Jalen Brunson scored 45 points to lead the New York Knicks to a 94-90 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5, securing their third NBA championship. This win marks their first title since 1973 and ends a 14-year drought for major professional sports championships in New York City.
Jalen Brunson scored 45 points to lead the New York Knicks to a 94-90 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5, securing their third NBA championship. This marks the Knicks' first title in 53 years, with Brunson named MVP.
The New York Knicks' dramatic comeback win over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night ignited a city-wide celebration, with fans and celebrities alike caught up in the "monoculture moment." The victory puts the Knicks up 3-1 in the series, bringing them closer to their first championship in 53 years.
South Korea came from behind to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1 in Guadalajara. Ladislav Krejci scored for the Czechs, but Hwang In-beom and Oh Hyeon-gyu secured the win for South Korea.
LG Twins defeated Kiwoom Heroes 5-2, ending the Heroes' six-game winning streak. Despite trailing 0-2, LG rallied in the 3rd inning with timely hits, including three doubles, to score four runs and secure the victory.
Harlequins staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Exeter Chiefs 41-24, scoring 27 unanswered points in the second half. The win boosts Quins' Champions Cup hopes while leaving Chiefs to nervously contemplate their playoff qualification.
Southampton advanced to the playoff final against Hull City with a 116th-minute goal by Shea Charles, despite controversy over alleged foul play and pre-match 'spygate' accusations. The win came after a fraught 130-minute match against Middlesbrough, marked by flashpoints, discriminatory comment allegations, and a ballboy incident.
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics 109-100 in Game 7 to win their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series, becoming the 14th team in NBA history to overcome a 3-1 deficit. Joel Embiid recorded 34 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists while Tyrese Maxey added 30 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists as Philadelphia snapped a six-series losing streak against Boston dating back to 1982. Jayson Tatum was ruled out with left knee stiffness before the game. The 76ers will now face the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference semifinals starting Monday.
Ryan Choi Chun-yin won the inaugural World Fencing League title in Los Angeles on Sunday, defeating Miles Chamley-Watson 16-13 to claim a US$10,000 prize. The event, created by American Olympic bronze medallist Chamley-Watson, drew around 6,000 spectators to the Shrine Auditorium, including seven-times F1 champion Lewis Hamilton. Choi, captain of Team Shield which won five of six contests against Team Blade, called it a breakthrough for fencing and a revolution for the sport.
Manchester City score two goals in five minutes to secure a late comeback victory against Southampton and reach their fourth FA Cup final in a row.
Northampton Saints host Bath at Franklin's Gardens in a crucial Premiership encounter, two weeks after Bath's dramatic Champions Cup quarter-final victory. The match saw Bath win 6-5 in an 11-try thriller, with the winning try coming in the final five minutes. Northampton, who led 28-7 early, will look to avenge that defeat and maintain their position at the top of the table, one point ahead of Bath.
Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy discusses how Vítor Pereira's half-time changes "benefitted" Morgan Gibbs-White as the England international made a "huge difference" in Nottingham Forest's 4-1 comeback victory against Burnley.
Morgan Gibbs-White's hat-trick helps Nottingham Forest secure a vital 4-1 comeback victory in their bid for Premier League survival, and leaves Burnley on the brink of relegation.
A powerful final day in Tbilisi saw Luka Maisuradze win gold at -90kg, Audrey Tcheumeo dominate, and Idar Bifov impress. Raz Hershko staged a comeback victory, while Irakli Demetrashvili thrilled the home crowd. Georgia confirmed its strength with multiple medals.
