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Pacers avoid 2nd straight home-court playoff exit, routing Thunder to force Game 7

INDIANAPOLIS: The Indiana Pacers did not let another home-court opportunity slip away Thursday night. Not with a raucous crowd on its feet almost from start to finish, not with Reggie Miller and nearly a dozen former Pacers cheering them on and certainly not with the first NBA title in franchise just two wins away. So the Pacers dug down, fought through injuries and finally played their way. They knocked down 3-pointers, forced turnovers and had the heavily gold-clad crowd doing high-fives between the third and fourth quarters as Indiana extended its season with a 108-91 victory over the the Oklahoma City Thunder. The winner-take-all Game 7 is Sunday night in Oklahoma City This wasn’t just a win-or-go-home scenario for the Pacers. They’ve been motivated all season by the bitter memories of losing their last two home games by three points each in the 2024 Eastern Conference finals as the injured Tyrese Haliburton watched helplessly from the sideline.

Jenno Thitikul stays patient and goes on a birdie streak to take first-round lead at Women’s PGA

FRISCO, Texas: Jenno Thitikul walked off the fifth green after a double bogey in the first round of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship reminding herself to stay patient and that some missed shots are going to happen.

Back-to-back Cats: Panthers repeat as Stanley Cup champions by beating the Oilers in 6 games

SUNRISE, Florida: The Florida Panthers repeated as Stanley Cup champions by beating the Edmonton Oilers 5-1 in Game 6 of the final on Tuesday night, becoming the NHL’s first back-to-back winners since Tampa Bay in 2020 and ‘21 and the third team to do it this century. Sam Reinhart scored four goals, becoming just the fourth player in league history to get that many in a game in the final. His third to complete the hat trick sent rats, along with hats, flying onto the ice.

Barcelona sign goalkeeper Joan García from crosstown rival Espanyol

The 24-year-old García recently finished a stellar first season in La LigaBarcelona said they activated a release clause of $28.5m BARCELONA: Barcelona are signing Espanyol goalkeeper Joan García, who was once linked to a move to Arsenal, to a six-year contract, the Spanish champion said Wednesday.The 24-year-old García recently finished a stellar first season in La Liga when he led all goalies in saves with an average of almost four a game.He will now join Espanyol’s main rival.Barcelona said they activated a release clause of 25 million euros ($28.5 million) and that García is expected to sign the contract Friday in a “private ceremony” at the club offices.The fee could help Espanyol reinforce a squad after they only avoided relegation on the final day of the season.García had been close to a possible move to Arsenal last summer after he helped Spain win Olympic gold in Paris. He stayed put and was Espanyol’s best player.García has yet to debut for Spain’s senior side, but it is considered only a matter of time before he does if he continues to play well.His arrival to Barcelona puts in question the role of veteran Marc-Andre ter Stegen, who was injured most of the season.

Last year’s Wimbledon finalist Jasmine Paolini beaten by Ons Jabeur in first grass match of 2025

BERLIN: Last year’s Wimbledon runner-up Jasmine Paolini got off to a losing start in her first grass-court match of 2025, a straight-sets loss to Ons Jabeur. Jabeur, a Wimbledon finalist in 2022 and 2023, beat the fourth-seeded Paolini 6-1, 6-3 in the second round of the Berlin Tennis Open on Wednesday after the Italian had a first-round bye. Jabeur could face 2023 Wimbledon winner Marketa Vondrousova or Diana Shnaider in the quarterfinals of the tournament. Paolini was playing for the first time since winning the French Open doubles title with fellow Italian Sara Errani.

Green Falcons settle in Austin, finalize preparations for USA game

AUSTIN: The Saudi national football team has touched down in Austin, Texas, and is now in the final stretch of its preparations for Thursday night’s highly anticipated Concacaf Gold Cup game against the United States at Q2 Stadium.

Novak Djokovic beats Alexander Zverev to set up a semifinal showdown with Jannik Sinner

PARIS: A crucial moment arrived more than 2 1/2 hours into Novak Djokovic’s 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 French Open quarterfinal victory over Alexander Zverev. It was the fourth set, and Djokovic led, but Zverev was in possession of a break point and a chance to get back into Wednesday’s match. They engaged in a 41-stroke exchange, the longest of a buggy and breezy night, and Djokovic came out on top, smacking a forehand winner. He stayed in place afterward, breathing heavily, with hands on hips, scanning the standing ovation from thousands of Court Philippe-Chatrier spectators. Djokovic might be 38 now.

Al-Hilal name former Inter Milan boss Simone Inzaghi as new coach

RIYADH: Al-Hilal announced Simone Inzaghi as their new head coach on Thursday.

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Pacers avoid 2nd straight home-court playoff exit, routing Thunder to force Game 7

Jenno Thitikul stays patient and goes on a birdie streak to take first-round lead at Women’s PGA

Back-to-back Cats: Panthers repeat as Stanley Cup champions by beating the Oilers in 6 games

Barcelona sign goalkeeper Joan García from crosstown rival Espanyol

Last year’s Wimbledon finalist Jasmine Paolini beaten by Ons Jabeur in first grass match of 2025

Green Falcons settle in Austin, finalize preparations for USA game

Novak Djokovic beats Alexander Zverev to set up a semifinal showdown with Jannik Sinner

Al-Hilal name former Inter Milan boss Simone Inzaghi as new coach