The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off in the United States with Belgium and Egypt playing to a 1-1 draw, while Cape Verde stunned Spain with a 0-0 draw. Serena Williams continues her comeback in Berlin doubles tennis. Meanwhile, the Knicks defeated the Spurs in NBA Finals action, and Jalen Brunson famously toasted Victor Wembanyama.
The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 4-1 in the 2026 NBA Finals to win their first championship since 1973. Jalen Brunson scored 45 points in Game 5 to secure Finals MVP honors. The Knicks became the first team to overcome a 2-0 series deficit in the conference finals before rolling through the Finals, ending the longest championship drought in the NBA.
The United States men's national team launched their 2026 World Cup campaign in dominant fashion, thrashing Paraguay in Los Angeles in front of a packed stadium that included President Donald Trump. The emphatic victory signals the host nation's intent as the tournament unfolds across North America. Meanwhile, the NBA Finals saw the Knicks face the Spurs in a pivotal Game 5, and the economics of this World Cup are being called the 'craziest ever' due to trade wars and soaring ticket prices.
The New York Knicks erased a 29-point deficit to beat the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, the largest comeback in Finals history. Jalen Brunson scored 36 points and OG Anunoby added 33, including the game-winning putback with 4.2 seconds left. The Knicks now lead the series 3-1 and can clinch their first NBA championship since 1973 in Game 5 on Saturday night in San Antonio.
The New York Knicks pulled off the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history in Game 4 against the San Antonio Spurs, fueled by OG Anunoby's clutch tip-in that sealed a shocking victory at Madison Square Garden. The win gives the Knicks a 3-1 series lead, putting them one win away from their first championship in decades. Meanwhile, the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off in Mexico, with Iran's team arriving in Tijuana amid high US tensions, and Alexander Zverev clinched his maiden Grand Slam title at the French Open.
The New York Knicks return home for Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs with the series tied 1-1. After the Spurs stole Game 3 on their home court 115-111, the Knicks' 13-game playoff winning streak ended due to turnovers. Meanwhile, Alexander Zverev won his first Grand Slam title at the French Open, Denmark's Christian Eriksen collapsed again during a match, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off with Iran's team arriving in Tijuana amid high US tensions.
Serena Williams made a triumphant return to professional tennis at Queen's Club in London, winning her doubles match 7-6, 6-2 alongside Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko after 1,375 days away from the sport. The 44-year-old 23-time Grand Slam champion showed no signs of rust, hitting serves at 120 mph. Her daughters Olympia and Adira watched from the stands as Williams rolled back the years in front of a packed crowd.
Alexander Zverev defeated Flavio Cobolli in five sets at Roland Garros to win his first Grand Slam title on his fourth attempt. The German third seed overcame two-sets-to-one deficit against the Italian 14th seed, who was aiming to become the first Italian man to win the French Open since 1976. Zverev had lost all three of his previous major finals.
Nineteen-year-old Mirra Andreeva defeated qualifier Maja Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2 to win the French Open women's singles title on Saturday. She is the youngest champion at Roland-Garros since Monica Seles in 1992. Andreeva made her Grand Slam debut at the same tournament in 2023 as a qualifier.
Mirra Andreeva defeated Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2 in the women's final at Roland Garros to become the youngest French Open champion since Monica Seles in 1992. Andreeva, 19, fulfilled the potential she has shown since bursting onto the tour at age 15. Chwalinska was a 500-1 outsider before the tournament.