Knicks face pressure in pivotal Game 3
The New York Knicks return to Madison Square Garden for a critical Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs, with the series deadlocked at 1-1. The Knicks' 13-game playoff winning streak came to a halt after the Spurs took Game 3 on their home court 115-111. 'Pressure is on,' Reuters reports, as New York looks to reclaim home-court advantage. The Spurs, led by head coach Gregg Popovich, have shown resilience after dropping Game 1, proving why they emerged from the Western Conference.
Zverev wins first Grand Slam at French Open
Alexander Zverev clinched his maiden Grand Slam title at the French Open, defeating Flavio Cobolli in a hard-fought final on Court Philippe Chatrier. Zverev's victory marks the first major title for the German star, who has long been considered one of tennis's top talents. 'I left everything on the court,' said Cobolli, who sees a bright future despite the heartbreaking loss.
World Cup begins amid global tensions
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway, with Iran's team arriving in Tijuana, Mexico for their opening matches. The US granted visas to all players but denied several support staff members. Denmark's Christian Eriksen collapsed again during an international match against Ukraine, raising renewed concerns about the midfielder's health. South Korea's Kim hopes World Cup results make up for missing his daughter's birth, while Morocco faces injury concerns ahead of their opener against Brazil.