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McIntosh Just Misses Pan Pacs 400 Free Final in Irvine
sports11 days ago

McIntosh Just Misses Pan Pacs 400 Free Final in Irvine

Canadian world-record holder Summer McIntosh finished 9th in the heats of the women’s 400m freestyle at the Pan Pacific Championships, missing the A final by 0.20 seconds with a 4:08.56 as Fan Yaqi grabbed the last qualifying spot. The result comes a year after her world-title win in the event and follows illness that affected her Canadian Trials; McIntosh has been among the season’s fastest 400 frees, having clocked 3:55.37 earlier this season.

via SwimSwam|
#400-freestyle#finals#pan-pacific-championships
First 1,000 Walk-Ins Earn Upper-Bowl Seats as Mubadala DC Open Finals Resume
sports22 days ago

First 1,000 Walk-Ins Earn Upper-Bowl Seats as Mubadala DC Open Finals Resume

Rain halted play at the Mubadala DC Open, but finals will resume on Championship Monday with the women’s final Pegula vs. Eala at 12:00 p.m. on Stadium Court, followed by the men’s final Fritz vs. Jodar. All Sunday tickets will be honored, and the first 1,000 walk-in fans will receive upper-bowl admission. VIP lounge access opens to all fans with on-site food options, Lot A parking is available (Lot B remains closed), and attendees are encouraged to use rideshare or transit. Gates open at 11:00 a.m., with both finals expected to crown champions.,

via PoPville|
#finals#mubadala-dc-open#rain-delay
Knicks Eye Finals Clincher in Game 5 at Spurs
sports2 months ago

Knicks Eye Finals Clincher in Game 5 at Spurs

New York holds a 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals and visits San Antonio’s Frost Bank Center for Game 5 to try to clinch their first title since 1973, while the Spurs rely on Victor Wembanyama to spark a comeback. After a dramatic Game 4 comeback by the Knicks (107-106) fueled by clutch play from Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby and Karl-Anthony Towns, San Antonio showcased a record-setting barrage of first-half threes but couldn’t seal the win. The Spurs’ plan emphasizes floor spacing, pace, and letting Wembanyama protect the rim, while New York must cut live-ball turnovers, crash the boards, and execute down the stretch. ESPN pegs the Knicks at a 43% win probability, and the prediction here expects a five-point Knicks victory to close out the series.

via Posting and Toasting|
#finals#knicks#nba
Spurs Limit Finals Game 5 Tickets to 150-Mile Radius to Curb Outside Crowds
sports2 months ago

Spurs Limit Finals Game 5 Tickets to 150-Mile Radius to Curb Outside Crowds

The Spurs will restrict Game 5 of the NBA Finals to buyers within 150 miles of Frost Bank Center, based on credit-card billing addresses, with out-of-area orders canceled and refunded. A four-seat limit applies, and tickets may be transferred or resold after purchase through Ticketmaster and the venue. Despite the restriction, Knicks fans are expected to travel to San Antonio as New York leads the series 3–1, with officials noting the policy is set by Ticketmaster and not all marketplaces. The move has drawn attention amid the Knicks’ title bid and generated calls for reversal from some officials.

via Bleacher Report|
#finals#knicks#nba
Bold Finals Forecast: Spurs Win Game 5 to Extend Series as Knicks Chase Title
sports2 months ago

Bold Finals Forecast: Spurs Win Game 5 to Extend Series as Knicks Chase Title

Sports Illustrated lays out three bold predictions for Game 5: De’Aaron Fox bounces back with a 30-point performance and emerges as the Spurs’ top player on the floor; Josh Hart redeems a late miss with a big rebound-and-contribution showing; and San Antonio uses home-court advantage to win Game 5 and force a return to New York, where the Knicks are favored to clinch the title.

via Sports Illustrated|
#finals#knicks#nba
Knicks Rally From 29 Down to Take Game 4 and a Step Toward Title
sports2 months ago

Knicks Rally From 29 Down to Take Game 4 and a Step Toward Title

The New York Knicks erased a 29-point deficit to stun the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden, completing the largest comeback in Finals history. A 20-4 third-quarter run sparked the rally, and after a late sequence that included Jalen Brunson’s long miss and OG Anunoby’s tip-in with 1.2 seconds left, New York grabbed the lead and won, moving within one victory of its first championship in more than 50 years.

via CNN|
#comeback#finals#nba
Knicks stun Spurs with last-second tip-in after historic Game 4 collapse
sports2 months ago

Knicks stun Spurs with last-second tip-in after historic Game 4 collapse

San Antonio built a 76-49 halftime lead and drilled a Finals-record 14 first-half threes, but New York rallied with a 13-0 third-quarter burst to complete the largest comeback in NBA Finals history, edging the Spurs 107-106 on a late tipped-in winner after Fox’s missed layup and Castle’s late free throws. Wembanyama cooled after a strong start, suffering a rough late stretch and a third flagrant foul that could carry suspensions concerns, while San Antonio’s turnover-heavy, three-driven approach doomed the comeback and sets up a pivotal Game 5 in San Antonio.

via Pounding The Rock|
#collapse#finals#knicks
NBA Finals Game 3 Draws Record Audience Since 1998
television2 months ago

NBA Finals Game 3 Draws Record Audience Since 1998

ABC/ESPN’s NBA Finals Game 3 between the Spurs and Knicks drew about 23.79 million viewers (1.1 million on ESPN’s alternate telecast), the largest audience for a Game 3 since 1998; the broadcast peaked at 26.3 million in the final minutes. Through three games, the Finals are averaging ~19.1 million viewers, second only to 2017, and this year is more than twice the viewership of the 2025 series. Game 4 is Wednesday in New York, with possible Games 5–7 if needed.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#espn#finals#nba
Finals Ref Debate Hits a Fever Pitch
sports2 months ago

Finals Ref Debate Hits a Fever Pitch

Defector columnist Chris Thompson argues the NBA Finals have shifted into a nitpicky officiating phase, saying referees are still learning how to protect Victor Wembanyama from heavy defense, and highlights a clear non-call in Game 3 after Wembanyama shoved Jalen Brunson; the piece blends humor with a partisan critique of officiating discourse.

via Defector|
#finals#knicks#nba