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Copy of New York wins! Inside the locker room of the first...
For decades, the Knicks flailed and chased -- for quick fixes, superstars, splashy hires. But then they chose Jalen Brunson, and the rest is history.[read more]
Copy of Roster lessons from Knicks' title, and why there's...
Here's how the Knicks built their team to get there, and what the Finals outcome means both sides.[read more]
NFL, NBA tells Congress it backs new college bill
The NFL, NFLPA and NBPA on Tuesday sent statements to Congress supporting the Protect College Sports Act and lauding specific provisions it includes while also encouraging further "negotiations" during the legislative process.[read more]
Peterson visits Wizards, won't meet other teams
Top NBA draft prospect Darryn Peterson has visited the Wizards but does not plan to grant another team a meeting, sources told ESPN.[read more]
Sources: Wizard's Sarr fractures foot, has surgery...
Wizards center Alex Sarr has undergone surgery to repair a fractured right foot and is expected to be healthy for the start of the season, the team announced Monday.[read more]
Sources: Bulls finalizing hiring of Splitter as HC...
Chicago has hired Tiago Splitter, who guided the Trail Blazers to a 42-40 record as interim coach, to succeed Billy Donovan as the Bulls' new head coach.[read more]
Dolan asked for 10-week sacrifice in April speech
Knicks owner James Dolan delivered an impassioned speech in front of his team before the playoffs, urging the players to "leave nothing on the table" in the pursuit of a title.[read more]
Longtime Lakers P.A. announcer Tanter retiring
Longtime Lakers public address announcer Lawrence Tanter is retiring from his position after more than 40 years manning the microphone at Lakers home games, the team announced Tuesday.[read more]
Game 5 most-watched since 1998; peaked at 33M
The Knicks' 94-90 victory over the Spurs on Saturday night to capture their first NBA title in 53 years averaged 24.5 million viewers on ABC and ESPN, making it the most-watched Game 5 since 1998.[read more]
🏆 'BING BONG': Top reactions to Knicks' title
The sports world had plenty to say about the Knicks' third title, their first since 1973.[read more]