Daily Sports Brief - June 19, 2025

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DAILY SPORTS BRIEF – June 19, 2025

Intro:

Happy Thursday! The Stanley Cup has a repeat champion, MLB saw a full slate of action, and the NFL offseason continues to be more dramatic than a soap opera. Let’s get you caught up before your first cup of coffee.

Top Sports Stories:

Stanley Cup Repeat: The Florida Panthers clinched back-to-back Stanley Cups, defeating the Edmonton Oilers 5-1 in Game 6 behind Sam Reinhart’s historic four-goal night.

MLB Mayhem: Every division saw movement as teams jockeyed for position. The Astros pounded out 20 hits, the Blue Jays routed the D-backs, and the Royals staged a late rally in Texas.

NFL Offseason: The Jets signed the 'Thiccer Kicker' from the UFL, the Giants expect Malik Nabers to be ready for camp, and the Commanders are suddenly the most improved team in football (according to someone’s spreadsheet).

Score Recaps:

NBA:

No games played.

MLB:

Red Sox 3 – Mariners 1

Phillies 4 – Marlins 2

Rockies 3 – Nationals 1

Angels 3 – Yankees 2

Blue Jays 8 – D-backs 1

Reds 4 – Twins 2 (6 innings)

Braves 5 – Mets 0

Rays 12 – Orioles 8

Royals 6 – Rangers 3

Guardians 4 – Giants 2

Astros 11 – Athletics 4

Dodgers 4 – Padres 3

Pirates at Tigers – Postponed (Inclement Weather)

Cardinals at White Sox – Postponed (Rain)

Brewers at Cubs – Postponed (Rain)

NHL:

Stanley Cup Final: Panthers 5 – Oilers 1 (Sam Reinhart: 4 goals, Panthers repeat as champs)

MLS:

North Texas SC 1 – Colorado Rapids 2 1 (North Texas wins shootout after 1-1 draw, MLS Next Pro)

NFL (Offseason News):

Jets sign 'Thiccer Kicker' from UFL; Giants expect Malik Nabers ready for camp; Commanders named most improved team.

Player of the Day:

Sam Reinhart, Florida Panthers – Four goals in a Stanley Cup-clinching win. That’s how you get your name on the Cup (again).

Today's Biggest Games:

MLB: Pirates vs. Tigers (Doubleheader), 12:10 pm & 6:10 pm ET, MLB.tv

MLB: Cardinals vs. White Sox (Doubleheader), 2:10 pm & 7:10 pm ET, MLB.tv

MLB: Brewers vs. Cubs (Doubleheader), 2:20 pm & 8:05 pm ET, MLB.tv

Born on This Day:

Lou Gehrig – Baseball, Hall of Famer and Iron Horse

Dirk Nowitzki – Basketball, NBA MVP and champion

Jacob deGrom – Baseball, Cy Young Award winner

Died on This Day:

Mungo Park – Golf, 1874 British Open champion

Tom O'Rourke – Boxing manager, managed multiple world champions

Wrap Up:

That’s a Wrap! You made it to the end — more informed than most fantasy league commissioners. Share this with your friends or that coworker who still thinks Ken Griffey Jr. is active. See you tomorrow for more sports mayhem.

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