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It’s Friday, June 20. On this day in 2006, Dwyane Wade capped a stellar postseason with 36 points and 10 rebounds, leading the Heat past the Mavericks 95-92 to win the NBA Finals in six after trailing 0-2.
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🏀 Pacers Dominate Thunder, Force Decisive Game 7 |
The Pacers came out swinging in Game 6 on Thursday night, crushing the Thunder 108-91 to force a winner-take-all Game 7 in the NBA Finals.
Indiana overwhelmed the Thunder with a dominant 68–32 run across the second and third quarters, forcing 21 turnovers, including eight from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Bench sparkplug Obi Toppin poured in 20 points, Pascal Siakam tallied a double-double with a highlight-reel poster dunk, and Tyrese Haliburton added 14 while gutting through a calf injury.
It’s all on the line Sunday in Oklahoma City for the first Finals Game 7 since 2016.
🎥 Watch: Game highlights (YouTube) |
⚾ Padres, Dodgers Managers Come Face-to-Face as Benches Clear |
Padres and Dodgers managers Mike Shildt and Dave Roberts came to blows during Thursday night’s series finale when Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. took a 93-mph fastball to the hand, sparking a ninth inning melee.
Roberts stormed out of the dugout, shoved Shildt, and both benches cleared in a wild spectacle behind home plate. Watch sequence.
Tensions escalated further when Shohei Ohtani was drilled in the bottom half by Padres closer Robert Suarez—though Ohtani defused the moment by waving teammates down.
Both managers and Robert Suarez were ejected in the fiery aftermath, as San Diego held on for a 5–3 win in another heated chapter to what’s becoming one of MLB’s most intense rivalries. | ⚽ USMNT Beats Saudi Arabia to Clinch Gold Cup Quarterfinals Berth |
The USMNT punched their ticket to the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup quarterfinals with a gritty 1–0 win over Saudi Arabia in Austin on Thursday night.
It was center-back Chris Richards who stole the show—first with a crucial first-half tackle, then by flicking Sebastian Berhalter’s second‑half free kick into the net in the 63rd minute.
The victory kept the U.S. atop Group D, while a disciplined defensive effort and timely substitutions by coach Pochettino sealed the result.
🎥 Watch: Match highlights (YouTube) |
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► The Thunder face concerns heading into Game 7 of the NBA Finals after a blowout loss vs. the Pacers in Game 6, marked by uncharacteristic turnovers, defensive lapses, and a lack of energy, while Indiana’s momentum and balanced attack pose a significant threat. (More)
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► Rays reliever Hunter Bigge was carted off the field Thursday night after being struck in the face by a 105 mph foul ball in the dugout during a game vs. the Orioles, but he remained conscious and gave thumbs-up gestures as he was taken to a hospital for evaluation. (More)
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► Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong became the first MLB player to reach 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases this season, breaking Sammy Sosa's Cubs record by achieving the milestone in just 73 games, compared to Sosa's 96 games in 1994. (More)
► Royals rookie Jac Caglianone hit his first two MLB home runs, including a 387-foot solo shot and a 440-foot blast, in their 4-1 win vs. the Rangers on Thursday. (Watch Homers)
► The Red Sox are demoting rookie infielder Kristian Campbell to AAA Worcester due to his offensive and defensive struggles, despite signing him to an eight-year, $60 million contract extension after a strong start to the season. (More)
► A fan at Wrigley Field climbed the protective netting near first base to retrieve a bat lodged there after slipping from Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick's grasp, was briefly removed by security, and returned to cheers from the crowd on Thursday. (See Video) |
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► Scottie Scheffler leads the Travelers Championship with an 8-under 62, tied with Austin Eckroat, while Rory McIlroy trails by two strokes at 6-under. (More)
► Jordan Spieth withdrew from the Travelers Championship due to a neck injury after 297 consecutive PGA Tour starts, marking his first-ever withdrawal from a competitive golf event at any level. (See Details)
► The Kraken acquired forward Mason Marchment from the Stars for a 2025 fourth-round pick and a 2026 third-round pick, adding size, skill, and toughness to their roster. (More)
► Browns rookie QB Shedeur Sanders acknowledged making "wrong choices" after receiving two speeding citations in June for driving 91 mph and 101 mph in Ohio, facing fines and court costs. (See Details)
► 2026 five-star safety Jett Washington, nephew of Kobe Bryant, committed to Oregon, topping the Ducks' recruiting class. (More)
► Newly crowned French Open champion Coco Gauff was unexpectedly defeated by Chinese qualifier Wang Xinyu at the Berlin Open, marking her first match since her Roland-Garros victory. (See Details)
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