ESPN Cleveland Sports Daily - Thursday, May 22, 2025 presented by CHI Memorial

MLB

Last night's matchup between the Atlanta Braves and the Washington Nationals was postponed due to weather. The two teams are set to face off tonight at 6:45 PM, with coverage airing on Mix 104.1. Pre-game and post-game coverage is presented by Cleveland Plywood.

NBA Playoffs

Eastern Conference Finals

A thrilling showdown last night as the Indiana Pacers edged out the New York Knicks 138–135 in overtime, taking the lead in the series.

Western Conference Finals – Game 2 Tonight

The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Minnesota Timberwolves as they look to extend their 1-0 series lead. Tip-off is on ESPN and ESPN Cleveland 101.3.

In league news, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Thunder was named the NBA MVP, his first time receiving the prestigious honor.

TSSAA Softball State Tournament

Walker Valley continues its strong run:

Game 1: Walker Valley 8, Page 1

Game 2: Walker Valley 6, Rossview 3

Walker Valley will play again today at noon Eastern, facing the winner of Page vs. Rossview.

TSSAA Girls & Boys State Tennis Tournaments

Girls Singles

Maddy Evans (Walker Valley) vs. Ensley Baker (Science Hill)

Boys Singles

Britton Carter (Bradley) vs. Kelton Cantrell (Kirkwood)

Boys Doubles

Parker White & Hunter Fields (Bradley) vs. Tate Stokes & Spencer Christian (Maryville)

Baylor dominated the tournament, sweeping both the boys and girls state tennis titles.

NFL

Sad news in the football world: Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay passed away Wednesday at the age of 65. No cause of death has been announced. Former Colts quarterback Peyton Manning paid tribute, stating, “I will always be indebted to him for giving me my start in the NFL.”

In other league news, NFL owners voted not to ban the controversial “tush push” quarterback sneak, made famous by the Philadelphia Eagles.