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The GIST: The Stanley Cup Final is officially set, while the quest for the NBA’s Larry O'Brien Trophy is still a three-horse race. Only the strong survive in the postseason.

🏀 NY Knicks stave off elimination with Game 5 win: This lead was safe — and fans across the Big Apple exhaled after the Knicks extended their season with last night’s 111–94 win over the Indiana Pacers (up 3-2). NY’s Jalen Brunson exploded for 32 points, while Indy’s Tyrese Haliburton was held to a mere eight in the loss. Expect these superstars to keep jawing in tomorrow’s 8 p.m. ET Game 6 from Indiana.

• Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder punched their first Finals ticket since 2012 with Wednesday’s 124–94 Game 5 shellacking of the Minnesota Timberwolves. OKC’s always been a vibe, but now with the league’s best defense and MVP in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, they look virtually unstoppable.

🏒 Edmonton Oilers continue goal-scoring surge in series-clinching Game 5 win: The Oil burned bright from puck drop, lighting the lamp three times in the first period en route to a 6–3 dub over the Dallas Stars. Save Game 1, Edmonton dominated all series, outscoring the Stars 19–5 in Games 2 through 5 to return to next week’s Stanley Cup Final for the second straight season.

• And their opponent is an all-too-familiar foe: The reigning champ Florida Panthers earned their third straight finals berth with Wednesday’s 5–3 comeback W over the Carolina Hurricanes. With the storm weathered, the Cats have bigger goals than a run-of-the-mill conference championship.

The GIST: The U.S. Women’s Open — the second LPGA major of the season — is underway from Wisconsin’s gorgeous and notoriously challenging Erin Hills amid palpable buzz surrounding women’s golf. Excitement’s in the air — here’s what you need to know as the gals tear up the tee boxes.

👀 World No. 1 Nelly Korda eyes first win of the year: After a tremendous 2024 campaign, Korda (who sits four shots back following yesterday’s opening round) is practicing patience to overcome a slow, but promising, start.

• The reigning Rolex Player of the Year had already notched six of her astounding seven wins by this time last year. In 2025, Korda is playing well with six top-25 finishes, but remains trophy-less. All eyes on her.

💰 LPGA hires Craig Kessler as new commissioner: Last Thursday, the LPGA announced that the former Topgolf chief operating officer would take over the Tour, a monumental move made in hopes that women’s golf can capture the zeitgeist in the same way the WNBA, Unrivaled, and NWSL recently have.

• Plus, Kessler will have the chance to build on significant strides made under former commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan, most visibly in the Tour’s increased prize pools — like the record-setting purse at this weekend’s Open. Fore!

🎾 French Open: Marie Bouzková vs. No. 2 Coco Gauff — Tomorrow — TSN

• There aren’t any Canadians left to cheer for at Roland-Garros, but at least there’s still everyone’s favorite Gen Z tennis star — Gauff cruised through yesterday’s second-round match despite some shaky serving. Allez!

🇨🇦⚽ No. 53 Haiti vs. No. 7 CanWNT — Tomorrow at 2 p.m. ET — OneSoccer

• The Red and White will play without head coach Casey Stoney, who is unavailable due to a personal matter. That said, expect a celebratory atmosphere in Winnipeg as the squad honors veteran midfielder Desiree Scott in her final game with the national team.

⚽ UEFA Champions League: Paris Saint-Germain vs. Inter Milan — Tomorrow at 3 p.m. ET — DAZN

• The most important annual men’s European soccer match is here, with perennial bridesmaid, France’s PSG, and Italy’s experienced Inter competing for the region’s most prestigious title.

• After years of building around (and saying goodbye to) generational talents, PSG finally found their groove and is oh so close to its first Champions League trophy, while Inter will rely on its veteran core after narrowly losing just two years ago.

🏎️ F1: Spanish Grand Prix — Sunday at 9 a.m. ET — TSN

The race for motorsports’ shiniest trophy is neck-and-neck: Three points separate McLaren teammates Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris in the standings, with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen hot on their heels. Add in a new regulation, and it’s anyone’s guess who tops the podium.

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