Saturday, June 7, 2025

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It’s Saturday, June 7. On this day in 2018, the Capitals claimed their first-ever Stanley Cup, defeating the Golden Knights 4-3 in Game 5 of the Finals, marking a historic triumph for the franchise and team captain Alex Ovechkin.

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► The Knicks are actively researching Mavericks coach Jason Kidd as a potential replacement for Tom Thibodeau, though they have not yet requested permission to speak with him, and any move could involve a trade due to Kidd's existing contract. (More)

► NBA commissioner Adam Silver said that discussions to establish a new 16-team European league are ongoing, with further steps to be discussed at the NBA's board of governors meeting in July. (More) | Silver also added that the league is considering bringing back Larry O'Brien Trophy court decals in 2026. (More)

► The 2025 NBA playoffs have seen a record-breaking 10 rallies from deficits of 15 points or more, with the Pacers, led by Tyrese Haliburton, responsible for five of these historic comebacks. (See Details)

► NBA Finals Game 1 between the Pacers and Thunder, despite being a thrilling game, averaged a 4.7 rating and 8.91 million viewers on ABC, marking the lowest-rated and least-watched Finals opener since 1988, excluding COVID-affected series. (More)

► NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal insisted that "Inside the NBA" will retain its signature style and chemistry when it moves to ESPN, emphasizing that neither he nor Charles Barkley will change. (More)

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► 17 Tools In The Palm Of Your Hand! Kelvin17 is a patented 17-in-1 pocket-sized gadget that replaces a bulky tool kit, handling hundreds of household projects with one device. (See It Here)

► The Stars fired head coach Pete DeBoer after three seasons, despite reaching the West Final each year, as Dallas GM Jim Nill believes a new voice is needed to push the team closer to winning the Stanley Cup. (See Details)

► Panthers center Sam Bennett set an NHL record for the most road goals in a single playoff run, scoring his 12th in Game 2 vs. the Oilers on Friday night. (More)

► Oilers star Connor McDavid joined Wayne Gretzky and Mark Messier as the only NHL players to record 30+ points in three different postseasons, achieving this with a highlight-reel assist and three total assists in Game 2 vs. the Panthers. (More)

► Avalanche forward Logan O'Connor underwent successful hip surgery and will miss 5-6 months, including training camp and at least the first month of the 2025-26 season, marking his second hip surgery in 16 months. (More)

► Braves' all-time saves leader Craig Kimbrel, back with the team after a decade, pitched a scoreless seventh inning Friday night in a 5-4 extra-inning loss vs. the Giants, his first appearance since being traded in 2015. (More)

► The Yankees surged to a 7-0 lead with a five-run first inning and held off a late Red Sox comeback to secure a 9-6 win in Friday night’s series opener at Yankee Stadium. (More) | Red Sox starter Walker Buehler called his performance "f***ing embarrassing" after allowing seven runs in two innings. (More)

► A fan threw a ball onto the field during the fourth inning of Friday night's Braves-Giants game, briefly confusing players as it appeared there were two balls in play, but the umpires ruled it did not affect the outcome. (See Video)

► Yankees slugger Aaron Judge will skip the 2025 Home Run Derby in Atlanta unless it is held at Yankee Stadium, citing his focus on health and championship goals after a shoulder injury was aggravated by the event in 2017. (More)

► Twins starter Joe Ryan suggested that the poor quality of the pitcher's mound at the Athletics' temporary home in Sacramento may have contributed to teammate Pablo Lopez's injury. (See Details)

► Guardians ace Shane Bieber, recovering from Tommy John surgery, experienced elbow discomfort during a minor league rehab, delaying his anticipated late-June return while raising concerns about his health and Cleveland’s rotation. (More)

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► Say Goodbye To Rodents & Insects — For Good! Meet Riddex Plus, a plug-in device that repels rodents and roaches 24/7, with no chemicals or cleanup needed. (See It Here)

► The House v. NCAA settlement was approved, allowing colleges to share up to $20.5 million in revenue with athletes starting July 1, introducing new roster limits and enforcement structures. (See Details)

► World No. 1 Jannik Sinner defeated Novak Djokovic in straight sets to advance to his first French Open final, where he will face defending champion Carlos Alcaraz. (More)

► Rory McIlroy expressed concern about his driver performance after missing the cut by 12 shots at the RBC Canadian Open, his final start before the U.S. Open, finishing tied for 149th. (See Details)

► Texas Tech softball ace NiJaree Canady, the first $1 million softball player, signed another 7-figure NIL deal prior to the Red Raiders’ season-ending loss, solidifying her commitment. (More)

► A 21-year-old Seattle man was charged with orchestrating a series of burglaries targeting the homes of prominent NFL and MLB players, including Richard Sherman and Blake Snell. (See Details)

► TNT Sports is expanding its sublicense agreement with ESPN to include broadcasting one College Football Playoff semifinal game annually from 2026 to 2028. (More)