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NBA Finals Showdown and MLB’s Lou Gehrig Tribute

In today's episode, we dive into the thrilling 2025 NBA Finals matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers, marking a historic moment for both franchises. We also highlight Major League Baseball's heartfelt tribute to Lou Gehrig, raising awareness for ALS with commemorative jersey patches. Plus, Shohei Ohtani's remarkable home run streak continues to make headlines. Tune in for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.Sources:https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/44610574/nba-finals-2025-postseason-news-scores-highlightshttps://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/2025-nba-playoffs-schedule-games-today-complete-bracket-with-knicks-and-pacers-battling-in-east-finals/https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/2025-nba-finals-schedule-odds-dates-game-times-tv-coverage-as-thunder-await-pacers-or-knicks/https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/nba/nba-finals-2025-schedule-format-tv-streaming/3851364/https://abc.com/news/d6a60ed6-e741-45fe-8cdc-3400fb1d6afb/category/1138628https://baseballhall.org/events/2025-mlb-lou-gehrig-dayhttps://www.als.org/blog/honoring-legend-fueling-fight-join-us-lou-gehrig-day-and-all-season-longhttps://www.mlb.com/video/the-astros-honor-lou-gehrig-day-at-daikin-parkhttps://www.mlb.com/video/mets-broadcast-commemorates-lou-gehrig-dayhttps://news.sportslogos.net/2025/06/01/mlb-players-wearing-4-patches-on-jerseys-today/baseball/https://www.mlb.com/news/shohei-ohtani-first-in-majors-to-20-homers-in-2025https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuVGWj18vRshttps://www.mlb.com/video/shohei-ohtani-s-two-home-runs-x4182https://www.mlb.com/dodgers/video/shohei-ohtani-s-second-home-run-22https://www.mlb.com/video/shohei-ohtani-homers-21-on-a-fly-ball-to-center-field-31o4kghttps://www.mlb.com/video/shohei-ohtani-s-two-home-runs-x4182https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuVGWj18vRshttps://www.statmuse.com/mlb/ask/shohei-ohtani-2025https://www.mlb.com/dodgers/video/shohei-ohtani-s-second-home-run-22https://www.mlb.com/news/shohei-ohtani-homers-twice-in-dodgers-comeback-win-over-yankees

Ohtani’s Historic Home Run Chase and NBA Finals Showdown

Join us as we dive into Shohei Ohtani's remarkable pursuit of a 60+ home run season, potentially placing him among baseball legends. We also preview the 2025 NBA Finals, featuring a thrilling matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers. Plus, a look at the Washington Nationals' explosive first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks, setting a new franchise record. Tune in for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.Sources:https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/dodgers-shohei-ohtani-becomes-first-mlb-hitter-to-reach-20-home-runs-in-2025-on-pace-for-nearly-60/https://www.mlb.com/video/shohei-ohtani-s-two-home-runs-x4182https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuVGWj18vRshttps://www.mlb.com/dodgers/video/shohei-ohtani-s-second-home-run-22https://www.mlb.com/video/shohei-ohtani-homers-21-on-a-fly-ball-to-center-field-31o4kghttps://spectrumnews1.com/ca/southern-california/sports/2025/05/31/shohei-ohtani-throws-29-pitches-in-2nd-live-batting-practice-since-elbow-surgeryhttps://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/shohei-ohtani-pitching-return-timeline/3708861/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkKPDq1WLbwhttps://www.mlb.com/news/shohei-ohtani-first-in-majors-to-20-homers-in-2025https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25200923-nba-finals-2025-betting-odds-revealed-thunder-vs-pacers-sga-favored-win-mvphttps://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/2025-nba-finals-schedule-odds-dates-game-times-tv-coverage-with-thunder-pacers-set-to-face-off/https://www.espn.com/espn/betting/story/_/id/42358288/espn-2025-nba-futures-odds-betting-championship-finals-conference-playoffshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5Gt9aCOhhIhttps://www.mlb.com/news/nationals-score-9-runs-before-1st-out-vs-d-backshttps://spectrumlocalnews.com/mo/kansas-city/ap-top-news/2025/06/01/washingtons-first-11-batters-reach-base-in-10-run-first-inning-vs-diamondbackshttps://www.cbssports.com/mlb/gametracker/boxscore/MLB_20250531_WAS@ARI/https://www.espn.com/mlb/game/_/gameId/401695794/nationals-diamondbackshttps://www.timesunion.com/sports/article/nationals-use-a-10-run-first-inning-to-beat-the-20355455.php

Historic Wins and Challenges: Utah Valley’s Triumph and Sporting KC’s Struggle

In today's episode, we delve into Utah Valley University's historic baseball victory over Oregon in the NCAA Eugene Regional, marking their first-ever win at the Division I tournament level. We also preview Sporting Kansas City's upcoming MLS match against Houston Dynamo, highlighting the challenges posed by key player injuries. Plus, we celebrate Scott McTominay's acrobatic goal for Napoli, which clinched the Serie A title in dramatic fashion. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.Sources:https://247sports.com/college/oregon/article/oregon-ducks-baseball-score-anson-aroz-slide-malicious-contact-stops-momentum-in-upset-loss-to-utah-valley-250445287/https://goducks.com/documents/2025/5/31/Utah_Valley_6___12_Oregon_5.pdfhttps://goducks.com/news/2025/5/30/baseball-controversial-call-leads-to-oregon-losing-by-a-runhttps://www.espn.com.sg/college-baseball/boxscore/_/gameId/401776846https://www.foxsports.com/articles/mlb/jimmy-de-anda-drives-in-3-runs-and-utah-valley-surprises-oregon-65-in-eugene-regionalhttps://www.espn.com/soccer/preview?id=727044https://www.houstondynamofc.com/news/match-preview-houston-dynamo-fc-return-to-shell-energy-stadium-to-host-sporting-kansas-cityhttps://www.sportskeeda.com/football/houston-dynamo-vs-sporting-kansas-city-prediction-betting-tips-31st-may-2025https://www.beinsports.com/en-us/soccer/mls/articles/houston-dynamo-v-sporting-kansas-city-suleymanov-determined-to-win-for-fans-2025-05-30https://kcsoccerjournal.com/05/28/2025/sporting-kc-v-houstan-dynamo-matchday-16-preview/https://www.goal.com/en-sg/lists/napoli-champions-scott-mctominay-romelu-lukaku-on-target-antonio-conte-serie-a-title-season-inter-como/bltc916d08806295346https://playingfor90.com/mctominay-scores-stunning-goal-as-napoli-win-serie-a-title-in-epic-showdown-01jvzdtxdt7phttps://www.beinsports.com/en-nz/football/serie-a/articles-video/mctominay-revels-in-napoli-s-title-triumph-2025-05-24https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1axOZalGo0https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/articles/mctominay-lukaku-napoli-feature

Knicks Rally in NBA Playoffs, Thunder Advance to Finals

In today's episode, we dive into the NBA playoffs as the New York Knicks force a Game Six against the Indiana Pacers, keeping their championship dreams alive. Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder secure their spot in the NBA Finals for the first time since 2012 with a commanding victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Plus, we discuss potential NFL player moves as the post-June first period approaches. Tune in for all the latest sports updates and more.Sources:https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/playoffs/2025/05/29/knicks-pacers-score-live-updates-highlights/83914776007/https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/2025-nba-eastern-conference-finals-odds-game-5-picks-pacers-vs-knicks-predictions-by-expert-on-56-27-run/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdmhGWUIFIohttps://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/202505270IND.htmlhttps://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45367054/new-york-knicks-indiana-pacers-2025-nba-playoffs-game-5-highlights-top-moments-resultshttps://fadeawayworld.net/nba/oklahoma-city-thunder/kevin-durant-picks-the-modern-day-thunder-to-beat-his-2012-finals-team-in-a-7-game-serieshttps://www.si.com/nba/thunder/news/okc-thunder-heads-to-first-nba-finals-since-2012https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ko38vNKdt0https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eybZHz1dZ6Qhttps://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/thunder-advance-to-2025-nba-finals-shai-gilgeous-alexander-leads-blowout-vs-wolves-in-quintessential-okc-win/live/

Oklahoma State’s Golf Triumph and Thunder’s NBA Finals Journey

In today's episode, we celebrate Oklahoma State University's 12th NCAA men's golf championship victory and the Oklahoma City Thunder's advancement to the NBA Finals. We also highlight Alex Palou's record-setting win at the 2025 Indianapolis 500. Join us for an in-depth look at these remarkable achievements and more on Simply News Radio.Sources:https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/45353580/oklahoma-state-virginia-advance-meet-ncaa-golf-titlehttps://soonersports.com/news/2025/5/27/mens-golfs-season-ends-in-ncaa-quarterfinalhttps://big12sports.com/news/2025/5/29/oklahoma-state-wins-12th-mens-golf-national-title.aspxhttps://www.ncaa.com/news/golf-men/article/2025-05-28/oklahoma-state-and-virginia-advance-2025-ncaa-di-mens-golf-national-championship-matchhttps://www.ncaa.com/news/golf-men/article/2025-05-28/oklahoma-state-wins-2025-ncaa-di-mens-golf-national-championship

Springfield College Football Schedule Unveiled; NFL and U.S. Open Cup Excitement Ahead

In today's episode, we dive into Springfield College's newly announced 2025 football schedule, highlighting key matchups and the impact of recent graduations on the team. We also preview the NFL's 2025 season opener featuring the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys, and discuss the upcoming D.C. United vs. Nashville SC quarterfinal in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. Tune in for all the latest sports updates and insights.Sources:https://springfieldcollegepride.com/news/2025/5/24/womens-track-field-paul-finishes-2025-season-at-ncaa-division-iii-outdoor-national-championships.aspxhttps://ground.news/article/football-releases-2025-schedule-springfield-collegehttps://newmacsports.com/news/2025/5/27/general-newmac-recognizes-2025-mens-track-field-academic-all-conference-honorees.aspxhttps://northeast10.org/news/2025/5/23/general-ne10-renames-all-sport-trophies.aspxhttps://springfieldcollegepride.com/news/2025/5/27/football-releases-2025-schedule.aspxhttps://springfieldcollegepride.com/news/2025/5/24/womens-track-field-paul-finishes-2025-season-at-ncaa-division-iii-outdoor-national-championships.aspxhttps://springfieldcollegepride.com/news/2025/5/21/bugbee-degnan-and-lane-headline-ten-newmac-all-conference-honors-for-mens-lacrosse-in-2025.aspxhttps://springfieldcollegepride.com/sports/football/schedule/2025https://ground.news/article/football-releases-2025-schedule-springfield-collegehttps://www.instagram.com/p/DKA7Z2bMTRI/https://www.nfl.com/news/100-days-until-2025-kickoff-game-notable-nfl-century-markshttps://www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/the-philadelphia-eagles-2025-2026-nfl-schedulehttps://operations.nfl.com/gameday/nfl-schedule/2025-nfl-schedule/https://www.sharpfootballanalysis.com/analysis/nfl-schedule-grid-regular-season/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2025-nfl-schedule-dates-times-tv-where-to-watch-streaming-matchups-for-all-272-games/https://www.nashvillesc.com/news/nsc-us-open-cup-quarterfinal-date-timehttps://www.chicagofirefc.com/news/2025-u-s-open-cup-quarterfinal-schedule-set-with-pair-of-doubleheaders-july-8-9https://www.nashvillesc.com/news/nashville-soccer-club-to-host-d-c-united-in-lamar-hunt-u-s-open-cup-quarterfinals-at-geodis-parkhttps://www.mlssoccer.com/news/us-open-cup-minnesota-dc-nashville-among-six-mls-clubs-to-advancehttps://www.dcunited.com/news/match-preview-d-c-united-vs-new-england-revolution-may-28-2025

Thunder’s Playoff Surge, Man City’s Champions League Triumph, and Sooners’ WCWS Quest

In today's episode, we dive into the Oklahoma City Thunder's thrilling 3-1 lead in the NBA Playoffs, Manchester City's successful bid for a Champions League spot, and the Oklahoma Sooners' journey to the Women's College World Series. Join us as we explore these exciting sports stories and more on Simply News Radio.Sources:https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/05/26/minnesota-timberwolves-lose-to-thunder-128-126-ock-leads-3-1-in-serieshttps://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45337963/thunder-outlast-timberwolves-secure-3-1-series-leadhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCQbBSPGJvUhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJ_HOUk0Fughttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0mBSrT7m2Mhttps://athlonsports.com/nba/oklahoma-city-thunder/thunders-jalen-williams-breaks-franchise-record-in-game-4-win-against-timberwolveshttps://en.as.com/nba/thunder-vs-timberwolves-live-online-stats-scores-and-highlights-nba-playoffs-game-4-n/https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401773151https://www.espn.ph/nba/gamehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BGWMCfl81shttps://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/0297-1d507af6baee-830bfe269d09-1000--2025-26-uefa-champions-league-newcastle-and-villarreal-se/https://www.premierleague.com/news/4320392https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/45313609/premier-league-final-day-ucl-chelsea-man-city-man-united-deny-villahttps://www.foxsports.com/articles/soccer/man-city-chelsea-and-newcastle-secure-champions-league-spots-as-angry-villa-misses-outhttps://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/45243636/manchester-city-kevin-de-bruyne-final-gamehttps://www.mancity.com/news/mens/manchester-city-bournemouth-202425-match-report-63883362https://www.beinsports.com/en-us/soccer/premier-league/articles-video/-photos-try-not-to-cry-the-etihad-says-goodbye-to-kevin-de-bruyne-2025-05-20https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NN1BykvvaXchttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVbQYHPAsv4https://www.si.com/college/oklahoma/softball/ou-softball-thursday-schedule-set-for-the-2025-women-s-college-world-series-01jw4xhdyzbxhttps://247sports.com/college/oklahoma/article/what-patty-gasso-ou-softball-players-said-after-advancing-to-the-2025-wcws-250260798/https://www.on3.com/teams/oklahoma-sooners/news/ou-softballs-2025-journey-will-culminate-back-at-the-womens-college-world-series/https://stormininnorman.com/2025-womens-college-world-series-full-schedule-how-to-watch-college-softball-oklahoma-soonershttps://www.si.com/college/oklahoma/softball/meet-oklahoma-s-opponents-at-the-2025-women-s-college-world-series-01jw4ys1pvam

Tampa Bay Sports Shuffle, Liverpool’s Dramatic Draw, and NCAA Baseball Preview

In today's episode, we explore the Tampa Bay Rays' strategic schedule changes to avoid clashes with the Buccaneers, delve into Liverpool's thrilling 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace, and preview the NCAA's 2025 baseball tournament regional sites. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.Sources:https://www.tampabay.com/sports/rays/2025/05/24/schedule-changes-bucs-steinbrenner-raymond-james-tampa/https://www.si.com/nfl/buccaneers/news/rays-move-home-games-avoid-conflict-with-buccaneershttps://www.wtsp.com/article/sports/mlb/rays/tampa-bay-rays-reschedule-games-conflict-buccaneers/67-a5b92fc2-0fe8-44cc-973b-aca5ef4fee69https://www.mlb.com/news/rays-adjust-2025-home-schedule-due-to-venue-conflicthttps://www.foxsports.com/articles/nfl/tampa-bay-rays-adjust-schedule-to-maneuver-conflicts-with-nflhttps://www.thisisanfield.com/2025/05/liverpool-1-1-crystal-palace-salah-gets-his-moment-before-title-party/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtwCiShpsUghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kIp_1Tf34khttps://africa.espn.com/football/match/_/gameId/704652https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uI_6QYODRi0https://www.ncaa.com/news/baseball/article/2025-05-25/2025-college-baseball-tournament-selection-show-time-how-watch-bracket-revealhttps://www.ncaa.com/news/baseball/article/2025-05-24/2025-college-baseball-conference-tournaments-schedules-brackets-auto-bidshttps://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/45321733/sec-awarded-8-16-ncaa-baseball-regional-siteshttps://www.ncaa.com/news/baseball/article/2025-05-22/north-carolina-wins-2025-acc-baseball-tournament-bracket-schedule-scoreshttps://www.si.com/college/tcu/baseball/ncaa-baseball-tournament-2025-regional-bracket-to-be-announced-monday-01jvwn9d93gg

Baseball Streaks and Soccer Comebacks: A Thrilling Sports Sunday

Dive into the Phillies' nine-game winning streak, Vancouver Whitecaps' dramatic victory, and Sporting KC's resilient draw. From MLB heroics to MLS nail-biters, we cover the most exciting moments in today's sports landscape.Sources:https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/mlb/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-news/phillies-kyle-schwarber-brandon-marsh-max-kepler-max-lazar/667447/https://www.fanduel.com/research/mlb/player-news/game-updates/cristopher-sanchez-strikes-out-six-as-phillies-win-over-athletics-5-24-2025https://www.fanduel.com/research/mlb/player-news/game-updates/orion-kerkering-secures-win-for-phillies-against-athletics-5-24-2025https://www.mlb.com/news/phillies-beat-athletics-in-extra-innings-for-ninth-straight-winhttps://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/mlb/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-news/zack-wheeler-phillies-beat-athletics-trea-turner/667330/https://www.whitecapsfc.com/news/unbeaten-in-14-caps-comeback-in-salt-lakehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_deglGHHeEhttps://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/727017https://www.espn.com/soccer/report/_/gameId/727017https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/mls-real-salt-lake-vs-vancouver-may-24-2025-game-boxscore-616267?tab=boxscorehttps://www.sportingkc.com/news/skcvne-quotes-i-m-proud-of-the-team-and-the-way-we-came-backhttps://www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/starting-lineups-revolution-at-sporting-kansas-city-may-24https://kcsoccerjournal.com/05/24/2025/match-thread-may-5-24-25/https://www.theblazingmusket.com/p/know-thy-enemy-revs-at-skc-hellohttps://justwomenssports.com/reads/injury-blast-hits-kansas-city-current-as-season-ends-for-defender-alana-cook/https://www.espn.com/soccer/report/_/gameId/727014https://www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/matchday-guide-revs-at-sporting-kansas-city-may-24-2025https://www.sportingkc.com/news/by-the-numbers-presented-by-compass-minerals-sporting-kc-vs-new-england-revolution-may-24-2025https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfQ3OFOgF2ohttps://www.sportskeeda.com/football/sporting-kansas-city-vs-new-england-revolution-prediction-betting-tips-24th-may-2025

MLS Showdowns, Shubman Gill’s Captaincy, and Rodgers’ NFL Return Speculation

Dive into an action-packed weekend with Major League Soccer's thrilling matchups, including the Seattle Sounders vs. FC Dallas and the Southern California derby. Explore the cricket world as Shubman Gill is poised to lead the Indian Test team on their England tour amidst a period of transition. Plus, get the latest on Aaron Rodgers' potential return to the NFL with the Pittsburgh Steelers, as he navigates personal challenges. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.Sources:https://www.mlssoccer.com/competitions/mls-regular-season/2023/matches/sdvsla-05-24-2025/https://www.charlottefootballclub.com/clfc/competitions/mls-regular-season/2025/matches/cltvsclb-05-24-2025https://www.houstondynamofc.com/competitions/mls-regular-season/2025/matches/sjvshou-05-24-2025/https://www.dcunited.com/competitions/mls-regular-season/2025/matches/dcvsrbny-05-24-2025/https://www.sandiegofc.com/news/match-preview-presented-by-ticketmaster-san-diego-fc-hosts-la-galaxy-this-saturday-at-snapdragon-stadiumhttps://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/india-test-squad-for-england-series-2025-live-announcement-india-vs-eng-test-squad-today-may-24-101748047361957.htmlhttps://www.espncricinfo.com/live-blog/live-report-shubman-gill-set-to-be-named-test-captain-1487251https://sports.ndtv.com/england-vs-india-2025/gautam-gambhir-told-to-not-shield-shubman-gill-if-made-new-test-captain-dont-say-8494331https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/indias-next-test-captain-is-shubman-gill-ready-for-the-big-job-2729783-2025-05-24https://www.moneycontrol.com/sports/cricket/team-india-squad-for-england-test-series-2025-announcement-live-updates-liveblog-13044249.htmlhttps://steelersdepot.com/2025/05/aaron-rodgers-might-wait-until-minicamp-to-make-it-official-with-steelers-beat-writer-says/https://www.si.com/nfl/steelers/news/aaron-rodgers-could-join-pittsburgh-steelers-soonhttps://www.marca.com/en/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/2025/05/22/682f3b2046163fd9768b4576.htmlhttps://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/aaron-rodgers-may-have-just-revealed-reason-why-he-hasnt-signed-with-steelers-or-any-nfl-team-yet/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnCD6UYPA0U