Sports Highlights: From Finland's Triumph to Lemieux's Legacy

In a roundup of sports news: Finland beat Canada to reach the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship final, Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gears up for Game 7, Tim Ream to captain the U.S. team at the World Cup, and Claude Lemieux's brain donation for CTE research is announced following his death.

Sports Highlights: From Finland's Triumph to Lemieux's Legacy
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In a surprising turn of events, Finland powered through to the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship final, defeating Canada 4-2. Patrik Puistola's breakaway goal in the first period gave Finland an early lead. They now face Switzerland, who convincingly defeated Norway 6-0 earlier in the day.

Following Oklahoma City's defeat to San Antonio Spurs in Game 6, Thunder player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is preparing for what he calls the 'biggest game of my career' as they head into a rare Game 7 matchup.

Tragedy struck the hockey world as news surfaced of Dennis Hull's passing at 81 and Claude Lemieux's family plans to donate his brain for CTE research after his passing due to suicide at 60. Meanwhile, Tim Ream will lead the U.S. team as captain in the upcoming World Cup.

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