SI:AM | Hurricanes Snap Two-Decade Stanley Cup Drought Behind Unlikely Hero Rookie goalie Brandon Bussi stood on his head in Game 6 as Carolina clinched its first championship in 20 years. Sports Illustrated · Jun 15
ICE:Hurricanes blank Golden Knights to claim Stanley Cup The surging Carolina Hurricanes have claimed the NHL's Stanley Cup for the first time in 20 years after downing Vegas Golden Knights in Game 6 to prevail 4-2. AAP · Jun 15
Hurricanes blank Golden Knights to claim Stanley Cup The surging Carolina Hurricanes have claimed the NHL's Stanley Cup for the first time in 20 years after downing Vegas Golden Knights in Game 6 to prevail 4-2. AAP · Jun 15
Carolina Hurricanes wrap up Stanley Cup title with series win over Las Vegas Golden Nights The Carolina Hurricanes won their first Stanley Cup championship in 20 years on Sunday night, using a suffocating defense in Game 6 to shut down the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 and winning three straight games of a thrilling final filled with momentum swings and spectacular offense The Independent UK · Jun 15
Hurricanes vs. Golden Knights: Four Bold Predictions for Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final The Golden Knights have their backs against the wall, but will look to force a Game 7. Sports Illustrated · Jun 14
Spurs-Thunder Game 7 Takeaways: How San Antonio, Victor Wembanyama Took Down Defending Champs The San Antonio forward paced his team with 22 points and seven Spurs players recorded double-digit scoring nights to beat Oklahoma City and advance to the NBA Finals to face the Knicks. Sports Illustrated · May 30
SI:AM | What’s With All These NBA Playoff Blowouts? The Spurs’ big win over the Thunder in Game 6 was part of a larger trend. Sports Illustrated · May 29
Western Conference Finals Game 6: Four Takeaways From Victor Wembanyama’s Massive Effort to Force Game 7 After a stellar performance by the Spurs in Game 6, the Western Conference finals will go to a Game 7 on Saturday night. Sports Illustrated · May 28
Sam Merrill Neck Grab: Why Are NBA Fans Furious Over Officiating Decision? Ausar Thompson's neck grab on Sam Merrill in Game 6 of Pistons–Cavs left Cleveland fans demanding an ejection, but officials settled on a flagrant 1 after video review. International Business Times UK · May 18
Pistons Season Grades: What to Make of Detroit's Playoff Exit After 60-Win Season A look at the Pistons' season in its entirety, from an impeccable regular season to a 3–1 comeback and forcing two Game 7s in the playoffs. Sports Illustrated · May 18
NBA Playoff Takeaways: How Cavaliers Dominated Pistons to Punch Ticket to Eastern Conference Finals Our takeaways from Game 7 as the Cavaliers blew out the top-seeded Pistons to advance to the Eastern Conference finals. Sports Illustrated · May 17
Anthony Edwards Explains Controversial Decision to Congratulate Spurs' Bench Early in Wolves' Game 6 Loss Ant dapped up San Antonio players and coaching staff with Minnesota trailing by 33 and eight minutes left in the fourth. Sports Illustrated · May 16
James Harden’s Obvious Flop Late in Game 6 Wasn’t Just Egregious—It Killed the Cavaliers’ Comeback Hopes James Harden’s egregious flop late in Game 6 led to Dean Wade’s slip and killed any chances the Cavs had of pulling off a comeback to win the series. Sports Illustrated · May 16
Cavaliers or Pistons in Game 7? X-Factors That Will Determine Who Advances to Eastern Conference Finals Specific areas the Cavaliers and Pistons must focus on to win Game 7 of their series. Sports Illustrated · May 16
Sports Illustrated · May 15 NBA Playoffs Takeaways: Spurs Look Unstoppable, Eliminate Timberwolves; Pistons Force Game 7 While the Pistons took down the Cavs in Game 6, the Spurs closed things out against Minnesota on Friday night.
Sports Illustrated · May 2 Magic's Dreadful Shooting Woes Spark Pistons' Historic Comeback to Force Game 7 The Orlando Magic couldn't buy a bucket in the second half in Friday's Game 6 against the Detroit Pistons. Detroit erased a 22-point halftime hole to force a Game 7 back at home.
Sports Illustrated · May 1 Jaden McDaniels Is the NBA’s New King of Trash Talk The Timberwolves’ forward called his shot against the Nuggets, and was proven right again and again.
International Business Times UK · May 1 New York Knicks Beat Atlanta Hawks By 51 As Fight Leads To Ejections In Game 6 The New York Knicks defeated the Atlanta Hawks 140-89, setting NBA records for halftime lead and winning margin, advancing to the next playoff round.
Sports Illustrated · May 1 Nikola Jokić, Timberwolves Get Into Heated Scuffle During Game 6 There is no love lost between Nikola Jokić and the Timberwolves.
Sports Illustrated · May 1 Knicks Ride Historic Halftime Blowout of Hawks to Reach East Semis The Knicks shattered the record for the biggest lead in NBA playoff history against the Hawks in Game 6 of their first-round series.
Sports Illustrated · Nov 6, 2025 Giants Claim Justin Dean, Unsung World Series Hero for Dodgers He still doesn't have a big-league hit, but the 28-year-old saved the day for Los Angeles in Game 6.
Sports Illustrated · Nov 2, 2025 Dodgers Win Back-to-Back Titles a World Series Game 7 Comeback for the Ages Los Angeles was down to its final two outs in the ninth inning and never led Saturday until the 11th. But the reigning champs still defended their crown.
Sports Illustrated · Nov 1, 2025 What Playoff History Says About Teams in Blue Jays, Dodgers' Positions in World Series Game 7 With the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers meeting for a winner-take-all Game 7 in the World Series, here’s what postseason history says about each team’s chances.
Sports Illustrated · Nov 1, 2025 Addison Barger Explains ‘Bad Read’ Baserunning Blunder That Ended World Series Game 6 The Dodgers defeated the Blue Jays in Game 6 of the World Series which ended with a wild double play. Toronto base runner Addison Barger explained the play postgame.
The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2025 Dodgers fan who ran onto field brandishing Stars and Stripes loudly booed in Toronto Security guards quickly tackled the fan during Game 6 of the World Series as political tensions between the North American neighbors continue