Lynx Host Sky in Rookie Rematch; Knicks One Win Away from the NBA Finals
Minnesota Teams
- Lynx: The Lynx host the Chicago Sky this Saturday in a rematch of last week's game. Keep an eye on the matchup between standout rookies Miles and Jaquez—it's the talk of the town.
- Vikings: The NFC North is shaping up to be a brutal division. All four teams (Lions, Packers, Bears, and Vikings) finished with winning records last season, and offseason moves suggest the Vikings are ready to hold their own in the heavyweight fight.
NFL
- Giants Drama: New York Giants rookie QB Jaxson Dart created a stir by introducing former President Trump at a rally. However, teammate Abdul Carter quickly shut down rumors of a locker room rift, stating online that "Me & JD6 are good."
- Manziel Fights: Former NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel won his MMA debut, defeating social media influencer Bob Menery in the first round.
NBA
- Knicks Dominance: The New York Knicks are steamrolling the competition. They beat the Cleveland Cavaliers to take a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals. Mikal Bridges has been crucial during this 10-game playoff winning streak, putting the Knicks one win away from their first NBA Finals since 1999.
- Thunder Rally: The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals. OKC's bench was the story, scoring 76 points to dig out of an early 15-point hole. The Thunder now lead the series 2-1.
MLB
- Cole's Return: New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole looked dominant in his first start back from Tommy John surgery (a serious elbow reconstruction). He threw six scoreless innings, hitting 98.6 mph on the radar gun.
- End of an Era: The New York Mets cut veteran relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel. It's a move that signals the end of a long career and sparks debate about whether his stats are good enough for the Hall of Fame.
NHL
- Canes Tie It Up: The Carolina Hurricanes avoided a deep hole, beating the Montreal Canadiens in overtime. Nikolaj Ehlers scored the game-winner to tie the Eastern Conference Finals at 1-1.
- Golden Knights Lead: The Vegas Golden Knights took a 2-0 lead over the Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference Finals.
College Sports
- Heisman Hopefuls: Way-too-early predictions suggest that Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr could be the favorite to win the Heisman Trophy this upcoming season.
Other Sports
- NASCAR: The family of NASCAR legend Kyle Busch released a statement revealing he died from sepsis and pneumonia.
- Soccer: Hull City is returning to the English Premier League after a dramatic 95th-minute goal sealed their playoff final victory over Middlesbrough.
- Tennis: The French Open is starting. Jannik Sinner is the heavy favorite to win his first title there, while American Coco Gauff looks to defend her championship.