Larson and Hamlin spark budding NASCAR rivalry at Kansas
In a photo finish at Kansas Speedway Kyle Larson edged Chris Buescher by a hundredth of a second to preserve a growing rivalry with Denny Hamlin who has bested Larson in six straight pairings. Larson led laps, praised team work, and noted the looming Hamlin dynamic alongside ongoing domination in laps led and stage wins.
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Wolves coach Finch navigates bench role after knee surgery
In the Western Conference semifinals against Denver, Timberwolves coach Chris Finch, recovering from patellar tendon surgery, coached from the bench while assistant Micah Nori coached on the sideline for Game 1. Players praised the communication and rhythm, noting Finch remained heard and involved as Nori relayed calls and kept the team aligned.
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Pirates win 4-1 as Olivares belts grand slam
Pittsburgh beats Los Angeles 4-1 behind Edward Olivares first career grand slam off Tyler Anderson. Mitch Keller fires a complete game over five-hit Angels, improving to 3-3 after 109 pitches and 14 groundouts. Zach Neto homers for L A as the Angels drop to 14th loss in 17. Wembanyama earns unanimous Rookie of the Year.
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