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The US sporting triumph that is overshadowing the World Cup

“We care way more about the Knicks than the World Cup right now.” New York is witnessing a moment of sports history – and it has nothing to do with football. On Saturday night the New York Knicks clinched their first NBA championship in 53 years with a 4-1 series win over the San Antonio Spurs, and the long-awaited victory …

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Knicks vs. Spurs NBA Finals: It all started with Jalen Brunson, and it all ended with him as well — as NBA champion

SAN ANTONIO — As Jalen Brunson wended his way through the bowels of Frost Bank Center in the wee hours of Sunday morning, he did so laden with gold. Everywhere he went — from interview to interview, from embrace to embrace, from moment to celebratory moment — the New York Knicks captain toted the Larry O’Brien Championship trophy and the …

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Chaos on streets of New York after Knicks’ NBA title

There were chaotic scenes on the streets of New York on Saturday night as huge crowds gathered to celebrate their team’s victory in the NBA finals. The New York Post reported that “out of control” fans smashed a police car outside Madison Square Garden. Footage also showed officers shoving crowds back as fans jumped on cars. Hundreds of police in …

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Knicks end 53-year wait for NBA Championship

The New York Knicks ended a 53-year wait for their third NBA Championship with a 94-90 win over the San Antonio Spurs. The Knicks clinched the best-of-seven series 4-1, recovering from a double-figure deficit in all four victories to lift the trophy for the first time since 1973. Advertisement The Knicks, who overturned a 29-point deficit in game four to …

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Knicks vs. Spurs NBA Finals: Victor Wembanyama and San Antonio may have arrived ahead of schedule, but the pain did as well — and it can last

SAN ANTONIO — A few hours after the biggest collapse in NBA Finals history, Felix Wembanyama, accompanied by a pair of associates, rolled his jet black suitcase through the glass sliding doors at LaGuardia airport in New York. He approached an airline desk and spoke briefly with the attendant, then retreated to a nearby seat to collect himself. As he …

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Former Illinois recruiting target wins NBA Finals MVP

A once-top target for John Groce’s Illinois staff has now won NBA Finals MVP. Jalen Brunson was the one of the top players in the 2015 class out of Stevenson (Lincolnshire) after winning the IHSA 4A state title. Advertisement Brunson’s decision came down to the Illini and Villanova in late 2014. He went with the Wildcats. Brunson went on to …

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Flashback: What was happening the last time Knicks won NBA title in 1973?

The New York Knicks brought cheer to long-suffering fans of the five boroughs by bringing home their first NBA championship since 1973 with a 94-90 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the Finals. The franchise’s third title was perhaps their most unlikely, although they began the season with the fourth-best odds to win the championship after …

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Should Victor Wembanyama have been called for flagrant foul on Jalen Brunson?

San Antonio Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama needs to be very careful about flagrant fouls in the NBA Finals. And in Game 5, he may have gotten away with one. Midway through the third quarter Saturday, June 13, Wembanyama jumped to contest a 3-point attempt from Knicks All-Star Jalen Brunson. During Wembanyama’s closeout, he approached Brunson’s landing area, leading to Brunson …

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NBA Finals refs miss flagrant foul on Victor Wembanyama, and he’ll be suspended if it’s upgraded

Victor Wembanyama was on thin ice entering Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals. The Spurs superstar only needed one more flagrant foul to trigger the automatic suspension that comes with four “flagrant points” throughout the playoffs. It sure felt like Wembanyama committed a textbook flagrant foul in the third quarter of Game 5 for crowding Jalen Brunson’s landing spot …

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NBA Finals Game Thread: Knicks at Spurs, Game 5, June 13, 2026

The Knicks return to the Frost Bank Center to face the Spurs in Game Five of the NBA Finals. They’ve already won there twice—Games One and Two—and are coming off a 29-point comeback for the ages to win Game Four at home. Now, with the Spurs stunned by another blow-lead and heartbreaking loss, the Knicks are ready to close this …

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How to watch Knicks vs. Spurs in Game 5 of 2026 NBA Finals live for free

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. An image collage containing 1 images, Image 1 shows New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson #11 sinks a three-point shot over San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama #1 to bring the Knicks within one during …

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