Sunday, June 8, 2025

Gilgeous-Alexander drops game-high 34 points as Thunder rout Pacers to even NBA Finals

A men's basketball player shoots the ball.

This has been Oklahoma City's formula all season: Lose one game, respond in the next. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points, Alex Caruso added 20 off the bench and the Thunder beat the Indiana Pacers 123-107 on Sunday night to tie these finals at one game apiece.



source https://www.cbc.ca/sports/basketball/nba/indiana-pacers-okc-thunder-nba-finals-recap-game-2-1.7555879?cmp=rss

Israeli forces seize Gaza aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg, ministry says

A ship sits in the water

Israeli forces have taken command of a charity vessel that had tried to break a naval blockade of the Gaza Strip and the boat with its crew of 12 including activist Greta Thunberg is now heading to a port in Israel, officials said on Sunday.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/israeli-military-freedom-flotilla-coalition-madleen-gaza-1.7555863?cmp=rss

Alcaraz wins 2nd straight French Open men's title in 5-set thriller over top-ranked Sinner

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz reacts as he plays against Italy's Jannik Sinner during the French Open men’s final at Roland-Garros stadium in Paris, France on June 8, 2025.

Carlos Alcaraz rallied from two sets down and saved three match points to beat Jannik Sinner 4-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (10-2) on Sunday and retain his French Open title for a second straight year.



source https://www.cbc.ca/sports/tennis/french-open-mens-final-2025-alcaraz-sinner-recap-1.7555635?cmp=rss

Customs brokers are cross-border trade gurus. With tariff whiplash, they're facing 'toxic uncertainty'

A truck is seen stopped at a border crossing checkpoint.

Customs brokers help businesses understand how much duty might apply to their imports and exports, then file that information with the government. With the ever-changing tariff landscape, brokers like Dan Patrick De Los Santos have been working overtime.



source https://www.cbc.ca/radio/sunday/customs-brokers-tariffs-1.7553332?cmp=rss