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The path of a Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals basketball starts with all 30 teams
The cast of the NBA's grandest stage is always easy to identify. This year, there's Victor Wembanyama and Jalen Brunson. The Spurs' Coyote and Spike Lee. The ex-Knicks and Spurs in the crowd. Head coaches Mike Brown and Mitch Johnson. And of course, New York's celebrity fans courtside. But, the …
Looking back at the NBA Finals trophy logo courts of the past
The 2026 NBA Finals tip off on Wednesday between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs. The matchup will be a familiar sight for longtime NBA fans as it's a rematch of the 1999 Finals. However, the aesthetics will be reminiscent of another time, too: the mid-2000s. Starting with …
Knicks' Finals run prompts NYC mayor to repeal kids' bedtimes
Buzz for the Knicks' first NBA Finals run since 1999 is taking over New York City, and Mayor Zohran Mamdani is making sure the youth can enjoy it unimpeded. The 112th mayor of New York City signed an executive order Monday with the title "repealing kids' bedtimes for Knicks Finals …
Knicks', Spurs' uniform schedule for 2026 NBA Finals
The 2026 NBA Finals pits the New York Knicks vs. the San Antonio Spurs, a rematch of the 1999 championship series. The uniforms will look familiar, too. San Antonio is no stranger to the big stage -- 1999 marked the first of six during a stretch that ran until 2014. …
Chelsea troll Arsenal following Champions League final loss
Arsenal suffered a heartbreaking loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final on Saturday, and one of their biggest rivals -- Chelsea -- made sure to rub salt in the wound immediately. The final play came down to a penalty shootout, which the Parisian side won 4-3 after a …
Frances Tiafoe recovers racket from fan after French Open celebration
In the aftermath of Frances Tiafoe's second-round French Open victory Thursday, the American turned his attention to another task: getting his game-winning racket back. Tiafoe outlasted Hubert Hurkacz 6-7 (5), 7-6 (7), 6-4, 6-7 (1), 6-4 in a marathon match that lasted four hours and 43 minutes. He had an …
Zohran Mamdani pokes fun at Cavaliers after Knicks reach NBA Finals
The Knicks are onto the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999, and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has his eyes on keeping the streets clean -- sort of. New York blew out the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93 in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals Monday night. It …
New York Knicks return to NBA Finals prompts trip back to 1999
It's time to party like it's 1999 because the New York Knicks have advanced to the NBA Finals. New York swept the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday, defeating them 130-93 in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals. This will be the Knicks' first appearance in the NBA Finals since 1999, …
Bam Adebayo takes heat from Panthers after attending Golden Knights game
Bam Adebayo posed with A'ja Wilson in Golden Knights jerseys Sunday, resulting in disapproval from the Florida Panthers. The Miami Heat center and Wilson, who stars for the Las Vegas Aces, attended Game 3 of the Western Conference finals between the Vegas Golden Knights and Colorado Avalanche. A photo of …
New York Knicks celebrity row personality-driven superlatives
The New York Knicks' run in the 2026 NBA playoffs has been full of Jalen Brunson 3-pointers, Karl-Anthony Towns assists and trademark hustle from Josh Hart. But another consistent factor has been along for the ride -- celebrities in the stands. New York boasts arguably the best celebrity row in …
The Knicks' miraculous comeback win against Cavs by the numbers
The New York Knicks stormed back to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-104 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals Tuesday night. Knicks rally from 22 down in 4th, stun Cavs in OT New York faced a 22-point deficit in the fourth quarter but managed to battle and force overtime. …
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gives teammates multiple gifts after winning MVP
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander received his second consecutive MVP award on Sunday night. But before he accepted the award, he showered his teammates with gifts. The Oklahoma City Thunder star gave his teammates new Audemars Piguet watches, Burberry trench coats and golf clubs, among other items. Last year, Gilgeous-Alexander provided Rolex watches …
Michael Jordan reconnects with old high school teacher in hospice care
A former high school teacher in Wilmington, North Carolina, had a bucket list item she wanted to check off while in hospice care: reconnect with her former student, Michael Jordan. Ms. Etta taught Jordan at Emsley A. Laney High School over 40 years ago. While a patient at Lower Cape …
Cavaliers poke fun at Pistons, Michigan after Game 7 blowout
The Cleveland Cavaliers followed their dominant Game 7 win over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night with petty posts aimed at the Pistons -- and Michigan. Cleveland rolled to a 125-94 win to secure a spot in the Eastern Conference finals. Moments after the buzzer sounded, Cleveland turned its attention …
Two-time NBA champ J.R. Smith earns college degree at age 40
When two-time NBA champion J.R. Smith puts on his cap and gown Saturday to walk the graduation stage at North Carolina A&T, his steps will mark the end of a goal he has pursued for years -- to conquer a fear of education and earn his college degree. The moment …
Clippers poke fun at Pacers ahead of 2026 NBA draft lottery
The LA Clippers have not selected in the first round of the NBA draft for two consecutive years in over a decade. But, ahead of the draft lottery Sunday, there is a chance that streak is broken, thanks to the Indiana Pacers. LA traded center Ivica Zubac to the Pacers …
Detroit Pistons troll Orlando Magic multiple times after Game 7 win
The Detroit Pistons are on to the second round of the NBA playoffs after defeating the Orlando Magic 116-94 in Game 7 on Sunday -- and offered a parting shot at the Magic to boot. Moments before the buzzer sounded, Detroit posted a gif of its mascot, Hopper, using a …
Cleveland Cavaliers troll Drake, Toronto Raptors after Game 7 win
The Cleveland Cavaliers took down the Toronto Raptors 114-102 in Game 7 on Sunday, then made sure to poke fun at one of Toronto's biggest fans: Drake. Cleveland shared a photo on social media of an ice structure similar to what Drake put in downtown Toronto on April 20 as …
RJ Barrett's game winner prompts reaction from Tyrese Haliburton
RJ Barrett's game-winning 3-pointer in the Raptors' 112-110 victory over the Cavaliers on Friday evoked memories of Kawhi Leonard's Game 7 buzzer-beater in 2019 for Toronto. It also caught the attention of Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton. Facing a one-point deficit with 10.9 seconds left in overtime of Game 6, …
Shedeur Sanders graduates from Colorado, re-creates Deion photo
Last year, Shedeur Sanders saw his NFL dream come true. Now, he's realizing another major life accomplishment: graduating from college. The Cleveland Browns quarterback took the stage at Colorado on Saturday, graduating with a sociology degree. Sanders posted a video of himself with other students as they prepared to receive …
Minnesota Timberwolves wear Donte DiVincenzo jerseys ahead of Game 6
Ahead of Game 6 against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night, the Minnesota Timberwolves arrived at the arena in support of teammate Donte DiVincenzo. All the players wore DiVincenzo jerseys, showing love to the guard who tore his Achilles in Game 4 on Saturday. The threads ranged from throwbacks to …
Makai Lemon to wear No. 9, first Eagles player since Nick Foles
Philadelphia Eagles first-round pick Makai Lemon revealed his jersey number Thursday, and it holds a special meaning for Eagles fans. Lemon will don No. 9, last worn by Eagles quarterback Nick Foles, who led the franchise to its first Super Bowl win in February 2018. Foles retired from the league …
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander trolls Dillon Brooks after Thunder sweep Suns
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is feeling villainous after helping the Thunder complete a sweep of the Suns in the first round of the NBA playoffs Monday. The reigning MVP poked fun at Suns guard Dillon Brooks with an Instagram post Tuesday. Gilgeous-Alexander referenced a moment in Game 2 when he hit a …
Fernando Mendoza celebrates No. 1 pick selection with LinkedIn post
Las Vegas made Fernando Mendoza the top pick in the 2026 NFL draft Thursday, ushering in a new era of Raiders football. Mendoza took in the moment at home in Miami alongside his family, putting on a Raiders hat after hearing his name called. What was next up for Mendoza? …
Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney offers Coventry a Vegas trip before key match
Phil Parkinson reflects on Wrexham's rise since Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney purchased the club five years ago. (1:42)With the Premier League promotion race heating up, Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney already is plotting for an advantage against Coventry City on Sunday. He offered his opponent a trip to Las Vegas.After …
LeBron James and Kevin Durant playoff meetings through the years
As the Houston Rockets face the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series on Tuesday, it might mark the final postseason matchup between LeBron James and Kevin Durant. Even this late in their careers, James and Durant still produced at a high level during the regular …
Twins troll Mets after handing N.Y. 12th straight loss
If the New York Mets dropping their 12th straight game on Tuesday wasn't enough, the Minnesota Twins also poked fun at them after a 5-3 defeat.The Mets used a three-run third inning to take an early lead, but the Twins tied it up in the seventh. Minnesota went ahead for …
How OKC Thunder's Jared McCain balances TikTok fame, NBA play
The scene at the airport in Oklahoma City has become a tradition: Thunder fans standing behind a tall, gated fence await the chance to high-five players returning from a road trip. Sometimes this happens in the middle of the night.Early the morning of April 11, a group of fans held …