Daily Sports Brief - May 12, 2025

Intro:

Grab your favorite beverage and settle in as we break down the most exciting and bizarre sports stories from yesterday! From game highlights to the players who made history, we’ve got it all covered.

Top Sports Stories:

Thunder Strike Back in Denver

The Oklahoma City Thunder edged the Denver Nuggets 92–87, tying their series at 2–2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the charge with 25 points, while Isaiah Hartenstein dominated the boards with 14 rebounds. The Thunder's clutch performance in the fourth quarter sealed the win.

Pacers Dominate Cavaliers

The Indiana Pacers took a commanding 3–1 series lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers with a 129–109 victory. A 42-point second quarter set the tone, leaving the Cavs scrambling to keep up.

Stars Shine Bright in Dallas

The Dallas Stars defeated the Winnipeg Jets 5–2 in Game 3 of their playoff series, taking a 2–1 lead. Mikko Rantanen was the star of the night, contributing a goal and two assists.

Score Recaps:

NBA:

• Oklahoma City Thunder 92 – Denver Nuggets 87

• Cleveland Cavaliers 109 – Indiana Pacers 129

MLB:

• Chicago Cubs 2 – New York Mets 6

• St. Louis Cardinals 6 – Washington Nationals 1

• Atlanta Braves 3 – Pittsburgh Pirates 4

• Milwaukee Brewers 4 – Tampa Bay Rays 2

• Texas Rangers 6 – Detroit Tigers 1

• San Francisco Giants 6 – Minnesota Twins 7

• Boston Red Sox 3 – Kansas City Royals 1

• Cincinnati Reds 0 – Houston Astros 6

• Miami Marlins 2 – Chicago White Sox 4

• San Diego Padres 3 – Colorado Rockies 9

• New York Yankees 12 – Oakland Athletics 2

• Baltimore Orioles 7 – Los Angeles Angels 3

• Los Angeles Dodgers 8 – Arizona Diamondbacks 1

• Toronto Blue Jays 9 – Seattle Mariners 1

• Philadelphia Phillies 3 – Cleveland Guardians 0

NHL:

• Dallas Stars 5 – Winnipeg Jets 2

MLS:

• Vancouver Whitecaps 2 – LAFC 2

NFL (Offseason News):

• Saints QB Derek Carr announces retirement from the NFL.

Player of the Day:

Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps) – Scored twice to rally his team from a 2–0 deficit, extending their unbeaten streak to 11 games.

Quick Hits:

• Jamal Murray returned from injury to play in Game 4 for the Nuggets.

• The Bengals signed 13 college free agents, bolstering their roster depth.

• Bills RB James Cook remains noncommittal about a potential contract holdout.

Born on This Day:

• Yogi Berra – Baseball legend and Hall of Fame catcher, born in 1925.

• Tony Hawk – Iconic skateboarder, born in 1968.

• Jonah Lomu – New Zealand rugby union star, born in 1975.

Died on This Day:

• Heinie Manush – Baseball Hall of Famer, passed away in 1971.

Where Were You When...

On this day in 1926, Walter Johnson secured his 400th career win, a milestone that remains a testament to pitching greatness.

Editor-in-Briefs

-Punk Head Pete

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