Oklahoma City Thunder knotted their Western Conference Semifinals with the Denver Nuggets at two games apiece after a gritty 92-87 Game 4 win. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander paced the Thunder with 25 points, while a record-low first quarter set the stage for a tough defensive contest. The series heads back to Oklahoma City for a crucial Game 5.
Jamal Murray played through illness to spark the Nuggets' 119-107 victory over the Thunder, forcing a Game 7 in the Western Conference Semifinals. His resilience, backed by Nikola Jokić's dominance, sets up a must-watch winner-takes-all matchup with a Finals berth on the line.
SeatGeek and StubHub are ditching hidden ticket fees, now listing up-front total prices in line with new FTC rules. The move comes after Ticketmaster made the switch, leading the way to more transparent event ticket buying. Consumer groups welcome the change, which aims to end surprise charges at checkout.
Nintendo steps up as the first sleeve sponsor for the Seattle Mariners, marking a fresh twist in MLB branding with different logos for home and away games. Julio Rodríguez will serve as brand ambassador. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Guardians tapped SeatGeek as their official ticket partner, expanding event and naming rights.
The Indiana Pacers crushed the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4, building a record-tying 41-point halftime lead and riding sensational performances from Tyrese Haliburton and Myles Turner. With Cleveland hobbled by injuries, the Pacers clinched a return to the Eastern Conference Finals.
The Indiana Pacers knocked off the top-seeded Cavaliers 114-105, storming back from a 19-point hole and earning their first trip to the Eastern Conference Finals in over ten years. A 31-point night from their star and late-game defensive grit sealed Cleveland’s fate.
Netanyahu plans to send a delegation to Doha for direct hostage talks with Hamas, after the US mediated the release of IDF soldier Edan Alexander. Military operations in Gaza will continue even as negotiations progress, with the ground campaign still on the table.
Donovan Mitchell erupted for 43 points as the Cavaliers rolled past the Pacers in Game 3, keeping their playoff hopes alive. Max Strus, Jarrett Allen, and Evan Mobley gave vital support, while coach Kenny Atkinson highlighted the team's resilience. The Cavs now trail the series 2-1.
Donovan Mitchell powered the Cleveland Cavaliers to a pivotal 126-104 win against the Indiana Pacers in Game 3, narrowing the playoff series deficit to 2-1. Five Cavs reached double figures as the team’s offense and defense clicked, leaving the Pacers scrambling. Cleveland heads home with renewed momentum and hopes to even the series.
Samantha McAfee shared that she and Pat suffered a miscarriage last year, enduring a difficult period with multiple losses. Marking their daughter Mackenzie's second birthday, Samantha offered insight into their private heartache and came to her husband's defense against online criticism.