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Victor Wembanyama bagged 22 points as San Antonio Spurs defeated defending champions the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-103 to reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 2014, where they will face the New York Knicks.San Antonio coach Mitch Johnson had called on Wembanyama to score more than 20 points after a disappointing showing in game five.An inspired 28-point haul by the 22-year-old Frenchman on Friday helped level the best-of-seven series at 3-3 and save his “childhood dream” – which is now within touching distance.”Winning the Larry O’Brien [NBA championship trophy] is a childhood dream, and having a real shot…
French Ministry of Interior says 416 people detained nationwide, including 283 in Paris, after PSG’s win over Arsenal.Published On 31 May 202631 May 2026Police in France have detained more than 280 people in Paris after violent clashes erupted when thousands poured onto the streets after Paris Saint-Germain’s victory in the Champions League final.About 22,000 police were deployed across France for the game on Saturday, including 8,000 in Paris, after unrest marred PSG’s win in the competition last year. Paris tram lines were halted, several metro stations shut and bus traffic halted in places in a bid to minimise disturbances.Recommended Stories…
Published On 31 May 202631 May 2026The San Antonio Spurs, sparked by superstar Victor Wembanyama, have advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2014 by dethroning the defending champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder, 111-103, to book a championship showdown against the New York Knicks.The Spurs captured the best-of-seven Western Conference finals 4-3 on Saturday and reached the NBA Finals, which begin on Wednesday against the Knicks in San Antonio.“Though we’re still hungry for one more, this feeling is, I can’t explain it, it’s so powerful,” Wembanyama said. “We want four more. We’re not done. Go Spurs go.”French…
The struggle for democracy persists as we come into the second half of 2023. As the year progresses, we face lies, corruption, and violence. And so the fight for America will continue as Senate Republicans strive to prevent Democrats from passing even the most popular measures under Biden’s presidency. While prices skyrocket across the country and our rights are put in jeopardy, Americans like you continue to fight for representation and push back against the rise of fascism. Despite the challenges facing the journalism industry these days, we’ve been fortunate to have a loyal reader base and to be able…
Xander Zayas speaks ahead of his huge showdown with Jaron “Boots” Ennis at Barclays Center 🔥 The unified champion talks legacy, why he fears no fighter, becoming Fighter of the Year, and why he believes he has the tools to beat Boots. ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:22 — Zayas explains why he’s never afraid to call out top fighters 1:30 — “I’m getting stronger, sharper, smarter” 2:17 — “I feel like nobody can beat me” 2:54 — Biggest improvement in his game revealed 3:53 — What makes Boots Ennis dangerous 4:24 — Zayas reacts to headlining massive Barclays event 4:52 — “Just…
Dario, 39, was born in Croatia – the home country of his parents – when it was part of Yugoslavia, but moved to Australia a year later when Rado played for Queensland Lions.He followed his father’s path, becoming a player and representing Australia, before moving into coaching.Asked about the role of football in his life, Dario added: “From a young age it was probably with dad, everything was with him. When he was playing, I was watching.”A lot of the time I’d be on the back fields with the kids. We were in a Croatian community club, so were always…
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – Former Ponte Vedra High School standout and current Michigan Wolverines offensive lineman Jake Guarnera returned home Saturday to host his first youth football camp at Ponte Vedra High School.“I just wanted to give back to the kids in the community,” Guarnera said. ”The community that I played high school football in, grew up in. Bringing back all of the guys and having them workout the kids is something that I wanted to do and I’ve been thinking about for a year and a half and then I finally got to do it this year.”The camp…
MANILA, Philippines–The NBA Western Conference Finals continued today, May 31 (May 30 in the US) with the Oklahoma City Thunder hosting the San Antonio Spurs in Game 7. NBA scores today: Spurs vs Thunder Game 7 Victor Wembanyama scored 22 points, Julian Champagnie got 18 of his 20 off of 3-pointers and the San Antonio Spurs knocked off the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-103 on Saturday night — bucking heavy odds to win a Game 7 on the road. Stephon Castle scored 16 points and De’Aaron Fox had 15. Dylan Harper added 12 and Keldon Johnson and Devin Vassell each finished…
Queen, 26, is heading into the final season of his three-year deal with Pittsburgh. He told reporters there has been “nothing crazy” in terms of conversations between his representatives and the Steelers regarding an extension.Without a new deal imminently looming, it made sense for some to identify the potential for a trade, even if it turned out to be a case of more smoke than fire.”Some of it was true, but some of it was extended truth, just people rambling and stuff,” Queen said. “That’s what you can have with social media nowadays. You know, everybody wants the first say…
(Matchroom) HOUSTON, Texas – O’Shaquie Foster outclassed his rival Raymond Ford to win their grudge match and deservedly retain his WBC junior-featherweight title. After an occasionally ill-tempered build-up he produced a disciplined performance to largely neutralise Ford and win via a puzzling majority decision and scores of 114-114, 118-110 and 116-112. The score of 118-110, ultimately, represented the most accurate of the three. Ford was made to look one-dimensional and Foster continued to perform like he remains in his prime. He may increasingly be considered the world’s finest junior featherweight but his exchange with Ford’s friend Shakur Stevenson after the…