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A'ja Wilson scored 31 points to lead the Las Vegas Aces to a 97-86 victory over the Phoenix Mercury, sweeping the series and securing their third WNBA championship in four seasons, with Wilson named Finals MVP.
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert addressed controversy surrounding comments about Caitlin Clark before Game 1 of the Finals, denying the remarks and pledging to restore trust.
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert addressed recent criticism of league leadership and announced plans for reforms amid ongoing disputes with players, including high-profile comments from stars like Napheesa Collier and Diana Taurasi, as the league prepares for Game 2 of the Finals.
Aryna Sabalenka won her third consecutive US Open title, defeating Amanda Anisimova in the final with a score of 6-3, 7-6(3). She demonstrated resilience and mental strength, overcoming previous season setbacks and tight moments in the match to secure her fourth Grand Slam title, establishing herself as a dominant force on hard courts.
Day 6 of the 2025 World Championships featured exciting finals and semi-finals across multiple events, including Mollie O’Callaghan defending her 100 free title, Kate Douglass winning the 200 breaststroke with a near-record time, and Hubert Kos setting a new European record in the 200 backstroke. The men's 4×200 relay was won by Great Britain, and several swimmers set national records and advanced to finals in a fast-paced session.
The first day of the 2025 World Swimming Championships in Singapore featured exciting finals, including Lukas Maertens setting a new world record in the 400m freestyle, Summer McIntosh winning the women's 400m freestyle, and Australia securing victories in relay events. The event showcased record-breaking performances and close competitions across various swimming disciplines.
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.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered a clutch performance in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, scoring 11 of his 35 points in the last three minutes to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 111-104 comeback victory over the Pacers, taking home-court advantage and boosting their chances in the series.
Texas Longhorns advanced to the 2025 Women's College World Series finals after a 2-0 victory over Tennessee, highlighted by outstanding pitching performances from Mac Morgan and Teagan Kavan, with Kavan pitching a no-hit final three innings and Morgan allowing only three hits over four innings.
The Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks to reach their first NBA Finals in 25 years, with fans celebrating their victory in Indianapolis.
The Women's College World Series finals between Oklahoma and Texas can be watched via live stream.
NBA playoffs are underway, and experts weigh in on the biggest threats to the Celtics and Nuggets, the most exciting first-round series, and the players to watch. They predict the Knicks, Bucks, Magic, Nuggets, Wolves, and Mavericks to advance in the first round, with the Nuggets ultimately prevailing over the Celtics in the Finals.
The 2024 NCAA Wrestling Championships Finals took place at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, featuring intense matchups and live updates. Greg Kerkvliet of Penn State secured a perfect 20-0 season with a 13-4 major decision over Lucas Davison of Michigan, while Vito Arujau of Cornell triumphed over Daton Fix of Oklahoma State with a 5-3 decision. Other winners included Richard Figueroa of Arizona State, Jesse Mendez of Ohio State, Caleb Henson of Virginia Tech, and Levi Haines of Penn State.
Iowa State leads the Big 12 Championship with 144.5 points, closely followed by Oklahoma State with 137.5 points. The team has four wrestlers on the podium, with Casey Swiderski finishing third, Kysen Terukina and MJ Gaitan placing fourth, and Will Feldkamp finishing in sixth place. Iowa State has five finalists set to compete in the evening finals, aiming to maintain their lead in the team standings.
Iowa State wrestlers Evan Frost, Anthony Echemendia, Cody Chittum, David Carr, and Yonger Bastida advanced to the Big 12 Championship finals, leading the team race with 129.5 points after day one. Two more Cyclones, Echemendia and MJ Gaitan, secured spots in the NCAA Championships. Iowa State finished the day with six falls, five tech falls, and five major decisions. The finals are set for 7:30 p.m. on ESPN2, with consolation semifinals and placing matches to be contested on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.