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'He's us -- except he's very good at basketball': Why NYC loves Jalen Brunson
Brunson's appeal in New York centers around one idea: People might appreciate glitz and glamour -- but they respect guts and guile even more.

The Knicks solved their minutes puzzle just in time for a Finals run
Here's how New York embraced its bench and overcame one of its biggest obstacles to a title.

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SORSBY TO PLAY
Wetzel: Sorsby ruling a temporary injunction that will cause permanent damage
"Ridiculous, short-sighted and illogical." It's hard for Dan Wetzel to comprehend a judge's ruling that will enable Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby to play college football this season.

Josh Pate: Brendan Sorsby being granted injunction is 'unbelievable'


FIFA MEN'S WORLD CUP
GAMES BEGIN THURSDAY AT 3 P.M. ET
Ranked: The top 50 players at the World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature the world's best talent. Let's rank the top 50 players who will be there!

Predicting every game of the entire World Cup: All the teams and all the winners
Who will win the FIFA World Cup? Instead of predicting a final winner, we've picked every single result.


SIZING UP AMERICAN SOCCER
American soccer still has a global stigma: Can the USMNT change that?
USMNT players past and present open up about the stigma of being an American in soccer ahead of the World Cup.

What would make a good World Cup for the USMNT?


ALL THE LATEST FROM THE OFFSEASON
A.J. Brown, Myles Garrett, Jared Verse: Inside the NFL's June 1 blockbuster trades
More than 15 coaches, players and execs shed light on the back-to-back trades that happened on a key June day.

From QB battles to rookie progress, here's everything we're watching at minicamps
NFL Nation frames minicamp storylines, including Jalen Hurts, Patrick Mahomes and QBs in Arizona and Minnesota.


AROUND THE DIAMOND
Nine Tarik Skubal blockbuster proposals that would rock the MLB trade deadline
Where should Detroit send the best pitcher on the planet? Here are our best offers for the Tigers ace.

Mason Miller is so good -- even AI can't replicate him
Not even MLB's most advanced technology can replicate the dominant San Diego Padres closer.


MLB SCOREBOARD

TRENDING AT THE NBA FINALS
It's how much? Ticket prices at MSG surge for Knicks' Finals run
Seeing the Knicks at Madison Square Garden in the Finals is clearly the hottest ticket in town.

Knicks fan predicts they'll win the 2026 NBA Finals in 6 ... in his 2020 yearbook
Evan Pfeufer's 2026 NBA Finals prediction is looking more and more prescient as the series continues.


Top Headlines
- Sorsby granted injunction, eligible to play in '26
- Aiyuk appears to imply 49ers 'scared' to cut him
- Chiefs reunite with CB Sneed 2 years after trade
- Report: Las Vegas trading Hilary Knight to Detroit
- OKC GM backs Chet as 'underdog,' defends SGA
- World Cup ref from Somalia denied entry to U.S.
- Sources: Kings hiring Laviolette as head coach
- Knicks: Winning bid for celebrity row seats $1M
- 👀 QB battles, rookies, more from NFL minicamps
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