Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won the NBA MVP award for the second year in a row but said his season was a failure because his team lost in the Western Conference Finals. The Oklahoma City Thunder lost Game 7 to the San Antonio Spurs, ending their chance to defend their NBA title.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) award for the second consecutive season.
The Oklahoma City Thunder lost Game 7 against the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals.
The Thunder were the reigning NBA champions entering the 2026 playoffs.
Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points and had 9 assists in Game 7.
He averaged 27.6 points and 7.9 assists per game during the playoffs.
Gilgeous-Alexander described the season as a failure because he did not achieve his goal of winning the championship.
The Spurs will play against the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals starting June 3.
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Christian Pulisic scored a goal, ending his recent period without scoring. He played very well for the U.S. men's national soccer team (USMNT) in their practice game before the World Cup, helping them win against Senegal.
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Christian Pulisic plays as an attacker for AC Milan.
He recently scored a goal after not scoring for some time.
Pulisic was considered the best player for the U.S. team in the game.
The match was a warm-up game before the World Cup.
The U.S. team won the game against Senegal.
Pulisic’s performance was rated 8 out of 10.
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Kylian Mbappé, a top French soccer player, left Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) three years ago to play for Real Madrid. Since his departure, PSG has won the European Champions League two years in a row, causing some fans to criticize Mbappé.
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Mbappé helped France reach two World Cup finals, winning one.
He scored 42 goals last season while playing for Real Madrid.
Three years ago, Mbappé moved from PSG to Real Madrid to fulfill his childhood dream.
PSG did not win the European championship while Mbappé was there but has won it back-to-back since he left.
PSG won against Inter Milan last year and Arsenal this year in the Champions League finals.
Some PSG fans have expressed anger toward Mbappé for leaving their team.
Mbappé will play for France in the 2026 FIFA World Cup starting soon in the United States.
France’s first World Cup match will be against Senegal at MetLife Stadium, which Mbappé hopes will also host the World Cup final.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder lost 111-103 to the San Antonio Spurs in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals. Chet Holmgren had a very poor game, attempting only two shots and scoring four points, setting an NBA record for low shooting attempts in a Game 7 while playing over 30 minutes.
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The Thunder lost Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals to the Spurs, 111-103.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 35 points but the team still lost.
Chet Holmgren scored only 4 points and took just 2 shots in the entire game.
Holmgren did not attempt any shots in the second half and was mostly absent from the offense.
Holmgren became the first NBA player in postseason history to play 30+ minutes in a Game 7 and attempt two or fewer shots.
He also went 31 minutes without trying a field goal during the game.
Gilgeous-Alexander defended Holmgren, saying he believes in Holmgren’s talent and future improvement.
The Thunder sees Holmgren as an important player for their team going forward.
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Victor Wembanyama helped the San Antonio Spurs reach the NBA Finals by leading the team to a win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals. In his first playoff run, Wembanyama was named MVP of the series and has set records for being the youngest player to lead his team in points and rebounds.
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The Spurs beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-103 in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals.
Victor Wembanyama averaged 27.3 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 2.7 blocks per game in the series.
Wembanyama won the Western Conference Finals MVP trophy.
Over his first 17 playoff games, he averaged 23.2 points and 10.8 rebounds per game.
At 22 years and 146 days old, he is the youngest player in NBA history to lead his team in points and rebounds going into the Finals.
Wembanyama scored 22 points and had 7 rebounds in the deciding Game 7.
The Spurs will face the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals starting June 3.
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Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Domi had surgery on his back due to an issue he played with last season. After the surgery, Domi experienced serious complications and was unable to walk, raising concerns about his ability to play in the upcoming season.
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Max Domi is a forward for the Toronto Maple Leafs and has played many games in past NHL seasons.
The Maple Leafs announced on May 24 that Domi will be out indefinitely due to surgery complications.
Domi’s surgery aimed to fix an issue he had during the 2025-26 season.
According to reports, things went wrong after surgery, and Domi could not walk in the days following the procedure.
Domi picked his own surgeon instead of the one suggested by the Maple Leafs.
He has two more years on his contract, earning a $3.75 million cap hit annually.
Because of his injury and contract, Domi might be traded only if he becomes healthy again.
Max Domi is the son of Tie Domi and has played for several NHL teams before joining Toronto in 2023.
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Lu Dort, a guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder, is uncertain about his future with the team as he approaches the 2026 offseason. He expressed his desire to stay with the Thunder and praised the team and the city during his exit interview after their playoff loss.
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Lu Dort is finishing the fourth year of his contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
He has a team option for the 2026-27 NBA season.
The Thunder lost in Game 7 to the San Antonio Spurs, ending their season.
Dort thanked general manager Sam Presti and said he wants to continue playing for the Thunder.
He stated the city and team have helped shape him as a person and player.
Dort said fans regularly recognize him and show support around the city.
He averaged 4.3 points, 3 rebounds, and 1.3 assists in nearly 20 minutes per game during the Western Conference Finals.
Dort’s role and playing time decreased compared to last season when the Thunder won the NBA title.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder lost to the San Antonio Spurs in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander played well, but teammate Chet Holmgren had a poor performance, leading to questions about his future with the team. Gilgeous-Alexander publicly supported Holmgren, saying the team needs him to succeed.
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The Thunder lost to the Spurs in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points and made nine assists in the game.
Chet Holmgren scored 4 points and grabbed 4 rebounds with poor shooting.
Holmgren struggled throughout the series, especially against Spurs star Victor Wembanyama.
Gilgeous-Alexander said the team needs Holmgren and that their success depends on him playing well.
Holmgren’s playoff stats were below his regular-season performance, where he earned All-NBA Third Team honors.
There has been public criticism and speculation about Holmgren’s future after his poor showing.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder lost to the San Antonio Spurs in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals, ending their chance to defend their NBA title. After the game, Thunder player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander praised the team's general manager, Sam Presti, and said he would leave decisions about trades and contracts to him.
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The Thunder finished the 2025-26 regular season with the best record in the NBA.
They lost to the Spurs, led by Victor Wembanyama, in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points and had 9 assists in the deciding game.
Gilgeous-Alexander said he would not be involved in offseason decisions and trusts GM Sam Presti to handle them.
Sam Presti has been the Thunder’s general manager since 2007 and was named Executive of the Year after the team won the 2025 NBA title.
Before joining the Thunder, Presti helped the San Antonio Spurs win three NBA championships as an assistant GM.
The Spurs will play the New York Knicks in the upcoming NBA Finals.
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The San Antonio Spurs won Game 7 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, advancing to the 2026 NBA Finals. Rookie Dylan Harper shared a message asking Spurs fans to stay safe while supporting the team as they prepare to face the New York Knicks.
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The Spurs beat the Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals.
The game took place at Oklahoma City's Paycom Center.
Dylan Harper scored 12 points, grabbed seven rebounds, and made three assists in the game.
Seven Spurs players scored in double figures during the game.
Victor Wembanyama was named Western Conference Finals MVP with averages of 27.3 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 2.7 blocks per game.
Spurs will play the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals starting June 3 at home.
Dylan Harper, a 20-year-old rookie, thanked fans and urged them to be safe while celebrating.
The Spurs had a strong home game record of 2-1 against the Thunder in this series.
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Bobby Crockett, a former wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills and a college football star at the University of Arkansas, died at age 83. He had stage 4 pancreatic cancer and pneumonia before his death. Crockett was well-known for his contributions to Arkansas's 1964 national championship team and his professional football career in the 1960s.
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Bobby Crockett played college football at the University of Arkansas from 1963 to 1965.
He helped Arkansas win the national championship in 1964.
Crockett earned All-America and All-Southwest Conference honors in 1965.
He set a Cotton Bowl record with 10 catches for 129 yards in 1966.
Crockett was drafted by both the AFL’s Buffalo Bills and the NFL’s New York Giants and chose to play for the Bills.
He played three seasons with the Bills from 1966 to 1969, catching 41 passes for 659 yards and three touchdowns.
After retiring, Crockett opened a law practice in Arkansas.
He was inducted into the University of Arkansas Hall of Honor, Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame, and Southwest Conference Hall of Fame.
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The New England Patriots are expected to trade for Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown soon to improve their team’s passing game. This move, along with signing Romeo Doubs, may reduce the playing time of Patriots receiver Kayshon Boutte, who has been absent from team activities this spring.
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The Patriots plan to acquire wide receiver A.J. Brown from the Philadelphia Eagles.
The trade could be completed as early as Tuesday.
New England signed wide receiver Romeo Doubs to a four-year, $68 million contract in March.
Kayshon Boutte was the Patriots’ third-leading receiver last season with 33 catches, 551 yards, and six touchdowns.
Boutte has missed offseason team activities for the first time in his career.
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel has kept in contact with Boutte and expects him to continue developing.
Boutte’s role is expected to shrink due to the new additions at wide receiver.
There is talk the Patriots might trade Boutte as part of the deal for Brown.
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The New York Knicks reached the NBA Finals by winning series against the Philadelphia 76ers and Cleveland Cavaliers, with many Knicks fans traveling to away games. San Antonio Spurs player De’Aaron Fox commented that although Spurs fans want home support, Knicks fans are known to travel for games, partly due to the high ticket prices.
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The Knicks swept both the 76ers and Cavaliers to reach the NBA Finals.
Knicks fans traveled in large numbers to away games and made loud chants.
De’Aaron Fox plays for the San Antonio Spurs, who will face the Knicks in the Finals.
Fox acknowledged Knicks fans travel a lot but hopes Spurs fans will dominate home games.
Ticket prices for NBA Finals games are very high, with some resale tickets over $4,500.
Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals will take place on June 3 at San Antonio's Frost Bank Arena.
Game 3 will be held at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez, a key player in their recent Super Bowl run, has not attended recent voluntary team activities amid contract extension talks. Gonzalez earned All-Pro honors in 2024 and made the Pro Bowl in 2025, and the Patriots must decide on his contract as they prepare for the next season.
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Christian Gonzalez is a cornerback for the New England Patriots and was a first-round pick in 2023.
He earned All-Pro honors in 2024 and was selected to the Pro Bowl in 2025.
Gonzalez played a strong role in the Patriots’ Super Bowl run, showing key defensive plays.
He is eligible for a contract extension this offseason, potentially worth about $35 million per year.
Gonzalez has missed recent voluntary off-season team activities, a change from previous years.
The Patriots have over $37 million in salary cap space for 2027 to manage contracts.
The team is also expected to trade for wide receiver A.J. Brown, who will get a $32 million yearly deal.
The Patriots have other important contract decisions coming up for key players like quarterback Drake Maye.
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Luke Kornet made an important play in the San Antonio Spurs' Game 7 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder by blocking a dunk attempt late in the game. His block was compared to a famous block by LeBron James from the 2016 NBA Finals.
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The game was Game 7 between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder.
Kornet blocked a dunk by Isaiah Hartenstein with under seven minutes left in the fourth quarter.
The block prevented the Thunder from closing the Spurs' lead to four points.
Spurs won the game 111-103 and advanced to the NBA Finals.
Kornet played six minutes, scoring 2 points and grabbing 4 rebounds.
Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 22 points and 7 rebounds.
Kornet’s block was compared by fans and commentators to LeBron James’ famous chase-down block in 2016.
The Spurs will face the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals.
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After the Oklahoma City Thunder lost Game 7 in the Western Conference Finals, ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins suggested the team should try to trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Perkins believes Giannis could help the Thunder compete better, especially against tough players like Victor Wembanyama.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo might be traded by the Milwaukee Bucks before the NBA Draft in June.
Multiple teams are rumored to want Giannis, including the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Kendrick Perkins criticized Thunder player Chet Holmgren’s performance against Victor Wembanyama.
Perkins said the Thunder need a player like Giannis to improve their chances in future games.
A trade for Giannis would likely include young players like Chet Holmgren or Jalen Williams.
The Thunder have many young players and valuable draft picks to offer in a trade.
General manager Sam Presti has gathered many draft assets for the team over recent seasons.
The Thunder’s strong collection of young talent and draft picks gives them flexibility to make a big trade.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder lost to the San Antonio Spurs in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals, with a final score of 111-103. Thunder coach Mark Daigneault defended player Chet Holmgren despite his low performance in the game, highlighting Holmgren’s past contributions to the team’s success.
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The Thunder lost Game 7 against the Spurs, ending the series 111-103.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points and had nine assists in the game.
Chet Holmgren scored only four points and had four rebounds in 33 minutes.
Coach Mark Daigneault defended Holmgren after the game.
Holmgren was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft.
He missed his rookie season due to injury but finished second in Rookie of the Year voting in 2023-24.
Holmgren earned All-NBA Third Team honors and averaged 17.1 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks per game in the 2025-26 season.
He finished second in Defensive Player of the Year voting behind Victor Wembanyama.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder lost 111-103 to the San Antonio Spurs in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points and made NBA history by joining a select group of players with at least 125 free throws made in back-to-back postseasons.
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The Thunder lost Game 7 to the Spurs, ending their hopes of reaching the NBA Finals.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored the most points in the game with 35.
Gilgeous-Alexander also had nine assists, four rebounds, and three steals.
He made at least 125 free throws in consecutive postseasons, joining Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, and LeBron James.
In the series, Gilgeous-Alexander shot 93.8% from the free-throw line and averaged 25.9 points per game.
Oklahoma City played without injured players Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell in Game 7.
Gilgeous-Alexander expressed confidence in Thunder general manager Sam Presti to manage offseason roster moves.
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The San Antonio Spurs beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-103 to reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 2014. Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 22 points and was named the Western Conference Finals MVP, receiving the Earvin “Magic” Johnson Trophy.
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The Spurs won Game 7 against the Thunder in the Western Conference Finals.
Victor Wembanyama scored 22 points, grabbed 7 rebounds, and had 2 assists in the game.
Wembanyama was named the Western Conference Finals MVP and received the Magic Johnson Trophy.
Magic Johnson congratulated the Spurs, coach Mitch Johnson, and Wembanyama on social media.
Other key Spurs players included Stephon Castle with 16 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists, and Julian Champagnie with 20 points.
The Spurs had four other players scoring in double digits during the game.
The Spurs will play the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals starting Wednesday.
The Knicks have had more rest time before the Finals, having not played for over a week.
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Dennis Hull, a professional hockey player who was a five-time NHL All-Star and played for the Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings, died at age 81. He was part of the Canadian team that won the 1972 Summit Series against the Soviet Union and had a long, successful career before becoming a teacher and public speaker.
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Dennis Hull played 14 seasons in the NHL from 1964 to 1978.
He was an All-Star five times between 1969 and 1974.
Hull scored 303 goals and made 351 assists in 959 regular-season games.
He played for the Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings.
Hull was on the Canadian team that won the 1972 Summit Series against the Soviet Union.
He reached the Stanley Cup Finals twice with Chicago but did not win the championship.
After retiring, he earned a degree in education and worked as a teacher and athletic director.
He was the younger brother of Hall of Famer Bobby Hull.
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