The Knicks rallied from 29 points down to beat the Spurs 107-106 in Game 4, the largest comeback in NBA Finals history. OG Anunoby’s tip-in with 1.2 seconds left gave New York a 3-1 series lead.
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Victor Wembanyama scored 32 points as the Spurs beat the Knicks 115-111 in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, cutting New York’s series lead to 2-1. The loss snapped the Knicks’ 13-game postseason winning streak and kept San Antonio from falling into a 3-0 hole.
President Donald Trump was loudly booed when shown on the Madison Square Garden video boards before Game 3 of the NBA Finals. His attendance, the first by a sitting president at an NBA Finals game, brought heightened security and the cancellation of an outdoor watch party.
U.S. authorities denied entry to Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who had been selected to officiate at the FIFA World Cup, citing unspecified “vetting concerns.” The decision has drawn criticism from Somali sports officials and civil rights advocates amid broader scrutiny of U.S. travel restrictions affecting the tournament.
A U.S.-registered executive jet crashed in flames during an emergency landing attempt in La Romana, killing the pilot and co-pilot. Former MLB catcher Yadier Molina said the aircraft was headed to Texas to pick up him, his family and friends.
A federal lawsuit seeks to block a UFC event planned for the White House South Lawn on President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday. The suit alleges improper authorization, private financial benefit and violations involving federal parkland and construction approvals.
Alexander Zverev beat Flavio Cobolli in five sets at Roland Garros to win his first Grand Slam title in his fourth major final. The German claimed the French Open after earlier final defeats at the U.S. Open, Australian Open and Roland Garros.
Simone Biles said on Instagram that she experienced a health scare this week that made her feel she had “almost” died. The seven-time Olympic champion did not disclose what happened but said she has been resting and may explain later.