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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.
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.
Pacers forward Pascal Siakam shoots the ball against the Thunder during the first half of Game 2 of the NBA Finals at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 10, 2025
Pacers pine for hostile home crowd as NBA Finals shift to Indiana
For the first time since 2000, the NBA Finals are headed to Indianapolis.
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.
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.
Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drives against the Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards during Game 2 of the Western Conference finals in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on Thursday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 23, 2025
Thunder cruise past Timberwolves to grab 2-0 lead in series
The Thunder lead the best-of-seven series 2-0 going into Game 3 in Minneapolis on Saturday.
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.
Thunder guard Cason Wallace dunks against the Grizzlies during the second quarter in Game 1 of their playoff series in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on Sunday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Apr 21, 2025
Thunder open playoff campaign with record victory
The Thunder's 51-point margin of victory was even more remarkable given that Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had his statistically worst performance of the season.
Lakers guard Luka Doncic (right) has a technical called against him during the second half of a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on Tuesday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Apr 9, 2025
Shai scores 42, Doncic ejected as Thunder down Lakers
The contest pivoted on the fourth-quarter incident that led to the Lakers' Slovenian star Doncic picking up a second technical foul and being tossed from the game.
Mavericks guard finished with 29 points to help Dallas defeat the Thunder in Game 6 of their second-round series. The Mavericks advanced to the Western Conference finals with the win.
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 19, 2024
Mavericks outlast Thunder in Game 6 to reach Western Conference finals
Dallas advanced to the Western Conference finals for the second time in the past three seasons.
Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (left) works against the Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert during the second quarter in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series in Denver on May 4.
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 9, 2024
Nuggets star Nikola Jokic named NBA MVP for third time in four seasons
Jokic is the ninth player to win the award three or more times.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (right) reacts after a play during the Thunder's win over the Pelicans in Game 1 of their Western Conference playoff series in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on Sunday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Apr 22, 2024
Thunder hold off Pelicans in Game 1 thriller
The Thunder earned a thrilling 94-92 victory in their playoff opener.
Lakers forward LeBron James celebrates after a dunk against the Pistons on Tuesday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Feb 18, 2024
All-Stars say NBA future in good hands once LeBron is gone
James has been the top star in an older generation of talent that also includes Golden State's Stephen Curry and Phoenix's Kevin Durant.
Typhoon Halong to cause windstorms, heavy rain and high waves on the Izu islands
Typhoon Halong is moving north near the Izu Islands, with strong winds, high waves and heavy rain expected as it passes early on Thursday, prompting warnings from the weather agency.
Japan to move toward five-year integrated bachelor's-master’s programs
Japan plans to introduce nationwide five-year bachelor's-master's programs to raise graduate school enrollment and train more highly skilled professionals amid a shrinking workforce.
Chemistry Nobel winner Kitagawa says downtime helped him think up new material
Susumu Kitagawa speaks to reporters at Kyoto University on Wednesday after receiving the news that he had been awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry the same day.
After 26 years, Komeito may be showing signs it will break with LDP
Komeito leader Tetsuo Saito (left) and LDP counterpart Sanae Takaichi meet in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Bear injures two in Japan supermarket; man killed in separate attack
A bear seen in security camera footage taken Tuesday inside a supermarket in Numata, Gunma Prefecture
Tokyo named world’s best big city for second straight year
Tokyo was ranked the world's best large city for the second year in a row in the Conde Nast Traveler's 2025 Readers' Choice Awards.
With nuclear sub proposal, Japan faces array of political and tech challenges
The Jingei, the third of the Maritime Self-Defense Force's Taigei-class submarines, was commissioned in March last year. It is equipped with lithium-ion batteries, enabling it to have a longer diving time and cruising distance than older models with lead-acid batteries.
OpenAI’s Sora 2 is drowning in Japanese 'AI slop'
OpenAI has rolled out a social app powered by Sora 2, its artificial intelligence video generator, which was quickly flooded with videos featuring iconic Japanese intellectual property.
Trump has his eyes on the prize — but a Nobel win looks unlikely
A protester holds a sign with an image depicting U.S. President Donald Trump and the words "Nobel" written on it, as supporters and family members of hostages who were kidnapped during the deadly Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel by Hamas, demonstrate to demand the immediate end of the war and the release of all hostages, outside the U.S. Consulate in Tel Aviv, on Sept. 2.
‘Takaichi trade’ stalls as political reality calls for wait-and-see approach
Tokyo stocks staged a powerful rally on Monday. On Tuesday, they rallied again, then retreated.

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