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New York Knicks Reach First Eastern Conference Finals in 25 Years
Boston, Massachusetts: The New York Knicks triumphed over the Celtics, 119-81, propelling them into their first Eastern Conference Finals...
Preakness Stakes Marks Farewell to Historic Pimlico Track
Baltimore, Maryland: The second jewel of horse racing’s Triple Crown celebrates its 150th running today at Pimlico Race Course—its last at this...
Baffert Colt Wins Preakness, Ends Derby Champ’s Triple-Crown Dream
Baltimore, Maryland, USA: Freedom’s Flight, trained by Bob Baffert and ridden by John Velazquez, led wire-to-wire to capture the Preakness Stakes,...
Nintendo’s Next-Gen Switch 2 Ignites Gamer Frenzy Ahead of Launch
Kyoto, Japan: Nintendo confirmed its Switch 2 will hit shelves June 5 at $449.99. The hybrid console keeps portable-to-TV play but adds a “Joy-Con...
MLB Attendance Rises as New Rules Shorten Games and Boost Fan Engagement
New York, USA: Major League Baseball reports slightly higher attendance—up about 1%—in the 2025 season’s opening months. Officials credit 2024’s...
Nintendo’s Switch 2 Hype Surges as GameStop Promises Extra Launch Stock
Tokyo, Japan: Anticipation for Nintendo’s next-gen “Switch 2” console hit new highs after a leaked GameStop memo promised “more launch-day units...
150th Preakness Stakes Readies Without Kentucky Derby Winner
Baltimore, Maryland, USA: The 150th running of the Preakness Stakes—the second jewel in U.S. horse racing’s Triple Crown—happens Saturday at...
WNBA Season Tips Off Amid Growing Expectations
New York, USA: The 2025 WNBA season begins today, featuring 13 teams with renewed hopes and competitive rosters. League officials predict a...
2025 PGA Championship Tees Off at Quail Hollow Club
Charlotte, North Carolina, USA: Golf fans are tuning in as the 2025 PGA Championship begins at Quail Hollow Club, with first-round action...
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