Daily Sports Brief - May 17, 2025

Top Sports Stories:

Knicks Knock Out Celtics in Game 6 Blowout

The New York Knicks dismantled the Boston Celtics 119–81 in Game 6, advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years. Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby each scored 23 points, ending Boston's title defense in emphatic

Maple Leafs Blank Panthers to Force Game 7

The Toronto Maple Leafs shut out the Florida Panthers 2–0 in Game 6, tying the series at 3–3. Auston Matthews and Max Pacioretty provided the goals, while Joseph Woll stopped all 22 shots for the

Yankees Take Subway Series Opener

The New York Yankees defeated the Mets 6–2 in the first game of the Subway Series. Cody Bellinger extended his hitting streak to 11 games, batting .340 over that

Score Recaps:

NBA:

• New York Knicks 119 – Boston Celtics

MLB:

• Chicago White Sox 3 – Chicago Cubs 13

• Cleveland Guardians 4 – Cincinnati Reds 5

• Pittsburgh Pirates 4 – Philadelphia Phillies 8

• New York Mets 2 – New York Yankees 6

• Washington Nationals 4 – Baltimore Orioles 3

• Detroit Tigers 5 – Toronto Blue Jays 4

• Tampa Bay Rays 4 – Miami Marlins 9

• Atlanta Braves 4 – Boston Red Sox 2

• St. Louis Cardinals 10 – Kansas City Royals 3

• Houston Astros 6 – Texas Rangers 3

• Minnesota Twins 3 – Milwaukee Brewers 0

• Colorado Rockies 0 – Arizona Diamondbacks 8

• Seattle Mariners 5 – San Diego Padres 1

• Los Angeles Angels 6 – Los Angeles Dodgers 2

• Oakland Athletics 1 – San Francisco Giants 9

NHL:

• Toronto Maple Leafs 2 – Florida Panthers 0

MLS:

• No matches played on May 16.

NFL (Offseason News):

• The San Francisco 49ers and quarterback Brock Purdy agreed to a five-year, $265 million contract extension, with $181 million guaranteed.

• The Atlanta Falcons signed undrafted free agent center Michael Gonzalez.

• The New York Jets released kicker Greg Zuerlein after three

Player of the Day:

Joseph Woll (Toronto Maple Leafs) – Recorded a 22-save shutout in a 2–0 victory over the Florida Panthers, forcing a decisive Game 7.

Quick Hits:

• The LA Galaxy signed head coach Greg Vanney to a multi-year contract extension.

• St. Louis CITY SC midfielder Célio Pompeu won MLS Goal of the Matchday honors for Matchday 13.

• The NFL released the full 2025 regular season schedule on May 14.

Born on This Day:

• Tony Parker – Four-time NBA champion and 2007 NBA Finals MVP, born in 1982.

Died on This Day:

• Harmon Killebrew – Hall of Fame MLB slugger with 573 career home runs, passed away in 2011.

Where Were You When...

On this day in 1992, the Montreal Canadiens won their 23rd Stanley Cup, defeating the Los Angeles Kings in five games.

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