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Marcus Hayes: World Cup 2026 can change Philadelphia’s reputation and profile

PHILADELPHIA — It’s never too late to make a fresh impression.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

John Tortorella acknowledges ‘there’s some work to do’ but is excited for long-awaited ‘opportunity’ with the Flyers

PHILADELPHIA — In 2004, new Flyers coach John Tortorella passed through Philadelphia as the coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Eastern Conference final. At the time, he was in just his fifth season as an NHL head coach.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

This You Gotta See: Not-so-popular Tony La Russa show continues as White Sox hit road

Fan resentment toward La Russa isn’t going to get better unless the Sox get much better, and fast.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Stamkos strikes twice as Lightning sink Rangers and return to Stanley Cup final

Tampa Bay are headed to the Stanley Cup final for the third straight year after beating the Rangers 2-1 in Game 6 of the East finals

The Guardian - US

Liberty Trading AD to Dream for Megan Walker, per Report

AD returns home to Georgia in trade to the Dream.

Sports Illustrated

Lightning dominate Game 4, even conference final with Rangers

TAMPA, Fla. — The Lightning dropped the first two games of the the Eastern Conference final in part because they struggled to possess the puck.

Tribune News Service

David Murphy: The Sixers don’t need to win the offseason to win a post-LeBron Eastern Conference

The Eastern Conference is as open as it has ever been. Any discussion about the Sixers’ offseason needs to start there. It’s a good thing. A great thing, really. Desperation rarely leads to good decision making. The Sixers have an opportunity to make some immensely consequential decisions this offseason. Things…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

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Sky remain undefeated in Commissioner’s Cup play, beating Mystics 91-82

Sunday marked the Sky’s fifth Commissioner’s Cup game, and their undefeated record in Cup play has them atop the Eastern Conference standings.

Chicago Sun-Times

John Romano: Maybe the warning signs were there for the Lightning all along

TAMPA, Fla. — They say the scoreboard never lies, but you wonder if sometimes it doesn’t obscure.

Tribune News Service

Eastern Conference playoffs were a reminder of Bulls run to mediocrity

At best the Bulls are built for top 6 finish in an East that won’t be undergoing many changes at the top this offseason. With the front office stressing continuity with the core of DeMar DeRozan, Nikola Vucevic and free-agent-to-be Zach LaVine that’s a huge uphill climb.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lightning can’t shake off the rust in Game 1 loss to Rangers

NEW YORK — After nine days off and in their Eastern Conference final opener, the Lightning weren’t the same team that swept the Florida Panthers.

Tribune News Service

No NBA Finals experience, no problem for Celtics says Udoka

San Francisco (AFP) - Having no players with experience in the NBA Finals won't be such a problem for the Boston Celtics, coach Ime Udoka said, even against a finals-familiar Golden State squad.

AFP

Michelle Kaufman: Inter Miami climbs standings, but still ranks last in attendance. That is unacceptable.

June is here and the Heat’s season is over. The Panthers are done, too. Football is a few months away. Inter Miami should take advantage and pump its marketing arm into overdrive to get more fans at DRV PNK Stadium this summer.

Miami Herald

NBA Finals | Resilient Celtics join resurgent Warriors in summit clash

Boston Celtics beat Miami Heat 100-96 in Game Seven of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals and will now face champions of the Western Conference, Golden State Warriors, in the NBA Finals series starting June 1

The Hindu

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NBA Twitter reacts: Celtics vs. Warriors matchup set for 2022 NBA Finals

With the teams and schedule set, here's a look at what fans and analysts were saying about the matchup between the Warriors and Celtics for the 2022 NBA Finals.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Celtics punch ticket to NBA Finals vs. Warriors with win over Heat in Game 7

After a battle against the Heat in Game 7, the Celtics punched a ticket to meet the Warriors in the 2022 NBA Finals.

AFP

Celtics beat Heat in game seven, face Warriors in NBA Finals

Miami (AFP) - The Boston Celtics, sparked by 26 points from Jayson Tatum, advanced to the NBA Finals by defeating Miami 100-96 on Sunday, setting up a title showdown against the Golden State Warriors.

Chicago Sun-Times

A look at the NBA Finals matchup between the Celtics and Warriors

It’s a rematch of the 1964 finals, when Bill Russell and the Celtics topped the Warriors in five games

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Celtics beat Heat, advance to face Warriors in NBA Finals

Miami (AFP) - The Boston Celtics, led by 26 points from Jayson Tatum, advanced to the NBA Finals by defeating Miami 100-96 on Sunday, setting up a showdown against the Golden State Warriors.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Heat offseason preview: Tyler Herro extension, free agents and trade market

Miami made a deep playoff run with what may be the most "Heat Culture" team ever in franchise history. They finished first in the Eastern Conference despite having no All-NBA players and being hit by plenty of injuries/load management for most of ...

USA Today Sports Media Group

Heat owner Micky Arison missing Game 7 due to COVID-19

Miami Heat owner Micky Arison was unable to attend Sunday's Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Boston Celtics at FTX Arena due to NBA health-and-safety protocols. Arison, a fixture at his courtside seat at midcourt opposite the ...

Boston Herald

Celtics notebook: Poise needed for Game 7 vs. Heat

BOSTON — In Game 6, as in Games 1 and 3 of this Eastern Conference finals series, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown couldn’t avoid the crowd, and this time responded with 11 combined turnovers.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky lose 83-76 to Aces, the WNBA’s best team so far

Saturday’s loss moves the Sky (4-3) to third in the Eastern Conference and sixth overall.

The Hindu

NBA Conference Finals | Jimmy Butler’s 47 points force Game 7 for Heat, Celtics

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler shook off his bad form to singlehandedly carry his team to a 111-103 victory over Boston Celtics to tie the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at 3-3

Tribune News Service

Jimmy Butler conjures his LeBron James with 47 points as Heat force Game 7 with 111-103 win in Boston

BOSTON — The Miami Heat did not want it to end, and certainly not in a sea of green.

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