Mike Brown
- Jun 14
New York Knicks win first NBA title in 53 years as Jeremy Sochan becomes first Polish champion
The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5, winning the 2026 NBA Finals 4-1 and securing their first championship since 1973. Jeremy Sochan became the first Polish player to earn an NBA ring.
- Jun 14
New York Knicks end 53-year title drought, beat Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 to win NBA Finals
Jalen Brunson scored 45 points as the Knicks erased a 16-point deficit to clinch the series 4-1 and secure their third championship, the first since 1973.
- May 29
NBA Playoffs: Wembanyama's Spurs Dominate Thunder 118-91, Force Game 7 in Western Conference Finals
Victor Wembanyama delivered a 28-point, 10-rebound masterpiece as the San Antonio Spurs crushed the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder 118-91 on Thursday night, tying the Western Conference Finals at 3-3 and setting up a winner-take-all Game 7.
- May 29
Trump administration pushes for new $250 banknote featuring president's portrait, challenging 1866 law
The US Treasury has prepared a design for a $250 banknote bearing Donald Trump's portrait, but the plan requires Congress to overturn a 160-year-old ban on depicting living people on currency.
- May 26
Knicks sweep Cavaliers 4-0 to reach first NBA Finals since 1999, extending playoff win streak to 11 games
The New York Knicks routed the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93 in Game 4 to complete a 4-0 sweep and advance to the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years.
