NBA
SGA goes for 32 as OKC takes 3-2 series lead
The Oklahoma City Thunder led for the entire second half of Game Five as they defeated the San Antonio Spurs, 127-114, to improve to 3-2 in the Western Conference Finals. League MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recorded 32 points and nine assists, while big men Isaiah Hartenstein and Chet Holmgreen each posted double-doubles. On the other side, it was a night to forget for Victor Wembanyama, who went four for 15 from the field and 0/5 from beyond the arc.
Following the victory, the Thunder find themselves just one more win away from the 2026 NBA Finals, where they would go head-to-head with the New York Knicks. Either they'll take the series in San Antonio tomorrow night, or we'll have a Game Seven matchup on Saturday.
Celtics' Joe Mazzulla named Coach of the Year
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla was named the 2025-26 NBA Coach of the Year after leading the C's to a 56-26 record, earning the team the number-two seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs. Mazzulla is just the fourth coach in Boston Celtics history to win the award and the first since Bill Fitch won it in 1980.
NHL
Golden Knights advance to Stanley Cup Finals
Last night, the Vegas Golden Knights completed their sweep of the Presidents' Trophy-winning Colorado Avalanche to punch their ticket to the 2026 Stanley Cup Finals. Vegas Wingers Mark Stone and Cole Smith each scored a goal as the Knights downed the Avalanche 2-1 at home.
This will be the third time the Golden Knights have reached the Stanley Cup Finals since the franchise began playing in 2017. They're 1-1 in the Stanley Cup Finals, most recently winning in 2023.
Malkin re-signs with the Penguins for one year
39-year-old center Evgeni Malkin has agreed to return for his 21st season in the NHL after he re-signed with the Pittsburgh Penguins. The one-year deal is worth $5.5 million and ties him to the team through the end of next season.
Taken with the second overall pick in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft, Malkin has played for the Penguins his entire career. He is a six-time All-Star, a three-time Stanley Cup champion, and the 2009 Conn Smythe award winner. Malkin also has the third-most points in Pittsburgh Penguins history (1,407) behind only Hall of Famer Mario Lemieux (1,723) and teammate Sydney Crosby (1,761).
MLB
Cubs' losing streak hits ten games with loss to Pirates
The Chicago Cubs' losing streak reached its tenth game after a 12-1 thrashing at the hands of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Reliever Jordan Wicks, who made the start for the Cubbies yesterday, gave up eight earned runs in 4.1 innings, while third baseman Alex Bregman scored Chicago's lone run in the second inning. Meanwhile, the Pirates' Braxton Ashcraft struck out five batters and held the Cubs to one run in 6.1 innings pitched.
Dodgers' Ohtani set to start today, but Hernández will miss time with an injury
After he was hit by a pitch on his right hand yesterday, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher and designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is still scheduled to be on the mound for LA when they conclude their three-game set with the Colorado Rockies tonight.
Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for first baseman Kiké Hernández, who was put on the injured list just two days after making his 2026 regular-season debut. According to ESPN, Hernández suffered a left oblique strain in the fourth inning of yesterday's game that will put him on the 10-day IL. The good news is that manager Dave Roberts said that "it's not a season-ending thing."
Every Yankees starter records two hits in franchise first
For the first time in team history, every member of the Yankees' starting lineup recorded at least two hits yesterday as the Pinstripes shellacked the Kansas City Royals 15-1. Third baseman Amed Rosario had the best performance in the game, going four for six at the plate with two home runs, four RBIs, and three runs scored.
NFL
Packers' RB Josh Jacobs arrested on five charges
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was arrested and booked on Tuesday on five charges, including felony strangulation. This comes after members of the Hobart/Lawrence Police were sent to investigate a disturbance complaint involving Jacobs over the weekend.
Beyond felony strangulation charges, Jacobs was booked on four misdemeanor counts of assault, criminal damage to property, disorderly conduct, and intimidation of a victim.
"Josh vehemently denies the allegations, and this matter is in the early stages of investigation with important evidence that has not yet been made public," reads a statement from Jacobs' attorneys, David Chesnoff and Richard Schonfeld. "We ask for fairness and restraint while the judicial process takes its course."
The investigation remains ongoing.
Chargers give DB Derwin James a three-year, $75.6M extension
The Los Angeles Chargers agreed to a three-year contract extension with Pro Bowl safety Derwin James Jr., according to the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The deal is worth $75.6 million and includes $57.1 million guaranteed. The extension will also make James the league's highest-paid safety in terms of average annual value ($25.1 million per year).
Last year, Derwin James Jr. started in 16 regular-season games, where he recorded 94 total tackles, 50 solo tackles, six tackles for loss, three interceptions, two sacks, and a forced fumble. His performance earned him a Pro Bowl berth and Second-Team All-Pro honors.
Chiefs' TE Kelce acquires minority stake in MLB's Guardians
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is becoming a part of the Cleveland Guardians' ownership group as a minority stakeholder, he told ESPN earlier today.
"I have so much love for this city," Kelce said. "I say it all the time: I'm just a kid from the Heights living the dream. I credit every good thing in my life to Cleveland and being raised here with the values and the people and the work ethic... I've been lucky enough to have a front-row seat to good ownership in my career, and I know the best teams prioritize culture. Everyone is there to play their role, and right now, I'm here to observe and learn and really to support the team and the city when and where I can."
Travis Kelce was born and raised in Westlake, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland located 12 miles west of the city. He also attended high school in Cleveland Heights and college at the University of Cincinnati from 2008 to 2012.
