NHL season-preview capsules: Metropolitan Division

The Red Sox (39-37) face the Giants (42-33) on June 20, with Hunter Dobbins starting for Boston against Hayden Birdsong for San Francisco. This game marks the first meeting since the Red Sox traded Rafael Devers, and betting insights suggest a lean towards the Giants on the Moneyline and the Red Sox at +1.5, with an over recommendation on the total of 7.0 runs. Need More Context? 🔎

Manchester United sporting director Jason Wilcox initially had doubts about appointing Ruben Amorim due to concerns over his tactical system and the challenges of implementing a back-three formation. However, after a difficult season under Erik ten Hag, Wilcox backed Amorim as the first-choice candidate for manager, establishing a strong relationship with him despite previous reservations. Need More Context? 🔎

Jesse Burkett, known as "The Crab" for his tough demeanor, was a talented baseball player who played 16 seasons in the major leagues, achieving a .338 batting average and three batting titles before his Hall of Fame induction in 1946. He became a local legend in Worcester, where youth baseball teams honor him, and his legacy includes the Jesse Burkett Little League, which gained national attention in 2002. Need More Context? 🔎

Bree Hall, a former standout at Wayne High School and a two-time national champion at South Carolina, has signed with the WNBA expansion team, the Golden State Valkyries. Originally drafted by the Indiana Fever, Hall was waived before preseason but watched her new team defeat Indiana, 88-77, on Thursday, although she did not play in the game. Need More Context? 🔎

U.S. Men's National Soccer Team player Timothy Weah described his "weird" experience standing behind Donald Trump during a White House event, where the president diverted from soccer topics to discuss political issues like the Iran-Israel war and transgender sports participation. Weah, who attended with his Juventus teammates, felt compelled to be there and expressed surprise at the political focus, stating, "I just want to play football." Need More Context? 🔎

The British and Irish Lions' summer tour begins in Dublin, featuring a squad heavily influenced by Irish players and coaching staff, including head coach Andy Farrell. Their first match against Argentina at the Aviva Stadium marks a historic event, while the team faces challenges in selection and injury management as they prepare for a tough tour ahead. Need More Context? 🔎