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New York Knicks

Also known as: the Knicks

Defending NBA champion that won its first title in over 50 years in 2026, defeating the San Antonio Spurs in the Finals.

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  1. October 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … James, who now plays for the Philadelphia 76ers, appeared to practise a golf swing and basketball shots as the anthem played ahead of the season-opening match against the New York Knicks on Wednesday. …

    Trump says NBA star LeBron James ‘disrespected’ US anthem
  3. Daily Guide

    LeBron James LeBron James scored 14 points on his Philadelphia 76ers debut as they defeated defending champions the New York Knicks 106-100 on the opening night of the NBA season. …

    Lebron James Shines On 76ers Debut As Philadelphia Beat Knicks
  4. July 2026
  5. Joy Online

    … I still want to compete, to win and to have a chance at the feeling of winning another championship.” The 76ers reached the Conference semi-finals in last season’s play-offs, where they lost to the eventual champions, the New York Knicks. …

    Philadelphia 76ers confirm signing of NBA superstar LeBron James
  6. June 2026
  7. Joy Online

    … To other fans, Madison Square Garden – where Swift has performed several times and where the championship-winning New York Knicks play – made sense symbolically and practically for the singer and her football star fiancé. …

    Could a Madison Square Garden wedding be the love story of Taylor Swift’s wildest dreams?
  8. Joy Online

    … Trump was at the UFC White House event last week, and was recently booed in New York as he became the first US president to attend the NBA Finals, watching game three, which the eventual champions, the New York Knicks, lost 111-115 to the San Antonio Spurs. …

    Trump to attend World Cup final and present trophy
  9. Daily Guide

    Knicks players celebrating their historic win The New York Knicks have ended a championship drought spanning more than five decades after defeating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals to secure the NBA title. …

    Knicks End 50-Year Wait For NBA Glory With Historic Championship Win
  10. Joy Online

    The New York Knicks have won the National Basketball Association championship for the first time in over 50 years. …

    New York Knicks win NBA championship for first time in over 50 years
  11. Daily Guide

    … The match saw the New York Knicks fall 115-111 to the San Antonio Spurs, reducing New York’s lead in the best-of-seven series to 2-1. …

    Trump Booed During Historic NBA Finals Appearance In New York
  12. Daily Guide

    … The match saw the New York Knicks fall 115-111 to the San Antonio Spurs, reducing New York’s lead in the best-of-seven series to 2-1. …

    Trump Booed During Historic NBA Finals Appearance In New York
  13. Joy Online

    … The stabbing comes as the city is heightening security measures before US President Donald Trump visits on Monday to watch the New York Knicks in the National Basketball Association (NBA) finals. …

    Five people injured in stabbing at New York City’s Penn Station

Yesterday

  1. Trump criticizes LeBron James for moving during anthem

    President Donald Trump said basketball player LeBron James disrespected the US by practicing golf swings and basketball shots while the national anthem played before a Philadelphia 76ers game against the New York Knicks. Trump called on James to apologize to American military personnel.

    9 hours ago · Joy Online →

  2. LeBron James scores 14 points in 76ers debut victory

    LeBron James scored 14 points and recorded seven assists as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the defending champion New York Knicks 106-100 on opening night of the NBA season. The 41-year-old began his record-extending 24th season with his fourth franchise after joining Philadelphia from the Los Angeles Lakers.

    19 hours ago · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Philadelphia 76ers confirm LeBron James signing

    The Philadelphia 76ers have confirmed the signing of NBA superstar LeBron James, who says it will be his final contract in the NBA. The 41-year-old has won NBA titles with all three teams he previously played for and will join a 76ers roster that includes Jaylen Brown, Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 26 June

  1. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding rumors persist

    Rumours continue about pop star Taylor Swift marrying NFL player Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden over the 4 July Independence Day weekend, after New York City officials confirmed someone applied for a street closure permit nearby. Since Swift and Kelce announced their engagement in August, permit filings and hotel bookings by Kelce's Kansas City Chiefs teammates have fuelled speculation, though neither of their names appeared on the permit application.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Trump to attend World Cup final and present trophy

    US President Donald Trump will attend the World Cup final on 19 July at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey and help present the trophy, according to FIFA president Gianni Infantino. The World Cup, running from 11 June across Canada, Mexico and the United States, has 104 matches in total, with 78 hosted in the United States.

    24 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 15 June

  1. New York Knicks win first NBA championship in 50 years

    The Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94–90 in Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals, ending a championship drought spanning more than five decades. The victory sparked celebrations across New York City, though isolated violent incidents involving fans were reported.

    15 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Sunday 14 June

  1. New York Knicks win first NBA championship in over 50 years

    The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in the fifth game of the best-of-seven NBA Finals series to clinch the championship for the first time in over 50 years, sparking celebrations across New York City.

    14 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Trump attends NBA Finals in New York, receives mixed crowd reception

    President Donald Trump became the first sitting US president to attend an NBA Finals game, appearing at Madison Square Garden on Monday night alongside his granddaughter and members of his administration. He received boos during the national anthem, though he later told reporters the crowd response was mostly positive.

    10 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Trump attends historic NBA Finals game, receives mixed crowd response

    Donald Trump became the first sitting US president to attend an NBA Finals game, appearing at Game 3 in New York on Monday, where he received boos from some in the crowd, though he later claimed the response was "mostly cheers." The Knicks lost 115-111 to the San Antonio Spurs.

    10 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 8 June

  1. Five injured in stabbing at New York's Penn Station

    Five people were injured in a stabbing at Penn Station in New York City around 19:00 EST, with one suffering serious injury and two moderate injuries. Law enforcement described the attack as a random act of violence; the suspect was arrested by Amtrak police.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 7 June

  1. Five injured in Penn Station stabbing in New York City

    Five people were injured in a stabbing at New York City's Penn Station around 19:00 EST, with one suffering serious injury and two moderate injuries. Law enforcement described the incident as a random act of violence; the suspect was apprehended by Amtrak police.

    7 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 5 June

  1. Knicks overcome 14-point deficit to win NBA Finals opener

    The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 in the opening game of the NBA Finals, with Jalen Brunson scoring 30 points including 13 in the final quarter. The victory extended the Knicks' winning streak to 12 games, matching the second-best all-time playoff streak set by the Spurs in 1999.

    5 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

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