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2026 NBA Finals: Knicks win Game 5, Larry O'Brien ...

The New York Knicks won the 2026 NBA Finals on Saturday, beating the San Antonio Spurs 4-1 to claim their first NBA championship since 1973, capped by Jalen Brunson's 43-point closeout in Game 5.

ESPN · 17d ago

Fan Banned for Life After Wembanyama Selfie Attempt

A juvenile fan rushed onto the court during NBA Finals Game 1 in San Antonio, tried to snap a selfie with Victor Wembanyama, and was arrested. The NBA gave him a lifetime ban from all league arenas, a

Giuliani: 2026 World Cup security unprecedented

Andrew Giuliani, director of the White House FIFA World Cup 2026 Task Force, warned that the tournament’s size—48 teams, 78 matches across 11 U.S. cities and additional sites in Canada and Mexico—crea

Get ready for the biggest World Cup ever! What you...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, the largest ever with 48 teams, is set to kick off on June 11 across Canada, Mexico and the United States, concluding with the final on July 19. ESPN’s preview highlights the

Alphonsi disappointed by Smith punishment over sexist social media post

Former England rugby star Maggie Alphonsi criticised the Rugby Football Union’s disciplinary action against council member Matthew Smith, who was suspended for seven months after posting a sexist Face

QB Wilson announces retirement after 14 seasons

Russell Wilson posted a video announcing his retirement after 14 NFL seasons and his move to a broadcasting role with CBS Sports on "The NFL Today." The former Seattle, Denver, Pittsburgh and New York

Wemby vows revival after Spurs 'let that one go'

Victor Wembanyama accepted responsibility for the Spurs’ 105‑95 Game 1 loss to the New York Knicks, saying he wasn’t worried about the series. He posted a team‑high 26 points, 12 rebounds and three bl

Fan Invades Court for Wembanyama Selfie in NBA Finals

During the fourth quarter of NBA Finals Game 1, a fan stormed the Frost Bank Center court and tried to take a selfie with Victor Wembanyama, halting play with 6:28 left. Security quickly removed the i

Leclerc Extends Ferrari Deal Past 2028 Despite Rival Offers

Charles Leclerc has signed a new contract with Ferrari running at least through 2028, confirming he turned down approaches from rival F1 teams because he believes in Frederic Vasseur's plan to return

Iran Football Faces Visa Hurdles Amid US‑Israel War

Iran’s national football team is preparing for the World Cup as the United States‑Israel war, which began on Feb 28, continues to cast a shadow over its campaign. Visa delays forced the squad to shift

Al Jazeera · 27d ago

Pavel Dorofeyev Scores OT Goal, Puts Knights in Finals

Pavel Dorofeyev’s overtime goal in Game 5 against the Anaheim Ducks propelled the Vegas Golden Knights one win from the conference finals. His workmanlike attitude has earned praise from coach John To

Heat experts warn 'reckless' Fifa of bottle ban health risk

FIFA reversed its stadium policy a week before the 2026 World Cup, banning fans from bringing reusable water bottles, cups, jars and cans into venues to curb missile‑throwing. Heat experts warn the ba

BBC Sport · 27d ago

Texas Tops Texas Tech 7-3, One Win From Repeat Title

Texas beat Texas Tech 7-3 in Game 1 of the WCWS championship round behind Teagan Kavan's complete-game three-hitter and Katie Stewart's record fourth straight game with a home run, moving one win from

Adam Silver says Clippers probe must wrap up soon

NBA commissioner Adam Silver told reporters before Game 1 of the 2026 Finals that the league’s independent investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers’ alleged salary‑cap violations must be concluded

Brunson stars and Wemby struggles as Knicks take NBA Finals opener on the road

The New York Knicks rallied from a 14‑point second‑half deficit to beat the San Antonio Spurs 105‑95 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Jalen Brunson led with 30 points, while Karl‑Anthony Towns added 18 po

Russell can still chase Antonelli’s 43‑point lead

George Russell retired from the Canadian Grand Prix after a power‑unit failure while leading, handing teammate Kimi Antonelli a fourth consecutive win and expanding Antonelli’s championship lead to 43

Knicks stay hot, steal Game 1 behind Brunson's 30

The New York Knicks rallied from a 14‑point second‑half deficit to beat the San Antonio Spurs 105‑95 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Jalen Brunson led with 30 points, and the victory extended the Knicks'

Video vault and Leeds litter picking - inside the mind of Bielsa

Marcelo Bielsa, renowned for his obsessive tactical preparation, once shipped 2,000 video tapes to Japan for the 2002 World Cup and is poised to repeat the effort for Uruguay at the 2026 tournament. H

BBC Sport · 27d ago