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The Spurs say they're always learning; the Thunder have to do some learning before Game 2 as well

OKLAHOMA CITY — Victor Wembanyama is not going to get any shorter before Game 2 of the Western Conference finals. He's not going to get less skilled, and the San Antonio Spurs surely aren't going to become less confident, either. That means the Oklahoma City Thunder have to get a little smarter. It took historic efforts — namely a 41-point, 24-rebound game from Wembanyama and a 24-point, seven-steal gem from rookie Dylan Harper — for the Spurs to grab the double-overtime thriller that was Game 1 on Monday. Game 2 is Wednesday, and it's the Thunder who have to answer. "You've ...

Despite Witt’s stardom, Royals stuck in rut

A couple years ago, the Kansas City Royals were in the playoffs as a wild card and won a round. With Bobby Witt Jr. signed to a lengthy contract, their future looked pretty interesting. Then the Royals slid back in 2025 — but only slightly, to 82 wins. This year's start is more ...

Brewers unable to complete sweep of Twins

MINNEAPOLIS — Ryan Jeffers hit a tiebreaking homer and Kody Clemens had two doubles and two RBIs on Sunday as the Minnesota Twins defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 5-4 to avoid a three-game sweep. Bailey Ober (5-2) allowed three runs on six hits over five innings. Five relievers worked the ...

‘Big boy’ hockey on for NHL conference finals

Now a veteran of more than 50 NHL playoff games, Jack Eichel does not think the approach should be any different the deeper he and the Vegas Golden Knights venture into the postseason. "We know we need to be better, and you want to continue to elevate your game both individually and as a ...

Ex-Packer Rodgers quickly back to Steelers practice

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Aaron Rodgers has spent two-plus decades keeping everyone off balance. From opponents to teammates to reporters and everyone in between. The start of his 22nd season was no different. The 42-year-old four-time NFL MVP made a surprise appearance on the Pittsburgh ...