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RAPTORS SURGE AHEAD
Toronto takes advantage of short-handed Warriors … Try as Stephen Curry might, the Warriors were unable to compensate for the losses of Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson, as the Raptors had their way throughout Game 3 and grabbed a 2-1 NBA Finals lead. That makes Game 4 a near must-win for Golden State, even if it doesn’t have its traditional “Strength in Numbers.” Read More
THINGS TO CARE ABOUT
Before Drake vs. Draymond … there was Soulja Boy and LeBron, a feud that makes the current-day beef between musician and baller look like a minor dispute. It might be the most 2008 thing in existence, the bit of pop culture that you’d use to sum the year up to a visiting alien species. Bonus: DeShawn Stevenson and Jay-Z were involved in their own conflict as well. Read More
The best of the best … Alex Morgan. Megan Rapinoe. Marta. The biggest names in women’s soccer will be competing for the grand prize at the upcoming Women’s World Cup in France. We have a ranker of the best ballers on the pitch as things get ready to kick off Friday. Read More
Blues’ best friend … Barclay, an EXTREMELY ADORABLE labrador retriever, is the St. Louis Blues’ puck and stick fetcher. He became a viral hit after a video of him doing his job hit the internet in December, but this very good boy has a greater mission. Read More
THINGS TO WATCH
3:32
Kawhi Leonard drops 30 and all Raptors starters score in double figures as Toronto takes Game 3 of the NBA Finals with a 123-109 win.
2:45
Cristiano Ronaldo came to the rescue with a treble for Portugal after a spirited Switzerland had equalized following a lengthy VAR inquest.
OVERHEARD
“I’ve been doubted my whole life. I made it a mission to prove those people wrong and I’m going to continue to do that.”
— DeMarcus Cousins to Rachel Nichols, on recovering from his injury. Read more
REMEMBER WHEN?
On this date in 2001, Allen Iverson crossed up Tyronn Lue in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, hit a shot, then did the exact opposite of offering Lue a helping hand up off the floor. Watch
WHAT’S ON TONIGHT?
England vs. Netherlands (2:45 p.m. ET, ESPN2): The UEFA Nations League has been a huge success, and this semifinal is a chance for both England and the Netherlands to show off. For England, a win here could be an additional catalyst for the development of their young stars. For the Dutch, it could be a statement that they’re back as an international force.
San Francisco Shock vs. Atlanta Reign (7 p.m. ET, ESPN App): The Shock were the first team to defeat the Vancouver Titans, upsetting the Overwatch League juggernaut in the Stage 2 playoff finals. They’ll look to roll that momentum forward against the Reign in Stage 3, where a new patch could potentially allow a more varied list of character compositions.
Blues at Bruins (8 p.m. ET, NBC): It’s all tied up as the Stanley Cup moves to Game 5. The Blues won Game 4 thanks to a furious third period, blunting a Bruins comeback that looked to be percolating in the second.
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