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VIP sightseeing, empty barstools: How NBA Finals Game 3 security affected this bar
O’Briens Bar & Grill is a popular spot before Knicks games. For Game 3, it was inside the security perimeter for Donald Trump’s visit.
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Soccer formations explainer: Breaking down the 4-2-3-1, the 4-3-3, the 4-4-2 and more
The strengths and weaknesses of some of the most common formations on show at the 2026 World Cup
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Bayer Leverkusen to sign 16-year-old Kennet Eichhorn from Hertha Berlin
Eichhorn was being pursued by top clubs in Germany and England.
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One scrambling NBA Finals defensive stand shows why Spurs-Knicks might be a classic
Let’s talk about why we have a series, and maybe show a little appreciation for these two teams and their high level of play.
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Wemby the Artist: How a trip to a New York park freed Victor Wembanyama’s mind and game
When Victor Wembanyama went to Gramercy Park to sketch a statue, it was more than just having fun in his free time. It was his process.
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With this Stanley Cup Final, no one knows what’s coming next — including the players
This is the first “last shot wins” Cup Final in more than a decade, and it’s both deeply stressful and incredible to watch.
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Can we get 3 more of those? Plus, pour one out for catchers
The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Consider your stance today. Coming up: 🥅 Canes knot series 🗳️ Sorsby poll results ❌ A painful MLB trend In yesterday’s Red Light newsletter, Sean McIndoe pondered if this year’s…
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West Ham sponsor Boyle Sports ‘extremely concerned’ by David Sullivan allegations
Bookmaker says it supports football’s independent regulator in reviewing the claims against Sullivan, which he denies
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Serena Williams’ tennis comeback: What fans did and did not learn from a first win
Williams, 44, and Mboko, 19, delivered a strong performance, with some reminders of how hard bridging practice and competition can be.
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Despite deflating defeat, Knicks have earned New York’s full faith in their title pursuit
The Knicks were reminded in Game 3 how hard it is to win the NBA Finals. It’s “always good to have a reset,” Jalen Brunson said Tuesday.
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