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The San Antonio Spurs beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 118-91 in Game 6, with Victor Wembanyama scoring 28 points. Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander said the Spurs are one of the toughest teams they faced and confirmed he is ready for Game 7.
Key Facts
The Spurs won Game 6 of their playoff series against the Thunder by a score of 118-91.
Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 28 points and a double-double (points and rebounds or assists).
Five Spurs players scored at least 10 points each in the game.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder’s top player and two-time MVP, scored 15 points.
Gilgeous-Alexander struggled with shooting, making 6 of 18 shots and only attempting 3 free throws.
Gilgeous-Alexander praised the Spurs as a very tough team, comparing them to other strong playoff opponents like the Indiana Pacers and Denver Nuggets.
Despite a difficult Game 6, Gilgeous-Alexander said he feels ready and focused for the deciding Game 7.
Game 7 will take place on Saturday night with the Thunder playing at home.
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The 98th Scripps National Spelling Bee took place in Washington, D.C., with 247 children aged 9 to 15 competing over several days. Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old from California, won the competition by correctly spelling the word “bromocriptine” in a tiebreaker.
Key Facts
The event was held at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C.
There were 247 participants between the ages of 9 and 15.
The competition included preliminary rounds, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and a final round.
Shrey Parikh, 14, from Rancho Cucamonga, California, won the championship.
He won by spelling “bromocriptine” correctly in a tiebreaking spell-off.
Parikh previously came third in 2024 and had lost a school bee while sick.
Children from many states competed, including New Jersey, Illinois, Michigan, New York, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, and California.
The competition was nationally televised during the final round.
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Fans will have to pay to watch the Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris St-Germain, as TNT Sports decided not to make the game free to watch. This is the first time since the tournament began in 1992 that the final is not available on free TV.
Key Facts
The Champions League final will be shown by TNT Sports, which requires a subscription to watch.
This is the first Champions League final since 1992 that is not free to watch on TV.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and fan groups have asked TNT Sports to make the final free, but the company refused.
UEFA wanted the final to stay free to air but the broadcaster has the final decision on how to show it.
Highlights will be available on BBC Sport’s website and social media after the match, with full coverage later on BBC TV and radio.
TNT Sports took over from BT Sport in 2023 after being rebranded by Warner Bros Discovery.
TNT Sports will lose the Champions League rights in 2027, which will then move to Paramount+.
The cheapest subscription for HBO Max, which streams TNT Sports content, is £4.99 per month.
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The Kansas City Chiefs are looking to add a star wide receiver this offseason due to losing Marquise Brown and uncertainty about Rashee Rice's future. Stefon Diggs is seen as the most likely new addition, while acquiring Tyreek Hill is considered riskier because of his injury recovery.
Key Facts
The Chiefs lost wide receiver Marquise Brown to the Philadelphia Eagles this offseason.
Rashee Rice is currently in jail, making his future with the Chiefs and NFL unclear.
The team’s receiver depth outside Xavier Worthy and Tyquan Thornton is uncertain.
Travis Kelce, a tight end, is expected to return and help the offense.
The Chiefs considered trading for A.J. Brown but decided against it.
Stefon Diggs is a top candidate for the Chiefs; he led the Patriots with 85 catches, 1,013 yards, and 4 touchdowns last season.
Tyreek Hill was released by the Miami Dolphins but is viewed as a risky option due to injury concerns.
Diggs could benefit from playing with Patrick Mahomes and a receiving group that includes speedy players like Xavier Worthy.
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Becky Hammon, coach of the Las Vegas Aces, criticized the referees after her team lost 95-87 to the Dallas Wings, focusing on what she saw as unfair foul calls and fewer free throws for her key players. Hammon expects she might be fined for her comments, which is common in the WNBA when coaches or players speak negatively about officials.
Key Facts
The Las Vegas Aces lost 95-87 to the Dallas Wings.
The Aces had 15 personal fouls; the Wings had 16.
The Aces shot 12 free throws; the Wings shot 22.
Coach Becky Hammon criticized the referees for not giving her star players enough free throws.
Hammon mentioned specific players (A’ja Wilson, Chennedy Carter, Jackie Young) who got fewer free throws than an opponent.
Coaches and players who criticize officials in the WNBA often receive fines, sometimes significant.
The Dallas Wings’ Jessica Shepard recorded a triple-double with 22 points, 20 rebounds, and 10 assists.
The Aces have a 4-3 season record and will play the Golden State Valkyries next.
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The San Antonio Spurs won Game 6 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, 118-91, to force a Game 7 in their NBA playoff series. Rookie guard Dylan Harper played an important role by scoring 18 points and encouraged his team to stay aggressive and focused for the final game.
Key Facts
The Spurs needed to win Game 6 to stay in the playoffs and succeeded with a strong victory.
Dylan Harper, a rookie player, scored 18 points, grabbed six rebounds, and made four assists off the bench.
Harper’s sister motivated him before the game, telling him the team had to make it to the next round.
Harper said all 15 Spurs players must be aggressive and give their best effort in Game 7.
Harper has been improving throughout the season and often helps the team when they play well.
He is playing despite a leg injury he got in Game 2 of the series.
Game 7 will decide which team moves on to the NBA Finals.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers have fired their senior special teams assistant coach, Derius Swinton II. The firing was due to a violation of the team’s rules.
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Derius Swinton II was a senior assistant coach for the Steelers’ special teams.
The Steelers fired him for breaking a team policy.
The information was reported by ESPN.
The exact nature of the violation was not disclosed.
This action is part of the team’s efforts to maintain discipline and standards.
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The Orlando Magic basketball team is close to hiring Sean Sweeney, who is currently an associate coach with the San Antonio Spurs, as their new head coach. This information was reported by ESPN on Friday.
Key Facts
The Orlando Magic are finalizing a deal for a new head coach.
Sean Sweeney is the person they are set to hire.
Sweeney is currently an associate coach for the San Antonio Spurs.
The news comes from sources speaking to ESPN.
The report was made on a Friday.
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The New England Patriots released wide receiver Stefon Diggs in March to manage their salary costs, but they might consider bringing him back under certain conditions. The team plans to try trading for another receiver, A.J. Brown, and Diggs is unlikely to return unless Brown joins the team or injuries affect the current receivers.
Key Facts
The Patriots released Stefon Diggs to reduce their salary cap charge, which was increasing from $10.5 million to $26.5 million.
Diggs was the Patriots’ top receiver last season, with 85 catches for 1,013 yards and 4 touchdowns.
The Patriots want to trade for A.J. Brown from the Philadelphia Eagles soon.
Diggs is 32 years old and has a history of injuries. Brown is 29 but has also played a lot.
The Patriots have other receivers, including Romeo Doubs, Mack Hollins, and DeMario Douglas.
The team feels it is risky to rely heavily on both Diggs and Brown because of injury concerns and competition for passes.
Diggs said after the Super Bowl loss that he wants to return to the Patriots.
The Patriots could have re-signed Diggs but chose to invest in Doubs with a large contract instead.
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New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson had surgery to fix a broken right pinky finger. He plans to play in Game 1 of the NBA Finals next Wednesday while wearing a brace on his hand.
Key Facts
Mitchell Robinson broke his right pinky finger and underwent surgery.
The Knicks have no set recovery timeline but believe Robinson will be ready for Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
The Knicks will face the winner of the San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Game 7.
Robinson has played 60 games this season and started 16, averaging 5.3 points and 5.5 rebounds per game this postseason.
Knicks head coach Mike Brown says Robinson’s defense and rebounding are important for the team’s success.
Robinson will wear a brace on his hand during the Finals game.
The Knicks are preparing to face strong opponents, including Isaiah Hartenstein and Chet Holmgren from the Thunder, or Victor Wembanyama from the Spurs.
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The San Antonio Spurs won Game 6 against the Oklahoma City Thunder with a score of 118-91, forcing a deciding Game 7 in the Western Conference Finals. Spurs guard Stephon Castle emphasized that their focus is on winning the final game to advance further in the NBA playoffs.
Key Facts
The Spurs led 60-53 at halftime in Game 6 and outscored the Thunder 32-13 in the third quarter.
The Thunder pulled their starters late in Game 6, signaling defeat, and the Spurs did the same.
Victor Wembanyama scored 28 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for the Spurs.
Stephon Castle contributed 17 points, 9 assists, and 5 rebounds in Game 6.
Castle said the team is focused on recovery and preparation for the final 48 minutes of Game 7.
The Spurs have improved quickly after missing last year's playoffs and are close to reaching the NBA Finals.
The Thunder are the defending champions and experienced in tough playoff battles.
This series is the first time the Thunder have been pushed to a Game 7 this postseason.
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The San Antonio Spurs won Game 6 against the Oklahoma City Thunder with a score of 118-91 in the Western Conference Finals. Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with a strong performance, and NBA legend Magic Johnson praised their dominant play as the teams prepare for a deciding Game 7.
Key Facts
The Spurs defeated the Thunder 118-91 in Game 6 of the NBA Western Conference Finals.
Victor Wembanyama scored 28 points, had 10 rebounds, and made several defensive plays.
Rookie Dylan Harper contributed 18 points, six rebounds, and four assists from the bench.
Magic Johnson described the Spurs’ win as total domination in offense, defense, rebounds, intensity, and physicality.
The Spurs made a 20-0 scoring run in the third quarter that the Thunder could not stop.
The series will be decided in Game 7, with the winner advancing to the NBA Finals to face the New York Knicks.
The Spurs have won on the road before in this series, which may help them in the next game.
The Thunder have shown strong comebacks throughout the postseason after losses.
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Caitlin Clark, a star player for the Indiana Fever, said she does not have any personal conflicts with other WNBA players, describing past on-court tensions as normal competitive spirit. The Fever recently lost a close game to the Golden State Valkyries, and Clark's team will play the Portland Fire and Atlanta Dream in upcoming games.
Key Facts
Caitlin Clark is entering her third season in the WNBA and is known for playing with high emotion.
Clark had a brief confrontation with Tiffany Hayes of the Golden State Valkyries during a recent game.
Clark said she does not hold any "bad blood" with any current WNBA players, viewing altercations as part of competitive fire.
The Indiana Fever won a home game against the Valkyries 90-82 but lost an away game 90-88 to the same team.
Veronica Burton and Gabby Williams led the Valkyries in scoring and assists in their recent win.
Clark scored 16 points in the last game but had a tough night shooting, making only 3 out of 12 attempts.
The Fever will next play against the Portland Fire and then the Atlanta Dream.
Upcoming games are expected to be exciting, especially with Caitlin Clark playing against Angel Reese of the Atlanta Dream.
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The San Antonio Spurs won Game 6 against the Oklahoma City Thunder with a score of 118-91. This win forces a deciding Game 7 to determine which team will play the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals.
Key Facts
The Spurs beat the Thunder 118-91 in Game 6.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are the defending NBA champions.
The win by the Spurs forces a Game 7 in the series.
The winner of Game 7 will face the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals.
The game decided which team advances in the playoffs.
The matchup is part of the NBA postseason tournament.
The NBA Finals is the championship series of the National Basketball Association.
The game took place on May 29, 2026.
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Iva Jovic is in her second year as a professional tennis player. She is learning and improving with help and support from other young players on the tour.
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Iva Jovic is a professional tennis player in her second year.
She is gaining experience by playing in tournaments.
Other young players share advice with her.
She benefits from friendships and support on the tour.
This support helps her handle challenges during matches.
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Arsenal won the Premier League this season without receiving any red cards or conceding penalties, but data shows they should have had three penalties and three red cards against them. Across the league, there were 25 video assistant referee (VAR) errors this season, fewer than previous years, affecting several clubs including Chelsea, Arsenal, Everton, and others.
Key Facts
Arsenal finished the season without any red cards or penalties but actually had benefited from seven referee mistakes in their favor.
Chelsea benefited from eight referee and VAR errors, including two incorrect VAR decisions that affected other teams’ goals and penalties.
There were 25 VAR errors this season, down from 31 in 2023-24 and 38 in 2022-23.
Bournemouth and Chelsea benefited the most from VAR decisions, each with four favorable errors.
Everton and Crystal Palace were the most negatively affected clubs, each suffering three wrong decisions.
The Premier League’s key match incidents (KMI) panel reviews referee decisions to identify errors that were missed or wrongly upheld by VAR.
On-field refereeing errors not involving VAR also affected many teams, with Brentford having the most mistakes both in their favor and against them.
Overall, Chelsea emerged as the biggest net winner of VAR and refereeing decisions this season, while Palace suffered the most mistakes against them.
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England's cricket head coach Brendon McCullum said the team must face their fans’ negative reaction after losing the Ashes series 4-1 in Australia. He admitted the team was not ready for the pressure and said they will try to learn from this experience while working to regain trust through better performance.
Key Facts
England lost the Ashes cricket series against Australia by 4-1 in 2026.
Coach Brendon McCullum took charge of England’s Test team in 2022.
England’s style called "Bazball" led to early success but recent results have been mixed.
The team faced criticism for poor preparation and some off-field incidents during the Australia tour.
McCullum said the team was not ready to handle the high-pressure environment in Australia.
He plans to adjust player roles, such as the batting order of captain Ben Stokes and wicketkeeper Jamie Smith.
England aims to rebuild trust with fans by winning key matches and playing smarter cricket.
McCullum acknowledged he is not liked by everyone but will try to improve the team’s mental strength.
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Luka Dončić is working with former Dallas Mavericks executive Donnie Nelson to create a basketball team in Rome. The team has also applied to join the new NBA Europe league.
Key Facts
Luka Dončić is a professional basketball player.
Dončić is partnering with Donnie Nelson, a former executive for the Dallas Mavericks.
They are starting a basketball team based in Rome, Italy.
The team aims to compete in the NBA Europe league.
NBA Europe is a new basketball league being developed outside the United States.
The team has officially submitted a bid to join this league.
This effort is part of growing basketball activities in Europe.
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Officials from the SEC and Big Ten college football conferences discussed the possible effects of expanding the college football playoff system. They shared their views on what changes could mean for the sport during their spring meetings.
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The SEC and Big Ten are two major college football conferences.
Leaders from these conferences met during their spring meetings.
The main topic was the potential expansion of the college football playoffs.
Expanding the playoffs would allow more teams to compete for the national championship.
Conference leaders shared their opinions on how expansion might affect the sport.
The meetings aimed to understand both positive and negative consequences of playoff expansion.
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