Thunder Tightens West Final as Montreal F1 Hype Grows and Taremi Tops World Cup Watch
OKC Thunder even the Western Conference finals at 1-1 with a 122-113 win over the Spurs behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, while Isaiah Hartenstein’s physical defense on Victor Wembanyama fuels a gritty series as injuries loom. In Formula 1, Montreal’s Grand Prix adds pressure for George Russell as rookie teammate Kimi Antonelli takes the lead in the title race. Separately, Iran’s Mehdi Taremi is highlighted as a 2026 World Cup star candidate amid strong club form and ongoing visa/security concerns ahead of North American matches.
