Thunder on the brink of NBA Finals
The Oklahoma City Thunder lead the San Antonio Spurs 3-2 in the Western Conference Finals and have a chance to close out the series in Game 6. The Thunder have leaned on their young core throughout the playoffs, and a win would send them to the NBA Finals for the first time in over a decade.
The Spurs, led by their veteran roster, face elimination on their home court. Coach Gregg Popovich is known for his adjustments, and fans expect a fierce fight to force a Game 7. NBA experts have broken down what each team needs to do to win.
French Open stunner as Sinner falls
The French Open produced a shock result on Friday as world number one Jannik Sinner lost in the second round. Sinner struggled with dizziness during the match as a heat wave swept through Paris, with temperatures pushing past 95 degrees Fahrenheit.
Sinner, who entered the tournament as the top seed and a favorite for the title, appeared to struggle with the conditions from the start. His opponent capitalized on the opportunity, playing steady tennis while Sinner faltered.
MLB proposes salary cap for first time since 1994 strike
Major League Baseball has proposed a salary cap for the first time since the 1994 players' strike, according to reports. The move is expected to spark intense negotiations with the players' union.
Baseball has been one of the few major sports without a hard salary cap. The proposal comes as small-market teams argue they cannot compete financially with large-market clubs like the Dodgers and Yankees.