The Oklahoma City Thunder will be shorthanded in Saturday’s pivotal Game 7, as one of Oklahoma’s key contributors has been sidelined with an injury.

OKC guard Jalen Williams has been ruled out for Game 7 with a hamstring issue, ESPN reported on Friday. Williams appeared to aggravate his left hamstring during the Thunder’s 122-113 victory in Game 2. He missed the next three games before returning for Game 6, but logged just 10 minutes off the bench in Oklahoma City’s loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday, which forced a winner-take-all Game 7.

“He’s obviously not 100%,” Mark Daigneault, the head coach of the Thunder, said.

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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams watches during the fourth quarter against the San Antonio Spurs in Game One of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on May 18, 2026. (Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

Daigneault applauded Williams for fighting through the injury and doing everything he could to help Oklahoma City.

“He didn’t know what to expect. I didn’t know what to expect. So, it was a matter of getting him out there in kind of an insulated role and see what he can bring to the team. He’s an All-Star player, he’s an All-NBA player. He hasn’t done a full return to play [protocol] like he would if this was the regular season, and yet, he just wants to do whatever he can to try to contribute whatever he can to the team.”

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“I give him a lot of credit to get himself out there. He did the best he could. He’s certainly not the reason we lost.”

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams reacts to a shot by forward Luguentz Dort in the third quarter against the San Antonio Spurs during game one of the Western Conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on May 18, 2026. (Alonzo Adams/Imagn Images)

Williams did not talk to reporters after Thursday’s game in San Antonio.

Williams underwent surgery last offseason to repair a wrist injury but still played a key role in the Thunder’s run to the NBA Finals last season. He appeared in just 33 regular-season games before this year’s playoffs.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams drives into the paint during the first quarter of Game Two of the NBA Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on May 20, 2026. (Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

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The winner of Saturday’s Game 7 will advance to the NBA Finals to face the New York Knicks. New York snapped a nearly three-decade Finals drought by sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals.

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Home-game victories are the foundation of a college football program’s success and often correlate with teams at the top of the standings.

The tables below show the wins, losses, and win percentages for the region’s top programs over the last 15 seasons.

Oregon leads the way, followed by Boise State, Washington, BYU, and USC.

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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams (8) drives against San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) during the first half of Game 1 in the Western Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series Monday, May 18, 2026, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)

Oklahoma City star Jalen Williams will miss his side’s crucial game seven showdown with the San Antonio Spurs, the Thunder said Friday.

Williams was ruled unable to play in the huge Saturday night clash, with a spot in the NBA Finals at stake, due to a left hamstring strain, according to the injury report.

The Thunder star wing has been hampered by a hamstring issue since the start of the playoffs.

He exited after just seven minutes in game two of the Western Conference finals series against the Spurs, and missed games three, four and five.

Williams managed just 10 minutes in Thursday’s emphatic 118-91 loss, and did not feature in the fourth quarter.

Defeat to San Antonio tied the best-of-seven series at 3-3, with the final game taking place in Oklahoma City on Saturday.

Williams had played a vital role in the Thunder’s successful run to the NBA championship last year.

The victors on Saturday will play the New York Knicks for this year’s title.

The Knicks are in superb form and well rested, after sweeping both the Cleveland Cavaliers and Philadelphia 76ers in an 11-game winning streak on their way to the finals.

The Minnesota Vikings are winding down the first week of organized team activities (OTAs), as the calendar turns to June and training camp is about eight weeks away. Accordingly, it’s time to peek at this week’s rumors, which float a big-name trade piece, speculate on Brian Flores’s future, and outline what Minnesota might target in free agency, if anything, this summer.

It’s the Purple Rumor Mill for May 30th — the OTAs edition.

Vikings Rumors Touch Addison, Flores, and Free Agent Help

Rumor: If the Vikings trade any players this summer, Jordan Addison tops the list of candidates, according to Bleacher Report.

Pro Football Network last week analyzed one player per franchise who could be traded this summer, and Addison was that guy for Minnesota. Jacob Infante wrote, “Rather than continue to improve in Year 3, Jordan Addison saw his production drop in 2025, finishing with a career-low 71.0 PFSN WR Impact Score and posting career-low numbers in receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns.”

“He missed three games due to suspension last year, and he was arrested for trespassing in January. His drop in production and off-field concerns could make him a trade candidate for the Minnesota Vikings.”

Addison temporarily lived the trade rumor mill earlier in the offseason, but when Minnesota locked his fifth-year option and selected no rookie WRs in the draft, the theories went silent. For at least a minute, they are back, per PFSN.

The Vikings should probably just enjoy their Justin Jefferson, Jauan Jennings, and Addison trio before ruining it.

Rumor: Brian Flores’s lawsuit against the NFL could last years longer, meaning he might just stay with the Vikings.

Flores is suing the NFL over its hiring practices following his dismissal from the Miami Dolphins in 2022 and the subsequent head-coaching search. This week, the U.S. Supreme Court dealt the league a setback by moving the case closer to a courtroom showdown, though that showdown could still be years away.

ProFootballTalk.com‘s Mike Florio observed Tuesday, “Obviously, the league wants the forum to be its in-house arbitration process. It keeps things secret, and it tips the scales of justice in the league’s favor. But, no, the NFL won’t suddenly surrender. It will aggressively challenge Flores at every turn, with the goal of securing a victory without having to take the case to trial.”

“When will that happen? It could take months. Maybe years. After all, it took nearly 52 months to get the case past the threshold question of whether the claims will be resolved in court or in arbitration.”

BET’s Tamara Brown added more context: “Since the suit was first filed, two other Black coaches have joined the fight. Steve Wilks joined the Arizona Cardinals in 2018 after the team fired him after just one season. His lawyers say he was brought in as a ‘bridge coach’ and never given a real chance to win.”

“The team replaced him with Kliff Kingsbury. Ray Horton also joined, claiming the Tennessee Titans gave him a sham interview in 2016 before hiring Mike Mularkey. Both teams deny the allegations, but now all of these claims will be picked apart in a courtroom.”

It’s terrible for Flores that he doesn’t receive legitimate head coaching attention, but it’s not the worst thing in the world for the Vikings and their fans. Bittersweet.

Rumor: Minnesota could target a center, EDGE rusher, and safety in summer free agency.

This tweet made the rounds this week:

At OLB, the options may look like this:

• Derek Barnett
• Joey Bosa
• Jadeveon Clowney
• Marcus Davenport
• Leonard Floyd
• Cameron Jordan
• Von Miller
• Yannick Ngakoue
• Haason Reddick
• Kyle Van Noy

The center spot is a bit less fun in free-agency speak:

• James Daniels
• Ethan Pocic

The club could also give Blake Brandel and an extended trial and hope for the best.

And at safety for free-agent options:

• Jamal Adams
• Ashtyn Davis
• Quandre Diggs
• Rayshawn Jenkins
• Jordan Poyer
• Jabrill Peppers
• Taylor Rapp
• Xavier Woods
• Donovan Wilson

Harrison Smith may come back, but there isn’t really a concrete timeline for that decision. Vikings fans should prepare for all possibilities, including the likelihood that Smith may have already played his final NFL game.

The safety group’s performance depends on several factors, with health being a significant concern. Josh Metellus struggled with a torn labrum for most of the 2025 season and did not perform at his usual level. However, the situation could improve if rookie Jakobe Thomas is ready to step up and contribute immediately. For now, that remains hopeful speculation rather than a certainty.

Jay Ward and Theo Jacksona are in the mix, as well.

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Gujarat Titans beat Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 to secure their third IPL final in five years of their IPL journey. One of the most dominant teams in the league, Gujarat are now on the verge of winning their second IPL title after lifting their inaugural trophy in 2022. Their IPL 2026 campaign has been a rollercoaster ride. After a tough start, they dominated the second half of the season to finish second on the points table.In the first phase of IPL 2026, they won only three of their first seven matches while losing four, and even began their campaign with a defeat against Punjab Kings. However, the real turnaround came after their loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Gujarat Titans never looked back, winning five matches in a row and finishing the league stage with nine wins in 14 matches.

The Success of Gujarat Titans: Three Major Factors

Opening Pair: Shubman Gill and Sai SudharsanEverything about Gujarat’s season revolved around the opening pair of Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan.Against Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2, the duo stitched together a stunning 167-run opening stand while chasing 215. Gill smashed 104 off 53 balls, while Sudharsan blasted 58 off just 32 deliveries. Their partnership completely neutralized the pressure of a knockout game and effectively ended the contest before the death overs. Both batters crossed the 700-run mark this season, with Shubman Gill sitting second in the Orange Cap race with 722 runs, while Sai Sudharsan follows closely with 710 runs.Last season, GT reached the playoffs, where they lost to Mumbai Indians in the Eliminator. During that campaign, the duo scored 912 runs in 15 innings, the highest partnership tally of the 2025 season, with Sai Sudharsan finishing as the Orange Cap holder. This year, they have already accumulated 886 runs in 15 innings, and with one final match to go, they have a chance to surpass last year’s record tally.Jason Holder’s InclusionJason Holder has emerged as the transformative masterstroke for Gujarat Titans (GT) in IPL 2026, spearheading their rise to the top of the points table. After being acquired for Rs 7 crore at the IPL 2026 mega auction, he was benched during the first phase of the season. However, when GT brought him in as a replacement for Glenn Phillips, he helped turn their campaign around, with the franchise winning five of their next six matches following his inclusion.While his batting contributions have been limited, he has dominated with the ball. In 10 matches so far, he has taken 15 wickets at an economy rate of 7.54.In Qualifier 2 against Rajasthan Royals, he delivered a match-winning spell of 2/27 in four overs, controlling the middle order and maintaining excellent economy. In Qualifier 1 against RCB, he produced a crucial breakthrough by dismissing both Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal in the same over. Throughout the league stage, Holder emerged as one of the tournament’s most economical bowlers, claiming 13 wickets in eight matches at an impressive economy rate of 7.34 despite batting-friendly conditions.Standing at 6’7″, Holder has effectively used his height to extract extra bounce, pairing seamlessly with Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj to dominate the death overs.Gujarat Titans’ Lethal Bowling PowerhouseWhile Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan’s opening partnership grabbed the headlines, Gujarat’s bowlers quietly won crucial moments throughout the season. In a tournament where bowlers have often been smashed for runs on batting-friendly pitches, GT’s bowling unit has dominated unlike any other side after a rough start to the campaign.Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj formed the most lethal new-ball bowling partnership of IPL 2026, carrying Gujarat Titans straight into the grand finale. Operating as a relentless opening duo, they terrorized top-order batters, restricted scoring opportunities, and made GT the most dominant powerplay side in the tournament.Rabada led the attack with 28 wickets, including a record 18 powerplay wickets, while Siraj contributed 17 wickets and bowled with exceptional control, delivering the most dot balls in the tournament. Together, they combined for 31 wickets and consistently dismantled opposition top orders.Their biggest performances came against Sunrisers Hyderabad, where they reduced SRH to 34/4 before bowling them out for 86, against Chennai Super Kings, where they shared six wickets to secure an 89-run victory, and in Qualifier 2 against Rajasthan Royals, where early strikes reduced RR to 9/2 and set the tone for GT’s march into the final. Their relentless pressure and disciplined “Test-match length” bowling became the foundation of Gujarat’s success throughout the season.Gujarat Titans’ Season SummaryGujarat Titans’ first half of the season was disappointing, as they managed just three wins in seven matches while suffering four defeats. GT started their campaign with back-to-back losses against Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings before making a comeback with three consecutive victories over Delhi Capitals, Lucknow Super Giants, and Kolkata Knight Riders. They then lost their final two matches of the first half against Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.The second half of the season provided the turnaround they desperately needed. GT won six of their seven matches during this phase, with their only defeat coming against Kolkata Knight Riders. They eventually finished second on the points table and qualified for Qualifier 1 against RCB.

GT’s Playoff JourneyGujarat Titans’ road to the IPL 2026 final featured both heartbreak and redemption. In Qualifier 1, they suffered a heavy 54-run defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru after conceding 254 runs and collapsing to 51/5 during the chase, with Sai Sudharsan’s bizarre hit-wicket dismissal highlighting a forgettable outing.However, GT bounced back strongly in Qualifier 2 against Rajasthan Royals. Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj reduced RR to 9/2 early, and despite Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s brilliant 96, GT chased down 215 with eight balls to spare. Captain Shubman Gill led the charge with a magnificent 104 off 53 balls, guiding Gujarat into the final and setting up a blockbuster rematch against RCB for the IPL 2026 title.

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Top 5 wicket getters for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026

NEW DELHI: Not once. Twice. Same dismissal. Same reaction. Gujarat Titans batter Sai Sudharsan suffered a bizarre dismissal during the IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 against Rajasthan Royals in Mullanpur on Friday, getting out hit-wicket in almost identical fashion to his dismissal in Qualifier 1 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Dharamsala.

With the unusual dismissal, Sudharsan became the first batter in IPL history to be dismissed hit-wicket in back-to-back innings.

GT skipper Shubman Gill, batting at the non-striker’s end, was visibly stunned. The Gujarat Titans captain looked distraught and even collapsed to the ground in disbelief after watching his opening partner walk back in such unfortunate circumstances.

After Rajasthan Royals posted a formidable 214/6 in 20 overs, powered by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s explosive 96 off 47 balls, Gujarat Titans got off to a flying start. Openers Gill and Sudharsan stitched together a century stand and appeared to have the chase firmly under control.

Just when it looked like the duo would guide Gujarat Titans to victory, Sudharsan’s innings came to an abrupt end. Attempting to put away a low full toss from Brijesh Sharma through the off side, Sudharsan lost grip of his bat after making contact. The bat flew backwards and crashed into the stumps, resulting in a hit-wicket dismissal.

The crowd was left stunned, while Gill dropped to his haunches in frustration at the other end.

“Where is the fevicol? Where is the glue?” Ravi Shastri quipped on air.

Chasing 215, Gill and Sudharsan made light work of the target, adding 167 runs in just 12.5 overs before the unfortunate dismissal ended Sudharsan’s innings. Despite the setback, Gujarat Titans cruised to a seven-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BCCI/IPL Photo)

NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi on Saturday shared an emotional Instagram Story originally posted by Rajasthan Royals after the franchise’s IPL 2026 campaign came to a heartbreaking end. A valiant effort from the 15-year-old, who scored a magnificent 96 off 47 balls in Qualifier 2, ultimately went in vain as Rajasthan Royals suffered a seven-wicket defeat to Gujarat Titans and crashed out of the tournament.Sooryavanshi, who was seen wiping away tears in the dugout after the defeat, reposted Rajasthan Royals’ heartfelt message after the franchise fell short of a place in the final. “Still can’t believe how quickly emotions can change in 20 overs. Tonight hurts. It hurts deeply. There’s sadness, frustration, disappointment and a lot we’ll have to sit with. Credit where it’s due, Shubman Gill and Gujarat Titans were outstanding tonight,” the post read.“To everyone who believed in this young team, stood by us, defended us, and cheered for us through all 16 games this season, thank you. We are grateful beyond words. But we are also sorry. Sorry we couldn’t give you the night you deserved. Sorry we let you down when it mattered most,” it read.“This one will stay with us. And we’ll carry it until we’re back and better, next season,” it further said.Sooryavanshi missed out on a century for the second successive match but once again showcased his class with a 47-ball 96, an innings featuring eight fours and seven sixes in New Chandigarh.His knock propelled Rajasthan Royals, who last won the IPL title in 2008, to a formidable 214/6 in 20 overs. In reply, Gujarat Titans chased down the target in 18.4 overs, powered by a century from captain Shubman Gill, to secure a place in the final.Sooryavanshi enjoyed a phenomenal first full IPL season, amassing 776 runs at a staggering strike rate of 237.31.

Having taken apart the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Kagiso Rabada and Pat Cummins during the two-month competition, Sooryavanshi has only strengthened the belief that he is a rare talent capable of serving Indian cricket for years to come.After receiving endorsements from several former cricketers, including the legendary Sunil Gavaskar, Rajasthan Royals head coach Kumar Sangakkara also indicated that the young left-hander is ready for the highest level.Sooryavanshi’s performances against world-class bowlers in the IPL are proof that he is more than ready to represent India, Sangakkara said after Rajasthan Royals’ exit.“You never know if anyone’s ready until they play. And with everything Vaibhav’s shown against some of the best bowlers in the world, I think he’s more than ready to take on any challenge that you throw at him. And I’m sure that he’ll get that call-up very, very soon,” said the Sri Lankan.“He’s batted with a lot of maturity, he has shouldered the responsibility of that opening partnership so well for us this season,” he added.

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