The GIST: Before the Seattle Kraken can take to the ice in October as the NHL’s official 32nd team, they’ll need some players first. Here’s “the gist” on Wednesday’s expansion draft.

The GIST: Stop us if you’ve heard this one before...the Tampa Bay Lightning are Stanley Cup champions.

We’re popping into your inbox for the second time today with an extra Special Edition newsletter on everything you need to know before the Stanley Cup Final begins tonight at 8 p.m. ET. It’s literally hockey night tonight.

The GIST: A former Blackhawk filed a lawsuit against the club last month, alleging that he and another teammate were sexually assaulted by former video coach Brad Aldrich, and the ’Hawks ignored it. Today we’re bringing you “the gist” on the developing story.

Updates from USWNT, Women's PGA Championship, and Stanley Cup games.

Islanders come back to win in Game 6, Liberty have a chance to redeem themselves against Chicago Sky tonight, both the Yankees and the Mets add wins to their stats, and Gotham FC sends two players to Team USA.

Islanders showed grit and intensity to keep the win in Game 4 over the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Updates from the U.S. Open, Stanley Cup semifinals, and he French Grand Prix.