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It’s Monday, June 23. On this day in 2003, Barry Bonds swiped second against the Dodgers, becoming the first player in MLB history with 500 home runs and 500 stolen bases.

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► Thunder star Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander’s 2024–25 campaign—featuring a league-leading 32.7 PPG, NBA MVP, Finals MVP, and Oklahoma City’s first championship—places him in elite historical company alongside the likes of Michael Jordan and LeBron James. (See Details)

► The Thunder, after winning the NBA championship, faced a humorous challenge in the locker room as their young team struggled to open champagne bottles during the celebratory spraying tradition. (More)

► Pacers coach Rick Carlisle expressed heartbreak over Tyrese Haliburton’s Achilles injury in Game 7—a devastating blow that helped seal Indiana’s loss to the Thunder and dashed their championship hopes. (More)

► Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shared heartfelt sympathy for Tyrese Haliburton’s Achilles injury after Game 7, highlighting the unfairness of such a setback in a crucial moment. (See Video)

► The Thunder's strategic roster building, young talent, and financial flexibility position them as potential NBA dynasty candidates following their first championship win in OKC. (More)

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► Say Goodbye To Rodents & Insects — For Good! Introducing Riddex Plus, a plug-in device that repels rodents and roaches 24/7, with no chemicals or cleanup needed. (See It Here)

► Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani, in his second start as a pitcher this season, threw a scoreless, hitless inning with two strikeouts vs. the Nationals on Sunday, marking a strong step in his recovery from UCL surgery. (More)

► Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. scored in his socks after his cleat flew off before colliding with the Orioles catcher in a wild second inning, then ripped a go-ahead two-run double to lift New York to a 4–2, series-clinching win on Sunday. (See Video)

► Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh hit his MLB-leading 31st home run, a 414-foot two-run blast, in Seattle's 14-6 win vs. the Cubs on Sunday, his fourth of the series. (More)

► Reds starter Andrew Abbott continued his stellar season on Sunday, allowing just one earned run over seven innings in Cincinnati’s 4–1 win vs. the Cardinals, positioning himself as a Cy Young contender with a 1.79 ERA through 13 starts. (More)

► Blue Jays starter Max Scherzer will return from the IL to start vs. the Guardians on Wednesday night, following a thumb injury that limited him to just three innings this season. (More)

► The Mets demoted struggling young catcher Francisco Alvarez to AAA Syracuse, replacing him with Hayden Senger, as Alvarez has faced offensive and defensive challenges following hamate surgery. (More)

► The NCAA issued a statement explaining the controversial ejections of Coastal Carolina coaches during CWS Game 2 vs. LSU, citing their prolonged arguing over balls and strikes, while the school criticized the officiating. (See Details)

► The USMNT defeated Haiti 2-1 in the Concacaf Gold Cup group stage finale, with Malik Tillman and Patrick Agyemang scoring to secure the Group D title and an unbeaten record. (More)

► Keegan Bradley, the U.S. Ryder Cup captain, won the Travelers Championship with a dramatic birdie on the 18th hole, overcoming a three-shot deficit to defeat Tommy Fleetwood by one stroke. (See Video)

► Chase Briscoe conserved enough fuel to hold off teammate Denny Hamlin and win The Great American Getaway 400 at Pocono Raceway, securing his third career victory and a playoff berth. (More)

► Jaguars two-way rookie Travis Hunter secured his full $30.57 million signing bonus upfront in his contract, a rare achievement for a non-quarterback not drafted first overall. (See Details)

► Alex Palou ended a brief winless streak by securing his sixth victory of the INDYCAR season in the XPEL Grand Prix at Road America, outpacing Felix Rosenqvist and Santino Ferrucci. (More)

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► Make Your Microwaved Food Taste Better: Duo Cover is a next-gen, plastic-free microwave food cover that enhances leftover flavor, prevents splatter, and protects fingers from hot dishes. (See It Here)