Kristina Roberts
The Oklahoma City Thunder suffered a tough loss in Game 6 of the 2025 NBA Finals, and Canadian rapper Drake ended up losing a massive bet because of it. Just a day before the game, Drake shared on Instagram that he had placed two big bets on the Thunder—$600,000 for them to win the game and another $200,000 for them to win by 6 to 10 points. If both bets had worked out, he would have won over $1.7 million. Along with his post, Drake tagged Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who is also from Canada, with the message, “Check that box @shai.”
Unfortunately for Drake, things didn’t go as planned. The Thunder didn’t just lose—they were completely outplayed by the Indiana Pacers. Even though there were concerns about Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton’s injury before the game, Indiana dominated from the start. At one point, they led by a huge 31 points and ended up winning 108-91 in front of their loud and excited home crowd. This meant Drake’s bets were completely wiped out, adding another loss to his long history of unlucky sports wagers.
Drake is famous for something called the “Drake Curse,” where teams or players he supports often end up losing. Over the years, this has happened many times in different sports. But this wasn’t just a small loss—Drake also shared on Instagram that he had lost over $8 million in the past month from nearly $125 million worth of bets. The Thunder’s loss only made that number even bigger.
Interestingly, Drake wasn’t the only rapper who lost big money on the Thunder in this series. Jay-Z had bet $1 million that Oklahoma City would beat the Pacers in just five games. That bet failed even earlier when the series went past five games. Now, with the Finals tied and heading into a dramatic Game 7, fans are wondering if either rapper will try their luck again with another big bet.
The Thunder didn’t hold back when talking about their disappointing performance. One player simply said, “We sucked,” summing up their frustration. Meanwhile, the Pacers celebrated their huge win, knowing they had forced a winner-takes-all Game 7. With both teams fighting for the championship, the final game promises to be intense and unpredictable.
Scary Moment in MLB as Rays Pitcher Hit by Foul Ball
In a completely different sport, a frightening incident took place during a baseball game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Tampa Bay Rays. In the seventh inning, Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman hit a foul ball that flew straight into the Rays’ dugout at high speed. The ball struck relief pitcher Hunter Bigge, who was sitting on the bench. The impact was so severe that players immediately knew something was wrong.
The stadium fell silent as medical staff rushed to help Bigge. Rays trainer Joe Benge called for paramedics, and a stretcher and cart were brought out to take him off the field. According to reports, the ball was traveling at 105 miles per hour when it hit Bigge, who didn’t even have time to react. He was also knocked off the bench, making the situation even worse.
As Bigge was being taken away, he gave a few thumbs-up to the crowd, trying to reassure everyone that he was conscious. The Rays later confirmed that he was hit on the side of his face, not his eye, and that he never passed out. He was taken to a nearby hospital for further tests, but the team said he was alert and talking.
Rutschman, who hit the foul ball, was visibly upset after the incident. He told reporters, “It’s really, really scary. Praying for him & for his recovery, hope he’s doing OK. You never want to see that. Everyone wishes for the best health for everyone in this game, and you hate to see that. I hope he’s doing OK.”
The game resumed after the delay, and the Orioles went on to win 4-1. But the real concern was for Bigge’s health. Rays manager Kevin Cash later updated everyone, saying Bigge was awake and undergoing medical checks. While the injury was serious, the fact that he was responsive was a good sign.
Accidents like this are rare but serve as a reminder of how dangerous baseball can be, even for players not on the field. Foul balls can travel at extremely high speeds, and those in the dugout have very little time to react. Fans and players alike were relieved to see Bigge conscious and giving a thumbs-up, but the incident left everyone hoping for his full recovery.
Both of these stories—Drake’s costly bet and the scary injury in baseball—show just how unpredictable sports can be. One moment, a team or player seems unstoppable, and the next, everything can change in an instant. Whether it’s the thrill of victory or the shock of an unexpected event, sports always keep us on the edge of our seats.
