It will come down to Game 7 to determine who will lift the Larry OBrien Trophy, as the Indiana Pacers blew out the Oklahoma City Thunder, 108-91, on their home court to force a final game in the NBA Finals.The Pacers went into their final home game of the season in a must-win scenario and the entire team, from the starting five to the bench, knew the assignment at hand, running away with the game and never letting Oklahoma City sniff a chance at a comeback.Now, for the first time since the Cleveland Cavaliers famous comeback against the Golden State Warriors in 2016, there will be a Game 7 in the NBA Finals.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMHeading into Game 6, the Pacers werent sure if their star point guard, Tyrese Haliburton, would be available after suffering a calf strain in Game 5 that noticeably hampered his performance. Haliburton was adamant he would be playing because of the situation for his Pacers, and thats exactly what happened when it was time for tip-off.Haliburton looked like his normal self on the court, going 4-of-9, including 3-of-5 from beyond the arc, to tally 12 points with four assists, two steals and one rebound in the first half.PACERS ISSUE EMOTIONAL PLEA TO FANS AS THUNDER SEEK NBA FINALS CLINCHER: 'ONE MORE TIME, INDIANA'Pascal Siakam also poured in 13 points on 5-of-7 shooting in the half to help Indiana run it up to a 64-42 halftime lead, creating a gap they wouldnt relinquish.Guard Andrew Nembhard was feeling it from the floor as well, going 5-of-7 with a perfect 4-of-4 from the charity stripe to score 17 points to go along with his four assists and three steals on the night.But once again, the Pacers won because of their stellar depth off the bench, which included the teams leading scorer, Obi Toppin.Toppin, the former New York Knicks first-round pick, was raining three-pointers, making four of his seven attempts and going 6-fo-12 from the field overall to score 20 points. He also tallied six rebounds and two steals for the Pacers.Trusty point guard T.J. McConnell also had 12 points on 6-of-12 shooting for Indiana, while Aaron Nesmith added 10 points. As a team, 11 different players scored for Indiana in a game that needed contributions from everyone to keep the season alive.Meanwhile, the Thunders ailment in this one was turnovers. While the Pacers committed 11 turnovers for the game, they had just two to the Thunders 12 in the first half. Oklahoma City finished with 21 for the game, and eight of them came from league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.He didnt have a bad night from the field, going 7-of-15 for 21 points with four rebounds and two assists. But he wasnt careful with the ball, and the Pacers had 13 points off those turnovers. Indiana was also getting out in transition better than Oklahoma City with 22 fast-break points.In turn, the stage has been set for whats bound to be a thrilling Game 7 in Oklahoma City on Sunday night.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

With Friday marking the 50th anniversary of the iconic film "Jaws," many Americans are paying tribute to sharks even as reports of recent attacks grab headlines.On Tuesday, a swimmer was bitten on the leg while in South Carolina, according to Hilton Head Fire and Rescue.A nine-year-old girl was also recently bitten while snorkeling off Boca Grande, Florida.DAREDEVIL TO SWIM SHARK-FILLED WATERS IN CELEBRATION OF 'JAWS' 50TH ANNIVERSARYThere have been 47 unprovoked shark bites globally in 2024, with 28 taking place in the U.S., according to the Florida Museum of Natural Historys International Shark Attack File (ISAF).Florida beaches have logged the highest number of shark attacks, with 942 unprovoked bites since 1837.Hawaii has 199, while California has 141, ISAF has noted.Activist Julie Andersen, founder of the New York-based Shark Angels, told Fox News Digital that recent attacks do not indicate an increase in sharks in the oceans.SHARKS SURROUND SNORKELING TOURIST DURING WILD ENCOUNTER: 'THEY LOOKED TERRIFYING'"The rise in sightings is due to a mix of factors: more people in the water, better technology, shifting ocean conditions, and in some cases, successful conservation," she said."Today, more swimmers, surfers and beachgoers are capturing and sharing their experiences."She added, "With drones, GoPros and social media, encounters that once went unnoticed are now widely shared. Sharks have always been there. Were just seeing them more often."Shark Angels is dedicated to shark conservation by transforming fear into fascination and promoting education to dispel myths about sharks, the group notes.RARE 16TH-CENTURY SHIPWRECK FOUND AT RECORD DEPTH IN FRENCH WATERS: 'REMARKABLE DISCOVERY'Andersen said that in places like California or Cape Cod, Massachusetts, white shark populations are rebounding "thanks to decades of protection." She said their return is a sign of healthier oceans.The American Association for the Advancement of Science estimates about 274,000 sharks are killed globally each day.Andersen said several beach communities are seeing higher numbers of sharks this summer."Based on trends over the past few years, shark behavior is clearly shifting," she said."From the West Coast to the East Coast and even parts of Mexico, sightings are increasing in places like California, Cape Cod, the Carolinas, Florida, and Baja."Andersen said, "New Smyrna Beach in Florida holds the title of shark bite capital of the world.' Located in Volusia County, it consistently tops global charts for shark encounters."For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyleShe also said that "most of these bites are minor, often from migrating small blacktip sharks mistaking toes and fingers for small bait fish. Many dont even require stitches."One daring endurance athlete is paying a special tribute to "Jaws" by swimming 62 milesaround the island of Marthas Vineyard in Massachusetts where the film was set.Lewis Pugh said his goal is to raise awareness of the need to protect sharks and to change public perception of the mighty fish.Pugh said the popular 1975 movie showcased sharks as "villains, as cold-blooded killers," he told The Associated Press (AP)."It was a film about sharks attacking humans and for 50 years, we have been attacking sharks Its completely unsustainable. Its madness. We need to respect them," Pugh told AP.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERNot sure what to do if you encounter a shark in the water?The folks at Shark Angels shared some insights to consider.1. "If a shark comes near you in the water, stay calm. Do not panic."2. "Make and maintain eye contact. Sharks are opportunistic predators and prefer an easy target. When they know you see them, they are much less likely to approach."3. "Avoid flailing, yelling or trying to hit the shark. Quick, erratic movements can trigger a response."4. "Instead, move slowly and steadily. Keep your eyes on the shark and calmly head toward shore or safety."5. "Do not act like prey. Just as you would not run from a lion or a bear, do not flee from a shark."6. "If you come across one in the wild, give it space and stay composed. Sharks are not looking for a human meal."

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Governor Gavin Newsom said in an official statement that he is disappointed in the Ninth Circuit Courts decision to allow President Trump to retain control of the California National Guard, but is touting one aspect of the court ruling as a victory.Writing on X early Friday morning, the Democratic governor proclaimed that Trump is "not a king and not above the law.""The court rightly rejected Trumps claim that he can do whatever he wants with the National Guard and not have to explain himself to a court. The President is not a king and is not above the law. We will press forward with our challenge to President Trumps authoritarian use of U.S. military soldiers against citizens," he went on to say in a press statement later.JUDGE MULLS TRUMP'S AUTHORITY OVER NATIONAL GUARD, WARNS US IS NOT 'KING GEORGE' MONARCHYThe court rejected Trumps claims that he can federalize the California National Guard at will and still avoid judicial scrutiny, the governor noted."The Ninth Circuit rejected Trumps sweeping claim that he can federalize the National Guard for any reason and avoid judicial scrutiny, even as it stayed an emergency district court order. This is a critical check on presidential overreach and confirmation that the President is not above the law," Newsoms press office stated.Newsoms office said that both Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta remain committed to holding the president accountable for using the military as domestic law enforcement actions, they argued, were in violation of federal law.Although Newsom says the ruling is a win, there is still an ongoing conflict as the unanimous ruling from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday allowed President Trump to keep control of National Guard troops deployed to Los Angeles earlier this month to quell riots during demonstrations against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). TRUMP SCORES MAJOR WIN AGAINST NEWSOM IN BATTLE FOR NATIONAL GUARD CONTROLTrumps decision to deploy the National Guard was the first by a president of a state National Guard without the governors permission since 1965.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPIn the filing, the court stated that they believed the president had made a lawful decision.Even though the president failed to notify the governor before deploying the National Guard as required by law, the court cited that Newsom had no power to veto the presidents order.

Jurors in Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal trial will hear from a close ally of the rapper when former Syracuse basketball player Brendan Paul takes the stand Friday.Paul became embroiled in Diddy's legal drama in April 2024, after he was named in a lawsuit filed by Rodney "Lil Rod" Jones against the disgraced mogul. The music producer claimed Paul worked as a "mule" for Combs, procuring and distributing "drugs and guns." The former college basketball star was then charged with felony cocaine possession, which was later dropped.Paul was given immunity in exchange for his testimony in Diddy's federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial.Nicole Blank Becker explained that Paul may be a crucial witness to the government as it attempts to tie up loose ends and wrap its case against Diddy.DIDDY'S SEX TRAFFICKING, RACKETEERING TRIAL FORCED INTO DELAY DUE TO JUROR ISSUE"In this particular case, why [Brendan Paul] may be important is because he is allegedly one of the individuals who supplied the drugs," Becker told Fox News Digital. "The distribution of drugs, giving other people drugs to make them intoxicated and possibly do more than they would do had they not been intoxicated that's a predicate felony."In other words, in order to prove this particular charge of racketeering, there's got to be a number of other felonies that they can connect," the attorney said. "Whether it's the coercion of women and/or they indicated about how ... [Diddy] brought [escorts] in. That's one way to prove a predicate. You have to prove two of them. So, another way to prove a predicate felony is bring in the guy who supposedly is the one who was supplying P. Diddy and or his people with what [the government is] gonna say, the drugs that he used [on others.]"DIDDY'S DEFENSE TEAM SIGNALS SHIFT IN TRIAL STRATEGY AS PROSECUTORS WRAP UP: EXPERTCombs was charged with racketeering conspiracy (RICO); sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion; and transportation to engage in prostitution in a federal indictment unsealed Sept. 17.Throughout two weeks of testimony, jurors heard allegations of "freak off" parties involving male escorts and Diddy's ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura. The "Me & U" singer testified that drugs, including ecstasy, ketamine and cocaine, were in regular circulation during the "freak offs" for her to disassociate during the sessions.Cassie admitted ecstasy made her feel euphoric and aroused, while ketamine would make her dissociative. She said cocaine made her heart race, mushrooms made her see things and GHB, also known as the date rape drug, made her feel drunk.Another ex, who testified under the pseudonym "Jane," told prosecutors there were times she felt coerced into hotel nights with Diddy and that the Bad Boy Records founder still pays for both her legal fees and rent.Jane recalled alleged instances of abuse while dating Diddy on and off for three years and up until the week before he was arrested in New York City on federal charges. Jane told the court Diddy asked her about coercion after he allegedly forced her to take drugs before having sex with a male escort. She testified about Diddy's alleged violent behavior and said he once put her in a chokehold after kicking and punching her.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSDiddy's criminal defense lawyer, Teny Geragos, questioned Jane about her relationship with the rapper and her participation in the allegedly forced "hotel nights."Diddy paid Jane's rent through their "love contract," according to her testimony. The ex-girlfriend told the prosecution she felt obligated to perform at "hotel nights" for the rapper because he had threatened to stop paying for her home. For "hotel nights," Jane claimed she was expected to dress in lingerie and have sex with other men in front of the rapper.Audio released in Diddy's sex trafficking and racketeering trial featured the rapper calling Jane a "crack pipe." Jane claimed she was forced to continue having sex with multiple male escorts after becoming sick.Becker, who works as R. Kelly's defense attorney, explained why the government might offer immunity to witnesses the government wants to testify. In Diddy's sex trafficking case, Paul was the fifth witness granted immunity.CLICK HERE TO GET THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER"It is very common, especially in federal cases, that immunity is given to witnesses if they have the information or the insight that they need for their case," Becker said. "Oftentimes, those individuals who are given immunity, although they may have crimes that they are either facing or faced, they're usually a lot less in the hierarchy of crimes."They're usually lower crimes in which the government says, 'You know what, this information that this particular person has is so important that we are willing to forego whatever you've got going on in the criminal section or division now here so that we can have you testify in this bigger case.'WATCH: SEAN DIDDY COMBS ASSAULTS CASSIE VENTURA IN 2016 HOTEL INCIDENT"Their goal, i.e. the government, is to get in as much possible information from anybody who knows anything."Nearly six weeks after the trial began, prosecutors indicated they'd rest their case by Friday. The rapper's legal team recently told Judge Arun Subramanian it will need between two and five days to present its case, a stark contrast to its initial request of up to two weeks with witnesses on the stand.Becker noted there were a lot of questions whether the government was "actually proving anything specific" to the charges Diddy faced.WATCH: LEGAL EXPERT DISCUSSES DIFFICULTIES WITH DIDDY TRIAL"Yes, there was domestic violence. Yes, there was some relationships and physical violence happening, but does that rise to the level of what he's actually charged with in the federal court?" Becker said. "I think at the beginning there were question marks everywhere. However, I think as time goes on, what does the government do?"They just throw up witness after witness. Although those individual witnesses have their own story, together they form what they are trying to form, which is this step beneath P. Diddy, who's up here. And these individuals, each individual person has a role in what they're calling the enterprise."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPBecker said this was the connection the government was attempting to prove to the 12 jurors."In a vacuum, if we just had the first witness or we just had Jane, who just testified, people, I think, would be a little confused, like, Wait a minute. Maybe call him a bad boyfriend, a bad person, a bad husband for sure, based on what we see, for example, in the video," Becker said. "But does that rise to the level that the government needs to get to in order for an ultimate verdict of guilty?"I think, like I said, at the beginning, it was a little shaky. However, as time goes on, they are able to put in their different witnesses and really shape what they're trying to shape, which is to basically, you know, this charge of RICO in the United States. This has not, it was not initially made for purposes of the way it's being used now."