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Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton is treated on the floor after injuring his leg during Game 7 of the NBA Finals in Oklahoma City on Sunday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 23, 2025
Pacers' 'hearts dropped' after Tyrese Haliburton's injury in Game 7
Haliburton — the pivotal figure in Indiana's run through the playoffs — collapsed to the hardwood in agony early in the first quarter and did not return.
The Thunder celebrate with the Larry O'Brien trophy after defeating the Pacers in Game 7 of the NBA Finals in Oklahoma City on Sunday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 23, 2025
Thunder get past Pacers in Game 7 to claim NBA title
The Thunder, who led the league with 68 regular-season wins, captured their first title since the club's controversial move to Oklahoma City in 2008.
Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander goes up for a shot against Pacers center Myles Turner during the first half in Game 6 of the NBA Finals in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Thursday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 20, 2025
SGA says Thunder will be ready for do-or-die Game 7 in NBA Finals
Gilgeous-Alexander's eight turnovers were more than his seven baskets, but Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said the defeat was on the entire team.
Pacers forward Obi Toppin reacts after a play against the Thunder during Game 6 of the NBA Finals in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Thursday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 20, 2025
Pacers rout Thunder in Game 6 to set up winner-take-all showdown for NBA title
Obi Toppin led the Pacers with 20 points off the bench as Indiana's reserves outscored Oklahoma City's bench 48-37.
Thunder forward Jalen Williams shoots against Pacers center Tony Bradley during Game 5 of the NBA Finals in Oklahoma City on Monday.
BASKETBALL
Jun 17, 2025
Thunder hold off Pacers to take 3-2 NBA Finals lead
The win leaves the Thunder 3-2 up in the best-of-seven series, meaning they can seal the NBA crown with victory in Game 6 on Thursday.
Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drives to the hoop during the third quarter of Oklahoma City's Game 4 win over the Pacers on Friday in Indianapolis.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 14, 2025
Thunder rally to beat Pacers and level NBA Finals at 2-2
Frustrated for much of the game by Indiana's relentless defense, NBA MVP Gilgeous-Alexander found a way to fight through and dominated the fourth quarter.
Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 24 points against the Pacers in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 13, 2025
SGA says Thunder have no room for fatigue in NBA Finals
"You got to suck it up," the NBA MVP said Thursday, a day after the Pacers rallied in the fourth quarter of Game 3 to seize the lead in the best-of-seven series.
The Pacers' Obi Toppin dunks over Thunder guard Lu Dort during Game 3 of the NBA Finals in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Wednesday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 12, 2025
Pacers bounce back to take 2-1 lead over Thunder in NBA Finals
Haliburton scored 22 points with nine rebounds and 11 assists to spearhead a tremendous collective effort.
Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (center) shoots the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half of Game 2 of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center, Oklahoma City on Sunday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 11, 2025
Pacers admit Tyrese Haliburton is hurting but will play Game 3
"I don't think you're going to hear him making a big deal out of it," coach Rick Carlisle said Tuesday.
Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander attempts a shot against the Pacers during Game 2 of the NBA Finals in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on Sunday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 9, 2025
Thunder roll past Pacers in Game 2 to even NBA Finals
The Thunder maintained their record of not losing back-to-back games in these playoffs.
Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (center) reaches for the ball against the Thunder during the second quarter of Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals in Oklahoma City on Thursday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 6, 2025
Haliburton's last-second shot lifts Pacers over Thunder in Game 1
Haliburton gave the Pacers their only lead of the game on a dramatic 21-foot jump shot with 0.3 of a second remaining.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shoots during practice in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on Wednesday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 5, 2025
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander focused on capping historic season with NBA title
Gilgeous-Alexander delivered a spectacular regular season that saw him supplant Nuggets star Nikola Jokic as the NBA MVP.
Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander goes up for a shot against the Timberwolves in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on Wednesday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 29, 2025
Thunder rout Timberwolves in Game 5 to reach NBA Finals
The Thunder are headed to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2012.
Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards dunks the ball during Minnesota's dominant win over the Thunder in Game 3 of the NBA's Western Conference final.
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 25, 2025
Timberwolves set team playoff record in rout of Thunder
The Timberwolves pulled within 2-1 in the best-of-seven series, with Game 4 coming up Monday night.
Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander brings the ball up the court against the Nuggets during their Western Conference semifinal series in Denver on May 15.
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 22, 2025
Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins NBA MVP
Gilgeous-Alexander becomes the second player from Canada to earn the honor, joining two-time winner Steve Nash.
Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (center) drives against Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels in the fourth quarter during Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals in the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center, Oklahoma City on Tuesday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 21, 2025
Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder rally past Timberwolves
The Canadian point guard, who is vying for the NBA's Most Valuable Player award, rattled in 12 points in the third quarter.
The Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shoots over Nuggets guard Julian Strawther during Game 7 of their Western Conference semifinal series in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on Sunday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 19, 2025
Thunder blow past Nuggets in Game 7 to reach Western Conference finals
The Thunder advanced to the Western Conference finals for the first time since 2016.
Thunder forward Jalen Williams (right) and guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander celebrate after a basket during Game 5 of Oklahoma City's series with the Nuggets.
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 14, 2025
Thunder storm past Nuggets late for 3-2 series lead
Down by nine with under nine minutes to go, the Thunder wound up outscoring the Nuggets 34-19 in the fourth quarter.
Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins reacts after a basket against the Nuggets during Game 4 of their Western Conference semifinal series in Denver on Sunday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 12, 2025
Thunder earn ugly win over Nuggets to even series at 2-2
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 25 points with six rebounds and six assists.
Nuggets center Nikola Jokic drives to the basket while being guarded by Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander during Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals in Oklahoma City on Monday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 6, 2025
Jokic-inspired Nuggets stun Thunder; Knicks down Celtics
Jokic, the towering three-time NBA MVP, finished with 42 points and 22 rebounds while Aaron Gordon scored a last-gasp 3-pointer to secure the win.
A prophesied disaster (likely) won’t strike Japan this weekend
A viral manga prediction of a July 5 disaster has gripped Japan with anxiety and triggered an economic impact, but experts warn that while such dates are unreliable, the threat of a massive earthquake remains real. 
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake jars Tokara Islands amid flurry of seismic activity
A strong quake struck off the Tokara Islands on Thursday afternoon, with the island chain having recorded around 1,000 earthquakes since a burst of seismic activity first began on June 21.
Japan to require flight passengers to keep power banks within sight
The transport ministry has announced new regulations requiring flight passengers to keep power banks within sight to mitigate fire risks while on board planes.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Residents of Tokara Islands begin evacuation as seismic swarm continues
Details about evacuations from Akuseki Island, located in the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima Prefecture, is seen written on a whiteboard in the city of Kagoshima on Thursday.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Flag football facing challenges and opportunities ahead
Japan’s women’s flag football team at the 2025 International Bowl in Los Angeles in June. The sport is enjoying continued growth in the country.
From Hokusai’s Great Wave, shinkansen to One Piece: a cultural treasure box for Lego Japan
Michael Ebbesen, general manager of Lego Japan, says Lego bricks based on Japanese culture have a rich global appeal and are sellable around the world.
With farmed fish, RelationFish swims against the tide in fine dining
Chef Hideaki Matsuo (middle) and the staff of Oseto Suisan Fisheries prepare to check on their sustainably farmed fish.
As Southeast Asia heats up, a Japanese cooling giant sees a major opportunity
An employee of Daikin Cambodia explains the use of different tools during an air conditioner installation training session in Phnom Penh. Daikin is one of Japan’s oldest air conditioning companies, but as Japan’s population falls, the firm is keying in on overseas growth.

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