Sigh of relief.

Exhale of joy.

Probably a bit of both for the Indiana Pacers, and the percentage of relief vs. joy depends on the person.

No matter how one dissects the emotion, the Pacers did what they needed to do and eliminated the New York Knicks wth a 125-108 victory in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals Saturday night.

Indiana avoided a Game 7 at Madison Square Garden and bypassed the prospect of blowing a 3-1 series lead in advancing to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000.

‘To be able to win the series the way we did today at home in front of our fans is huge,’ Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said. ‘You never want to go back on the road in Game 7. And so we’re grateful. We’re grateful for a lot of things today.’

Indiana has never won an NBA championship. It lost to the Lakers in six games in 2000 and won three ABA titles in 1970, 1972 and 1973. It joined the NBA in 1976.

The Pacers have had quality squads with Larry Brown, Larry Bird, Isiah Thomas, Carlisle and Frank Vogel coaching. But until Saturday, only Bird, with Reggie Miller starring on the court, took the Pacers to the Finals.

Owner Herb Simon has been an outstanding steward. Despite no championship for the franchise, the Pacers have been a competitive mid/small-market team for decades. They have had fewer than 35 victories just four times since 1990.

It’s a small-market dream, in part due to the NBA’s collective-bargaining agreement with players that aimed to give more teams the opportunity to compete for a title – if well managed. Indiana and Oklahoma City are exactly that.

This Pacers squad earned this Finals appearance, beating Milwaukee and Giannis Antetokounmpo in the first round, No. 1 seed Cleveland and their All-Stars (albeit injured) in the second, and then dismissed New York, Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns.

That’s an impressive run for a No. 4 seed. Of course, that four seed is not representative of how the Pacers finished the season after starting 10-15. From Jan. 1 through the end of the regular season, the Pacers were one of the best teams. They had the fourth-most victories, the No. 7 offense, the No. 9 defense and the No. 6 net rating.

As Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson pointed out multiple times: “They press for 48 minutes and they run faster than anybody in the league. We have the data.”

The Pacers have the personnel – starters and reserves – to play that style. Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam are All-Stars. In Game 6, Siakam had 31 points, five rebounds, three assists, three blocks and a steal, earning the conference finals MVP. Haliburton had 21 points, 13 assists, six rebounds and three steals – his ninth double-double in 16 playoff games. They went 10-deep against the Knicks and regularly beat them down the court for open shots. And they made 3-pointers – 17-for-33 in a close-out game while holding the Knicks to 28.1% shooting on 3s.

“It’s a special time to be a Pacers fan and to be a part of this organization,’ Haliburton said. ‘And we just have great people in that locker room from our players to our coaches to our support staff to our ballboys to everybody that is a part of this. So it’s a really special feeling. And I can ramble and ramble and ramble and I probably am right now, but I just think I can’t put into words how special this group is and how much this means to us.

‘We’re going to enjoy it for the night and then as a group come together and get ready for what’s in front of us. What’s in front of us is the first of four, and we understand we’ve got a big challenge in front of us.’

In 2½ decades, Carlisle ‒ in his second stint with the Pacers after 13 seasons with Dallas that yielded a title in 2011 ‒ has proven himself one of the NBA’s best coaches, adapting to different eras, styles and personnel. As he has gotten older and wiser, he has ceded control, allowing a star like Haliburton to run the offense without Carlisle dictating every possession.

The reward for winning the East? A Finals matchup against Oklahoma City, the best team in the league.

‘This is no time to be popping champagne,’ Carlisle said. ‘And when you get to this point of the season, it’s two teams and it’s one goal. And so it becomes an all or nothing thing. And we understand the magnitude of the opponent. Oklahoma City has been dominant all year long with capital letters in the word dominant defensively.’

The Pacers are underdogs. But with the Knicks behind them, they’re not just relieved or overjoyed to be there.

(This story was updated with additional information.)

Follow NBA reporter Jeff Zillgitt on social media @JeffZillgitt

Colorado football coach Deion Sanders gave his first extensive remarks about his quarterback son Shedeur’s disappointing NFL draft experience, saying the ordeal “did hurt” him emotionally and disputed claims that Shedeur acted unprofessionally in pre-draft interviews with NFL teams.

Sanders spoke about it in a podcast on Friday with former NFL cornerback Asante Samuel after dealing with an unspecified health issue in recent weeks at his estate in Texas. His son was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round in April after previously being projected by experts as a first-round pick.

“When you sit up there and say something like he went into a meeting unprepared, like dude, Shedeur Sanders, who’s had six different coordinators?” Deion Sanders said on the podcast.

He said claims about his son’s professionalism were untrue and said to “stop lying.”

“They want to create these narratives and create these stories and then attach them to a kid that ain’t never done nothing wrong,” Sanders said.

One rumor was that Shedeur wore headphones to a team meeting.

Sanders shot that down.

“You gonna tell me he had on headphones, Shedeur?” Deion Sanders asked. “Anybody know my son understand he’s a professional. Like he’s gonna go into a meeting with headphones on?”

Samuel told him Shedeur is a “dawg” who would “rise to the top.”

Sanders then admitted how the situation made him feel.

“It did hurt,” Sanders said. “It did hurt.”

But he said two of his sons are using their NFL draft disappointments as motivation and that both were “built” for this situation. His middle son Shilo, a safety, was not drafted and instead signed with Tampa Bay as an undrafted free agent. Deion Sanders cited the case of legendary NFL quarterback Tom Brady as an example after Brady was selected in the sixth round of the draft in 2000.

“The Bible says God uses the foolish things to confound the wise, so it was some foolish stuff that went on, but you know what? That gave them something that they needed … like that edge that Tom had,” Sanders said.

Sanders, 57, has been out of the media spotlight since the NFL draft in April and suggested it was related to a health issue.

“I hope you’re feeling better,” Samuel said to Sanders.

Sanders said “what I’m dealing with right now is at whole nother level” but said he’s coming back after losing about 14 pounds. He previously had several surgeries to deal with blood clots in his legs.

His Buffaloes team opens the season on Aug. 29 at home against Georgia Tech.

For the first time in 25 years, the Indiana Pacers are back in the NBA Finals.

The New York Knicks put up a fight late in the Eastern Conference finals, winning Game 5 two nights ago, but Indiana closed out New York on Saturday night in Game 6, 125-108. The Pacers clamped down and intensified their defensive effort, forced the Knicks into turnovers, sprinted out into transition and rode a hot shooting hand from deep to put the Knicks away.

One game after Indiana had only one player — forward Pascal Siakam — score double figures, the Pacers had seven eclipse the mark Saturday, including all five starters. Siakam led the way with 31 points on 10-of-18 shooting, though Tyrese Haliburton came alive late in the game, scoring 11 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter.

By comparison, Haliburton, who also dished out 13 assists Saturday, had scored just eight points in Game 5.

The Pacers won every quarter, though they held only a four-point lead heading into halftime. Indiana, however, came out aggressively to start the third, erupting on a 14-2 run in the first two minutes of the period.

All game, the Pacers scooped rebounds and flung the pass forward to capitalize on transition opportunities; Indiana claimed a debilitating 25-10 edge in fastbreak points.

Knicks forward OG Anunoby led the Knicks with 24 points on 10-of-18 shooting, while Jalen Brunson struggled early before chipping in 19 on 8-of-18 shooting.

Though Indiana has three ABA titles to its name, the Pacers will be seeking their first NBA title in franchise history. To do so, they will have to top the team with the most victories in the regular season, the Western Conference champion Oklahoma City Thunder. Game 1 is Thursday (8:30 p.m. ET, ABC).

Final: Pacers 125, Knicks 108

Though Indiana has three ABA titles to its name, the Pacers will be seeking their first NBA Finals title in franchise history. To do so, they will have to top the team with the most victories in the regular season, the Western Conference champion Thunder. Game 1 is Thursday (8:30 p.m. ET, ABC).

Pacers vs. Knicks Game 6 highlights

Indiana, hoops heartland, finally has another shot at NBA title

Sigh of relief.

Exhale of joy.

Probably a bit of both for the Indiana Pacers, and the percentage of relief vs. joy depends on the person.

No matter how one dissects the emotion, the Pacers did what they needed to do and eliminated the New York Knicks with a 125-108 victory in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals Saturday night.

It’s a small-market dream, writes Jeff Zillgitt.

Pascal Siakam named Eastern Conference Finals MVP

Pascal Siakam has another trophy for his mantle — The Larry Bird Trophy.

Siakam was named the Eastern Conference Finals MVP after the Pacers downed the New York Knicks, 125-108,in Indianapolis on Saturday to clinch the series 4-2 and punch their ticket to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000.

‘Shout out Indy, man. It’s been such an amazing experience for me so far from the first day I landed here. The love has been amazing,’ Siakam said after winning the award, which was presented by Pacers Hall of Famer Reggie Miller.

3Q: Pacers 92, Knicks 77

The Pacers began to pull away from the Knicks in the quarter building up a lead as large as 16.

Pascal Siakam had 26 points, three rebounds and three assists through three quarters.

Tyrese Haliburton went scoreless in the third quarter after scoring all eight of his points in the second quarter. He did have eight assists. Andrew Nembhard also helped move the ball around for Indiana and produced eight assists through three quarters of play.

The Knicks made an attempt to chip away at the Pacers’ lead with an eight-point scoring run to help and make it a nine-point game with 4:06 left in the quarter. The Knicks entered the fourth quarter with just nine points from its bench.

OG Anunoby leads New York with 17 points.

Halftime: Pacers 58, Knicks 54

The Pacers finished the first half with a 7-4 scoring run and a four-point lead against the Knicks.

Pascal Siakam led the scoring attack for the Pacers with 11 of his 16 points in the second quarter. Tyrese Haliburton scored eight points in the second period after going scoreless in the first half.

The Pacers scored 16 points off turnovers and had 16 points from its bench in the first half.

OG Anunoby led the Knicks with 12 of his 14 points coming in the second quarter. He shot 6-of-9 from the field while going 0-for-2 from the 3-point line.

Karl-Anthony Towns is closing in on a double-double with eight points and seven rebounds. Jalen Brunson had 10 points.

Caitlin Clark attends Pacers-Knicks Game 6

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark was on hand to watch Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals series between the Knicks and Pacers at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Clark has a strained left quadriceps and is currently out for the Fever.

1Q: Pacers 25, Knicks 24

The Knicks and Pacers have been fairly even through the opening period. Both teams have led by as many as five points.

Tyrese Haliburton went 0-for-4 from the field, including 0-for-2 from the 3-point line, but contributed with four assists and two steals for the Pacers.

Myles Turner was the leading scorer for Indiana with six points.

Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with seven points and two assists. He shot 3-for-7 from the field, including 1-for-3 from long range. Mitchell Robinson had six points and six rebounds for New York.

New York Knicks starting lineup:

OG Anunoby
Karl-Anthony Towns
Mitchell Robinson
Mikal Bridges
Jalen Brunson

Indiana Pacers starting lineup:

Aaron Nesmith
Pascal Siakam
Myles Turner
Andrew Nembhard
Tyrese Haliburton

Indiana Pacers injury report

Tony Bradley – Available (left hip flexor strain)
Isaiah Jackson – Out (right Achilles tendon tear)

What time is New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers today?

The Indiana Pacers host the New York Knicks for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The game is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET.

How to watch New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers Game 6

Time: 8 p.m. ET
Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse (Indianapolis)
TV: TNT, truTV
Stream: Sling TV, Max

Watch Pacers vs. Knicks Game 6 on Sling

Where is Game 6 between Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks?

The Indiana Pacers will host the New York Knicks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals. 

New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers Game 6 odds

The Indiana Pacers are favored to beat the New York Knicks in Game 6 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, according to BetMGM (odds as of Saturday, May 31):

Spread: Pacers (-3.5)
Moneyline: Pacers (-180); Knicks (+145)
Over/under: 221.5

Pacers vs. Knicks: Odds to win Eastern Conference finals

The Indiana Pacers are favored to win the NBA Eastern Conference finals, according to BetMGM (odds as of Saturday, May 31):

Indiana Pacers -375
New York Knicks +275

Knicks vs. Pacers Game 6 picks: USA Today staff predictions

Jeff Zillgitt: Pacers 111, Knicks 106
Scooby Axson: Pacers 117, Knicks 103
Heather Tucker: Pacers 112, Knicks 101
Cydney Henderson: Pacers 118, Knicks 113
James H. Williams: Pacers 110, Knicks 105

New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers predictions: Expert picks for Game 6

ESPN: Pacers have a 58% chance of winning

According to ESPN’s Matchup Predictor, the Indiana Pacers have a 58% chance of beating the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals.

Bleacher Report: Pacers punch ticket to finals

Andy Bailey writes: ‘With the Knicks’ transition offense limited by fewer Pacer turnovers and Indiana a bit more locked in from three, the Pacers should be able to win at home and end this series. As is often the case when a series hits this point (one team having more than one chance to close things out), Indiana appeared to have let its foot off the gas a bit even before the game started. It’s human nature to let your mind drift to the fact that you’ll get another shot at home in 48 hours. But that won’t happen again. Knowing Game 7 would be in New York will force the Pacers to focus and come out far more aggressively on Saturday. And after that win, Indiana will return to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000.’

Draft Kings: Indiana Pacers

Julian Edlow writes: I’ll take Indy to go wire-to-wire again in Game 6 and advance to the NBA Finals. You can bet them on the double result (lead at halftime and win the game) at even money, and/or lay the -4 on the Pacers at DraftKings Sportsbook.’

What channel is the NBA game tonight? How to watch Knicks vs. Pacers

The Indiana Pacers host the New York Knicks at 8 p.m. ET with coverage on TNT, truTV and streaming on Max.

Knicks vs. Pacers Eastern Conference finals

(Pacers win series 4-2)

Game 1: Pacers 138, Knicks 135 (OT)
Game 2: Pacers 114, Knicks 109
Game 3,  Knicks 106, Pacers 100
Game 4, Pacers 130, Knicks 121
Game 5: Knicks 111, Pacers 94
Game 6: Pacers 125, Knicks 108

All times Eastern; *-if necessary

Knicks draw up blueprint to beat the Pacers

For the New York Knicks to stave off elimination, to get back in this Eastern Conference finals, they needed to somehow curb the Indiana Pacers. New York, for at least one game Thursday night, did exactly that, becoming the first team this postseason to hold Indiana to fewer than 100 points for a 111-94 victory.

New York harassed Indiana’s starters in Game 5, flying around the court and swarming. The Knicks held the Pacers’ starters to just 13 made field goals on 33.3% shooting, Indiana’s entire first five combined for 37 points; its bench poured in 57.

The question for the Knicks now becomes whether this is something that can be replicated — whether Game 5 revealed a blueprint they can use to even the series at three games apiece. — Lorenzo Reyes

ANALYSIS: Click here to read Reyes’ full story from Game 5

NBA championship odds 

BetMGM odds for NBA Finals winner as of Friday, May 30: 

1. Oklahoma City Thunder (-750) 
2. Indiana Pacers (+700) 
3. New York Knicks (+1500) 

Oklahoma City Thunder reach NBA Finals

Four victories. That’s what the Oklahoma City Thunder need to win the franchise’s first championship since 1979 when they were the Seattle SuperSonics.

The Thunder reached the NBA Finals for the first time since 2012, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-94 Wednesday in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals.

More from Thunder’s Western Conference finals win.

When are the 2025 NBA Finals? Schedule

*-if necessary

Game 1, June 5: TBD vs. Oklahoma City Thunder, 8:30 p.m. ET | ABC
Game 2, June 8: TBD vs. Oklahoma City Thunder, 8 p.m. ET | ABC
Game 3, June 11: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. TBD, 8:30 p.m. ET | ABC
Game 4, June 13: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. TBD, 8:30 p.m. ET | ABC
Game 5, June 16: TBD vs. Oklahoma City Thunder, 8:30 p.m. ET | ABC*
Game 6, June 19: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. TBD, 8:30 p.m. ET | ABC*
Game 7, June 22: TBD vs. Oklahoma City Thunder, 8 p.m. ET | ABC*

NBA conference finals bracket 

Eastern Conference finals 

No. 4 Indiana Pacers def. No. 3 New York Knicks, 4-2

Western Conference finals 

No. 1 Oklahoma City Thunder def. No. 6 Minnesota Timberwolves, 4-1

NBA’s new era of parity

If the impending NBA Finals matchup of the league’s 23rd and 27th-ranked media markets is supposed to spell doom for the league, it is a doom the NBA’s owners intentionally brought on themselves. 

While two glitz-free Midwestern cities in the Finals might not have the celebrity pull the NBA has largely enjoyed through its historically successful franchises, it was an inevitable outcome once the league designed a collective bargaining agreement that dismantled its traditional cycle of superteams and dynasties. 

Welcome to the new NBA, where championship windows are smaller, the life cycle of a roster is shorter and the number of teams that can win a title in any given year is beyond anything we’ve seen in our lifetimes. — Dan Wolken

Read Wolken’s full column here.

Knicks vs Pacers rivalry 

The Knicks and Pacers played six memorable playoff series against one another over an eight-season span, including two consecutive matchups in the Eastern Conference finals in 1999 and 2000. The anticipation for this latest matchup has also triggered nostalgia for those classic battles between Reggie Miller and Patrick Ewing, and how the Knicks and Pacers turned into an NBA playoffs rivalry. Here are some of the best (or infamous) moments from Knicks vs. Pacers playoff series, courtesy of Mark Giannotto.

Why is Spike Lee a Knicks fan? 

The New York Knicks’ historic postseason journey this year has not only reignited the passion of veteran Knicks fans but also attracted a new wave of supporters, uniting them in a shared sense of pride and excitement. 

Among the most enthusiastic supporters is Spike Lee, a longtime leader of the Knicks fan base. 

The film director is often seen in Knicks gear, sporting the standout orange and blue in some fashion, and he was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as a superfan in October 2024. 

Why is Timothée Chalamet a Knicks fan? 

This rare and exciting moment has ignited enthusiasm for New York Knicks fans everywhere, including Academy Award-nominated actor Timothée Chalamet. 

Chalamet often joins the jubilant Madison Square Garden crowd alongside Spike Lee, a prominent figure on the Knicks’ sidelines. Chalamet’s fervent support for the Knicks, as reported by the New York Times, began during his high school days at LaGuardia High School in Manhattan, when he was a budding actor striving to carve his niche. 

Who is Mariska Hargitay? 

Fans tuning in to a New York Knicks game have at some point probably seen actress Mariska Hargitay in the crowd at Madison Square Garden. 

The star of the long-running NBC show ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’ is a frequent presence along the sideline at MSG, with Knicks star Jalen Brunson calling the actress ‘my favorite person ever.’ What better co-sign could a fan ask for? 

Here’s what to know about Knicks superfan Mariska Hargitay.

2025 All-NBA team 

Oklahoma City Thunder guard and league Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic were unanimous selections from a panel of 100 global reporters and broadcasters who cover the NBA voted on the squad. View the complete list. 

When is the last time Pacers made NBA Finals?

The Pacers have only made one NBA Finals appearance in franchise history. Reggie Miller led the Pacers to the 2000 NBA Finals, where they faced the Los Angeles Lakers and its star-studded duo of Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal. The Pacers quickly dropped into a 0-2 hole against the Lakers, but rebounded with a Game 3 win. The Lakers took a commanding 3-1 lead with a Game 4 victory. Indiana won Game 5 to stay alive, but the Lakers ultimately won the series and title, 4-2. O’Neal was named the Finals MVP after averaging 38.0 points, 16.7 rebounds and 2.7 blocks through six games. – Cydney Henderson

NBA champions by year

Winners over the last 20 years. For a full list of champions, visit NBA.com.

2023-24 — Boston Celtics 
2022-23 — Denver Nuggets
2021-22 — Golden State Warriors
2020-21 — Milwaukee Bucks 
2019-20 — Los Angeles Lakers 
2018-19 — Toronto Raptors 
2017-18 — Golden State Warriors 
2016-17 — Golden State Warriors 
2015-16 — Cleveland Cavaliers 
2014-15 — Golden State Warriors 
2013-14 — San Antonio Spurs 
2012-13 — Miami Heat 
2011-12 — Miami Heat 
2010-11 — Dallas Mavericks 
2009-10 — Los Angeles Lakers 
2008-09 — Los Angeles Lakers 
2007-08 — Boston Celtics
2006-07 — San Antonio Spurs 
2005-06 — Miami Heat 
2004-05 — San Antonio Spurs 

The Memorial Tournament is in the final round at the esteemed Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio, where the clash of the best golfers in the world is underway.

The Memorial Tournament, a beacon of philanthropy, extends its support to numerous charities in collaboration with organizations like the Nicklaus Children’s Healthcare Foundation, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and Stephen and Ayesha Curry’s Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation. Despite this noble focus, the tournament offers a substantial prize purse for the top finishers at Muirfield Village Golf Club.

The prize purse for the Memorial Tournament is an impressive $20 million, with the winner receiving $4 million. The second-place finisher will earn $2.2 million, while the third-place finisher will take home $1.4 million.

Let’s delve into the prize money distribution, shedding light on the substantial rewards that await the top finishers at the Memorial Tournament.

What is the total purse for the 2025 Memorial Tournament?

The total purse for the 2025 Memorial Tournament presented by Workday is $20 million. The first place winner will take home $4 million of the prize purse.

2025 Memorial Tournament: Purse breakdown for PGA Tour event

Money amounts don’t include ties. All figures according to the PGA Tour

First place: $4 million
Second place: $2.2 million
Third place: $1.4 million
Fourth place: $1 million
Fifth place: $840,000
Sixth place: $760,000
Seventh place: $700,000
Eighth place: $646,000
Ninth place: $600,000
10th: $556,000
11th: $514,000
12th: $472,000
13th: $430,000
14th: $389,000
15th: $369,000
16th: $349,000
17th: $329,000
18th: $309,000
19th: $289,000
20th: $269,000
21st: $250,000
22nd: $233,000
23rd: $216,000
24th: $200,000
25th: $184,000
26th: $168,000
27th: $161,000
28th: $154,000
29th: $147,000
30th: $140,000
31st: $133,000
32nd: $126,000
33rd: $119,000
34th: $114,000
35th: $109,000
36th: $104,000
37th: $99,000
38th: $94,000
39th: $90,000
40th: $86,000
41st: $80,000
42nd: $78,000
43rd: $74,000
44th: $70,000
45th: $66,000
46th: $62,000
47th: $58,000
48th: $56,000
49th: $54,000
50th: $52,000

The NASCAR Cup Series made its debut at the Nashville Superspeedway in 2021 after the circuit didn’t come through the city for nearly 40 years, and the venue has quickly entrenched itself as a compelling annual stop again.

NASCAR returns to the Nashville, Tennessee area for the fifth-straight year with the Cracker Barrel 400 scheduled for Sunday night. The stakes keep growing now that the 2025 NASCAR season is officially past its halfway point and the standings remain mostly bunched together with only 12 races remaining before the playoffs begin. After an exciting Coca-Cola 600 in which Ross Chastain surged past William Byron late for his first win of 2025, the brief history of the Cracker Barrel 400 suggests more action is on the way.

Last year’s race at Nashville Superspeedway featured a record number of overtime restarts and 31 extra laps. Joey Logano emerged as the winner and it eventually led to his third series championship last fall. Chastain won the 2023 NASCAR race in Nashville and Kyle Larson, after attempting to race in both the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 last week, is the only driver in the Cracker Barrel 400 field with top-10 finishes in all four previous NASCAR Cup Series races at Nashville Superspeedway.

Here’s all the information you need to get ready for Sunday’s race:

What time does the NASCAR Cracker Barrel 400 start?

The Cracker Barrel 400 is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET Sunday at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tennessee.

What TV channel is the NASCAR Cracker Barrel 400 on?

There is no national television broadcast for Sunday’s race. Amazon Prime Video is streaming the 2025 Cracker Barrel 400, the second of five consecutive NASCAR Cup Series races on the app.

Will there be a live stream of the Cracker Barrel 400?

The race can be live streamed on Amazon Prime Video.

How many laps is the Cracker Barrel 400?

NASCAR’s only race at Nashville Superspeedway this season will feature 300 laps around the 1.33-mile track, which works out to about 399 miles total. The race will be broken into three stages — Stage 1: 90 laps; Stage 2: 95 laps; Stage 3: 115 laps.

Who won the Cracker Barrel 400 last year?

Joey Logano got his first win of the 2024 season and secured a spot in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs after a record five overtime restarts at NASCAR’s Nashville race, which was called the Ally 400 last year.

What is the lineup for the NASCAR Cracker Barrel 400?

(Car number in parentheses)

(19) Chase Briscoe, Toyota
(11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota
(24) William Byron, Chevrolet
(45) Tyler Reddick, Toyota
(1) Ross Chastain, Chevrolet
(6) Brad Keselowski, Ford
(20) Christopher Bell, Toyota
(71) Michael McDowell, Chevrolet
(22) Joey Logano, Ford
(17) Chris Buescher, Ford
(9) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet
(23) Bubba Wallace, Toyota
(47) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Chevrolet
(43) Erik Jones, Toyota
(12) Ryan Blaney, Ford
(2) Austin Cindric, Ford
(16) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet
(7) Justin Haley, Chevrolet
(60) Ryan Preece, Ford
(21) Josh Berry, Ford
(3) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet
(54) Ty Gibbs, Toyota
(88) Shane Van Gisbergen, Chevrolet
(48) Alex Bowman, Chevrolet
(8) Kyle Busch, Chevrolet
(77) Carson Hocevar, Chevrolet
(38) Zane Smith, Ford
(5) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet
(41) Cole Custer, Ford
(4) Noah Gragson, Ford
(10) Ty Dillon, Chevrolet
(99) Daniel Suarez, Chevrolet
(67) Corey Heim, Toyota
(51) Cody Ware, Ford
(34) Todd Gilliland, Ford
(42) John Hunter Nemechek, Toyota
(35) Riley Herbst, Toyota
(44) JJ Yeley, Chevrolet
(66) Chad Finchum, Ford

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam has another trophy for his mantle — The Larry Bird Trophy.

Siakam was named the Eastern Conference Finals MVP after the Pacers downed the New York Knicks, 125-108, in Indianapolis on Saturday to clinch the series 4-2 and punch their ticket to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000.

‘Shout out Indy, man. It’s been such an amazing experience for me so far from the first day I landed here. The love has been amazing,’ Siakam said after winning the award, which was presented by Pacers Hall of Famer Reggie Miller. ‘After a bad Game 5, I wanted to bounce back. I have 100% belief in my teammates. Whenever we are down, we always find a way and we did that tonight.’

After being held to 15 points in the Pacers’ Game 5 loss, Siakam dropped a game-high 31 points in Saturday’s win, shooting 10-of-18 from the field, 3-of-5 from three and 8-of-11 from the free throw line. He also added 5 rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal. Through six games in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Knicks, Siakam averaged 23.6 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.6 assists.

GAME 6 HIGHLIGHTS: Indiana earns first NBA Finals bid since 2000 with win over Knicks

‘Our two stars, Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam, put our team on their backs and just decided that we were not going to lose this game today,’ Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said postgame.

Haliburton finished the night with 21 points, 13 assists and six rebounds. He averaged 21.0 points, 10.5 assists and 6.0 rebounds through six games in the Eastern Conference Finals.

The Pacers advance to face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Finals, which tips off with Game 1 on Thursday.

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LAFC has secured the last ticket to the big dance, rallying to defeat Club América, 2-1, in a FIFA Club World Cup playoff that required extra time at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.

Former LAFC attacker Brian Rodríguez had given América a 64th-minute lead from a VAR-assisted penalty kick, and the Liga MX powers seemed to have done just enough to claim a win that will be worth nearly $10 million at a minimum.

However, Igor Jesus’ 89th-minute header leveled the scored, saving LAFC, and in extra time Denis Bouanga — the club’s most important player in recent years — added to his legend by firing home the winner in the 115th minute.

The win sends LAFC into the Club World Cup, where they will join English giant Chelsea, Tunisian club Esperance Sportive de Tunis, and Flamengo, arguably the most well-supported club in Brazil.

Why was there a Club World Cup playoff between LAFC and Club América?

LAFC and Club América were in a playoff due to a convoluted series of events that could only happen when you get Concacaf and FIFA together to sort out a new tournament format.

Initially, the last four winners of the Concacaf Champions Cup — Monterrey, the Seattle Sounders, Club León, and Pachuca — were set to take places in the Club World Cup. However, Club León and Pachuca share owners, something FIFA said cannot be permitted at the Club World Cup. FIFA eventually decided that León was disqualified, and announced a playoff between LAFC (the team León defeated in the 2023 Concacaf Champions Cup) and Club América (the top-ranked Concacaf team in FIFA’s rankings for Club World Cup purposes).

León, Pachuca, and Costa Rican club Alajuelense all appealed, with Alajuelense arguing that as Central America’s top-ranked team, they should be admitted, but all were rejected. That leaves the final spot in Group D up for grabs, with Saturday’s winner claiming the place.

When is the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup?

Group Stage: June 14-June 26
Round of 16: June 28-July 1
Quarterfinals: July 4-5
Semifinals: July 8-9
Finals: July 13

What teams are in FIFA Club World Cup?

There are 32 teams in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup that have been separated into eight groups of four for the round-robin group stage in June. Here’s how the field breaks down

Group A

Al Ahly FC (Egypt)
FC Porto (Portugal)
SE Palmeiras (Brazil)
Inter Miami (United States)

Group B

Paris Saint-Germain (France)
Atlético de Madrid (Spain)
Botafogo (Brazil)
Seattle Sounders FC (United States)

Group C

FC Bayern München (Germany)
Auckland City FC (New Zealand)
CA Boca Juniors (Argentina)
SL Benfica (Portugal)

Group D

Espérance Sportive de Tunis (Tunisia)
CR Flamengo (Brazil)
Chelsea FC (England)
LAFC (United States)

Group E

CA River Plate (Argentina)
Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan)
CF Monterrey (Mexico)
Inter Milan (Italy)

Group F

Fluminense FC (Brazil)
Borussia Dortmund (Germany)
Ulsan HD (South Korea)
Mamelodi Sundowns FC (South Africa)

Group G

Manchester City (England)
Wydad AC (Morocco)
Al Ain FC (United Arab Emirates)
Juventus FC (Italy)

Group H

Real Madrid (Spain)
Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia)
CF Pachuca (Mexico)
FC Salzburg (Austria)

How to watch FIFA World Cup 2025: TV, streaming options

Every match during the 2025 FIFA World Cup will be live streamed for free on DAZN.com, which is the exclusive global broadcaster of the event.

FIFA Club World Cup 2025 match schedule

GROUP STAGE

Saturday, June 14

Group A: Al Ahly vs. Inter Miami, 8 p.m. ET (Miami)

Sunday, June 15

Group C: Bayern Munich vs. Auckland City, 12 p.m. ET (Cincinnati)
Group B: Paris Saint-Germain vs. Atlético Madrid, 3 p.m. ET (Pasadena, California)
Group A: SE Palmeiras vs. FC Porto, 6 p.m. ET (East Rutherford, New Jersey)
Group B: Botafogo vs. Seattle Sounders, 10 p.m. ET (Seattle)

Monday, June 16

Group D: Chelsea vs. LAFC, 3 p.m. ET (Atlanta)
Group C: Boca Juniors vs. Benfica, 6 p.m. ET (Miami)
Group D: Flamengo vs. Espérance de Tunis, 9 p.m. ET (Philadelphia)

Tuesday, June 17

Group F: Fluminense vs. Borussia Dortmund, 12 p.m. ET (East Rutherford, New Jersey)
Group E: River Plate vs. Urawa Red Diamonds, 3 p.m. ET (Seattle)
Group F: Ulsan HD vs. Mamelodi Sundowns, 6 p.m. ET (Orlando, Florida)
Group E: Monterrey vs. Inter Milan, 9 p.m. ET (Pasadena, California)

Wednesday, June 18

Group G: Manchester City vs. Wydad AC, 12 p.m. ET (Philadelphia)
Group H: Real Madrid vs. Al Hilal, 3 p.m. ET (Miami)
Group H: Pachuca vs. FC Salzburg, 6 p.m. ET (Cincinnati)
Group G: Al Ain vs. Juventus, 9 p.m. (Washington, D.C.)

Thursday, June 19

Group A: Palmeiras vs. Al Ahly, 12 p.m. ET, (East Rutherford, New Jersey)
Group A: Inter Miami vs. Porto, 3 p.m. ET, (Atlanta)
Group B: Seattle Sounders vs. Atlético Madrid, 6 p.m. ET (Seattle)
Group B: Paris Saint-Germain vs. Botafogo, 9 p.m. ET (Pasadena, California)

Friday, June 20

Group C: Benfica vs. Auckland City, 12 p.m. ET (Orlando, Florida)
Group D: Flamengo vs. Chelsea, 2 p.m. ET (Philadelphia)
Group D: LAFC vs. Espérance de Tunis, 6 p.m. ET (Nashville, Tennessee)
Group C: Bayern Munich vs. Boca Juniors, 9 p.m. ET (Miami)

Saturday, June 21

Group F: Mamelodi Sundowns vs. Borussia Dortmund, 12 p.m. ET (Cincinnati)
Group E: Inter Milan vs. Urawa Red Diamonds, 3 p.m. ET (Seattle)
Group F: Fluminense vs. Ulsan HD, 6 p.m. ET (East Rutherford, New Jersey)
Group E: River Plate vs. Monterrey, 9 p.m. ET (Pasadena, California)

Sunday, June 22

Group G: Juventus vs. Wydad AC, 12 p.m. ET (Philadelphia)
Group H: Real Madrid vs. Pachuca, 3 p.m. ET (Charlotte, North Carolina)
Group H: FC Salzburg vs. Al Hilal, 6 p.m. ET (Washington, D.C.)
Group G: Manchester City vs. Al Ain, 9 p.m. ET (Atlanta)

Monday, June 23

Group B: Atlético Madrid vs. Botafogo, 3 p.m. ET (Pasadena, California)
Group B: Seattle Sounders vs. Paris Saint-Germain, 3 p.m. ET (Seattle)
Group A: Inter Miami vs. Palmeiras, 9 p.m. ET (Miami)
Group A: Porto vs. Al Ahly, 9 p.m. ET (East Rutherford, New Jersey)

Tuesday, June 24

Group C: Benfica vs. Bayern Munich, 3 p.m. ET (Charlotte)
Group C: Auckland City vs. Boca Juniors, 3 p.m. ET (Nashville)
Group D: Espérance de Tunis vs. Chelsea, 9 p.m. ET (Philadelphia)
Group D: LAFC vs. Flamengo, 9 p.m. ET (Orlando)

Wednesday, June 25

Group F: Borussia Dortmund vs. Ulsan HD, 3 p.m. ET (Cincinnati)
Group F: Mamelodi Sundowns vs. Fluminense, 3 p.m. ET (Miami)
Group E: Inter Milan vs. River Plate, 9 p.m. ET (Seattle)
Group E: Urawa Red Diamonds vs. Monterrey, 9 p.m. ET (Pasadena)

Thursday, June 26

Group G: Wydad AC vs. Al Ain, 3 p.m. ET (Washington)
Group G: Juventus vs. Manchester City, 3 p.m. ET (Orlando)
Group H: Al Hilal vs. Pachuca, 9 p.m. ET (Nashville)
Group H: FC Salzburg vs. Real Madrid, 9 p.m. ET (Philadelphia)

FIFA Club World Cup Round of 16

Saturday, June 28

Match 49: Winners of Group A vs. Group B runner-up (Philadelphia)
Match 50: Winners of Group C vs. Group D runner-up (Charlotte)

Sunday, June 29

Match 51: Winners of Group B vs. Group A runner-up (Atlanta)
Match 52: Winners of Group D vs. Group C runner-up (Miami)

Monday, June 30

Match 53: Winners of Group E vs. Group F runner-up (Charlotte)
Match 54: Winners of Group G vs. Group H runner-up (Orlando)

Tuesday, July 1

Match 55: Winners of Group F vs. Group E runner-up (Atlanta)
Match 56: Winners of Group H vs. Group G runner-up (Miami)

FIFA Club World Cup Quarterfinals

Friday, July 4

Match 57: Winners of Match 49 vs. Winners of Match 50 (Philadelphia)
Match 58: Winners of Match 53 vs. Winners of Match 54 (Orlando)

Saturday, July 5

Match 59: Winners of Match 51 vs. Winners of Match 52 (Atlanta)
Match 60: Winners of Match 55 vs. Winners of Match 56 (East Rutherford)

FIFA Club World Cup Semifinals

Tuesday, July 8

Match 61: Winners of Match 57 vs. Winners of Match 58 (East Rutherford)

Wednesday, July 9

Match 62: Winners of Match 59 vs. Winners of Match 60 (East Rutherford)

FIFA Club World Cup Final

Sunday, July 13

Match 63: Winners of Match 61 vs. Winners of Match 62 (East Rutherford)

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