Fox News • June 16, 2026 07:00

Why the Knicks, disrespected but clawing back, touched a raw nerve in New York City and ultimately the country

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The Knicks won their first championship in 53 years, overcoming double-digit deficits and doubters in a Cinderella story that touched hearts nationwide.

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Sun 03:34 - Fox News

Knicks beat Spurs in Game 5 to win first NBA championship since 1973, ending 53-year drought

Sun 09:35 - DW All

New York Knicks win first NBA championship in 53 years

Sun 09:35 - DW Top

New York Knicks win first NBA championship in 53 years

Sun 10:55 - France 24

US: New York Knicks win first NBA championship since 1973

Sun 14:01 - Fox News

Soccer reporter Giusy Meloni provides vacation coverage outside of World Cup, vintage Penny Lane & Montana

Sun 14:43 - Sky News (UK)

British 1-2-3 at Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix - first since 1968

Sun 14:50 - Washington Examiner

Trump congratulates Knicks and owner James Dolan on NBA Finals win: ‘What a year’

Mon 03:03 - Fox News

Hurricanes legend turned coach Rod Brind'Amour makes history as team wins Stanley Cup over Golden Knights

Tue 07:00 - Fox News

Why the Knicks, disrespected but clawing back, touched a raw nerve in New York City and ultimately the country

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09:35

New York Knicks win first NBA championship in 53 years

Series MVP Jalen Brunson has led the New York Knicks to another comeback victory over the San Antonio Spurs. The win secured the franchise's third NBA championship, and its first …

DW Top

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09:35

New York Knicks win first NBA championship in 53 years

Series MVP Jalen Brunson has led the New York Knicks to another comeback victory over the San Antonio Spurs. The win secured the franchise's third NBA championship, and its first …

Fox News

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03:03

Hurricanes legend turned coach Rod Brind'Amour makes history as team wins Stanley Cup over Golden Knights

The Carolina Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup for the first time in two decades, defeating the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 6 with goals from Taylor Hall and Jackson Blake.

14:01

Soccer reporter Giusy Meloni provides vacation coverage outside of World Cup, vintage Penny Lane & Montana

The New York Knicks ended their 53-year championship drought with a 94-90 Game 5 win in San Antonio as Jalen Brunson dropped 45 points to clinch it.

03:34

Knicks beat Spurs in Game 5 to win first NBA championship since 1973, ending 53-year drought

The Knicks capped one of the most memorable seasons in franchise history Saturday night, beating the Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals to win their first championship …

France 24

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10:55

US: New York Knicks win first NBA championship since 1973

The New York Knicks are champions of the NBA for the first time since 1973, beating the San Antonio Spurs in five games for this title. The clincher came Saturday …

Sky News (UK)

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14:43

British 1-2-3 at Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix - first since 1968

Sir Lewis Hamilton has won his first Formula 1 Grand Prix victory with Ferrari, while George Russell and defending champion Lando Norris made it the first all-British podium since 1968.

Washington Examiner

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14:50

Trump congratulates Knicks and owner James Dolan on NBA Finals win: ‘What a year’

President Donald Trump celebrated the New York Knicks winning their first NBA championship since 1973 on Saturday night. “Congratulations to Jim Dolan and the New York Knicks!!! What a year …