Daily Sports Brief - May 13, 2025

Top Sports Stories:

Knicks Rally to Take 3–1 Lead Over Celtics

The New York Knicks mounted another impressive second-half comeback to defeat the Boston Celtics 121–113 in Game 4 of their playoff series, establishing a commanding 3–1 series lead. Jalen Brunson led the charge with 39 points and 12 assists, while Mikal Bridges added 23 points. The Knicks dominated the final 20:47 of the game, outscoring the Celtics by 22 points. Boston's Jayson Tatum scored 42 points before exiting late in the game with a suspected Achilles injury.

Oilers Blank Golden Knights to Take 3–1 Series Lead

The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 3–0 in Game 4 of their playoff series, taking a 3–1 lead. Goaltender Stuart Skinner recorded the shutout, and the Oilers are now one win away from advancing to the Western Conference Finals.

Rockies Fire Manager Bud Black Despite Win

The Colorado Rockies ended an eight-game losing streak by defeating the San Diego Padres 9–3, with Hunter Goodman knocking in five runs. Despite the win, the Rockies, holding a league-worst 7–33 record, fired manager Bud Black and bench coach Mike Redmond. Third base coach Warren Schaeffer was appointed interim manager.

Score Recaps:

NBA:

• New York Knicks 121 – Boston Celtics 113

MLB:

• Chicago Cubs 2 – New York Mets 6

• St. Louis Cardinals 3 – Philadelphia Phillies 2

• Atlanta Braves 4 – Washington Nationals 3

• Milwaukee Brewers 4 – Tampa Bay Rays 2

• Texas Rangers 2 – Colorado Rockies 1

• Minnesota Twins 7 – San Francisco Giants 6

• Boston Red Sox 5 – Kansas City Royals 3

• Houston Astros 6 – Cincinnati Reds 0

• Chicago White Sox 4 – Miami Marlins 2

• Colorado Rockies 9 – San Diego Padres 3

• 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

• Cleveland Guardians 0 – Philadelphia Phillies 3

NHL:

• Edmonton Oilers 3 – Vegas Golden Knights 0

• Carolina Hurricanes 5 – Washington Capitals

MLS:

• Vancouver Whitecaps 2 – LAFC 2

NFL (Offseason News):

• The Cincinnati Bengals have signed undrafted free agent safety Shaquan Loyal and waived cornerback Micah Abraham.

Player of the Day:

Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks) – Scored 39 points and dished out 12 assists to lead the Knicks to a comeback victory over the Celtics, putting them one win away from the Eastern Conference

Quick Hits:

• Speculation is mounting about Aaron Rodgers’ potential return to the field, with the Pittsburgh Steelers emerging as a likely destination.

• The 2025 NFL offseason saw significant player movement, with 19 stars switching teams in key trades and free agent signings.

• The 2025 Philadelphia Eagles are poised to field one of the NFL's most formidable offenses, returning 10 of 11 offensive starters.

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.

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