The 2025 NBA Finals Game 4 brought its biggest audience of the series with 9.41 million viewers, though that's down from last year's Celtics-Mavericks matchup. TV shares remain strong, but overall ratings highlight the challenge sports face in today's shifting media world.
Oklahoma City Thunder took a 3-2 NBA Finals lead after beating the Indiana Pacers 120-109 in Game 5. Jalen Williams stunned with 40 points, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 31 points and 10 assists. The Pacers face elimination as the series heads back to Indiana for Game 6.
Shohei Ohtani powered the Dodgers past the Giants with two home runs, including his 250th career blast, while Clayton Kershaw gave Los Angeles a strong start on the mound. Andy Pages and Freddie Freeman fueled an 11-run outburst as the Giants struggled to keep up despite late solo shots.
Clayton Kershaw is scheduled to make his 2025 season debut for the Dodgers after completing a final rehab outing for Triple-A Oklahoma City. Recovering from offseason surgeries on his knee and toe, Kershaw is set to tie a franchise record as he rejoins a Dodgers rotation hit by injury woes.
Adam Scott’s journey from sitcom regular to star of the hit series 'Severance' wasn't easy. He built his reputation through years of tackling diverse roles before landing the punchy lead in the Emmy-winning psychological thriller, cementing his status as a key figure in today’s TV landscape.
The San Diego Padres face the Arizona Diamondbacks in a closely watched NL West duel. With rookie Ryan Bergert's promising strikeout rate, Zac Gallen's struggles, and a strong Padres bullpen, expert eyes are on San Diego's moneyline and the under 9.5 runs as value bets.
Game 4 of the NBA Finals saw the Thunder looking to even the series against the Pacers. With both teams battling hard, fans, bettors, and analysts paid close attention to key injuries and performance trends. Insights centered on recent form and lineup changes.
About 200 U.S. Marines have been sent to Los Angeles to guard the Wilshire Federal Building as immigration detention numbers hit new highs. The mission centers on protecting federal staff and facilities, not enforcing laws, as ICE arrests rapidly climb. Plans for other Marines stationed in the city remain under wraps.
American authorities are restricting staff travel in Israel as Iran's military drills and ongoing Israeli airstrikes amplify fears of escalation. With security warnings and canceled public events, Israelis brace for missile threats while the US boosts diplomatic efforts and regional alliances.
Donald Trump has raised alarms about the serious risk of a 'massive conflict' between Israel and Iran, just as Israel carried out airstrikes in Iran and braced for possible retaliation. The U.S. has evacuated some diplomatic staff from the region, sticking to a defensive posture while calling for diplomatic solutions.