Gilgeous-Alexander tied his career playoff high with 38 points to help the Thunder beat the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves 118-103 Thursday to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.
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Tyrese Haliburton was a bit premature after he mimicked Hall of Famer Reggie Miller’s infamous “choke” sign at Madison Square Garden.
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The league itself had long been on board with players competing in the Games, while multiple athletes – including two-time MVP quarterback Patrick Mahomes – said they wanted to play.
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Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder opened the Western Conference finals with a 114-88 home win Tuesday night.
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The Philadelphia Eagles are not sitting back quietly as a vote among NFL owners looms to potentially ban the “tush push” play.
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Scottie Scheffler was put to the test at the PGA Championship on Sunday and held off a spirited effort by Spaniard Jon Rahm for a runaway victory and third career major title.
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