Derrick Rose’s complicated legacy needs to reconcile the brilliant with the brutal

The Oklahoma City Thunder, despite leading for most of Game 1 of the NBA Finals, lost to the Indiana Pacers 111-110, with Tyrese Haliburton scoring the game-winning shot in the final seconds. Head coach Mark Daigneault emphasized the importance of Game 2, stating he is confident in his team's readiness and that "the better team is going to win." As 10.5-point favorites for the upcoming game, the Thunder aim to bounce back after suffering just...

Roberto Luongo and Brad Marchand have a notable history dating back to the 2011 Stanley Cup Final, where Luongo's Vancouver Canucks faced Marchand's Boston Bruins, with Boston winning the series. Marchand, who scored a key shorthanded goal on Luongo during Game 3, contributed significantly to the Bruins' championship, marking a painful defeat for Luongo. Fast forward 14 years, and after Marchand's impressive performance in a recent game, Luongo publicly praised him as his "favorite player...

Angel Reese, a forward for the Chicago Sky, is experiencing a challenging sophomore season, averaging 10.0 points and shooting 31.1% from the field, despite leading the league with 12.3 rebounds per game. Ahead of a game against the Indiana Fever, Reese discussed her struggles and the importance of teamwork in an interview with Hall of Fame coach Dawn Staley, expressing confidence in her abilities and the team's recent two-game winning streak. The Sky, now at...

On June 7, the Libby Loggers defeated the Missoula Mavs 5-3 in the first game of a Class A Legion doubleheader, with Aidan Rose pitching six strong innings and Bransen Holzer contributing a crucial two-run single. However, Missoula bounced back to win the second game 9-6, highlighted by an eight-run fourth inning. Despite a late push from Libby, including a two-run single by Kale Riddle, they fell short as Missoula's Seamus Kane pitched effectively, allowing...

New York Yankees hitting coach James Rowson was ejected in the fourth inning of Saturday night's game against the Boston Red Sox for arguing balls and strikes, specifically after a called strike on Jasson Domínguez. The ejection, prompted by Rowson's yelling from the dugout, marked the Yankees' fourth of the season and Rowson's third since taking on the role last year, making it his fifth career ejection. At the time of the ejection, the Yankees...

Texas Tech softball team is already preparing for its next national championship bid after returning from the Women's College World Series. Ohio State transfer Jasmyn Burns, a first team All-American catcher, announced her commitment to the Red Raiders, adding significant offensive strength to the team with a .455 batting average, 25 home runs, 14 doubles, and 72 RBI during the 2025 season. Head coach Gerry Glasco noted the need for additional pitching support alongside the...