Jalen Brunson scored 45 points and won finals MVP as the Knicks beat the Spurs 94-90 to claim their first NBA championship in 53 years. New York rallied from a seven-point fourth-quarter deficit to clinch the series in five games.
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Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player and advocate for inclusion, has died at 47 after battling brain cancer. He made history in 2013 by publicly coming out while still active in the league.
Two pilots, Nick Macy and Chris Rushing, were killed in a mid-air collision during the T-6 Gold Race at the National Championship Air Races in Reno, Nevada. The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the cause of the crash, while the Reno Air Racing Association has extended its condolences to the families of the pilots.
Greta Gerwig's latest movie, "Barbie", is projected to make over $1 billion in global ticket sales in just three weeks, breaking the record for female directors previously held by Patty Jenkins. This is a major milestone for female directors in the film industry, and a testament to the progress that has been made in the industry. Gerwig has also been nominated for an Academy Award for Best Director for her 2017 film “Lady Bird”.
Two people were killed and two others injured in a mid-air collision involving a helicopter and a gyrocopter near Oshkosh, Wisconsin. In a separate incident, two other people were killed when a small plane crashed into a nearby lake. The NTSB is investigating both the mid-air collision and the plane crash, and the Experimental Aircraft Association is working with them to determine the cause of the incidents and ensure safety in the area.
Seven of the world's largest automakers have announced a joint venture to build a nationwide network of 30,000 electric vehicle charging stations, nearly doubling the number of fast-charging plugs in the U.S. and Canada. The network is expected to be operational by next summer and will be open to all electric vehicle owners. The move is a sign that the automakers are committed to reducing emissions and promoting sustainable transportation, as electric vehicle demand is growing across the world.
This weekend, moviegoers flocked to theaters to see Warner Bros.' "Barbie" and Universal's "Oppenheimer", with "Barbie" claiming the top spot with a massive $155 million in ticket sales. "Oppenheimer" also soared past expectations, taking in $80.5 million from 3,610 locations. The success of the two films combined for a total of $235.5 million, showing that moviegoers are still eager to return to theaters despite the pandemic.
The NFL owners have unanimously approved the sale of the Washington Commanders to a group led by Josh Harris and Magic Johnson for a record-breaking $6.05 billion. Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones expressed his excitement for the new ownership group and the potential for the team to reach new heights. The agreement is set to take effect before the 2023 season begins, and the Washington Commanders are expected to enter a new era of success and growth.