Daily Sports Brief - May 7, 2025

DAILY SPORTS BRIEF – May 7, 2025

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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

1. Pacers Stun Cavaliers with Last-Second Three-Pointer

   Tyrese Haliburton hit a clutch three-pointer with 1.1 seconds remaining, lifting the Indiana Pacers to a 120–119 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2 of their playoff series. The Pacers now lead the series 2–0.

2. Warriors Triumph Despite Curry's Early Exit

   Stephen Curry exited early in the second quarter due to injury, but the Golden State Warriors rallied to defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves 99–88 in Game 1 of their playoff series. Buddy Hield led the charge with 24 points.

3. Giants Explode for Nine Runs in 11th Inning

   The San Francisco Giants erupted for nine runs in the 11th inning, securing a 14–5 win over the Chicago Cubs. The late offensive surge stunned the Wrigley Field crowd.

Score Recaps with Key Stats

NBA

• Indiana Pacers 120, Cleveland Cavaliers 119 – Tyrese Haliburton's game-winning three-pointer with 1.1 seconds left gives Pacers a 2–0 series lead. ESPN.com

• Golden State Warriors 99, Minnesota Timberwolves 88 – Buddy Hield scores 24 points as Warriors take Game 1; Stephen Curry exits early with injury. ESPN.com

MLB

• Cleveland Guardians 9, Washington Nationals 10 – Nationals edge Guardians in a high-scoring affair. ESPN.com

• Los Angeles Dodgers 4, Miami Marlins 5 (10 innings) – Marlins walk off in extras to defeat Dodgers.

• Texas Rangers 6, Boston Red Sox 1

• Philadelphia Phillies 8, Tampa Bay Rays 4

• San Diego Padres 3, New York Yankees 12 – Yankees' offense explodes for 12 runs. MLB.com

• Cincinnati Reds 1, Atlanta Braves 2

• Baltimore Orioles 1, Minnesota Twins 9

• Chicago White Sox 3, Kansas City Royals 4

• Houston Astros 3, Milwaukee Brewers 4

• San Francisco Giants 14, Chicago Cubs 5 (11 innings) – Giants score nine runs in the 11th inning to secure the win. MLB.com

• Pittsburgh Pirates 1, St. Louis Cardinals 2 ESPN.com

• Toronto Blue Jays 3, Los Angeles Angels 8

• New York Mets 1, Arizona Diamondbacks 5

• Seattle Mariners 5, Oakland Athletics 3

NHL

• Carolina Hurricanes 2, Washington Capitals 1 (OT) – Jaccob Slavin scores in overtime to give Hurricanes a 1–0 series lead. CBSSports.com+5AP News+5WPLG+5

• Edmonton Oilers 4, Vegas Golden Knights 2 – Oilers rally from a two-goal deficit to win Game 1. ESPN.com

MLS (U.S. Open Cup)

• Charlotte FC 2, Memphis 901 FC 1 (AET) – Patrick Agyemang scores in extra time to advance Charlotte FC. U.S. Soccer

• Portland Timbers 3, Tacoma Defiance 2 – Timbers come from behind to defeat Tacoma Defiance. Portland Timbers+1Portland Timbers+1

NFL (Offseason News)

• Saints QB Derek Carr Considering Shoulder Surgery – Decision expected soon as Carr evaluates his options. NFL.com

Player of the Day

Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana Pacers – Delivered a game-winning three-pointer with 1.1 seconds remaining, securing a 120–119 victory over the Cavaliers and a 2–0 series lead for the Pacers. ESPN.com

Quick Hits

• Shedeur Sanders to Wear No. 12 for Browns – The rookie quarterback selects his jersey number.

• Bengals DL B.J. Hill in Walking Boot – Defensive lineman spotted in a walking boot; status unclear.

• Fan Sues NFL for $100 Million Over Draft Slide – Lawsuit filed alleging emotional distress from Shedeur Sanders' draft experience.

• EA Sports FC Mobile Partners with MLS – Live match broadcasts to be featured in-game, starting with four MLS matches.

Sports People Born on May 7

• Frank Howard (1936) – MLB slugger known for his towering home runs.

• Darren McCarty (1972) – NHL forward and four-time Stanley Cup champion with the Detroit Red Wings.

Sports People Who Died on May 7

• Eddie Stanky (1999) – MLB infielder and manager, known for his fiery competitiveness.

The Greatest Sports Fact of the Day in Sports History

On May 7, 1959, the Montreal Canadiens won their fourth consecutive Stanley Cup, defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs in five games.

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