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NBA MVP: The NBA has revealed the finalists for the 2025 Most Valuable Player award, and once again, the top three contenders all hail from outside the United States. Leading the charge are Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Canada), Nikola Jokic (Serbia), and Giannis Antetokounmpo (Greece), three global superstars who have dominated the league this season. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: The League’s Scoring King Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has taken his game to another level in 2025. Averaging a league-best 32.7 points per game, he also shot an impressive 52% from the field and guided the Thunder to an NBA-best 68 wins. Oklahoma…

As the 2025 Formula 1 season unfolds, Oscar Piastri has emerged as a formidable contender for the World Championship. With three victories in the first five races, including a commanding win at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Oscar Piastri now leads the drivers’ standings with 99 points, ahead of teammate Lando Norris (89 points) and Max Verstappen (87 points) .​ Piastri’s Ascendancy Piastri’s rise to the top has been marked by consistent performances and strategic acumen. His victory in Saudi Arabia showcased his ability to capitalize on opportunities, overtaking Verstappen at the start and maintaining his lead despite pressure. This…

As the 2025 NFL Draft approaches, Tampa Bay Buccaneers General Manager Jason Licht enters with momentum and a mission. His track record is unmatched — and now, a lesser-known stat shows just how dominant he’s been in the draft room. Since Licht took over in 2014, Buccaneers draft picks from Rounds 1 through 5 have played more snaps and started more games than any other team in the NFL. With the draft just days away, Licht’s next move could solidify Tampa Bay’s playoff credentials for years to come. Ronde Barber Backs a Defensive Reboot Hall of Fame cornerback Ronde Barber,…

The Los Angeles Lakers’ 117-95 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs didn’t just expose cracks—it spotlighted a gaping hole. Despite Luka Dončić’s 37-point effort, LA was clearly outmatched in the paint. Without a reliable center, the Lakers lacked the defensive presence, rebounding power, and lob-finishing that could’ve changed the game’s tone. No Anchor in the Middle The Lakers’ rotation at center simply didn’t hold up. Jaxson Hayes played just eight minutes, and Los Angeles was outscored by 11 in that brief stint. Without a true big, the Timberwolves attacked relentlessly inside, outscoring LA in…

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…