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The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in San Antonio, Texas, to win their first NBA championship since 1973. Jalen Brunson scored 45 points, was named Finals MVP, and helped New York close the series in five games.

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Former NFL defensive lineman Aldon Smith has died at 36, the San Francisco 49ers announced. Smith played six NFL seasons with the 49ers, Raiders and Cowboys, recording 52.5 sacks, including a 19.5-sack All-Pro season with San Francisco in 2012.

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James Harden was reportedly arrested in Houston on a misdemeanor unlawful carrying of weapons charge after allegedly having an unholstered handgun in plain view in his vehicle, according to court records. He is due back in court June 22nd.

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The Cincinnati Bengals and quarterback Joe Burrow have reportedly restructured his contract, creating $10 million in cap space. The move comes after Cincinnati’s reported trade for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence, who received an extension through the 2028 season.

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Three-time NBA champion and longtime Chicago Bulls broadcaster Stacey King has died at 59, the team announced Sunday. King played center for the Bulls and later worked as a television color commentator from the 2006-07 season through 2025-26.

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Former MLB player and Cary, North Carolina native Jordyn Adams has reportedly enrolled at SMU in Texas and plans to join the Mustangs football team. Adams was a five-star wide receiver recruit before being drafted by the Los Angeles Angels in 2018.

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An arrest warrant was issued in Santa Clara County, California, for San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk on a misdemeanor exhibition of speeding charge tied to a social media video from December, according to the district attorney’s office.

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Dennis Hull, a former Chicago Blackhawks star and 1972 Summit Series winner with Canada, died Friday night at age 81, according to his brother Garry. Hull had 303 goals and 351 assists in 959 regular-season NHL games.

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Claude Lemieux, a four-time Stanley Cup champion and 1995 Conn Smythe Trophy winner with the New Jersey Devils, has died at age 60, the NHL Alumni Association announced. A cause of death was not disclosed.

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Three Chilean nationals wanted in the United States on federal charges tied to burglaries targeting professional athletes, including Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, were arrested in Argentina and returned to Chile, according to authorities.

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Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was found criminally responsible in the Dominican Republic for sexual and psychological abuse of a minor but received a judicial pardon and will not serve prison time. MLB said it will conclude its investigation at the appropriate time.

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A 15-year-old girl in Winnipeg, Canada, was charged with arson after police said a charter bus used by the Kane County Cougars, a U.S. independent baseball team, was intentionally set on fire outside Blue Cross Park. No injuries were reported.

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A Wisconsin couple is weighing an appeal to the state Supreme Court after losing a legal fight with the Milwaukee Brewers over a $13,000 raffle prize they say was denied because they arrived 66 seconds late to claim it.

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Gerrit Cole returned to the Yankees mound for the first time in 569 days after Tommy John surgery, throwing six scoreless innings against the Tampa Bay Rays. Cole allowed two hits, three walks and reached 98.6 mph, though New York lost 4-2.

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We are devastated by the passing of NASCAR legend Kyle Busch. Prayers and condolences to his family, friends, and fans. 🙏

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The Washington Nationals say they banned at least one person after a white nationalist sign was displayed during Sunday’s game at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. The team said it is investigating with police and condemned hateful rhetoric.

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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown has married longtime partner Kelsey Riley in a private ceremony. The couple has been together since 2022 and shares two children.

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Scottish rugby great Scott Hastings has died at 61 following complications related to cancer treatment. Hastings earned 65 caps for Scotland, toured twice with the British and Irish Lions, and was part of Scotland’s 1990 Grand Slam-winning side.

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NBA player Brandon Clarke has died at 29, the Memphis Grizzlies announced Tuesday. Clarke played seven seasons with Memphis after being drafted in 2019.

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Former NFL quarterback Craig Morton has died at 83 in Mill Valley, California, according to the Denver Broncos, who confirmed his death through his family. Morton started Super Bowls for the Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos and won a ring as a Cowboys backup.