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Thunder skip White House visit due to scheduling clash after title win
sports21 days ago

Thunder skip White House visit due to scheduling clash after title win

The Oklahoma City Thunder, the reigning NBA champions, will not visit the White House during their trip to Washington, D.C., this weekend because of a 'timing issue,' despite ongoing communication with the White House. The decision reflects the broader pattern of championship teams receiving varying invitations under different administrations, with the Celtics the last to visit in 2024 and other champions sometimes opting out for various reasons.

via The Guardian|
#champions#nba#oklahoma-city-thunder
Thunder Clinch 2025 NBA Championship in Thrilling Game 7 Victory
sports9 months ago

Thunder Clinch 2025 NBA Championship in Thrilling Game 7 Victory

The Oklahoma City Thunder won their first NBA championship in franchise history after defeating the Indiana Pacers in a thrilling 7-game series, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named Finals MVP. The series was marked by injuries to Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton and a dominant performance by the Thunder, who finished the season with the league's best record and a roster of standout players.

via NPR|
#champions#finals#gilgeous-alexander
UFC 310: Former Champions Highlight Prelims, Pantoja vs. Asakura Main Event
sports1 year ago

UFC 310: Former Champions Highlight Prelims, Pantoja vs. Asakura Main Event

UFC 310's final fight card features notable changes, including two former champions, Aljamain Sterling and Chris Weidman, competing in the prelims. The main event sees flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja defending his title against Kai Asakura, while Shavkat Rakhmonov faces Ian Machado Garry in a co-main event to determine the next welterweight contender. The card was reshuffled after welterweight champion Belal Muhammad withdrew due to a foot infection.

via MMA Fighting|
#champions#fightcard#mma
"UConn Championship Team Members Take On Raising Cane's Shifts Before Hartford Parade"
sports2 years ago

"UConn Championship Team Members Take On Raising Cane's Shifts Before Hartford Parade"

UConn men’s basketball players Donovan Clingan, Tristen Newton, and Stephon Castle worked "celebratory shifts" at the new Raising Cane’s location in Enfield, discussing their basketball futures and back-to-back national titles with fans. Clingan and Newton were part of both championship runs, with Newton named the 2024 tournament’s Most Outstanding Player. Castle tied Carmelo Anthony for the most "freshman of the week" awards this season. UConn recently secured its sixth overall national title, and the opening of Raising Cane’s in Enfield drew such large crowds that police had to hire officers to manage traffic.

via Eyewitness News 3|
#basketball#champions#ncaa-tournament
"UFC 300: Title Fights, Burning Questions, and Olympic Medalists"
sports2 years ago

"UFC 300: Title Fights, Burning Questions, and Olympic Medalists"

UFC 300 is set to feature a stacked lineup, including former champs facing off, title fights, and a BMF title defense. Notable matchups include Alex Pereira defending his light heavyweight title, Charles Oliveira aiming to surpass $1 million in UFC bonus money, and Kayla Harrison making her UFC debut. The event will also see several firsts, such as two former UFC champions fighting in the opening bout and two Chinese fighters competing for a UFC title. With 12 of the 26 fighters on the card currently holding or having previously held UFC gold, UFC 300 promises to be a showcase of championship-level talent.

via ESPN|
#alex-pereira#champions#mma
"PFL vs. Bellator: Champs Face Off - Results, Predictions, and Live Updates"
sports2 years ago

"PFL vs. Bellator: Champs Face Off - Results, Predictions, and Live Updates"

PFL and Bellator champions will face off in a cross-promotional pay-per-view event in Saudi Arabia, featuring heavyweight and middleweight clashes between current champions. The stacked card also includes other champion matchups and former UFC title contenders. The event will take place at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, with prelims starting at noon ET on ESPN+ and the main card at 3 p.m. on PPV. The fight card, odds, and predictions for the key matchups are also detailed.

via CBS Sports|
#bellator#champions#cross-promotional