Daily Sports Brief - May 8, 2025

DAILY SPORTS BRIEF – May 8, 2025

🏀 NBA Playoffs

• Oklahoma City Thunder 149, Denver Nuggets 106
  Shai Gilgeous-Alexander erupted for 34 points in three quarters, leading the Thunder to a dominant victory and tying the series at 1-1.

• New York Knicks 91, Boston Celtics 90
  Mikal Bridges sealed another 20-point comeback with his second straight game-ending steal, giving the Knicks a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

⚾ MLB Scores – May 7, 2025

• Guardians 8, Nationals 6

• Astros 9, Brewers 1

• Cardinals 5, Pirates 0

• Giants 3, Cubs 1

• Mariners 6, Athletics 5

• Mets 7, Diamondbacks 1

• Dodgers 10, Marlins 1

• Red Sox 6, Rangers 4

• Phillies 7, Rays 0

• Yankees 4, Padres 3

• Reds 4, Braves 3

• Twins 5, Orioles 2

• Royals 2, White Sox 1

• Tigers 8, Rockies 6

• Angels 5, Blue Jays 4

🏒 NHL Playoffs

• Toronto Maple Leafs 4, Florida Panthers 3
  Mitch Marner scored the game-winning goal in the third period, pushing the Maple Leafs to a 2-0 series lead over the Panthers.

• Dallas Stars 3, Winnipeg Jets 2
  Mikko Rantanen recorded a natural hat trick in the second period, leading the Stars to a Game 1 victory in the Western Conference semifinals.

⚽ MLS – U.S. Open Cup Highlights

• Austin FC 3, El Paso Locomotive 2
  Austin FC scored three goals in eight minutes to come back from a 2-0 deficit and advance in the U.S. Open Cup.

• Orlando City SC 5, Tampa Bay Rowdies 0
  Orlando City SC dominated the Rowdies to move on to the Round of 16.

🏈 NFL News

• George Pickens Traded to Cowboys
  The Pittsburgh Steelers traded wide receiver George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for future draft picks.

• Jaguars Release WR Gabe Davis
  After just one season, the Jacksonville Jaguars have released wide receiver Gabe Davis.

🌟 Player of the Day

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder
Gilgeous-Alexander's 34-point performance in just three quarters propelled the Thunder to a resounding playoff win, showcasing his offensive prowess.

⚡ Quick Hits

• Mikal Bridges delivers another clutch defensive play, securing the Knicks' second straight comeback win over the Celtics.

• Mikko Rantanen achieves his second consecutive hat trick, leading the Stars to a Game 1 victory against the Jets.

• Carlos Santana ties the game with a three-run double, helping the Guardians defeat the Nationals 8-6.

• Dodgers' offense explodes for 10 runs against the Marlins, with strong performances from Freeman and Outman.

📅 Where Were You When...

On May 7, 1959, the Montreal Canadiens clinched their fourth consecutive Stanley Cup, solidifying their dynasty in NHL history.

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