The Texas Rangers host the Arizona Diamondbacks this week in a rematch of last year’s World Series.

The Dallas Stars got a tying goal from Tyler Seguin late in regulation, then had a four-minute power play early in overtime in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final.

The playoff races across the NHL are coming down to the final week of the regular season.

Oliver Bjorkstrand scored twice, Philipp Grubauer was stellar in stopping 33 shots and the Seattle Kraken eliminated the defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche with a 2-1 win in Game 7.

A roster of film, TV and theater all-stars — including Steve Martin, Annette Bening, Billy Porter, Audra McDonald, Cynthia Nixon, Kristin Chenoweth, David Hyde Pierce and Rosie Perez — have signed up for a 10-hour telethon to raise money for the victims of the war in Ukraine.

Cari and Brian Burke are adopting a child out of foster care and at times it’s been a roller coaster. But they’ve gotten support from Specialized Treatment and Resources Support (STARS for short) which provides extra support to families at no cost. Roanoke County and Roanoke City teamed up for the support program that includes specialized training, a therapist, and fun events for families to attend. If that child goes to a therapeutic foster care with an outside agency it costs $30,000. The children are all ages and races and were put into foster care due to no fault of their own.