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Timberwolves dominate the Lakers, Nuggets survive Clippers, Knicks rally past Pistons, and Pacers rout Bucks in NBA Playoffs 2025 Game 1 openers. Timberwolves Stun Lakers Behind McDaniels’ Breakout Night The Minnesota Timberwolves stormed into Los Angeles and shocked the Lakers with a 117-95 blowout to kick off their first-round series. Jaden McDaniels delivered a career-best playoff performance, scoring 25 points on an ultra-efficient 11-of-13 shooting. Minnesota hit a franchise-record 21 three-pointers, including six from Sixth Man of the Year finalist Naz Reid, who dropped 23 off the bench. Despite Luka Dončić’s 37-point effort in his Lakers playoff debut, LA couldn’t…

Barcelona pulled off a stunning turnaround on Saturday night, battling back from a 3-1 deficit to defeat Celta Vigo 4-3 at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. A dramatic penalty deep into stoppage time from Raphinha capped off a wild evening and gave the La Liga leaders a vital win in their title chase. Match Summary Barcelona took the lead early through Ferran Torres in the 12th minute, but Celta Vigo hit back quickly. Borja Iglesias leveled just three minutes later and went on to complete a hat-trick with two more goals in the 52nd and 62nd minutes, giving the visitors…

Golf’s only team showdown is back—and it’s bringing some serious firepower to the Big Easy. The field for the 2025 Zurich Classic of New Orleans has officially been unveiled, and it’s headlined by none other than Masters champion Rory McIlroy, who will reunite with Shane Lowry to defend their team title at TPC Louisiana. Lowry confirmed the pairing to Golfweek, saying, “We’ll be there. I talked to him [Wednesday] morning. We’re good to go.” McIlroy, fresh off his historic career Grand Slam win at Augusta, skipped the RBC Heritage to celebrate in Northern Ireland. Lowry, meanwhile, stayed active, competing in…

After another playoff miss, the Ducks are heading in a new direction—again. The Anaheim Ducks have officially parted ways with head coach Greg Cronin after two seasons behind the bench, the team announced Saturday. No replacement has been named at this time. Cronin, who took over the role in June 2023 after the departure of Dallas Eakins, led the Ducks to a 35-37-10 record this season. While that marked a 21-point improvement from the previous year, it wasn’t enough to snap the franchise’s playoff drought, which now extends to seven consecutive seasons. Anaheim was officially eliminated from postseason contention back…

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr made a statement without saying much—at least not at first. Following the Trump administration’s decision to freeze $2.2 billion in grants and contracts for Harvard University, Kerr appeared at a postgame press conference Tuesday night wearing a Harvard basketball shirt, signaling his support for the embattled institution. “Is something going on?” Kerr joked, prompting laughter from reporters. Then he got serious. “[Harvard coach] Tommy Amaker is a friend, and he sent me the shirt. I figured today was the perfect day to wear it,” Kerr explained. “I believe in academic freedom. Universities should…

The 2025 NBA Playoffs are officially set—and it took two wild play-in games on Friday night to lock it in. In Atlanta, the Miami Heat punched their ticket with a thrilling 123-114 overtime victory over the Hawks, led by a red-hot Tyler Herro, who poured in 30 points and hit clutch shots down the stretch. Miami becomes the first No. 10 seed in league history to make the playoffs through the play-in, winning back-to-back road games in Chicago and Atlanta to keep their season alive. Next up? A tough opening-round series against the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers starting Sunday. “We’ve been…

Jake Paul’s next move is official — and it’s loud. The YouTuber-turned-boxer is now set to face former WBC world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in what’s shaping up to be another headline-heavy event. Here’s a breakdown of the key storylines as this June 28 matchup starts to gain steam 1. Chavez Jr’s Message to Jake Paul Was Loud and Clear Chavez Jr didn’t wait to fire the first shot. On Instagram, the son of the Mexican boxing legend made his stance crystal: “Jake Paul – YOU DON’T play Box… I am a real Former Boxing World Champion and June…

The 3-pointer isn’t just part of the game anymore — it is the game. In 2024-25, more players than ever launched from deep, with 139 players hitting at least 100 triples — a massive leap from just seven in 2000. It’s officially a shooter’s league, and this year’s leaderboard proved it with a mix of familiar legends and surprising new faces. Here’s a look at the top 10 deep threats in total 3-pointers made this season — ranked and ready. 1. Anthony Edwards — 320 3PM (Timberwolves) Age: 23 | Games Played: 78The new king of the arc. Edwards closed…

The 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs drop the puck on Saturday, April 19, with rivalries reignited, dynasties challenged, and underdogs eyeing history. From Marc-André Fleury’s final ride to the return of the Battle of Ontario, this year’s opening round has no shortage of drama. Here’s your full guide to every first-round matchup, key storylines, and the complete schedule across the league. Playoff Headlines Eastern Conference Matchups Toronto Maple Leafs (1A) vs Ottawa Senators (WC2) The Battle of Ontario returns after 21 years. Ottawa swept the regular-season series 3-0. Florida Panthers (3A) vs Tampa Bay Lightning (2A) Sunshine State showdown. The teams…

Luka Doncic didn’t take long to settle into life with the Los Angeles Lakers — and now, with the NBA Playoffs tipping off this weekend, he’s setting his sights on the ultimate prize: a championship. “It’s all about one thing now — winning it all,” Doncic said confidently during Thursday’s media session. “We’ve got the squad, we’ve got the chemistry, and when we’re all locked in, we’re tough to beat.” New Team, Same Goal After a blockbuster midseason trade from the Dallas Mavericks, Doncic has been nothing short of electric for the purple and gold. In just 28 games with…