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This is becoming Thanos level of ‘Inevitable’! The Pacers led for 0.3 seconds the entire game, it just happened to be when it counted the most! MUST-WATCH shot from Tyrese Haliburton here! That’s all from up top here today! Helluva Stump for you today!

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The Rundown

🟡 Pacers Win Game One of NBA Finals! IN INSANE FASHION!

🏈 Aaron Rodgers is Set to be a Pittsburgh Steeler!

🎾 Coco Gauff is Heading to the French Open Final

🎼 Stevie Wonder! A lovely one for ya today!

On This Day

🏒 Ducks Raise the Cup!

There’s not many better uniforms in sports than the old Anaheim Ducks jerseys. It’s even better when a team with sweet uniforms is a winning team, that’s the pinnacle.

On this day in 2007, the Anaheim Ducks defeated the Ottawa Senators, 6-2 for a 4-1 series win to capture their first Stanley Cup in franchise history. This team was loaded with familiar names: Ryan Getzlaf, Chris Kunitz, Scott Niedermayer, Corey Perry (who’ still in the league), Dustin Penner, and their sharpshooter Teemu Selanne.

Today’s Trivia

Yesterday’s Trivia Answer: B. San Diego Padres! The last time the Rockies secured a three-game sweep before yesterday was in May of 2024 against the Padres.

Glue Guy of the Day

🏀 🟡 Inevitable…Carlisle’s GUTS!

6/5/25 Glue OTD: Rick Carlisle’s Guts!

I mean there’s just so much that will be unpacked from Game 1 of the NBA Finals last night. So much. This has gotten silly. This has gotten historic. This has gotten to the point where it could be called one of the single clutchest postseasons maybe of all time.

That all being said, that’s what you will be able to read everywhere else today. About last night’s game-winner from Tyrese Haliburton with 0.3 seconds to go in the game. The thing that I think needs to be talked about a little more is Head Coach Rick Carlisle, and well he seems to know his squad. Whenever these situations come up, he just lets his guys go, he doesn’t call a timeout, he doesn’t flinch, he just believes in the work that has been put in.

The guts to not call a timeout in a situation like that is unbelievable. If that shot doesn’t go down for Haliburton, that’s all the media is talking about for the next few days. “How could he not call a timeout there? It’s the NBA Finals!” No, none of that, because he knows what he’s got, and also because he has some serious stones!

Kudos to you Coach!

The Guts of Rick Carlisle! GLUE!

Yesterday’s Moments

🏈 Rodgers Signs on in Pittsburgh

The Stump Short Story: This one felt inevitable, as all of Aaron Rodgers suitors really seemed to go in other directions, especially in the days up to and after the draft. The wait finally ended yesterday, as the sure-fire hall of famer signed a one year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers to be their QB for the 2025-2026 season. Rodgers, 41, mulled retirement throughout the offseason, but it’s Pittsburgh for now.

Why it Matters: I mean, it matters, but also, what Rodgers are we getting here? The one that we saw in New York the last two years is not one that really puts you over the edge. But it does provide a suitable option with veteran savvy and leadership, something that Mike Tomlin obvious values. The Week 1 matchup between Justin Fields and the New York Jets versus Rodgers and the Steelers will be one to watch.

Read More: Veteran QB Aaron Rodgers agree to 1-year deal with Steelers (ESPN)

🎾 Coco Heads to the Final at Roland Garros

The Stump Short Story: In what will be a final of epic proportions, the top two-ranked players in the world will take stage. No. 1, Aryna Sabalenka will face off against world No. 2, Coco Gauff. Sabalenka, the 27-year-old from Belarus, had to defeat Iga Swiatek in the semis, she was riding a 26-match unbeaten streak at Roland Garros and the four-time defending champ of the French Open. Gauff overpowered the home French favorite, Lois Boisson, who was on a miracle ride to the semi’s despite being the 361st ranked player in the world.

Why it Matters: In the world of women’s tennis, there’s probably not another name bigger than Coco Gauff. The 21-year-old from Atlanta, Georgia, has been tennis’s shiny-new-star since she was 17. But her hype has not necessarily matched up with the results on the court. Her one grand slam win at the 2023 US Open has been overlooked by a myriad of disappointing losses on big stages. Despite all this, Coco has persisted. This will be her second finals appearance at Roland Garros, her first came in 2022 when she lost to Iga Swiatek. Which women, Gauff or Sabalenka, will take home their first French Open win on the clay?

Read More: Coco Gauff sweeps Lois Boisson, faces Sabalenka in top-2 final (ESPN)

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🔗 Quick Links

🥎 Box-office numbers from the WCWS! Big time!

🏀 Oh. My. Days. The Indiana Pacers do it again! AGAIN!

🏒 Bruins name a former player as their new head coach

🤝 Ravens give WR Rashod Bateman a three-year extension

Today’s Top Three

🏒 Game 2 from Edmonton of the NHL Finals. After an insane game one, can this one match the same intensity? Panthers @ Oilers, 8:00 PM on TNT (EDM 1-0).

🎾 Some MASSIVE names in the Men’s Singles Semifinals of the French Open at Roland Garros:

• Lorenzo Musetti vs Carlos Alcaraz (8:30 AM on TNT)

• Jannik Sinner vs Novak Djokovic (1:00 PM on TNT)

⚾️ College Baseball Super Regionals get going at 12:00 PM with the beginning of four MASSIVE three-game series’ with a spot in the College World Series on the line:

• Arizona @ North Carolina (12:00 PM on ESPN2)

• Miami @ Louisville (3:00 PM on ESPN2)

• Florida State @ Oregon State (6:00 PM on ESPN2)

• Coastal Carolina @ Auburn (9:00 PM on ESPN2)

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