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Knicks celebrate NBA title with massive New York parade

Thousands of New York Knicks fans flooded Manhattan on Thursday for a heavily guarded victory parade, turning the city into a sea of blue and orange to mark their basketball team's NBA Finals victory.

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'I wasn't ready': San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama rues costly errors in NBA Finals loss

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama's first chance at an NBA championship came sooner than most expected, and the 22-year-old French phenomenon admitted he wasn't ready for the moment.

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Jalen Brunson named NBA Finals MVP after guiding New York Knicks to glory

Jalen Brunson's 45-point masterpiece propelled the New York Knicks to their first NBA title in 53 years, but his biggest contribution to ending the drought may have come two years ago.

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Ancelotti calls on Brazil to improve after Morocco stalemate

Brazil coach Carlo ⁠Ancelotti says his team must improve after being held to a 1-1 ‌draw by Morocco in their World Cup ‌Group C opener on Saturday, acknowledging ‌an unbalanced and nervous first-half performance.

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Jalen Brunson leads New York Knicks to their first NBA title in 53 years

Jalen Brunson's 45 points lifted the New York Knicks to their first NBA Finals in 53 years after defeating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 on Saturday.

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New Yorkers embrace 'Knicks first, World Cup second' mentality ahead of Game 5

The World Cup carnival arrived in New York on Saturday, but it was drowned out by the city's fervor over the hometown Knicks and the possibility of bringing an NBA title to the Big Apple.

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Former NBA MVP James Harden arrested on misdemeanour gun charge in Houston

Former NBA Most Valuable Player James Harden was arrested Saturday in Houston, Texas, on a misdemeanour charge of unlawful carrying of a weapon, court documents showed.

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New York Knicks left excited as team is on the cusp of NBA Finals glory

New York Knicks fever has engulfed the five boroughs this week, with the team just one ⁠win away from snapping a 53-year NBA title drought and the kickoff of the first of the region's eight World Cup matches across the river on Saturday ‌taking a backseat for many locals.

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San Antonio Spurs will 'keep swinging' despite going down 3-1 in NBA Finals

Still hurting after the worst collapse in NBA Finals history, the San Antonio Spurs vow the New York Knicks will not win their first title in 53 years without a fight.

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Knicks one win away from NBA title after completing greatest comeback in history

After a historic first half and a lead of up to 29 points, the Spurs ended up underwater, and the Knicks snatched victory in the final moments to take Game 4 of the Finals. New York are now just one win away from their third title!

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Flashscore's 2026 NBA Mock Draft: Picks 25-30 prove last chance for first-round benefits

The NBA Draft is just two weeks away, and the stage is nearly set. New York City is preparing to welcome the next wave of prospects hoping to hear their names called on draft night. While some players will slide down the board, a first-round selection still carries significant value, proving NBA teams see something special in a prospect.

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Donald Trump receives boos during Game 3 of NBA Finals in New York's Madison Square Garden

Basketball fans greeted US President Donald Trump with a chorus of loud boos on Monday, as the Republican became ⁠the first sitting US President to attend the NBA Finals at Game 3 of the championship series between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs.

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San Antonio Spurs take Game 3 against New York Knicks to halve deficit in series

New York seemed to have the game in hand, but faltered at the end: the Spurs win with 32 points from Victor Wembanyama, finally getting on the board in these NBA Finals. Is this enough to completely shift the momentum?

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NBA commissioner pleased at New York's excitement for Finals before third game

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Monday he has never seen New York so excited about any event as he has the NBA Finals as he welcomed US President Donald Trump.

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Co-hosts Mexico promise peaceful World Cup for fans despite current protests

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday she could guarantee a peaceful World Cup opening ceremony this week, despite concern over ongoing protests.

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NBA Weekly: Knicks close in on championship glory while Spurs eye comeback

In NBA Weekly, Flashscore editors review the week that has just gone, looking back at the biggest moments and storylines from the last seven days in the world of basketball's biggest and best league.

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Women's football isn't interesting? Lionel Messi wouldn't agree

Despite the unprecedented growth women’s football has experienced in recent years, critics still occasionally dismiss it as a sport that attracts little interest and has no real future. Lionel Messi, however, widely regarded as one of the greatest and most successful players of his generation, clearly disagrees. His actions off the pitch suggest as much. As his recent business demonstrates, Messi sees significant potential in the women’s game and is among a growing number of high-profile figures investing in its future.

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Knicks to bring the noise for Game 3 of NBA Finals despite insane ticket prices

Soaring ticket prices and extra security for US President Donald Trump do not alter the electric energy of fabled Madison Square Garden as it hosts Game 3 and Game 4 of the NBA Finals.

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Hamburg signed Gronbaek because his attitude is like no other player, says HSV-expert

Albert Gronbaek has impressed with his positive attitude and his ability to cover any position on the field for Hamburger SV. That is why the Bundesliga club this week completed the permanent signing of the Danish international midfielder from Rennes for a fee of just over €4.5 million, says HSV-reporter Stefan Walther from Hamburger Abendblatt in an interview with Flashscore.

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New York Knicks expect a reaction from San Antonio Spurs despite going up 2-0 in series

The New York Knicks, who held off San Antonio in another instant NBA Finals classic to take a 2-0 lead in the championship series, are expecting the Spurs' best shot in game three on Monday.

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'I need to have more poise', admits Wembanyama after crucial misses in Game 2 loss

San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama could barely remember the details of the late-game miscues that cost the Spurs in their agonising 105-104 loss to the New York Knicks in game two of the NBA Finals on Friday.

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Knicks hold off Spurs after intense comeback to win Game 2 of NBA Finals

The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 105-104 in a nail-biting Game 2 on Friday as they take a commanding 2-0 series lead in the NBA Finals.

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Flashscore's 2026 NBA Mock Draft: Picks 19-24 could see a trade for Kawhi Leonard

June is underway, which means it is officially draft month! The deadline to withdraw from the 2026 NBA Draft and maintain college eligibility was May 27th, meaning that every prospect still in the draft will be available. Front offices are putting the finishing touches on scouting reports and determining which players are worth investing in as the next generation of NBA talent.

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Wemby says Spurs need to be 'normal' in their approach for Game 2

San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama says there's no need for heroics as the Spurs aim to battle back from a deflating loss to the New York Knicks in the opening game of the NBA Finals.