Rantanen 'feeling it,' nets 2nd straight hat trick
The Stars’ Mikko Rantanen stayed hot in Wednesday’s Game 1, as his three-goal blitz in the second period made him the first player in Stanley Cup Playoffs history with multiple three-goal periods in the same postseason.
PSG coach revels in 'league of farmers' final spot
Luis Enrique mocked Ligue 1’s status as a “farmers league” after Paris Saint-Germain sealed a place in the Champions League final with a 3-1 semifinal aggregate win against Arsenal
Maracanã among 8 Brazil stadiums for 2027 WWC
FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced on Wednesday the eight host cities for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
Azteca to reopen in March for 2026 World Cup
Mexico City’s Mayor Clara Brugada announced on Wednesday that the renowned Azteca Stadium will reopen in March 2026 after renovations to meet FIFA standards for hosting the 2026 World Cup.
OKC puts on record-setting clinic in 43-point rout
The Thunder set team and league records, including an NBA playoff mark with 87 first-half points, in Wednesday’s 149-106 blowout of the Nuggets in Game 2.
Down 2-0, the Celtics head to New York with more questions than answers

The reigning champion Boston Celtics now face a 2-0 series deficit against the New York Knicks, with Games 3 and 4 in New York.
Thunder bounce back with record-setting win over Nuggets to tie series 1-1

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled past the Denver Nuggets 149-106 in Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinal series.
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Jayson Tatum's interviews canceled after Game 2 loss due to false fire alarm

A fire alarm was triggered at TD Garden in the aftermath of the New York Knicks’ 91-90 playoff victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night.
Cease loses no-hit bid, exits with apparent injury
Moments after losing a no-hit bid in the seventh inning, San Diego Padres pitcher Dylan Cease left his start against the New York Yankees with an apparent injury.