Fans given life bans for Wembanyama selfie as NBA looks at Brunson incident

The NBA has banned two fans for life after an incident in which a man ran on to the court to take a selfie with Victor Wembanyama during Game 1 of the finals

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Russell Wilson has retired: is he a surefire Hall of Famer or the NFL’s everyman?

The former Seahawks quarterback won a championship with Seattle and was a 10-time Pro Bowler. That doesn’t mean he’s seen as an all-time great

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NBA finals: In a mud wrestle shaped by 53 years of dread, Jalen Brunson was the difference

The New York Knicks are fighting history as well as the Spurs. On Wednesday night in San Antonio, they took a crucial step towards defeating both

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This week’s soccer questions: where next for Arsenal and did Liverpool fumble Slot’s departure?

We look at Mikel Arteta’s next steps, Liverpool potentially missing out on an old flame and Anthony Gordon’s move to Barcelona

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NBA finals: Brilliant Brunson leads surging Knicks to victory over Spurs in Game 1

The Knicks, chasing their first NBA title since 1973, beat the Spurs in the NBA finals opener as Jalen Brunson led the way with 30 points

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NBA finals 2026 Game 1: New York Knicks v San Antonio Spurs – live

Minute-by-minute report: Who will come out on top as the Knicks and Spurs face off in the series opener? Beau Dure has the latest news and action

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‘Maybe we’ll never ever take it down’: Trump says UFC arena at White House could stay permanently https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jun/03/donald-trump-ufc-arena-white-house-permanent #Ufc #DonaldTrump #Mma #Sport #UsSports
‘Maybe we’ll never ever take it down’: Trump says UFC arena at White House could stay permanently

In a video posted on his TikTok account, the president likened the arena that is being constructed on the White House’s South Lawn to the Eiffel Tower

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Suspended Union executive has reportedly failed to complete MLS training

Guardian sources say Ernst Tanner has not rejoined the club after he was found to have violated league policies

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Here’s what New York looked like in 1973, the last time the Knicks won a championship – in pictures https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/gallery/2026/jun/03/new-york-1973-knicks #NewYork #NewYorkKnicks #Nba #UsSports #UsNews
Here’s what New York looked like in 1973, the last time the Knicks won a championship – in pictures

Shirley Chisholm was in Congress, Led Zep played Madison Square Garden and fans took seats out of Yankee Stadium

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NBA finals 2026 predictions: will Wembanyama and the Spurs halt the red-hot Knicks?

Will New York end their long wait for a title? Our contributors pick the winner, key players and dark horses before the season’s grand finale tips off

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