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The New York Knicks won the NBA Cup with a 124-113 victory over the Spurs, showcasing high-level play and celebrating their first title since 1999, though it doesn't end their long drought.
The UFC rankings remain largely stable with champions like Merab Dvalishvili and Alex Pereira defending titles, while upcoming fights and potential weight class changes, including Pereira's possible move to heavyweight, are shaping the division landscape for 2026 amidst ongoing chaos and uncertainty.
The article ranks the 25 MLB teams that have won the World Series since 2000, highlighting their seasons, key players, and memorable moments, with the 2018 Boston Red Sox crowned as the top team of the 21st century.
Pokémon is updating its iconic phrase 'It's Super Effective' for the first time, introducing new distinctions like 'extremely effective' and 'mostly ineffective' in the upcoming game Pokémon Champions to better communicate attack effectiveness, especially for dual-type Pokémon, reflecting a more nuanced battle system.
Sem Verbeek and Katerina Siniakova won their first major mixed doubles title at Wimbledon, defeating Joe Salisbury and Luisa Stefani in a tight final, marking a memorable achievement for both players in their debut tournament together.
The Oklahoma City Thunder won their first NBA championship in franchise history after defeating the Indiana Pacers in a thrilling 7-game series, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named Finals MVP. The series was marked by injuries to Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton and a dominant performance by the Thunder, who finished the season with the league's best record and a roster of standout players.
The Florida Panthers won back-to-back Stanley Cup titles by defeating the Edmonton Oilers in six games, with standout performances from Sam Reinhart and Matthew Tkachuk, marking their first consecutive championships since Tampa Bay in 2020-21 and establishing a potential dynasty in the NHL.
The Scripps National Spelling Bee celebrates its 100th anniversary, highlighting its history and the lives of past champions who credit the competition with shaping their academic and professional paths, with preliminaries starting soon.
UFC 310's final fight card features notable changes, including two former champions, Aljamain Sterling and Chris Weidman, competing in the prelims. The main event sees flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja defending his title against Kai Asakura, while Shavkat Rakhmonov faces Ian Machado Garry in a co-main event to determine the next welterweight contender. The card was reshuffled after welterweight champion Belal Muhammad withdrew due to a foot infection.
Cardenas, Bouzakis, and Garvin won titles in the U23 Men's Freestyle Nationals held in Geneva, Ohio.
The U20 Men's Freestyle World Team has been finalized with Lilledahl, Blaze, and Lockett securing titles at the World Team Trials in Ohio.
UConn men’s basketball players Donovan Clingan, Tristen Newton, and Stephon Castle worked "celebratory shifts" at the new Raising Cane’s location in Enfield, discussing their basketball futures and back-to-back national titles with fans. Clingan and Newton were part of both championship runs, with Newton named the 2024 tournament’s Most Outstanding Player. Castle tied Carmelo Anthony for the most "freshman of the week" awards this season. UConn recently secured its sixth overall national title, and the opening of Raising Cane’s in Enfield drew such large crowds that police had to hire officers to manage traffic.
UFC 300 is set to feature a stacked lineup, including former champs facing off, title fights, and a BMF title defense. Notable matchups include Alex Pereira defending his light heavyweight title, Charles Oliveira aiming to surpass $1 million in UFC bonus money, and Kayla Harrison making her UFC debut. The event will also see several firsts, such as two former UFC champions fighting in the opening bout and two Chinese fighters competing for a UFC title. With 12 of the 26 fighters on the card currently holding or having previously held UFC gold, UFC 300 promises to be a showcase of championship-level talent.
PFL and Bellator champions will face off in a cross-promotional pay-per-view event in Saudi Arabia, featuring heavyweight and middleweight clashes between current champions. The stacked card also includes other champion matchups and former UFC title contenders. The event will take place at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, with prelims starting at noon ET on ESPN+ and the main card at 3 p.m. on PPV. The fight card, odds, and predictions for the key matchups are also detailed.
PFL vs. Bellator: Champions event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia featured a card of 11 fights with PFL fighters facing off against Bellator fighters. Renan Ferreira defeated Ryan Bader in the main event via TKO, while Johnny Eblen secured a split decision win over Impa Kasanganay in the co-main event. Other notable results included A.J. McKee's submission victory over Clay Collard and Claressa Shields' split decision win over Kelsey DeSantis in her MMA debut.