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Powered by MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (26 points, 12 assists), the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the San Antonio Spurs 123-108 in Game 3 of the NBA 2026, Western Conference Finals at Frost Bank Center on Friday (May 22). After a sluggish start in the first quarter (26-31), the visitors took control of the match to grab a 2-1 lead in the seven-match series. Scores of 32-20, 37-33, and 28-24 in the following quarters pretty much tell the story of their domination. But the Texas night belonged to Thunder's bench. The second unit featuring the likes of Jared McCain (24 pts), Jaylin Williams (18 pts), Alex Caruso (15 pts), etc. dropped 76 points -- most in any Conference Finals game since 1970-71. Game 4, scheduled for May 24, will be played at the same venue. In the Eastern Conference Finals, the New York Knicks have taken a 2-0 lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Finals will run from June 3 to 19, coinciding with the first week of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Mexico sealed a comfortable 2-0 win over Ghana in an international friendly at the Estadio Cuauhtemoc in Puebla on Friday, giving El Tri a much-needed boost ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign. The hosts took an early lead as Brian Gutierrez scored in the second minute. Ghana's young team responded well, with Jesurun Rak-Sakyi hitting the woodwork. However, Mexico remained in control and doubled their lead in the 54th minute through Guillermo Martinez. Ghana struggled to create chances, and Benjamin Asare made several key saves to prevent a heavier defeat.
Lens clinched their maiden French Cup title with a 3-1 win over Nice in the Coupe de France 2025-26 final at the Stade de France on Friday. Star striker Florian Thauvin opened the scoring in the 24th minute to put Les Sang et Or ahead. He then took a corner, which was headed in by Odsonne Edouard to double Lens' lead in the 41st minute. Nice pulled one back just before half-time through Djibril Coulibaly, but Lens sealed the win in the 77th minute when Abdallah Sima struck to make it 3-1. Despite Nice enjoying more possession, Pierre Sage's Lens side held firm to seal a historic win, thereby capping a wonderful domestic season that also saw them finish second in Ligue 1.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by 55 runs but remained on the third spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 points table after match 67 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Uppal, Hyderabad on Friday (May 22). In a high-scoring contest in which SRH scored 255/4 in the first half, RCB responded with 200 for four in 20 overs. Skipper Rajat Patidar hit 56 off 39 balls while Krunal Pandya made 41 not out. Eshan Malinga returned fine figures of 4-0-33-2. Earlier, Ishan Kishan (79) top-scored as Sunrisers Hyderabad crossed 250. SRH were also well served by half-centuries from Abhishek Sharma (56) and Heinrich Klaasen (51). RCB confirmed a table-top finish, meanwhile, with Gujarat Titans ending up second.
Cruz Azul and Pumas UNAM played out a goalless draw in the first leg of the Liga MX 2025-26 Clausura final at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes, Mexico City, on Thursday (May 21, 2026). Azul, the dominant side in this rivalry with 31 wins in their previous 65 meetings, expectedly enjoyed a lion's share of possession and also led in other metrics. However, despite having two dozen attempts with four on target, the nine-time champions were left frustrated. For the Pumas, veteran goalkeeper Keylor Navas was the standout performer. The second leg will be played on Sunday, May 24, at Estadio Olimpico Universitario, Mexico City. The winners of the Cruz Azul vs Pumas UNAM clash will face Apertura champions Toluca in the Campeon de Campeones -- a ceremonial, one-off showdown to decide the absolute national champion -- on July 25, six days after the FIFA World Cup 2026 final.
A Fernando Zampedri brace helped Universidad Catolica beat Barcelona SC in a crucial CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores 2026, Group D match at Claro Arena, Santiago, on Thursday (May 21). After a cagey first half, the 38-year-old Argentine scored in the 77th and 84th minutes to set up the Chilean side's third win in five matches. With 10 points, Los Cruzados occupy the top spot, ahead of Brazil's Cruzeiro (8) and Argentina's Boca Juniors (7). Barcelona, the record 16-time Ecuadorian champions, are fourth with three points. The top two teams will qualify for the Libertadores round of 16, while the third-placed team will be transferred to the Copa Sudamericana, South America's second-tier competition. The final matchday group fixtures -- Boca Juniors vs Universidad Catolica and Cruzeiro vs Barcelona -- are scheduled for May 28, 2026.
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A towering 31-foot-tall statue of Brazilian football legend Pele was unveiled in the Mexican city of Guadalajara on Thursday ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Jalisco governor Pablo Lemus was present during the unveiling of the statue. The giant monument, which stands in Plaza Brazil outside Jalisco Stadium, is a tribute to Pele's achievements and legacy with the Brazil national team and his historic connection to the city, having played at the venue during the 1970 FIFA World Cup. Pele won the title that year – one of the three World Cup trophies in his cabinet. The former Santos forward died in 2022 at the age of 82.
East Bengal's 2-1 comeback win over Inter Kashi at the Kishore Bharati Stadium on Thursday earned the Kolkata giants their maiden Indian Super League trophy, sparking a wave of celebration from their fans across the city. Mohammed Rashid's 72nd-minute goal sealed the turnaround for the Red and Gold Brigade, marking their first national league title in over two decades. After the final whistle, the 8,000-strong East Bengal fans turned the small Kishore Bharati Stadium into a cauldron of euphoria. The supporters overcame the barricades and rushed onto the pitch, celebrating with the players and hoisting manager Oscar Bruzon aloft. Security failed to contain the fans, who waved flags and lit flares amid a wave of red and gold. The players finally lifted the ISL trophy on the VIP balcony, facing the joyous supporters.
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