May 2025 Archive — Sports Highlights from Africa Daily Spectrum

May brought tight finishes and big moments across football, MLS and the NBA. If you missed the action, this page pulls together the key sports stories we published so you can catch up fast.

Premier League: Wolves 1-1 Brentford

Wolves and Brentford ended their Premier League seasons with a 1-1 draw at Molineux. Ivan Toney hit his 20th goal of the campaign, giving Brentford hope, but Wolves fought back to claim a point. That draw left Brentford just short of a European spot, turning a late-season push into a narrow miss. The story covers the goal moments, momentum swings and what the result means for both clubs heading into the summer.

MLS Preview: Orlando City vs Charlotte FC

Orlando City came into the match at Exploria Stadium on a ten-game unbeaten run and strong home form. Martín Ojeda, fresh from a hat trick, is the player to watch as Orlando looks to keep pressure on the top places. Charlotte FC have struggled away from home and need a tactical shift if they want points on the road. Our preview lays out probable lineups, key matchups and a straight prediction based on current form.

Both teams have clear strengths: Orlando’s attacking shape and confidence at home, and Charlotte’s individual threats like Kerwin Vargas. The preview points to where Charlotte must improve and which Orlando patterns could decide the game.

Small tactical notes matter here: Orlando often overloads the left to create space, while Charlotte needs quicker transitions to catch opponents off guard. If you want a short read before kickoff, our preview gives the essentials without fluff.

NBA Playoffs: Warriors Upset Rockets in Game 7

The Golden State Warriors closed a tense series with a 103-89 Game 7 win over the Houston Rockets. Buddy Hield led the scoring with 33 points, and Stephen Curry provided key support as the Warriors advance to the Western Conference Semifinals. The win sets up a tough next round against the Minnesota Timberwolves, where matchup questions and rotation choices will decide how deep Golden State can go.

Our recap highlights the turning points in the deciding game, who stepped up late, and what the Warriors must fix before facing the Timberwolves. If you follow the playoffs, this piece breaks down the momentum shifts and what to expect next.

What ties these stories together is timing: each result or preview shows teams at a pivot point — missing out on Europe, trying to snap a poor run away from home, or surviving a knockout Test in the playoffs. That makes May an interesting month for fans who want clear takeaways and next steps.

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