Monthly Archives: May 2026

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2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs are down to the Conference Finals.

Eastern Conference Final

  • Carolina Hurricanes vs winner of Buffalo Sabres / Montreal Canadiens
  • Series begins May 21 in Carolina.

Western Conference Final

  • Colorado Avalanche vs Vegas Golden Knights
  • Game 1: Wednesday, May 20 at 8 p.m. ET in Colorado.

Latest playoff developments

  • Vegas eliminated the Anaheim Ducks in Game 6 with a 5-1 win to advance to the West Final.

Carolina has already clinched its spot in the Eastern Conference Final and is waiting for the Sabres-Canadiens Game 7 winner.

Upcoming Conference Final Schedule

  • May 20: Vegas at Colorado
  • May 21: Buffalo/Montreal at Carolina
  • May 22: Vegas at Colorado
  • May 23: Buffalo/Montreal at Carolina
The World

Update on the Iran

Here’s a quick update on the Iran situation as of May 16, 2026:

  • Tensions between Iran, the United States, and Israel remain high after the major conflict that began earlier this year. Diplomatic talks are continuing, but progress has slowed.

A major issue is the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has continued restrictions on shipping through the strait, which is affecting global oil markets and fuel prices worldwide.

Iranian officials are warning they could increase uranium enrichment if new attacks occur, raising international concern over Iran’s nuclear program.

The U.S. and Iran are still involved in indirect negotiations, reportedly with regional mediation, but both sides accuse each other of not being serious about peace efforts.

Fighting connected to the wider conflict has also affected Lebanon and Israel. A 45-day ceasefire extension between Israel and Lebanon was announced today to prevent further escalation.

Oil prices and shipping costs remain unstable because of uncertainty in the Gulf region.

Recent coverage:

Trump's geopolitical brinkmanship has hit a wall with Iran

Reuters

Trump’s geopolitical brinkmanship has hit a wall with Iran
Today
Trump says Xi agrees Iran must open strait, but no sign China will weigh in

Reuters

Trump says Xi agrees Iran must open strait, but no sign China will weigh in
Today
Araghchi: Iran doubts US ‘seriousness’ about talks amid nuclear deadlock

Al Jazeera

Araghchi: Iran doubts US ‘seriousness’ about talks amid nuclear deadlock
Yesterday
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2026 PWHL Playoffs

2026 PWHL Playoffs Update

Walter Cup Finals

  • Montréal Victoire lead the finals series 1–0 over the Ottawa Charge.
  • Montréal won Game 1 in overtime, 3–2. Abby Roque scored the OT winner.

Finals Schedule

  • Game 2: May 20 in Montréal
  • Series format: Best-of-5

How the teams got there

  • Montréal defeated the Minnesota Frost in the semifinals.
  • Ottawa defeated the Boston Fleet in the semifinals.

Playoff Notes

  • Ottawa’s playoff run has included several overtime games.
  • Montréal finished first overall in the regular season and chose Minnesota as its semifinal opponent.
ROQUE SCORES TWICE, INCLUDING OT WINNER, AS VICTOIRE RALLY PAST CHARGE 3-2 IN GAME 1 OF WALTER CUP FINALS

PWHL

ROQUE SCORES TWICE, INCLUDING OT WINNER, AS VICTOIRE RALLY PAST CHARGE 3-2 IN GAME 1 OF WALTER CUP FINALS
Today
Ice hockey: 2026 Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) playoffs: Teams, schedule and how to watch stars including Marie-Philip Poulin

olympics.com

Ice hockey: 2026 Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) playoffs: Teams, schedule and how to watch stars including Marie-Philip Poulin
14 days ago
Manon Rheaume joins PWHL as GM of Detroit expansion team

reuters.com

Manon Rheaume joins PWHL as GM of Detroit expansion team
Today
The World

The latest on the 2026 Iran conflict

Here’s the latest on the 2026 Iran conflict as of May 15:

Iran war day 77: Trump, Xi discuss Hormuz as Tehran rallies BRICS

Al Jazeera

Iran war day 77: Trump, Xi discuss Hormuz as Tehran rallies BRICS
Today
Iran has 'no trust' in the US, will negotiate only if it is serious, Araqchi says

Reuters

Iran has ‘no trust’ in the US, will negotiate only if it is serious, Araqchi says
Today
Israel pushing for return to Iran war, weighing options with US: Report
 
 

ABC News

‘Productive and peaceful’ first day of Israel and Lebanon talks as Trump discusses Iran with Xi
Today
 
  • Fighting between Iran, Israel, and allied forces has eased compared with March and April, but the region remains tense. A fragile ceasefire is still under pressure.

Iran’s foreign minister said today that Tehran has “no trust” in the United States and warned that Iran could return to fighting if negotiations fail.

The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the biggest global concerns. Iran has restricted some shipping access, affecting oil markets and fuel prices worldwide. Leaders including Donald Trump and Xi Jinping reportedly discussed keeping the route open.

Israel is reportedly considering renewed military operations against Iran with support discussions involving the United States.

Lebanon and Israel have started new talks in Washington aimed at reducing cross-border fighting connected to the wider regional conflict.

Military analysts say Iran’s missile forces were heavily damaged earlier in the war, but some reports indicate Iran has rebuilt parts of its ballistic missile capability faster than expected.

Background:
The current war began in late February 2026 after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian targets following the collapse of negotiations. Iran responded with missile and drone attacks across the region, and the conflict disrupted oil shipping, regional trade, and air travel.