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After 7 seasons without playoffs, Anaheim Ducks surge into 2nd round with a stellar series win 05/01/2026 06:00am • ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) ��� When Joel Quenneville took over the long-suffering Anaheim Ducks nearly a year ago, the veteran head coach cautiously said he hoped to get his new team into contention this season for its first playoff spot since 2018. His young, hungry Ducks made it to the playoffs, all rig 'I crumbled': Former Md. lobbyist launches podcast aimed at young adults navigating job loss, mental health 05/01/2026 05:13am • Juwan Blocker is what many people would call a go-getter, and at the age of 28, he already has a long resume. Blocker, who grew up in Prince George's County, Maryland, became involved in local politics as a teenager, lobbying the Hyattsville City Council and serving as a student member of the Pri Magna: Q1 Earnings Snapshot 05/01/2026 05:11am • AURORA, Ontario (AP) ��� AURORA, Ontario (AP) ��� Magna International Inc. (MGA) on Friday reported a loss of $12 million in its first quarter. The Aurora, Ontario-based company said it had a loss of 4 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to $1.38 per share. The results Salah injury is minor in 'big relief' for Liverpool farewell and Egypt's World Cup hopes 05/01/2026 05:10am • LIVERPOOL, England (AP) ��� Liverpool star Mohamed Salah will return from injury in time for a proper farewell, but he won't be ready for Sunday's game at Manchester United. The Egypt forward, who is leaving the club at the end of this season, sustained what appeared to be a hamstring problem in the Portland General Electric: Q1 Earnings Snapshot 05/01/2026 05:07am • PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) ��� PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) ��� Portland General Electric Co. (POR) on Friday reported first-quarter earnings of $45 million. The Portland, Oregon-based company said it had profit of 38 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 58 cents per share. The Eyes to the Skies for May: Summer constellations visible as full flower moon takes over the sky 05/01/2026 04:28am • ���Eyes to the Skies��� is a recurring feature and publishes on the first of every month. You can find it on��WTOP���s The Space Place.��Email Greg��your space questions and he might answer them in the next edition. Each month WTOP���s ���Eyes to the Skies��� feature previews the best the sky has Kentucky Derby preview: Picks for Saturday as well as the sport's future 05/01/2026 04:24am • While the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby kicks off horse racing's Triple Crown on Saturday, this month's Preakness Stakes will be special for multiple reasons. First, the race will be held at Laurel Park due to Pimlico Race Course renovations. Second, this might be the last time the Preaknes Flyers visit the Hurricanes to open the second round 05/01/2026 04:10am • Philadelphia Flyers (43-27-12, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (53-22-7, in the Metropolitan Division) Raleigh, North Carolina; Saturday, 8 p.m. EDT NHL PLAYOFFS SECOND ROUND: Hurricanes host series opener BOTTOM LINE: The Carolina Hurricanes host the Philadelphia Flyers to beg DC embassy tours include Ukraine relief stories ��� and borscht 05/01/2026 04:10am • For over four years, D.C.-based nonprofit World Central Kitchen has been providing meals throughout war-torn Ukraine. Its workers respond to villages just a few miles from the front lines, providing meals to civilians and first responders. They also show up within an hour or two after another mis Today in History: May 1, Obama announces killing of Osama bin Laden 05/01/2026 04:10am • Today is Friday, May 1, the 121st day of 2026. There are 244 days left in the year. Today in history: On May 1, 2011, President Barack Obama announced the death of Osama bin Laden during a U.S. commando operation, which took place in Abbottabad, Pakistan in the early morning hours of May 2 loc Rockies host the Braves to open 3-game series 05/01/2026 04:00am • Atlanta Braves (22-10, first in the NL East) vs. Colorado Rockies (14-18, fourth in the NL West) Denver; Friday, 8:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Grant Holmes (2-1, 3.62 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 25 strikeouts); Rockies: Jose Quintana (1-2, 4.91 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, nine strikeouts) LINE: Braves -198, Roc Pirates open 3-game series against the Reds 05/01/2026 04:00am • Cincinnati Reds (20-11, first in the NL Central) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (16-16, fifth in the NL Central) Pittsburgh; Friday, 6:45 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Brady Singer (2-1, 4.97 ERA, 1.62 WHIP, 19 strikeouts); Pirates: Mitch Keller (2-1, 3.18 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 25 strikeouts) LINE: Pirates - Schwarber leads Phillies against the Marlins after 4-hit game 05/01/2026 04:00am • Philadelphia Phillies (12-19, fourth in the NL East) vs. Miami Marlins (15-16, second in the NL East) Miami; Friday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Zack Wheeler (0-0, 3.60 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, six strikeouts); Marlins: Eury Perez (2-2, 4.60 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 33 strikeouts) LINE: Phillies -128, Cubs open 3-game series with the Diamondbacks 05/01/2026 04:00am • Arizona Diamondbacks (16-14, third in the NL West) vs. Chicago Cubs (19-12, second in the NL Central) Chicago; Friday, 2:20 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Zac Gallen (1-1, 3.14 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 17 strikeouts); Cubs: Colin Rea (3-1, 4.61 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 24 strikeouts) LINE: Cubs -140, Diam Cardinals host Los Angeles Dodgers, look to end home slide 05/01/2026 04:00am • Los Angeles Dodgers (20-11, first in the NL West) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (18-13, third in the NL Central) St. Louis; Friday, 8:15 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Dodgers: Emmet Sheehan (2-0, 4.78 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 28 strikeouts); Cardinals: Matthew Liberatore (0-1, 4.75 ERA, 1.55 WHIP, 19 strikeouts) LI