Jalen Brunson hit the go-ahead free throw with 9.5 seconds left as the Knicks beat the Spurs 105-104 to take a 2-0 NBA Finals lead. New York returns to Madison Square Garden two wins from its first championship since 1973.
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Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-103 in Game 7 to reach the NBA Finals, continuing the NBA's streak of new champions. The Spurs will face the New York Knicks in a rematch of the 1999 Finals starting June 3.
The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team has announced its 26-player roster for the 2026 World Cup, blending veterans like Christian Pulisic with newcomers such as Matt Freese. The tournament kicks off next month with the U.S. facing Paraguay in California.
A federal judge blocks Nexstar Media Group's $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna, citing antitrust concerns raised by state attorneys general and DirecTV. The merger, which would create a media giant owning 265 TV stations, is paused pending resolution of a lawsuit alleging harm to competition and local journalism.
The Justice Department is investigating the NFL's game licensing practices amid concerns over high subscription costs and anticompetitive tactics. The probe follows a Senate inquiry into whether the league's streaming packages violate antitrust laws.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is being investigated by the FBI after they seized electronic devices from him and his chief fundraiser's home. Adams has not been accused of any wrongdoing and is cooperating with the investigation, though the public is still waiting for more information. Adams has promised to continue to cooperate with the investigation and follow the law.
American hockey player Adam Johnson died following a “freak accident” during a game in England on Saturday. He suffered a serious cut to the neck from a skate, and was taken to a hospital in Sheffield where he was pronounced dead. The Elite Ice Hockey League released a statement expressing their “deepest sympathies” to Johnson’s family and friends, noting he was an “incredible player and a great person” who had played for the Minnesota Wild and the San Jose Sharks in the NHL, and was a member of Team USA at the 2018 Winter Olympics.
Rep. John Duarte (R-Calif.) is calling for the House of Representatives to reelect former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in order to approve military aid to Israel as soon as possible. Duarte expressed fear that Israel could run short on artillery in the midst of attacks by Hamas and criticized the House for dilly-dallying around with a leadership struggle when one of their strongest allies is under attack. McCarthy has not ruled out another bid for the job, and it remains to be seen if he will be reelected and if the House will be able to approve military aid to Israel in time.