Knicks’ long-awaited title sparks wild celebrations — and a night of chaos in New York
The New York Knicks ended their 53-year wait for a third NBA championship on Friday night, sparking wild celebrations across the city
Australia spoils Turkey’s return to the World Cup with a 2-0 victory
VANCOUVER, B.C. — Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe scored and Australia spoiled Turkey’s return to the World Cup for the first time in 24 years with a 2-0 victory on Saturday night
Vinícius goal rallies Brazil to 1-1 draw against Morocco in teams’ World Cup opener
Vinícius Júnior scored an equalizing goal in the 32nd minute, giving five-time champion Brazil a 1-1 draw against Morocco on Saturday in a pulsating, high-profile group match at the World Cup.
Former 49ers All-Pro linebacker Aldon Smith dies at 36
Aldon Smith, the troubled but talented pass rusher whose promising career was derailed by legal problems, has died at age 36.
Trump names James M. McDonald to lead powerful New York federal prosecutor’s office
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Saturday that he will appoint one of his personal lawyers to serve as the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan, filling a pending vacancy after Trump tapped the man currently in the job to be director of national intelligence
Pilot ejects before fighter jet crashes into mountain in Washington state woodlands
The pilot of a military fighter jet escaped with minor injuries after the aircraft crashed into a Washington state mountain and sparked a brush fire Saturday, authorities said
Just one World Cup game in, Brazil and Ancelotti are already under fire
Brazil and manager Carlo Ancelotti are already facing harsh scrutiny after just one World Cup game, a 1-1 draw with Morocco.
Scotland marks 28-year World Cup absence with 1-0 win over Haiti in Group C
John McGinn deflected a shot off an opposing defender and past goalkeeper Johny Placide in the 28th minute as Scotland defeated Haiti 1-0 in Group C of the World Cup on Saturday.
Knicks win first NBA championship since 1973, beat Spurs 94-90 in Game 5
The New York Knicks won their first NBA championship in 53 years after beating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
One win away from glory, Knicks fans don’t want to miss the moment — or jinx it
For 53 years, Knicks fans have endured heartbreak, bad luck and countless “maybe next years.” Now, with New York one game away from its first NBA championship, many fans aren’t taking any chances.