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NBA Finals - Game 1NY leads series 1-0

Knicks steal Game 1! Biggest takeaways and what we learned from the NBA Finals

NBA insiders break down the biggest takeaways and what to watch for the Knicks-Spurs Finals series showdown.

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Jalen Brunson finishes inside the paint for the Knicks

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Wemby forces a Knicks timeout with clutch 3 for Spurs

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Jalen Brunson knocks down the midrange jumper

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Miles McBride splashes the corner trey for the Knicks

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Castle sneaks into lane and finishes crafty layup for Spurs

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Mitchell Robinson goes up high for a big-time alley-oop

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Champagnie's fifth 3 pads Spurs' lead before halftime

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FIFA WORLD CUP

Japan have mapped out a plan to win the World Cup by 2050. How close will they get in 2026?

Japan's "100 Year Vision" is well ahead of schedule, but are the Samurai Blue ready win the World Cup now?

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Reformer or ringleader: What's Infantino's legacy?

Who is Gianni Infantino, and what has he done since taking over from the disgraced Sepp Blatter a decade ago?

THE STORY OF THE 1994 USMNT

Red, White & Clueless: The untold story of the 1994 U.S. World Cup team

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How the USMNT went from embarrassment in Italy to World Cup force in 1994

A World Cup on home soil looms. The last time America hosted, things were very different.

PREMIER LEAGUE LATEST

Why Liverpool sacked Slot and how Iraola's Klopp comparisons set up his successor

Arne Slot was sacked after two vastly different seasons at Anfield, but what must Andoni Iraola do to ensure he avoids a similar fate?

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Leboeuf: Iraola will need to add more muscle to Liverpool squad

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MLB SCOREBOARD

EYES ON THE UPCOMING SEASON

New FPI projections for the NFL season: Which teams have the best chances to make the playoffs?

ESPN's Football Power Index ratings are live. These simulations of the 2026 season provide playoff chances, potential draft order and our 1-32 team ranking.

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'I'm ready for it': After DJ Moore's exit, Rome Odunze embracing being Bears' WR1

Chicago's Rome Odunze is looking for a more productive Year 3 with added responsibility.

ALI'S LIFE AND LEGACY

Lonnie Ali: 'Muhammad was a person who did not judge others'

Ten years after Muhammad Ali's death, his wife, Lonnie Ali, reflects on his legacy in a conversation with Andreas Hale.

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Remembering Muhammad Ali 10 years after his death

Ali died at age 74. His life and his legacy left an unforgettable imprint on sports, society and culture.

HOW FAR CAN JAPAN GO AT THE WORLD CUP?

Why Japan could be the most exciting team at the World Cup

Even with a couple of key players out through injury, Japan could still be the most exciting team at the 2026 World Cup.

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Could this World Cup be Kubo's time to shine for injury-hit Japan?

After a disappointing World Cup debut last time out, 2026 could just be Takefusa Kubo's time to shine for Japan.

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