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The NBA finals are set and the Phoenix Suns are ready to take on the Milwaukee Bucks.  It has been a really long time coming for both of these franchises and the jubilation from the fans has resonated all throughout the NBA community. As a neutral, this series is everything you can ask for. Great offenses and top notch defenses going all out for the chip. In other news, the European Championships have been extremely entertaining. Spain and Italy play today for the chance to go to the finals. England take on Denmark tomorrow with the same opportunity.  

 For the first time since 1993, the Phoenix Suns are NBA Finals bound! It has been a long time coming, but with the help of corner stone superstar Devin Booker, top tier coach Monty Williams, and aging legend Chris Paul. Add dynamic role players such as Jae Crowder, Cam Payne, Cam Johnson, and Deandre Ayton. For the clippers, it was the first time they have been to the conference finals in their history. Despite the injuries, it wasn't a bad first season under Ty Lue, but they will look to stay healthy next year and run it back. In the eastern conference, no Trae Young and no Giannis. Milwaukee was able to win and take a 3-2 lead in the series. The all decisive game 6 will be Saturday.  

Jadon Sancho is on his way to Manchester United (FINALLY). Both Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund have agreed to a $101 million transfer fee. Of course this move does not close up all the holes in the side, but Sancho brings a bit of strength, flavor, and class on upfront on the right side and even on the left if need be. In the NBA, the conference finals take another twist as Giannis goes down with a knee injury which is reported to be not as serious as it looked. Trae Young did not play in the pivotal game 4, and is a question mark for game five, as is Giannis. Injuries have been dictating these playoffs, but let the best team win.   

The Phoenix Suns are one win away from eliminating the LA Clippers in the Western Conference Finals tonight in game 5. With the series shifting back to Phoenix with the Suns up 3-1, they have a golden opportunity to return to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1993. On the Eastern conference, Atlanta is going to be battling more than just the Milwaukie Bucks. After the game, and with the Bucks now leading the series 2-1, it's been revealed that Trae Young picked up an injury in game 3 and will be questionable gong into game 4. More updates to follow.   

With the NBA conference finals set, looking back at the Game 7's that led us to this point will be fun. Kevin Durant dropped 48 points and Trae Young shot a dismal 5 for 23, but it's the Atlanta Hawks moving on and the Brooklyn Nets going home respectfully. Clearly injuries have absolutely destroyed the genuine fun of the post-season (for various reasons that I will not get into), nevertheless it has been great for players that you would never hear of to get opportunities. It is going to be amazing to comes out on top in this last month of basketball.

It was Villareal who lifted the Europa League trophy at the end of the penalty shootout against Manchester United on Thursday night. For the Spanish side, it caps off a middle-of-the pack season in La Liga as they finished 7th. For the English side, it is nothing less than shameful. The embarrassment can be smelled all the way over here in Moreno Valley and it is really pitiful. Ole has questions to be answered and so do many players on that football club. For now, club football is over. Was your club's season a success?

After this match was called off a week and a half ago due to the protestors getting on to the pitch at Old Trafford, the game was finally played out and in a game where Liverpool needed a win to keep pace in the Champions League race, they got the crucial three points against their rivals on the road. For United, this game was much more about pride than actual positioning being that their second place marker will most likely remain until the end of the season. They are mainly focused on the Europa League final and getting everyone healthy before then. Manchester City are not only in the champions of England, but they also have the opportunity to become champions of Europe as well. They face off against Chelsea in the Champions League final. 

It was a classic European week of football with the Champions League and Europa League matches producing quality performances from the top players. Manchester United gave up 2 first half goals, but ultimately put 6 past Roma as they now prepare for a date with Liverpool at Old Trafford on Sunday.