidate, Ryan Craig, as head coach following the departure of John Tortorella after the team reached the Stanley Cup Final. The move marks a development-through-promotion for the franchise.
Sara Bejlek has upset world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 7-6(7/9), 6-4 in Toronto, delivering a major upset ahead of the US Open. The Czech qualifier rode a late comeback in the first set tiebreak and seized momentum to reach the quarterfinals, where she will face Madison Keys. Rybakina and Swiatek also advance, keeping the Cincinnati and Toronto results shaping the build-up to the Open.
Iga Swiatek has won the Canadian Open, her first title in 11 months, amid intense scrutiny at home. She has spoken about anger at critics and says she will keep growing, while praising her new coach Francisco Roig. The victory returns her to the top five.