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Mayhem mars euphoria as New York City celebrates the Knicks' first championship in 53 years

Mayhem mars euphoria as New York City celebrates the Knicks' first championship in 53 years

Michael R. Sisak And Shelby Lum, Associated Press  |  Updated June 14 - 1:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

It was bedlam on Broadway as the New York Knicks won their first NBA championship in 53 years on Saturday night, with exuberant celebrations marred by mayhem and violence, including gunshots in Times Square.
Australia spoils Turkey's return to the World Cup with a 2-0 victory

Australia spoils Turkey's return to the World Cup with a 2-0 victory

Anne M. Peterson, Associated Press  |  Updated June 14 - 1:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe scored and Australia spoiled Turkey's return to the World Cup for the first time in 24 years with a 2-0 victory on Saturday night.
Jalen Brunson bet on himself and bet on the Knicks. A championship and a Finals MVP was his reward

Jalen Brunson bet on himself and bet on the Knicks. A championship and a Finals MVP was his reward

Tim Reynolds, Associated Press  |  Updated June 13 - 11:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jalen Brunson was fully aware of how much money some people spent to see the New York Knicks finally become champions again. Some tickets during the NBA Finals sold for $5,000, some for $50,000, some for probably more.
The Comeback Knicks are the Champion Knicks: New York tops Spurs for title

The Comeback Knicks are the Champion Knicks: New York tops Spurs for title

Tim Reynolds, Associated Press  |  Updated June 13 - 10:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jalen Brunson and the Comeback Knicks did it again. And now they're the Champion Knicks.
Scotland marks 28-year World Cup absence with 1-0 victory over Haiti in Group C

Scotland marks 28-year World Cup absence with 1-0 victory over Haiti in Group C

Kyle Hightower, Associated Press  |  Updated June 13 - 10:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Coach Steve Clarke made it clear he didn't enjoy his first two experiences leading Scotland during lackluster showings in the European Championship.
Trump turns 80 with a showstopping spectacle of cage fights at the White House. But big issues loom

Trump turns 80 with a showstopping spectacle of cage fights at the White House. But big issues loom

Will Weissert, Associated Press  |  Posted June 13 - 10:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump celebrates turning 80 on Sunday with a showstopping birthday spectacle that once would have seemed unfathomable: a cage-fighting show on the storied South Lawn of the White House.
Curaçao embraces historic World Cup debut against Germany

Curaçao embraces historic World Cup debut against Germany

Gracie Fisher, Associated Press  |  Updated June 13 - 9:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Curaçao is preparing for its historic World Cup debut against four-time champion Germany with a sense of excitement and pride.
Brazil rallies for 1-1 draw against Morocco in its World Cup opener behind Vinícius Júnior's goal

Brazil rallies for 1-1 draw against Morocco in its World Cup opener behind Vinícius Júnior's goal

Ronald Blum, Associated Press  |  Updated June 13 - 7:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

Samba soccer this wasn't.
49ers mourn the sudden death of former All-Pro linebacker Aldon Smith at 36

49ers mourn the sudden death of former All-Pro linebacker Aldon Smith at 36

Josh Dubow, Associated Press  |  Updated June 13 - 7:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Aldon Smith, the troubled but talented pass rusher whose promising career was derailed by legal problems, has died at age 36.
Inside the crowd drawn to Trump's unusual UFC fight night at the White House

Inside the crowd drawn to Trump's unusual UFC fight night at the White House

Fatima Hussein, Associated Press  |  Updated June 13 - 7:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

One by one, the burly mixed martial arts fighters made their entrance past the solemn, hulking marble statue of America's 16th president and jogged down the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to roars from thousands of fans drawn to the unusual sporting weekend marking the nation's 250th anniversary and President Donald Trump's 80th birthday.
Tigers ace Tarik Skubal shows some rust in first start since elbow procedure

Tigers ace Tarik Skubal shows some rust in first start since elbow procedure

Tom Withers, Associated Press  |  Posted June 13 - 7:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tarik Skubal wasn't seeking any sentimentality for his return from elbow surgery. Save the pats on the back and warm words for someone else.
Guardians star 3B José Ramírez breaks bone in hand during win over Tigers, All-Star out indefinitely

Guardians star 3B José Ramírez breaks bone in hand during win over Tigers, All-Star out indefinitely

Tom Withers, Associated Press  |  Posted June 13 - 7:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

A nice win for the Guardians over a division rival quickly turned into a devastating loss.
Shohei Ohtani hits a leadoff homer in return to Dodgers lineup after dealing with knee issue

Shohei Ohtani hits a leadoff homer in return to Dodgers lineup after dealing with knee issue

Jay Cohen, Associated Press  |  Updated June 13 - 7:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Looks like Shohei Ohtani is doing much better.
Dodgers' Yamamoto loses no-hit bid on Peters' leadoff homer for the White Sox in the 9th inning

Dodgers' Yamamoto loses no-hit bid on Peters' leadoff homer for the White Sox in the 9th inning

Jay Cohen, Associated Press  |  Updated June 13 - 6:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Yoshinobu Yamamoto was so close. Again.
Tarik Skubal returns from elbow surgery, José Ramírez breaks hand in Guardians' 3-1 win over Tigers

Tarik Skubal returns from elbow surgery, José Ramírez breaks hand in Guardians' 3-1 win over Tigers

Tom Withers, Associated Press  |  Updated June 13 - 5:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tarik Skubal was tagged for a two-run homer by Cleveland's Daniel Schneemann in the two-time reigning Cy Young winner's return from elbow surgery and the Guardians downed the Detroit Tigers 3-1 on Saturday.
Boualem Khoukhi's goal on header in stoppage time earns Qatar a 1-1 World Cup draw with Switzerland

Boualem Khoukhi's goal on header in stoppage time earns Qatar a 1-1 World Cup draw with Switzerland

Janie Mccauley, Associated Press  |  Updated June 13 - 4:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Qatar might be able to finally move forward from its forgettable home World Cup four years ago, scoring a stoppage-time goal to earn a shocking 1-1 draw with Group B favorite Switzerland on Saturday.
South Korean duo takes Dow Championship lead in LPGA team event as Korda and Cowan falter

South Korean duo takes Dow Championship lead in LPGA team event as Korda and Cowan falter

The Associated Press  |  Posted June 13 - 4:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hyo Joo Kim and Hye-Jin Choi handled a swirling wind Saturday and made enough birdies to be among only six teams who broke par, posting a 1-under 69 in foursomes to build a one-shot lead in the Dow Championship.
70 seconds, 26 passes and an iconic World Cup moment for the US and Gio Reyna

70 seconds, 26 passes and an iconic World Cup moment for the US and Gio Reyna

James Robson, Associated Press  |  Updated June 13 - 2:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

It might go down as one of the iconic moments of the 2026 World Cup.
A dream day for New York fans with Knicks on the road to clinch and Brazil vs. Morocco in World Cup

A dream day for New York fans with Knicks on the road to clinch and Brazil vs. Morocco in World Cup

Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press  |  Updated June 13 - 1:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

If there is a saving grace from the bedlam that is about to ensue in New York City on Saturday, with the Knicks on the verge of a championship and Brazil taking on Morocco in the World Cup, it is that Game 5 of the NBA Finals is on the road.
James Harden is arrested in Houston on a misdemeanor charge of carrying a weapon in a motor vehicle

James Harden is arrested in Houston on a misdemeanor charge of carrying a weapon in a motor vehicle

Stephen Whyno, Associated Press  |  Posted June 13 - 12:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Cleveland Cavaliers player James Harden was arrested on Saturday in Houston on a misdemeanor charge of unlawful carrying of a weapon in a motor vehicle, according to the Harris County District Clerk's Office.