Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Thunder and Pacers aired on June 8, 2025, with limited free live streaming. ABC offered free over-the-air options, while ESPN+ trials provided temporary access. The Thunder tied the series 1-1 with a commanding 123-107 win, setting up a pivotal Game 3 in Indianapolis.
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The 2025 NBA Finals brings together the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder, both appearing in their first championship series. Game 1 ended with Haliburton's dramatic buzzer-beater, but OKC's home-court dominance and turnover control could shift momentum. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Haliburton drive their teams, with analysts giving OKC a Game 2 edge.
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England squeezed past Andorra 1-0 in their World Cup qualifier, thanks to a Harry Kane goal set up by Noni Madueke. Despite heavy possession, England delivered a flat performance—though Tuchel’s side still maintain a flawless start to their campaign and remain on top of Group K.
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Simone Biles publicly defends transgender athletes after Riley Gaines targets Marissa Rothenberger, a transgender softball player who helped her high school win a state championship. The viral clash reignites fierce debate about inclusion policies and fairness in women’s sports across the U.S.
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NatWest has wrapped up its major purchase of Sainsbury’s Bank’s savings, loans, and credit cards, transferring about one million customer accounts. Customers should review their FSCS coverage if they have more than £85,000 saved across both banks. Sainsbury’s continues its travel and insurance offerings amidst this banking shift.
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Jeremy Clarkson blasts Labour’s new inheritance tax plan, warning it could devastate up to 75% of UK family farms. Calling the policy a political attack, he compares it to the miners’ strike era. Protests erupt, but Clarkson keeps the topic off his TV show amid rising fears among rural communities.
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The Accountant 2 trades subtlety for slapstick, faltering where the original found depth. With Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal reprising their roles, the sequel emphasizes cheap laughs and stale action over character-driven drama. Critics argue it fails to capture what made the first film a cult hit.
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The fight between Elon Musk and Donald Trump over the Republican spending bill has gotten heated. Musk blasted the plan for gutting EV incentives while keeping oil subsidies and warned it could send the U.S. into deeper debt. Trump hit back, threatening to yank Musk's government contracts as GOP splits widen.
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Despite big-name analysts predicting rate cuts, a majority of UK mortgage brokers now expect Bank of England interest rates to climb higher by early 2026. Most brokers cite stubborn inflation and economic uncertainty as major reasons for their concerns, signaling a stark divide in industry forecasts and urging lenders to remain flexible.
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Coco Gauff was visibly emotional at the French Open after a heated disagreement with the umpire during her semi-final match against Iga Swiatek. The dispute over a crucial call left her in tears, capturing the intense pressure and frustration athletes face at top-tier tournaments.
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