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WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 14: Bruce the Bat Dog sits on the bench in the Washington Nationals dugout before a game against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park on June 14, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images)
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shoots the ball against the Indiana Pacers during Game 4 of the 2025 NBA Finals.
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Oklahoma City Thunder turn the tables on the Indiana Pacers, making late-game charge to even the NBA Finals
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown during the first quarter against the New York Giants at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, on November 22, 2021.
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Arrest warrant issued for former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown on attempted murder
Pope Leo XIV (C) reacts wearing a Chicago White Sox baseball team cap as he meets newly wedded couples during the weekly general audience in St Peter's Square at the Vatican on June 11, 2025. (Photo by Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP) (Photo by FILIPPO MONTEFORTE/AFP via Getty Images)
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Pope Leo breaks from papal dress codes — with a White Sox baseball cap
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) shoots against Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (23) during the first half of Game 2 of the NBA Finals basketball series Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Oklahoma City.
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Oklahoma City Thunder easily roll past Indiana Pacers to even up NBA Finals
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Derrick Henry could feature in a movie alongside Adam Sandler soon.
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Adam Sandler to cast Baltimore Ravens RB Derrick Henry in movie if he rushes for 2,000 yards in 2025
Jun 9, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - JUNE 05: Tyrese Haliburton #0 of the Indiana Pacers is defended by Luguentz Dort #5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter in Game One of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center on June 05, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by William Purnell/Getty Images)
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Trendlines: The smallest markets are winning the NBA finals
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Earl Henderson Riley IV is charged with leading a series of burglaries targeting Seattle-area athletes including, from left, former Seattle Seahawk Richard Sherman and Seattle Mariners players Julio Rodríguez and Luis Castillo.
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Seattle man charged with string of burglaries at the homes of NFL and MLB stars
Jun 7, 2025
Leighann Goode of the Texas Longhorns celebrates with teammates after hitting a three run home run against the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the first inning of Game 3 of the Division I Women's Softball Championship series held at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on June 6, 2025.
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Texas routs Texas Tech to secure first Women’s College World Series title in program history
Jun 7, 2025

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Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner holds the trophy as players celebrate after winning Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals of the NBA basketball playoffs against the New York Knicks in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 31, 2025. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
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Indiana Pacers’ team flight to NBA Finals takes a detour due to tornado warning in Oklahoma City
Former Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau looks on during Game 3 of the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals.
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New York Knicks fire head coach Tom Thibodeau days after being bounced from playoffs
(From left) Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld at the 2025 Super Bowl LIX NFL Honors in New Orleans.
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Hailee Steinfeld marries Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen
Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers celebrates during the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 31, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Indiana Pacers eliminate New York Knicks to advance to first NBA Finals in 25 years
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 19: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after hitting a solo home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the sixth inning at Dodger Stadium on May 19, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
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New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson goes up for a shot against Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith and center Myles Turner during Game 5 of the NBA Eastern Conference Final in New York, on Thursday, May 29, 2025.
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New York Knicks extend Eastern Conference Finals against Indiana Pacers with statement Game 5 win
GREENVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 07: Team Kilfoil and Team McQuillin starters stand for the national anthem with Little League World Series players during an Athletes Unlimited Pro game at Max R. Joyner Family Stadium on August 07, 2024 in Greenville, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
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Major League Baseball announces investment in new pro softball league
Stefon Diggs joined the New England Patriots in March.
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New England Patriots head coach says team is aware of Stefon Diggs boat video
New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson (11) gestures to fans during the second half of Game 6 in the Eastern Conference semifinals of the NBA basketball playoffs against the Boston Celtics Friday, May 16, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
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The Knicks are bringing hope and title dreams back to New York after years in the doldrums
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder receives the Western Conference Finals MVP award after the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves during Game 5 of the 2025 NBA Western Conference Finals on May 28, 2025 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma City Thunder down Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5, advance to first NBA Finals since 2012
Terry Bradshaw and Aaron Rodgers.
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Pittsburgh Steelers legend Terry Bradshaw doesn’t want Aaron Rodgers anywhere near the team
Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers reacts during the third quarter against the New York Knicks in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, on May 27, 2025.
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Tyrese Haliburton’s historic performance leads Indiana Pacers past New York Knicks to the brink of NBA Finals

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Pete Rose was a 17-time Major League Baseball All-Star who played more games and had more hits than anyone in league history.
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WASHINGTON - APRIL 24: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers apllies chalk to his hands prior to playing against the Washington Wizards in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Quaterfinals during the 2008 NBA Playoffs on April 24, 2008 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
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The Philadelphia Eagles celebrate with the Lombardi Trophy after winning Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans on Sunday, February 9.
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 09: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates after Philadelphia beat Kansas City 40-22 to win Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome on February 09, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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Philadelphia Eagles players celebrate with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Eagles won the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 09: Cooper DeJean #33 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates scoring a touchdown after making an interception in the second quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs during Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome on February 09, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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Adam Scott of Australia acknowledges the crowd on the 18th green during the third round of the 125th US Open at Oakmont Country Club on June 14 in Oakmont, Pennsylvania.
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The stage is set for Sunday drama at the US Open as Sam Burns leads Adam Scott and J.J. Spaun by one stroke
Caitlin Clark put up 32 points, eight rebounds and nine assists against the New York Liberty on Saturday.
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Caitlin Clark explodes for 32 points in return from injury as Indiana Fever hand New York Liberty first loss of season
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays his shot from the seventh tee during the third round of the 125th U.S. OPEN at Oakmont Country Club on June 14 in Oakmont, Pennsylvania.
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Rory McIlroy is pretty much over this edition of the US Open
Eetu Luostarinen of the Florida Panthers celebrates a goal against the Edmonton Oilers with teammates Brad Marchand, Gustav Forsling and Anton Lundell of the Florida Panthers during the third period in Game Five of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place on June 14, 2025 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
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Florida Panthers rebound from a bitter defeat to take pivotal Game 5 against Edmonton Oilers in Stanley Cup Final