📺 Sports This Week
🏀 NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33) @ San Antonio Spurs (62-20) – Tuesday. May 12th
8:00 PM ET | 1:00 AM London (Wed) | 10:00 AM Tokyo (Wed) – NBC/Peacock
Many had the Spurs winning this series easily, but the Timberwolves have come to play. After splitting four games, it’s anyone’s series.
Cleveland Cavaliers (52-30) @ Detroit Pistons (60-22) – Wednesday, May 13th
– ESPN
Cleveland has won two in a row since falling behind 0-2 in the series, thanks to guard Donovan Mitchell. The series heads back to Detroit, tied 2-2 as the Pistons look to regain the lead.
Maybe (if LA wins Monday)- Los Angeles Lakers (53-29) @ Oklahoma City Thunder (64-18) – Wednesday, May 13th
– ESPN
The Lakers staved off elimination with a win on Monday night. Now returning to OKC down 3-1, how long can LA hang on?
🏒 NHL
Buffalo Sabres (50-23-9) @ Montreal Canadiens (48-24-10)– Tuesday, May 12th
7:00 PM ET | 12:00 AM London (Thurs) | 9:00 AM Tokyo (Thurs) – ESPN
Buffalo faces a 2-1 deficit on the road, looking to tie the series before returning home. Montreal has owned the last two games, outscoring the Sabres 11-3.
Anaheim Ducks (43-33-6) @ Vegas Golden Knights (39-26-17) – Tuesday, May 12th
9:30 PM ET | 2:30 AM London (Thurs) | 11:30 AM Tokyo (Thurs) – ESPN
The Ducks bounced back with a Game 4 win to tie the series. Now, it’s a best-of-3 situation as the series goes back to Vegas for Game 5.
Minnesota Wild (46-24-12) @ Colorado Avalanche (55-16-11)– Wednesday, May 13th
8:00 PM ET | 1:00 AM London (Wed) | 10:00 AM Tokyo (Wed) – TNT/HBO Max/truTV
It’s win or go home for Minnesota. A 5-2 victory for the Avalanche in Game 4 gave Colorado a 3-1 lead, and it can eliminate the Wild on Wednesday to advance to the Western Conference Final.
⛳ Golf
PGA Championship – Thursday, May 14th-Sunday, May 17th
8:30 AM ET | 1:30 PM London | 10:30 PM Tokyo – CBS/ESPN+/Golf Channel/Paramount+
World No.1 Scottie Scheffler is the defending champion, while Jordan Spieth can complete the career Grand Slam. The PGA Championship is the only Major he has yet to win.
LPGA: Kroger Queen City Championship – Thursday, May 14th-Sunday, May 17th
10:00 AM ET | 3:00 PM London | 12:00 AM Tokyo (Fri/Sat/Sun/Mon) – CBS/Golf Channel
The LPGA heads to Cincinnati as Nelly Korda, Jeen Thitkul, and Lydia Ko aim to continue dominant seasons.
🏀WNBA
Las Vegas Aces (1-1) @ Connecticut Sun (0-2) – Wednesday, May 13th
8:00 PM ET | 1:00 AM London (Thurs) | 10:00 AM Tokyo (Thurs) – USA Network
A’Ja Wilson leads the Aces into Connecticut after a thrashing of the Los Angeles Sparks. The Sun is still looking for its first win of the year.
Indiana Fever (0-1) @ Los Angeles Sparks (0-1) – Wednesday, May 13th
10:30 PM ET | 3:30 AM London (Thurs) | 12:30 PM Tokyo (Thurs) – USA Network
WNBA stars Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Plum go head-to-head as their teams look for their first wins. It’s the first of three meetings in 2026.
Minnesota Lynx (0-1) @ Dallas Wings (1-0) – Thursday, May 14th
8:00 PM ET | 1:00 AM London (Fri) | 10:00 AM Tokyo (Fri) – Prime Video
No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd had three points in her WNBA debut. This will be her third pro game for Dallas.
New York Liberty (2-0) @ Portland Fire (0-1) – Thursday, May 14th
10:00 PM ET | 3:00 AM London (Fri) | 12:00 PM Tokyo (Fri) – Prime Video
Portland hosts a WNBA staple team as the Fire looks for its first-ever win. Portland is one of two expansion teams this season as the league grows rapidly.
🎬 Entertainment
Tuesday, May 12th
Netflix: Marty Life Is Short
A documentary detailing the life and career of accomplished comedian and actor Martin Short.
HBO Max: Behind the Bars: Shot in the Spotlight
A true-crime documentary featuring first-hand accounts of a 2014 Spanish political murder.
HBO Max: U.S. Against the World: Four Years with the Men’s National Soccer Team
A five-part documentary series following the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team as it prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, taking place this June and July.
Wednesday, May 13th
Netflix: Perfect Match – Season 4
A new season of singles in paradise, looking for love and connection in a competitive environment.
HBO Max: The A List: 15 Stories From Aisa and Pacific Diasporas
Fifteen people of Asian or Pacific Islander descent explore what it means to honor their heritage in America.
Prime Video: Off Campus
A college co-ed tutors the school’s star hockey player, pretending to be his girlfriend to make another girl jealous.
Thursday, May 14th
Netflix: Nemesis
A crime series about a cat-and-mouse game between the LAPD and a well-known thief. It focuses on high-stakes heists and conflicts between the needs of the main characters’ families.
HBO Max: On The Roam – Season 2
Actor Jason Momoa travels the country, visiting with craftsmen, musicians, and other talented artists.
📰 Quick Guide
How to Watch Usyk vs Verhoeven Online From Anywhere
Oleksandr Usyk will defend his WBC heavyweight title against Glory kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven on May 23 at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt. The crossover fight has already sparked debate across combat sports, with Tyson Fury calling it a mismatch while others believe Verhoeven’s striking background could create problems for Usyk. The event also features Hamzah Sheeraz competing for the vacant WBO title, alongside appearances from Jack Catterall, Richard Torrez Jr., and Frank Sanchez. Fans traveling abroad or facing regional restrictions can use a VPN to securely access their home streaming services and watch the event live.
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📚Don’t Miss This
PGA Championship 2026 Brings Wide-Open Competition - The 2026 PGA Championship is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable major tournaments in recent years. Analysts are closely watching player form, course conditions, and recent tour momentum as several top contenders enter the tournament without clear dominance. The report highlights betting trends, expert picks, and performance patterns that could influence the leaderboard throughout the week. Attention is also focused on how younger golfers continue challenging established stars in major championships.
Thunder Sweep Lakers to Reach Western Conference Finals - The Oklahoma City Thunder have swept the Los Angeles Lakers to secure a place in the Western Conference Finals, marking another major playoff milestone for the young roster. The series drew heavy attention due to LeBron James and the Lakers’ postseason expectations, but Oklahoma City controlled the matchup with speed, defense, and consistent scoring depth. The victory strengthens the Thunder’s position as one of the NBA’s rising powerhouse teams heading into the next round.
Spurs Held by Leeds in Dramatic 1-1 Draw as Tel Plays Hero and Villain - Tottenham Hotspur missed a chance to widen the gap in the race for European places after a 1-1 draw with Leeds United at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mathys Tel delivered a mixed performance, scoring a well-placed curling goal early in the second half before conceding a penalty later in the match with a high challenge on Ethan Ampadu. Dominic Calvert-Lewin converted from the spot to bring Leeds level. Spurs briefly controlled momentum after the opener but were kept in the game by key saves from goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky, including a standout reflex stop that pushed Sean Longstaff’s effort onto the bar.
🔧 Digital Tip
Many VPN users route all internet traffic through encrypted servers, which can sometimes slow down streaming performance during live sports events. Split tunneling allows users to send only streaming app traffic through the VPN while keeping other apps on the regular internet connection.
🗳️ Quick Poll
Here is this week’s poll
When streaming breaks during a live match, what do you usually do first?
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