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Hindustan Times
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Who is Maria Carolina? Italian princess ‘lucky to be alive' after horrific motorcycle accident
Maria Carolina felt 'lucky to be alive' after getting into a horrific accident. The 21-year-old Italian princess revealed on social media Thursday that she 'crashed headfirst into a wall' while riding her motorcycle. In the lengthy post, she expressed gratitude to first responders and health care providers for saving her life. Carolina is the Duchess of Calabria and Palermo in Sicily. She is the eldest daughter and heiress of Prince Carlo, Duke of Castro, and Princess Camilla, Duchess of Castro. She has a younger sister, Princess Maria Chiara of Bourbon-Two Sicilies. The 20-year-old carries additional titles of Duchess of Noto and Capri. Also Read: Who are Varun Navani and Amanda Soll? Meet Indian couple whose baraat shut down Wall Street In her emotional Instagram post, she shared multiple photos of herself receiving medical care. 'I'm incredibly lucky to be alive,' Carolina wrote in the post shared to her 173K followers. 'I crashed headfirst into a wall whilst riding a motorcycle and ended up in reanimation in the Intensive Care Unit. Surviving this was nothing short of a miracle.' A post shared by Princess Maria Carolina di Borbone delle Due Sicilie (@carolinadebourbon) She went on to say, 'I wanted to share my own experience as I've realized now more than ever that motorcycles are powerful and thrilling but also unforgiving.' The Italian royalty urged her fans to 'ride with care' and 'wear full protection.' She stressed the importance of wearing a helmet while riding motorcycles, adding that 'mine saved my life.' Also Read: Who is Robert Armstrong, columnist who coined the term Trump Always Chickens Out (TACO)? The young duchess further expressed her gratitude to the 'outstanding team at Centre Hospitalier Princesse Grace for their expert care during those critical days, and to the emergency medical team and first responders on the scene, whose quick and decisive actions in those first moments made all the difference.'
Axios
6 hours ago
- Sport
- Axios
Dallas Trinity FC faces must-win game to end first season
Dallas Trinity FC could be on the brink of making the playoffs in their first season. Why it matters: Dallas is becoming a hub for professional soccer, with the professional women's soccer team, FC Dallas and another men's team on the way. The region is also preparing to host the FIFA Men's World Cup next year. The latest: Dallas Trinity is fifth in the USL Super League, with 11 wins, seven draws and nine losses. They face top-ranked Carolina Ascent FC at 7pm Saturday in Fair Park. The must-win game marks the end of the regular season. State of play: The team has steadily built a fanbase. Nearly 5,000 fans, on average, attend the home matches at the Cotton Bowl. The upstart USL Super League rivals the National Women's Soccer League. The Dallas Trinity name and logo were rolled out last May, just a couple of months before the season kicked off in August. The big picture: Dallas has the fifth strongest soccer economy among U.S. cities, per the latest ranking from the Sports Business Journal. The ranking measures fan enthusiasm, venue development and brand investment. Youth soccer involvement plays a large role in the growth of the sport in the region. Zoom in: Dallas Trinity officials regularly visit youth teams to drum up support for the team and the sport. The players hang out after matches to sign autographs, and kids have the opportunity to meet the professionals and walk with them on the pitch. What they're saying: The goal during next year's World Cup is to pitch the Dallas region as a possible host site for the 2031 Women's World Cup. "It's very important for us to make sure that we show FIFA that Dallas embraces women's sports, women's soccer, and cares about all constituents within the community," Dallas Trinity founder and chief operating officer Trip Neil tells Axios. Threat level: Dallas Trinity must win Saturday to advance to the playoffs. Dallas has won, lost and drawn in three meetings with Carolina. Carolina and Tampa Bay Sun FC have already clinched a playoff berth. Zoom out: Spokane Zephyr FC and Fort Lauderdale United FC are also in contention for the remaining two playoff spots. Two semifinal matches start June 7, and the first-ever USL Super League Final is the weekend of June 14. If you go: There is a pre-match concert before Saturday night's game and a fireworks show afterward for fan appreciation night.
Hindustan Times
14 hours ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
For Panthers, wrapping up 3rd consecutive trip to the Stanley Cup Final didn't lead to celebrating
SUNRISE, Fla. — Bill Zito didn't do any significant celebrating after the Florida Panthers wrapped up their third straight trip to the Stanley Cup Final. He got some food and went back to work. At this point, no one around the team would expect anything different. The franchise that could not win a playoff series for a quarter-century now is in the midst of a back-to-back-to-back run to the NHL's championship round. Florida won 25 playoff games in its first 28 seasons combined; the Panthers have won 41 playoff games — and counting — in their most recent three seasons. The novelty of winning at this time of year hasn't worn off, but the Panthers have simply become used to it now. The main thing — the Cup — is the main thing. That's why after the most recent win, beating Carolina on Wednesday night to finish off the Eastern Conference title in five games, there were no helmets being thrown in the air, no raucous beer-spraying locker room scene, no thick wafts of cigar smoke. A few handshakes, something to eat, and that was it. He looked at potential travel scenarios to Edmonton, where Games 1 and 2 of the Stanley Cup Final — a title-series rematch from last year — will be played next week. 'I think everybody likes it right when people are kind to you and say things that are nice," Zito, the team's hockey operations president and general manager, said before the Panthers flew home from Carolina on Thursday. "But we learned. The journey isn't over and there's work to do and we have to be focused on that and keep your eye on the goal. Don't let success get in your way.' To be fair, for the Panthers, this is unprecedented levels of success. They have now played 11 playoff series since the start of the 2023 postseason — their first one with Matthew Tkachuk in a Florida sweater. They have won 10 of those series, only falling in the 2023 final to Vegas. They're 41-21 in playoff games under coach Paul Maurice and actually have a better road record in those games than they do at home . 'I didn't even think about it," Tkachuk said after the Carolina series ended. "Just reacted how I reacted. I mean, I think it was different a few years ago. I remember a few years ago it felt like such an accomplishment from where we were at one point. I know we talked about it last year. It's part of the journey. And same way with this year. It's all business, and we've got a bigger goal in mind.' So, of course, do the Oilers. And both teams surely expect the rematch to be a classic. 'They're a heck of a team,' Edmonton star Connor McDavid said in the on-ice televised ESPN interview Thursday night when asked about the Panthers. 'Obviously, it's their third finals. They're a special group. We're a special group. It's going to be fun. Couldn't ask for a better opportunity than to go up against the team that beat us last year. Really excited about it.' The mind-games are already underway. Florida touched the Prince of Wales Trophy after winning the East in 2023 and lost the final; the Panthers didn't touch the conference trophy in 2024 and won the Cup, and didn't touch it on Wednesday either to preserve that tradition. In turn, the Oilers didn't touch the West trophy last year — but McDavid grabbed it this year, trying to change up the Cup luck. When the East title series ended, Carolina coach Rod Brind'Amour paid the Panthers — who won their first Cup last season — the ultimate compliment. "They're the standard now," Brind'Amour said. It has been a long time since the league has seen a run like this. It's an accomplishment, for certain. Zito wasn't thinking about any of that after the Carolina series. There were travel plans to put together, reports to look at, somewhere between four and seven more games left in this season to think about. 'I don't think that the elation or the appreciation for the moment diminishes," Zito said. "I think perhaps the way it manifests itself, it's just channeled differently. ... That level of respect and appreciation for where you are, in tandem with the hunger, you want to do it again. You want to do it again. What can we start doing now? Don't stop. Don't get content. And those guys, they woke up with 100 texts each from everyone telling them how great they are. Everyone did. And it's not over.' NHL playoffs: /hub/stanley-cup and /hub/nhl
Time of India
20 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
NHL: Captain Aleksander Barkov and Matthew Tkachuk lead Panthers' comeback to reach their third consecutive Stanley Cup final
Matthew Tkachuk and Aleksander Barkov led the comeback Live Events Eetu Luostarinen's injury (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The Florida Panthers demonstrated their championship mettle on Wednesday night(May 28), rallying from a two-goal deficit to defeat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-3 in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final This victory propels the Panthers to their third consecutive Stanley Cup Final , underscoring their dominance in recent NHL game began with Carolina's Sebastian Aho netting two goals in the first period, giving the Hurricanes a 2-0 lead. However, the Panthers responded emphatically in the second period, scoring three goals in rapid succession. Matthew Tkachuk initiated the comeback with a power-play deflection, followed by quick goals from Evan Rodrigues and Anton Lundell, turning the tide in Florida's the third period, after Seth Jarvis tied the game for Carolina, Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov executed a pivotal play, assisting Carter Verhaeghe's go-ahead goal. Sam Bennett sealed the victory with an empty-net goal, marking his league-leading 10th playoff goal. Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky contributed significantly with 20 the triumph, the Panthers faced adversity as forward Eetu Luostarinen exited the game due to injury. Coach Paul Maurice later indicated that Luostarinen is not expected to miss significant time. Maurice also made headlines by abstaining from the traditional postgame handshake line, explaining that he believes this ritual should be reserved for players, emphasizing the authenticity of their mutual Panthers previously overcame the Tampa Bay Lightning in five games and the Toronto Maple Leafs in a seven-game series. Now, they await the winner of the Western Conference Final between the Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Stars, with Edmonton currently leading the series the Panthers prepare for the Stanley Cup Final, their focus remains unwavering. "It's all business, and we've got a bigger goal in mind," Tkachuk stated, reflecting the team's determination to defend their championship title.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
For Panthers, clinching a 3rd consecutive trip to the Stanley Cup Final didn't lead to celebrating
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Bill Zito didn't do any significant celebrating after the Florida Panthers clinched their third straight trip to the Stanley Cup Final. He got some food and went back to work. At this point, no one around the team would expect anything different. The franchise that could not win a playoff series for a quarter-century now is in the midst of a back-to-back-to-back run to the NHL's championship round. Florida won 25 playoff games in its first 28 seasons combined; the Panthers have won 41 playoff games — and counting — in their most recent three seasons. The novelty of winning at this time of year hasn't worn off, but the Panthers have simply become used to it now. The main thing — the Cup — is the main thing. That's why after the most recent win, beating Carolina on Wednesday night to finish off the Eastern Conference title in five games, there were no helmets being thrown in the air, no raucous beer-spraying locker room scene, no thick wafts of cigar smoke. A few handshakes, something to eat, and that was it. 'I think everybody likes it right when people are kind to you and say things that are nice," Zito, the team's hockey operations president and general manager, said before the Panthers flew home from Carolina on Thursday. "But we learned. The journey isn't over and there's work to do and we have to be focused on that and keep your eye on the goal. Don't let success get in your way.' To be fair, for the Panthers, this is unprecedented levels of success. They have now played 11 playoff series since the start of the 2023 postseason — their first one with Matthew Tkachuk in a Florida sweater. They have won 10 of those series, only falling in the 2023 final to Vegas. They're 41-21 in playoff games under coach Paul Maurice and actually have a better road record in those games (23-10) than they do at home (18-11). 'I didn't even think about it," Tkachuk said after the Carolina series ended. "Just reacted how I reacted. I mean, I think it was different a few years ago. I remember a few years ago it felt like such an accomplishment from where we were at one point. I know we talked about it last year. It's part of the journey. And same way with this year. It's all business, and we've got a bigger goal in mind.' When the East title series ended, Carolina coach Rod Brind'Amour paid the Panthers — who won their first Cup last season — the ultimate compliment. "They're the standard now," Brind'Amour said. It has been a long time since the league has seen a run like this. Tampa Bay made three straight finals from 2020 through 2022 (with two of those seasons shortened by COVID), but no team — until now — has navigated three consecutive full regular seasons and gotten to the Stanley Cup Final in each of those years since Edmonton from 1983 through 1985. By the time this year's title series is over, the Panthers will have played more games in a three-year span than any team in NHL history. It's an accomplishment, for certain. Zito wasn't thinking about any of that after the Carolina series. There were travel plans to put together, reports to look at, somewhere between four and seven more games left in this season to think about. 'I don't think that the elation or the appreciation for the moment diminishes," Zito said. "I think perhaps the way it manifests itself, it's just channeled differently. ... That level of respect and appreciation for where you are, in tandem with the hunger, you want to do it again. You want to do it again. What can we start doing now? Don't stop. Don't get content. And those guys, they woke up with 100 texts each from everyone telling them how great they are. Everyone did. And it's not over.' ___ AP NHL playoffs: and Tim Reynolds, The Associated Press
