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The New York Knicks have returned to the NBA Finals for the first time since the calendar flipped to 2000.
New York City is united behind the orange and blue. Their team is set to hoist the O’Brien Trophy for the first time since 1973.
MORE: 5 bold predictions for 2026 NBA Finals
The exploits of point guard Jalen Brunson and center Karl-Anthony Towns have reawakened the echoes of greatness at Madison Square Garden. Now, New York prepares to face off against the San Antonio Spurs with an 11-game playoff win streak in tow.

The Nashville Predators have added another name to their general manager search.
The Predators have been granted permission to speak to Colorado Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland, the team confirmed to The Tennessean.
It’s unclear whether MacFarland would be interviewing for the same role in Nashville – which would be a lateral move – or another as of yet undefined role. In Colorado, MacFarland works under president of hockey operations Joe Sakic.

With the Knicks and Spurs set for the NBA Finals, here’s a quick look at the top breakout players from teams that have already been eliminated. Using Yahoo’s High Score Fantasy format, these five put up the biggest jumps in production and turned heads in the postseason.
Scottie Barnes — G/FC, Toronto Raptors

High Score Regular Season Avg.

High Score Postseason Avg.

46.1

55.8

Barnes pushed the Cavs to seven games, fueling Toronto’s offense and excelling defensively. Snubbed from the All-NBA team, he averaged 55.

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Will Andoni Iraola be expected to win the Premier League in his first season?
Ex-Liverpool player Conor Coady thinks so given the expectation levels at the club.
Below you can watch the panel on BBC Radio 5 Live’s Monday Night Club discuss the task facing Iraola should he make the step up from Bournemouth to Liverpool.
In considering the data presented above regarding managers struggling when making the leap to England’s bigger clubs, Coady said: “It’s tough and it will be tough because the expectation at Liverpool is completely different to Bournemouth.

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – MAY 25: Shea Langeliers #23 of the Athletics at bat against the Seattle Mariners at Sutter Health Park on May 25, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Welcome to Tuesday everyone! Happy Lou Gehrig Day!
The A’s are set to begin their next new series, hitting the road to take on the Chicago Cubs in the first of three mid-week contests. The Athletics are coming off a terrible 1-5 homestand that saw them drop from first place in the AL West to third behind the Seattle Mariners and the Texas Rangers.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA – JUNE 01: Jovana Nogic #29 of the Phoenix Mercury pressures Courtney Williams #10 of the Minnesota Lynx during the second half of a WNBA Commissioner Cup Game at Mortgage Matchup Center on June 01, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Basketball players don’t usually peak in their thirties.

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) takes the field before an NFL football game at Huntington Bank Field, Dec. 21, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio. | Jeff Lange / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
It isn’t often that we feel the need to issue new power rankings in June. Normally, it’s a slow time in the NFL calendar where everyone is waiting for training camp to open and focusing on other things — but two cataclysmic trades on Monday shook everything up.
The big one is Myles Garrett heading to the Rams.

PHOENIX, AZ – JUNE 1: Lexi Held #10 of the Phoenix Mercury looks on during the game against the Minnesota Lynx on June 1, 2026 at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images
Lexi Held had a strong rookie season for the Phoenix Mercury last season. Held averaged 5.3 points, 1.1 rebounds, and 1.

Specializing into sports too early could be causing young athletes to get injured and put their health in danger and their athletic goals out of reach.
Channel 2 Sports Director Zach Klein spoke to trainers and doctors and dug into the emerging research to learn what parents and athletes can do to protect themselves and their future.
No matter the sport, overtraining injuries can be a massive setback to athletes.
Delaney Bruening lives for dance, competing at the highest levels.
Now 17, she’s been in and out of the studio since she was two years old.

Patriots Urged To Trade Kayshon Boutte For Former Top Five Pick After Adding A.J. Brown originally appeared on NESN.
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The New England Patriots acquired A.J. Brown from the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday, but there are still players who could help them seemingly on the trade block.
The Patriots likely do not need more help at wide receiver, but their pass rush may still be an area where they look to add. They have Dre’Mont Jones now, and should have a healthy Harold Landry to start the year.