The Colorado Avalanche are looking to even the series against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 2 of the Western Conference Final. They lost Game 1 by a score of 4-2. The Avalanche could still be without Cale Makar, who remains day to day with an undisclosed injury.
The Giants-A’s rivalry is officially dead. The Giants played the A’s this weekend as part of what Major League Baseball calls “Rivalry Weekend,” but the marketing comes under false pretenses. The A’s are forced to play at a tiny minor-league park because that’s what John Fisher wanted.
Mexican boxer Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarez has been named as the second highest-paid athlete in the world. Forbes placed Álvarez in second position with earnings of $170 million. The list evaluates earnings from salaries, bonuses, and endorsements.
The San Francisco Giants dropped a 6-3 decision to the Arizona Diamondbacks, completing a three-game sweep. The Giants fell to 10 games under .500 for the first time since 2019. Manager Tony Vitello believes the formula for reversing the slide lies in the collective identity of the clubhouse rather than a reactionary overhaul.
The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Colorado Rockies 2-1 in the series opener. Zach Agnos made his first start since high school for the Rockies. Eduardo Rodriguez pitched well for the Diamondbacks, going seven innings.
The Arizona Diamondbacks secured a 2-1 victory against the Colorado Rockies, in a game defined by excellent pitching. Zach Agnos made an impressive first start for the Rockies. Eduardo Rodriguez shone for the Diamondbacks.
Jared McCain is making a name for himself with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Since being traded from Philadelphia, the guard has quickly connected with his teammates. His performance in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals showcased his potential.
A report has analysed how often Shai Gilgeous-Alexander falls on NBA playoff shot attempts. The data was compared to other players such as Victor Wembanyama, James Harden, Donovan Mitchell and Jalen Brunson. Gilgeous-Alexander fell down 20 times on 187 field-goal attempts where no foul was called.
Alex Caruso’s performance, featuring 17 points, 5 assists and 3 rebounds, helped the Oklahoma City Thunder tie their series. Head coach Mark Daigneault praised Caruso’s focus and competitiveness, especially in big moments. Caruso’s ability allows the Thunder to utilise more guards, adding speed and shooting to their lineup.
Keldon Johnson scored 10 points in the loss to the Thunder. His minutes have decreased in the postseason. Johnson could potentially be more involved in Game 3.
