Pacers backups star, stake Indiana to 2-1 Finals lead

Jun 11, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (9) celebrates after a play during the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder in game three of the 2025 NBA Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images INDIANAPOLIS — NBA Finals marquees aren’t for backups. However, as the 20,000 golden T-shirts…

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Power-surging Cal Raleigh to lead Mariners against Orioles

Jun 1, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) hits a solo home run against the Minnesota Twins during the seventh inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: John Froschauer-Imagn Images As Cal Raleigh stepped to the plate this past weekend, chants of “M-V-P! M-V-P!” rang through his home ballpark. Seattle Mariners fans…

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Thunder embracing struggle of series with Nuggets

May 11, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) controls the ball under pressure from Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) in the fourth quarter during game four of the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images The Oklahoma City Thunder often…

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Tigers put best record in AL on the line at Nationals

Jun 29, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers outfielders, Parker Meadows (left) Riley Greene (center) and Wenceel Pérez (right) celebrate after defeating the Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images The Detroit Tigers open a six-game road trip with a series at the Washington Nationals that begins Tuesday night. Detroit, tied with…

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