Can the Spurs keep control as the Thunder look to pounce late in the fourth quarter? Western Conference Finals coverage continues on NBC, Peacock, and the NBC Sports App.
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Sonia Citron and the Washington Mystics tip off against Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings at College Park Center.
San Francisco looks to win its third straight game in their series opener against Arizona. Watch the home and away broadcasts on Peacock!
Rebecca Lowe, Tim Howard, and Robbie Mustoe react to Arsenal’s nervy win against Burnley to put pressure on Manchester City ahead of their showdown with Bournemouth.
NBA Playoffs
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Character and conflict. This year’s Western Conference Finals between the Spurs and Thunder will feature plenty of both, as Timothy Olyphant narrates.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sits down with Mike Tirico to reflect on his second straight MVP award, sharing why he felt he had “room to grow” after his first MVP season and how he would “trade it all” for another title.
Noah Rubin details Ajay Mitchell’s impressive postseason for the OKC Thunder and how his ability to outproduce his contract gives the defending champs further flexibility in the offseason.
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The news broke over the weekend that quarterback Aaron Rodgers is back with the Steelers.
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Joe Burrow expressed his frustration at the end of an injury-plagued 2025 season.
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MLB
Acuña left in the second inning against the Rockies on May 2 with hamstring tightness before an MRI revealed the strain.
Cole has not pitched in a major league game that counts since Game 5 of the 2024 World Series.
He is expected to continue a steady progression until he’s ready for a rehab start, but there’s still no established timetable for his return.
The Phillies are 15-4 under interim manager Don Mattingly.
Premier League
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal are leaving their home final with one hand on the Premier League Trophy after a tighter-than-expected 1-0 win over Burnley at the Emirates Stadium on Monday.
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Motor Sports
Defending race winner Alex Palou will start from the pole position at the Brickyard for the second time.
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Bobby Witt Jr. climbs one spot in the first movement inside the top three, and Colt Emerson debuts in this week’s update.
Patrick Daugherty and Kyle Dvorchak dive into the Los Angeles Rams’ gaudy primetime schedule and how it can impact fantasy football with increased travel and different rest periods.
Patrick Daugherty and Kyle Dvorchak discuss Bucky Irving’s injury status as he rehabs from shoulder surgery and is expected to be ready for Buccaneers training camp.
Patrick Daugherty and Kyle Dvorchak react to the Pittsburgh Steelers resigning quarterback Aaron Rodgers and argue why the outlook in Pittsburgh will not change from a fantasy or record perspective.
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Adam Scott effectively secured his spot among the top 60 in the world with a tie for fourth in the Cadillac Championship at Doral.
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Justin Thomas reflects on why his struggles in Round 3 of the PGA Championship left him ‘a good pissed off’ that fueled a final round surge into a top-five finish at Aroniminck.
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The Steelers signed undrafted free agent cornerback Tamon Lynum on Monday, the team announced.