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The Los Angeles Angels have spent the past week proving they can hang with the best in the American League. After taking a series from the East-leading New York Yankees, they have a chance to do it again on Sunday afternoon as they face the West-leading Houston Astros in a decisive rubber match in Anaheim. A second consecutive series victory over a first-place opponent would send a clear message to the rest of the league that the Los Angeles Angels are a legitimate threat. The Angels forced this rubber match thanks to a massive power display from their young catcher, Logan O’Hoppe. In Saturday’s 9-1 victory, O’Hoppe broke out of a long 19-game homerless drought in spectacular fashion, launching two

The two best words in sports: Game Seven. After a thrilling, back-and-forth series that has tested the resolve of both young rosters, it all comes down to this. One final game for all the glory. On Sunday night in Oklahoma City, the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers will square off in a decisive, winner-take-all Game 7 to crown the next NBA champion. For the Thunder, it’s a chance to capture the franchise’s first title since moving to Oklahoma City. For the Pacers, it’s an opportunity to win their first NBA championship in franchise history. It is the 20th Game 7 in NBA Finals history and the first since 2016—a moment where legacies are defined and history is written.

The Atlanta Braves are riding a wave of momentum, but now they face their biggest test of the season. After losing their ace and reigning National League Cy Young Award winner, Chris Sale, to a significant injury, the Atlanta Braves must prove their depth and resilience. Their first challenge comes on Sunday afternoon, as they aim to win their fourth consecutive series in the finale against the host Miami Marlins. The mood in the Atlanta clubhouse took a major hit this week with the news that Chris Sale suffered fractured ribs after diving for a ground ball in his last start. The injury will sideline him for an extended period, leaving a massive hole at the top of the rotation

The visiting Chicago White Sox have a rare opportunity on Sunday afternoon: a chance to win a series in Toronto. To do so, they’ll have to overcome a long history of struggles against a Toronto Blue Jays team that has had their number for years. After splitting the first two games, the rubber match will decide if the trend of Blue Jays’ dominance continues or if the White Sox can finally turn the tables. To say the Blue Jays have controlled this matchup recently would be an understatement. Coming into Sunday, Toronto holds a commanding 13-2 record against the White Sox since June of 2022, including a 9-2 record at home. It’s a level of dominance that can create a