The New York Knicks won the second game of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs with a score of 105-104, taking a 2-0 lead in the series. Spurs star Victor Wembanyama missed a potential game-winning shot near the end, leaving his team needing to overcome a rare 0-2 deficit as the series moves to New York.
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The Knicks beat the Spurs 105-104 in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
The Knicks now lead the series 2-0.
Victor Wembanyama scored 29 points but missed a key shot with two seconds left.
No team has ever won the Finals after losing the first two home games.
The series shifts to New York for Games 3 and 4 at Madison Square Garden.
The Knicks are on a 13-game winning streak in the playoffs, their second-longest ever.
President Donald Trump plans to attend Game 3 in New York on Monday.
Key Knicks players included Jalen Brunson (who made the winning free throw), Karl-Anthony Towns, and Mikal Bridges.
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Victor Wembanyama made a key mistake late in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, leading to the San Antonio Spurs losing to the New York Knicks. The Spurs now trail 0-2 and face a tough Game 3 in New York.
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The Spurs and Knicks took turns holding large leads during the game.
The Spurs made a comeback in the fourth quarter to take the lead.
Wembanyama made a poor pass with 12 seconds left, leading to a turnover.
He also fouled Jalen Brunson, but Brunson missed a free throw.
The Spurs had a final chance to win, but Wembanyama’s last shot missed.
Fans criticized Wembanyama on social media for mistakes and lack of aggressiveness.
The Spurs are now behind 0-2 in the NBA Finals series.
Game 3 will be played in New York, and it is vital for the Spurs to win.
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Angel Reese and her team, the Atlanta Dream, lost 83-71 to Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever in the Commissioner's Cup. Despite the loss, Reese reached a career milestone as the fastest player in Dream history to reach 100 points and 100 rebounds.
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Angel Reese scored 11 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in the game against the Indiana Fever.
Reese also contributed three assists and two blocks during the match.
She started her Dream career with nine consecutive games and reached 100 points and 100 rebounds faster than any other player on the team.
Reese posted a vague message on social media following the loss, which fans think was a reaction to criticism.
Some critics say Reese is very good at rebounding but sometimes misses shots.
A missed 3-point shot by Reese, followed by a successful 3-pointer by Clark, became a widely shared moment online.
Reese was traded from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream after expressing frustration with the Sky’s losing seasons.
The Atlanta Dream currently leads the Eastern Conference early in the WNBA season.
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Victor Wembanyama, a 22-year-old star player for the San Antonio Spurs, is focused on winning NBA championships and MVP awards. He has refused to accept endorsement deals from soda companies because he does not want to promote products he believes could harm children.
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Victor Wembanyama is 7 feet 4 inches tall and plays for the San Antonio Spurs.
He is currently competing in his first NBA Finals against the New York Knicks.
Wembanyama spent time training at the Shaolin Temple in China, where he climbed a dangerous mountain while dribbling a basketball.
Before joining the NBA, he turned down multi-million dollar deals from beverage and skin care companies.
He lives by a principle of not promoting products like sodas to avoid harming kids.
The Spurs aim to win their first NBA title since 2014.
The Knicks have not won an NBA championship since 1973 and last appeared in the Finals in 1999.
Wembanyama wants to become the future face of the NBA without compromising his values.
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The England men's soccer team arrived in Florida to prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, focusing on training in hot weather. They will use special palm-cooling devices to help reduce body heat during practices and games, which can improve players’ recovery and performance.
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England's team arrived in West Palm Beach for World Cup training.
The 2026 World Cup will be held in several U.S. cities, many of which will be very hot.
England plans to use palm-cooling devices to lower players' body temperatures.
Cooling the palms can help reduce core body temperature and aid recovery during games.
67 out of 104 World Cup matches may have dangerous heat conditions; 39 matches are high risk.
England’s first game will be on June 17 against Croatia at AT&T Stadium in Texas, which has a roof.
Other group games will be in Massachusetts and New Jersey.
England hopes to reach at least the quarterfinal stage, as they did in 2022, and have the third-best chances to win the tournament.
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Eddie Haas, a former baseball player and coach, died on June 4 at the age of 91. He played for the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Braves, later became a coach and manager, and worked in scouting for several Major League Baseball teams.
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Eddie Haas played three seasons in Major League Baseball with the Cubs (1957) and Braves (1958-60).
He was an outfielder and had a batting average of .243 with one home run.
Haas played in minor leagues until 1964 before retiring as a player.
He coached and managed in the Braves organization, including managing the Atlanta Braves in 1985.
Haas was fired as Braves manager in August 1985 after the team had a 50-71 record.
After managing, he worked as a scout for the Montreal Expos (1986-94) and Boston Red Sox (1995-2003).
Haas won a minor league championship with the Greenwood Braves in 1969.
His family includes relatives who played and worked in professional baseball.
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Jessica Campbell, the NHL’s first full-time female coach, is reportedly drawing interest from the Abbotsford Canucks in the AHL after leaving the Seattle Kraken. She may become a head coach in the minors, which could help her advance to an NHL head coaching role later.
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Jessica Campbell was an assistant coach for the Seattle Kraken for two years.
She is the first full-time female coach in the NHL.
Before the Kraken, Campbell coached in the AHL for the Coachella Valley Firebirds and helped lead them to two Calder Cup Finals.
The Abbotsford Canucks AHL team may be interested in hiring Campbell as a head coach.
There is talk of a possible trade involving Canucks executive Patrik Allvin going to Seattle and Campbell going to Vancouver.
Campbell has helped develop players like Tye Kartye, AHL Rookie of the Year in 2023.
She has international coaching experience, including with a German pro team and Germany’s men's national team.
ESPN reports Campbell had interest from other NHL teams but sees the head coach role in the AHL as a strong opportunity.
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The New York Knicks won a close game against the San Antonio Spurs, 105-104, taking a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals. Jalen Brunson made a key free throw near the end, and Victor Wembanyama missed a potential game-winning shot for the Spurs.
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The Knicks lead the NBA Finals series 2-0 against the Spurs.
Jalen Brunson scored a critical free throw with 9.5 seconds left to give the Knicks the lead.
Victor Wembanyama missed a last-second jumper that could have won the game for San Antonio.
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 21 points and had 13 rebounds for the Knicks.
The Knicks have won 13 straight playoff games, one of the longest streaks in NBA history.
The Knicks are aiming for their first NBA championship since 1973.
Game 3 of the Finals will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York.
President Donald Trump, a New Yorker, plans to attend the upcoming game.
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The New York Knicks won their second straight game against the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals, leading the series 2-0. Jalen Brunson scored a key free throw near the end, and Victor Wembanyama missed a last-second shot, giving the Knicks a 105-104 victory.
Key Facts
The Knicks have now won 13 games in a row during the playoffs.
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 21 points and had 13 rebounds for the Knicks.
Jalen Brunson and Mikal Bridges each scored 20 points.
The Knicks are only the third team in NBA history to win the first two Finals games on the road.
The Knicks last won an NBA championship in 1973, and now are close to winning again.
Victor Wembanyama scored 29 points for the Spurs but missed the final shot.
The series moves to New York for Game 3 at Madison Square Garden.
President Donald Trump, a New York native, plans to attend Game 3.
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Victor Wembanyama, a key player for the Spurs, said he made a late mistake during their Game 2 loss because he felt rushed. He acknowledged that the turnover was costly and plans to use his frustration to play better in the next game.
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Victor Wembanyama is a star player for the Spurs basketball team.
In Game 2, the Spurs lost partly due to a late turnover by Wembanyama.
A turnover means losing the ball to the opposing team.
Wembanyama said he felt too urgent or rushed, which caused the mistake.
He expressed frustration but wants to use it to improve in future games.
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The New York Knicks took a 2-0 lead over the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA finals by winning a close Game 2, moving them within two wins of their first championship since 1973. Jalen Brunson made a key free throw near the end, sealing the victory as the series prepares to move to New York for Game 3.
Key Facts
The Knicks won Game 2 with a score of 105-104 against the Spurs.
New York leads the series 2-0, having won both games on the road.
Jalen Brunson scored the winning free throw with 7.5 seconds left.
Victor Wembanyama gave San Antonio a chance but missed a final shot at the buzzer.
The Knicks have now won 13 straight playoff games this postseason.
Karl-Anthony Towns led the Knicks with 21 points and 13 rebounds.
Wembanyama scored 29 points for the Spurs but had critical turnovers.
Game 3 is set for Monday night at Madison Square Garden in New York.
President Donald Trump plans to attend Game 3.
Ticket prices for the upcoming game are very high, with worst seats near $9,000.
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Iran’s football team has been given visas to enter the US for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. US officials confirmed the visas cover players and support staff, but individuals linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards will not be allowed entry.
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Iran’s football team received visas to enter the US for the World Cup starting June 11.
The team’s first game in the US will be against New Zealand on June 15 in Los Angeles.
US officials said visas were approved but warned against misuse for illegal entry.
The Iranian Football Federation has not yet commented publicly on the visa approval.
Iran had previously moved its training base from Arizona to Mexico due to visa issues.
Some Iranian technical and administrative staff had not received visas as of late May.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that people linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards cannot be part of the delegation.
Several Iranian players have completed military service with the Revolutionary Guards.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada, and Mexico with 48 teams competing. An 18-year-old Spanish player, Lamine Yamal, is a top young talent expected to break the record for youngest Golden Boot winner, a title held since 2010 by Thomas Müller.
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The 2026 World Cup will feature 48 teams, more than any previous tournament.
Matches will take place in 16 cities across three countries: the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
Lamine Yamal is an 18-year-old winger for Barcelona and Spain’s national team.
Thomas Müller won the youngest Golden Boot award at age 20 in 2010 and still holds the record.
Yamal has won multiple major trophies including three La Liga titles and the UEFA Euro 2024 championship.
He was named Young Player of Euro 2024 and the world’s best under-21 player in 2025.
Yamal missed the end of the club season due to a hamstring injury but is expected to be ready for Spain’s World Cup start.
Spain is in Group H and will play against Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay in the group phase.
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Manu Ginobili praised Victor Wembanyama, the young San Antonio Spurs star, saying he is very talented and does not need much help from past Spurs legends. Ginobili also noted that former Spurs stars like David Robinson and Tim Duncan often support the team, especially during the summer. The Spurs, with Wembanyama and other young players, are making their first trip to the NBA Finals.
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Manu Ginobili played for the Spurs from 2002 to 2018 and won four championships.
Victor Wembanyama is a 22-year-old French basketball player and a key part of the Spurs’ current team.
Former Spurs stars like David Robinson and Tim Duncan still visit and help the team, mainly during the offseason.
Ginobili said Wembanyama is very mature and skilled and doesn’t need much help to improve.
The Spurs are facing the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals this year.
The Spurs have other young players like Devin Vassell, Stephon Castle, and Dylan Harper who strengthen the team.
The past Spurs legends helped build a strong team that won multiple NBA championships.
This Spurs team is gaining important experience in their first NBA Finals appearance.
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The article previews Group J in the upcoming World Cup, focusing on Argentina and its star player Lionel Messi. Argentina aims to become the first team since 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups, with Messi possibly playing his last tournament.
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The World Cup will feature 48 nations playing across North America.
Lionel Messi, age 38, plays domestically in the U.S. for Inter Miami.
Argentina won the 2022 World Cup and seeks to repeat as champions.
Austria is a strong defensive team that conceded just four goals in qualifying.
Messi needs three goals to tie and four to break the World Cup scoring record of 16 goals.
Algeria and Jordan are other teams in Group J, with Algeria featuring Riyad Mahrez.
Argentina is predicted to easily win the group, with Austria likely to compete for second place.
The tournament format is an eight-game event, including knockout rounds.
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Cristiano Ronaldo has started training with Portugal's national soccer team as he prepares to play in his sixth World Cup. Portugal will play a friendly match against Chile before their first World Cup game in the United States on June 18.
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Cristiano Ronaldo is training with the Portugal national team.
He is preparing for his sixth World Cup tournament.
Portugal will play a friendly match against Chile.
Portugal's first World Cup match is on June 18 in the United States.
Some people see Portugal as a strong, unexpected team in the tournament.
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Lamine Yamal is a young soccer player from Spain who has quickly become very important for both his club, Barcelona, and the Spanish national team. At just 16, he made his debut for Spain and played a big role in their success at the recent European Championship. He is seen as one of the best players going into this year’s World Cup.
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Lamine Yamal trains at La Masia, Barcelona’s famous youth academy.
He had a buyout clause of over $1 billion when he was only 15 years old.
Yamal debuted for Spain’s national team at age 16 and scored in his first game.
He was a key player for Spain during the Euro 2024 tournament, scoring and assisting important goals.
Yamal helped Barcelona win back-to-back La Liga titles before the World Cup.
He is considered one of the top players heading into this year’s World Cup despite being only 18 years old.
Yamal has been compared with great players like Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi, and he has potential to become a global soccer star.
His success at the World Cup could make him very famous worldwide, including in the United States.
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Paraguay’s key player, Julio Enciso, was injured during a friendly match against Nicaragua just before the World Cup begins. The injury may affect Paraguay’s performance in Group D, where they face the United States, Australia, and Turkey.
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The U.S. Men's National Team will face Paraguay in their opening World Cup match in Los Angeles in one week.
Julio Enciso, Paraguay’s best player, was injured 20 minutes into a friendly game against Nicaragua.
Enciso was taken off the field on a stretcher and will have an MRI to check the injury’s seriousness.
Paraguay still won the game against Nicaragua despite Enciso’s injury.
Paraguay is in Group D with the United States, Australia, and Turkey for the World Cup.
The injury is a setback for Paraguay’s chances in a tough group.
Germany’s young attacker Lennart Karl also got injured and will miss the World Cup.
The U.S. team hopes to stay healthy in their final friendly match before facing Paraguay.
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Elmo, the red puppet from Sesame Street, upset New York Knicks fans by posting a neutral message wishing both NBA finals teams good fun. Knicks supporters want Elmo to openly support the team, which is in the finals for the first time since 1999, and they have reacted strongly to his comment.
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The New York Knicks are in the NBA finals against the San Antonio Spurs and currently lead the series.
Elmo posted on X (formerly Twitter): "Elmo hopes both teams have fun!" without endorsing the Knicks.
Knicks fans called Elmo a "traitor" and criticized him for not supporting their team.
The New York City Police Department jokingly called Elmo an imposter like Times Square impersonators.
The New York City Department of Transportation threatened to remove the Sesame Street sign in Upper Manhattan.
Elmo replied with a playful message apologizing and making a pun about the Spurs team.
Elmo is known for promoting kindness but has faced online controversies before, including a 2024 account hack posting hateful messages.
Knicks fans are urging Elmo to fully support the team through the finals.
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The NCAA has refused Texas Tech's request to allow quarterback Brendan Sorsby to play again. This means Sorsby remains ineligible to compete for Texas Tech.
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Texas Tech University asked the NCAA to reconsider Brendan Sorsby's eligibility.
The NCAA rejected the appeal.
As a result, Sorsby cannot currently play for Texas Tech.
The decision was reported by multiple news sources.
No further details about the reason for ineligibility were given.
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