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Coco Gauff stays alive at WTA Finals with win over Jasmine Paolini
Coco Gauff kept her chances of advancing into the playoff portion of the WTA Finals alive with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Italy's Jasmine Paolini on Tuesday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.,Gauff, who was sloppy in her loss to fellow American Jessica Pegula in their group-play opener on Sunday, had a much more dom...
Why the Oklahoma City Thunder Can Repeat as NBA Champions Next Season
The Oklahoma City Thunder are poised to defend their NBA title in 2025 thanks to youth, depth, flexibility, and leadership from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander....
Oklahoma City Thunder Seeks Game 7 Redemption After NBA Finals Collapse
The Oklahoma City Thunder blew a golden opportunity in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, but a home-court advantage in Game 7 offers a shot at redemption and their first championship....
Tyrese Haliburton Battles Injury as Indiana Pacers Face NBA Finals Elimination
Tyrese Haliburton fights through a lingering calf injury as the Indiana Pacers trail 3-2 in the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Can Indiana rally at home in Game 6?...
Florida Panthers Dominate Oilers, Move Closer to Stanley Cup Repeat
The Florida Panthers are one win away from their second straight Stanley Cup after a dominant 5-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 5....
When the Oklahoma City Thunder Roll, the Indiana Pacers Have No Answer
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander powered the Thunder past the Pacers in Game 4, tying the NBA Finals at 2-2 and swinging momentum back to Oklahoma City....
Stephen A. Smith Caught Playing Solitaire During NBA Finals Sparks Viral Debate
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith went viral after a fan caught him playing solitaire during Game 4 of the NBA Finals. See how he responded and why the internet is divided....
2025 Stanley Cup Final Proving That Sequels Can Be Better
The Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers are delivering a thrilling rematch in the Stanley Cup Final, with dramatic comebacks, overtime winners, and the promise of an unforgettable finish....
How The Indiana Pacers Shut Down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Game 3
The Pacers battered and frustrated NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander into submission in Game 3, leaving Oklahoma City rattled and staring down the barrel of a Finals disaster....
Best NBA Finals Game 3 Bets: Thunder vs. Pacers Picks, Predictions, and Player Props
Looking for the best NBA Finals Game 3 bets? Get expert picks, predictions, and top player prop plays for Thunder vs. Pacers, including moneyline, spread, and player performance insights....
NBA Finals Game 2 ratings lowest in nearly 20 years
A Game 2 blowout in the NBA Finals on Sunday drew an average of 8.76 million viewers, the lowest for a Game 2 in the finals in 18 years - excluding 2020 during the COVID-19 global pandemic.,The Oklahoma City Thunder's 123-107 victory over the visiting Indiana Pacers, which evened the best-of-seven s...
Tyrese Haliburton Needs to Wake Up Or These NBA Finals Are Over Early
Tyrese Haliburton's Pacers return to Indianapolis down 1-1 in the NBA Finals, needing back-to-back wins to stay alive as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder control the momentum....
NBA Scrambles After Fans Roast Digital Court Graphics in Game 2
Fans are outraged over the NBA Finals’ bland court design, low-res graphics, and disappearing pageantry. This is how it all unraveled....
Pacers Pulled Off NBA Finals Stunner But Stay Underdogs for Game 2
The Pacers’ comeback win in Game 1 of the NBA Finals was more valuable than a blowout, and it’s keeping Indiana hungry heading into Game 2....
With Game 1 Dud, Thunder’s Mark Daigneault Puts Target on His Own Back
Oklahoma City Thunder coach Mark Daigneault faces scrutiny after a Game 1 collapse in the NBA Finals, marked by key lineup and strategy blunders....
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Shot at Superstardom Begins in the NBA Finals
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has already won MVP, but the NBA Finals give him a chance to become a household name. Can he lead the Thunder to their first championship and join the ranks of basketball legends?...
Oklahoma City vs. Indiana: The Small-Market Finals That Might Save the NBA
Small markets, big talent. The Thunder and Pacers are set to deliver a thrilling NBA Finals. And if you’re still at home whining about TV ratings, you’re missing the point....
NBA Finals 2025 Best Bets: Game 1 Picks, Series Odds, and MVP Value Plays
Get the best NBA Finals 2025 betting picks, including Game 1 totals, series winner odds, and top MVP value bets for Thunder vs. Pacers. See why Indiana might be worth a flyer based on value....
Pacers F Jarace Walker to miss at least first 2 games of finals
The Indiana Pacers will be without forward Jarace Walker for at least the first two games of the NBA Finals as he recovers from a right ankle injury.,The finals begin Thursday in Oklahoma City against the Thunder.,Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said Monday on 107.5 The Fan radio in Indianapolis that the...
Indiana Pacers Aren’t Sexy, but They Might Be the Thunder’s Worst Nightmare
Indiana isn’t flashy, but they’re relentless. And now they’re crashing the NBA Finals. OKC’s got the MVP and the hype, but the Pacers have something scarier: nothing to lose....