Vikings dominate, hand Bears 8th straight loss

The Los Angeles Lakers acquired five-time All-Star Luka Doncic in a February trade but were eliminated by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the 2025 playoffs. To bolster their roster, a proposed trade involving Austin Reaves and Shake Milton for former Mavericks teammates Dereck Lively II and P.J. Washington could reunite Doncic with players he previously had success with in Dallas. Need More Context? 🔎

Florian Wirtz has joined Liverpool from Bayer Leverkusen for a reported British record fee exceeding $150 million, enhancing the team's attacking versatility. The 22-year-old German international, an elite playmaker and last season's Bundesliga Player of the Season, is expected to compete for a midfield role alongside Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, potentially altering the team's formation. Need More Context? 🔎

The Dallas Cowboys' quarterback Dak Prescott faces immense pressure to deliver, especially with a league-record $60 million annual salary and a 2-5 playoff record. Former MVP Cam Newton warned that if Prescott doesn't achieve an NFC Championship this year, he risks being replaced, possibly by Arch Manning, though financial implications and Manning's college trajectory suggest the Cowboys will likely retain Prescott for at least two more seasons. Need More Context? 🔎

Early WNBA All-Star voting results show Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark leading with 515,993 votes, followed closely by Minnesota Lynx's Napheesa Collier with 484,758 votes. Notably, four Fever players are in the top 10, including Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Mitchell, and Lexie Hull, while the All-Star game is set for July 19 in Indianapolis. Need More Context? 🔎

Converting speed to power has become essential for modern NFL edge rushers, exemplified by rookie Jared Verse, who dominated with a bull rush technique, earning the Defensive Rookie of the Year award. As the NFL evolves with more mobile quarterbacks, defenses have adapted by emphasizing power rushing to compress the pocket, reflecting broader trends in defensive strategies from both the NFL and college levels. Need More Context? 🔎

2025 NBA Finals - Game 7 Preview The 2025 NBA Finals will conclude with a Game 7 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers on June 22, marking the first Game 7 in the Finals in nine years. After a surprising Game 6 win by the Pacers, the matchup features the Thunder, led by MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, aiming for their first title, while the Pacers seek a historic upset for their first NBA championship....