The Warriors beat the Celtics, 103-90, on Thursday night in Boston to win their fourth championship in eight years.
Why it matters: Golden State was already one of the great NBA dynasties. To win another title — after having the NBA's worst record just two seasons ago — adds a profound chapter to their thrilling story.
Vince McMahon is voluntarily stepping back from his role as WWE CEO and chairman as the professional wrestling company investigates misconduct allegations against him, the WWE announced on Friday.
Driving the news: The WWE’s board is probing whether McMahon paid a "secret $3 million settlement" to an employee with whom he allegedly had an affair, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.
The Golden State Warriors beat the Boston Celtics 103-90 to win their fourth NBA title since 2015 on Thursday night.
The big picture: It's the San Francisco-based team's seventh NBA championship in franchise history. Warriors great Steph Curry was named the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player after scoring 34 points during the game.
FIFA announced the 2026 World Cup match sites on Thursday, choosing 16 major cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada.
The big picture: FIFA picked 11 cities in the United States, two in Canada and three in Mexico to host World Cup games, instantly giving all of these cities the chance to reap financial benefits from hosting the international soccer tournament.
Banning players who participate in LIV Golf would be a "slippery slope" for the U.S. Golf Association, USGA CEO Mike Whan said at a news conference Wednesday, according to ESPN.
Driving the news: The PGA Tour last week suspended 17 golfers who are taking part in the LIV Golf's first tournament, which is funded by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and meant to rival the main professional golf tours.
Seattle Storm star Sue Bird announced Thursday that the ongoing 2022 WNBA season will be her last.
Driving the news: "I’ve decided this will be my final year. I have loved every single minute, and still do, so gonna play my last year, just like this little girl played her first," she tweeted with photos of her playing basketball as a child.