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June 09, 2025: Keeping pace: Thunder even Finals with Game 2 win

After a shocking Game 1 loss, the Thunder needed to defend home-court and beat the Pacers to even the NBA Finals. They did that and then some. - Josh B.
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After a shocking Game 1 loss, the Thunder needed to defend home-court and beat the Pacers to even the NBA Finals. They did that and then some. - Josh B.
 
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Carlos Alcaraz makes big claim about his French Open win
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Red Sox rookie has some big trash talk for the Yankees
...and Aaron Judge makes him pay
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Cubs ejections is another example of umpires overreacting 
Clayton Kershaw earns first win of 2025 as Dodgers take series vs. Cardinals
 
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Hamlin says that he thrives as NASCAR's chief antagonist
Dale Earnhardt Jr. says William Byron is Hendrick's top driver now
Michigan loss 'sucks' for Byron after fuel mileage gamble doesn't pay off
Flat tire dooms Carson Hocevar's bid for a Michigan victory
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"[The Steelers] believe he's still got plenty of arm strength and the Jets coaches ... think he was a lot better than the stats showed last year." - Jeremy Fowler
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Details emerge about Rodgers' new contract with Pittsburgh
Rodgers has a chance to make history against the Packers
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Brad Marchand keeping focus on title amid talk of future with Panthers
Capitals HC wins Jack Adams Award
Blackhawks not retaining several players
Rangers expected to have busy offseason
Did Canadiens’ success in 2024-25 change team’s long-term outlook?
 
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Giants complete series sweep, hand Braves their seventh straight loss
Atlanta designates nine-time All-Star reliever Craig Kimbrel for assignment
Braves’ handling of Kimbrel was baffling
Snitker discusses team's closer role
Who is going to close for Atlanta?
 
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Arkansas gets last laugh over brash Tennessee team to advance to CWS
Getting back to CWS a 'special moment' for Dan McDonnell, Louisville
No. 13 Coastal Carolina ousts No. 4 Auburn to advance to CWS
Five Super Regional draft prospects who could be next Jac Caglianone
The 'CWS champions' quiz
 
"It's not about Angel being better for us, it's us being better for Angel, and everyone else around." - Tyler Marsh
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Reese, Sky squander opportunity against Caitlin Clark-less Fever
Sky star out for the season after suffering a torn ACL vs. Fever
When Clark returns, Fever will take off 
Lynx rise to 9-0 by handling Wings
Brittney Sykes, Mystics dominate Sun
WNBA takeaways: Napheesa Collier is the world's best player
 
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Joaquin Niemann wins at LIV Virginia
Phil Mickelson makes a stunning revelation about his U.S. Open future
Jennifer Kupcho ends long drought, takes ShopRite LPGA Classic
Thomas Bjorn, Darren Clarke capture team event in Wisconsin
Scottie Scheffler commits to Scottish Open
 
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David Ayala's late goal lifts Portland past St. Louis City
LAFC tops Sporting Kansas City, runs league unbeaten streak to nine games
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