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Jalen Brunson Leads Knicks to Brink of Title

Jalen Brunson, once doubted for his size and athleticism, has become the cornerstone of the New York Knicks' unexpected NBA Finals run, earning admiration for his resilience, intelligence, and winning

Knicks Auction Seats for $1M

A winning $1 million bid for two Knicks celebrity row seats set a record donation for a Garden of Dreams Foundation fundraiser during the NBA Finals.

👀 QB battles, rookies, more from NFL minicamps

NFL minicamps enter their second week on June 8, with 17 teams practicing, the 49ers skipping camp, and several clubs—Bills, Patriots, Ravens—undergoing key personnel and scheme evaluations.

Brissett Reports to Cardinals Minicamp Without New Deal

Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett will attend this week's mandatory minicamp after sitting out the entire offseason program in a contract holdout, though no restructured deal is expected to be in

Walcott: Rashford a dead cert to start for England

Theo Walcott has declared Marcus Rashford a 'dead cert' to start for England at the World Cup, praising his revitalized form after a successful loan at Barcelona.

World Cup Rank: The 50 best players in the 2026 to...

A new 50-player ranking ahead of the 2026 World Cup highlights how World Cup success sways Ballon d'Or voting, even favoring aging stars like Cristiano Ronaldo.

Norway coach calls Scotland's Clarke unprofessional

Norway's coach Stale Solbakken publicly rebuked Scotland's Steve Clarke as unprofessional after Clarke cancelled a training‑ground friendly over minor injuries, sparking tension ahead of the World Cup

Claire Emslie Returns to Scotland Squad After Birth

Scotland forward Claire Emslie gave birth in a gym, recovered quickly, and rejoined both club and country within six months, playing a key role in a World Cup qualifier win.

Why Hull's US Open near-miss shows major win is close

Charley Hull's aggressive play at the US Women's Open produced a record‑matching 132, leaving her just one shot short of Nelly Korda's title on Sunday.

Serena Williams' secret comeback prep with Quayle

Serena Williams' British hitting partner David Quayle helped her prepare in secret for her return to professional tennis, practicing in Florida before her appearance at Queen's.

Leclerc calls Ferrari brake failure ‘dangerous’ Monaco

Charles Leclerc warned that a brake failure at the Monaco Grand Prix was ‘borderline dangerous’, after three of his Ferrari’s four brakes gave out and he crashed while vying for a podium finish.

Tuchel says Bellingham must fight for England start

Thomas Tuchel warns Jude Bellingham he must battle for a place in England’s World Cup starting XI amid a deep pool of 14‑15 viable midfielders.

Crusaders suffer record 134-0 defeat

The North Wales Crusaders suffered a 134‑0 loss to London Broncos, marking the heaviest defeat in the top two tiers of rugby league’s 131‑year history.

Alex Bregman Blames Himself After 2‑1 Cubs Loss

Alex Bregman took full responsibility for the Cubs’ 2‑1, 10‑inning defeat to the Giants, acknowledging his offensive slump and the broader struggles that have seen Chicago tumble in the NL Central.