www.texasguardian.com latest rss headlines

Strong hiring streak gives Fed room to hold rates steady

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:38:59 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. labor market continued to outperform expectations in May, with employers adding more jobs than forecast and unemployment remaining steady, reinforcing signs that hiring momentum has strengthened in recent months despite economic uncertainty and rising inflation.

The Labor Department reported that nonfarm payrolls increased by 172,000 jobs last month,

'Stubborn' Angels seek rare series win vs. Astros

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:19:16 GMT

(Photo credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images)

The Los Angeles Angels will attempt to win a series against the Houston Astros for the first time in nearly 25 months when the teams complete a three-game set on Wednesday night at Anaheim, Calif.

The Astros regularly have beaten the Angels since, winning six series and tying two others, including a four-game. season-opening split in Houston in March.

Alec Burleson, Cards look to extend streaks vs. Mets

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:55:13 GMT

(Photo credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images)

The St. Louis Cardinals enjoyed a stress-free victory over the New York Mets on Tuesday.

The Cardinals hope to combine timely hitting, strong defense and stellar pitching again Wednesday night when they visit the Mets for the second game of their three-game series.

St. Louis, which will attempt to match a season high with its sixth straight victory. has won thre

Hot Jac Caglianone, Royals out to halt Rangers' quest for .500

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:40:30 GMT

(Photo credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images)

Jac Caglianone has been a key factor in fueling the Kansas City Royals' successful start to June.

He also continues to fare well against the Texas Rangers.

After powering the Royals to a series-opening triumph over the visiting Rangers, Caglianone will look to help his team record a fourth straight victory on Wednesday night.

Kansas City entered June wit

Yankees, Guardians bring worn-down bullpens into series finale

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:55:13 GMT

(Photo credit: David Richard-Imagn Images)

Terrific work by the bullpen has allowed the New York Yankees to win the first two games of their road series against the American League Central-leading Cleveland Guardians.

Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (1-2, 2.88 ERA) will be counted on to give the team some length in the finale Wednesday afternoon, when he starts against Cleveland left-hander Parker Messick

MLB roundup: White Sox's Braden Montgomery hits walk-off HR in debut

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:40:23 GMT

(Photo credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images)

Braden Montgomery belted a game-ending, two-run homer in the 10th inning in his major league debut to lift the host Chicago White Sox to a 6-5 victory against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday.

Montgomery connected against Braves closer Raisel Iglesias (0-1) in the bottom of the 10th after Atlanta's Mauricio Dubon hit a go-ahead single against Grant Taylor on the first p

Reports: Victor Wembanyama won't get flagrant-1 for Game 3 shove

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:40:24 GMT

(Photo credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images)

NEW YORK -- San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama won't receive a retroactive flagrant foul for a play in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, league officials told multiple media outlets Tuesday night.

Wembanyama shoved New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson in the first quarter of the Spurs' 115-111 win on Monday. The NBA admitted referees missed a foul call on the incident,

Limited Strikes, Larger Signal: What The US Attack On Iran Reveals

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:40:13 GMT

WASHINGTON -- The US strikes on Iranian air defense and radar systems appear intended as a limited warning to Tehran rather than the opening salvo of a broader military campaign, according to senior US officials and regional security experts.

The attacks targeted several Iranian air defense and radar systems, with another US official telling RFE/RL that the operation was "ongoing" and focused on air defenses and

Mexico closes schools during World Cup opener to ease traffic

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:25:14 GMT

(Photo credit: Christian Torres/For El Paso Times / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

Mexico City children will get an unexpected day off from school on Thursday, as president Claudia Sheinbaum ordered the suspension of classes in an effort to minimize traffic on the day the Mexican national team plays the World Cup opener against South Africa.

Speaking Tuesday, Sheinbaum also told federal employees to wo

Jac Caglianone's 2 home runs power Royals past Rangers

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:40:29 GMT

(Photo credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images)

Jac Caglianone homered twice and the Kansas City Royals used a four-run sixth inning to rally for their third straight victory, 5-3 over the visiting Texas Rangers on Tuesday night.

Caglianone, who had three hits with a walk, led off the fifth inning with a home run for Kansas City's first hit against Texas starter Nathan Eovaldi (5-7). He then highlighted the break

Olivia Miles outduels Azzi Fudd as Lynx run past Wings

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:19:23 GMT

(Photo credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images)

Olivia Miles scored 24 points, grabbed seven rebounds and dished six assists, and the Minnesota Lynx cruised to a 100-76 win over the Dallas Wings in a Commissioner's Cup matchup on Tuesday night in Minneapolis.

Kayla McBride finished with 22 points for Minnesota (10-2), which won its eighth game in a row and improved to 4-0 in Commissioner's Cup play. Natasha Howar

Big 12 ADs, NCAA president speak out against Brendan Sorsby ruling

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:40:23 GMT

(Photo credit: Nathan Giese/Avalanche-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

The Big 12's athletic directors held a call with conference commissioner Brett Yormark Tuesday to express their frustration about the temporary injunction that made Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby eligible for the 2026 season.

Sorsby was ruled ineligible by the NCAA after admitting to gambling on college football. Dist

Knicks out to start new streak, while Spurs aim to knot series

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:55:31 GMT

(Photo credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images)

NEW YORK - Even as they authored the second-longest postseason winning streak in NBA history, the New York Knicks knew it wouldn't be easy to win the franchise's first championship since 1973.

Beginning Wednesday, they'll find out just how arduous the rest of the path might become.

The Knicks will look to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals while the

Ticket prices for Game 4 of NBA Finals at MSG plummet 70%

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:55:26 GMT

(Photo credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images)

The New York Knicks still hold a 2-1 lead and home-court advantage in the NBA Finals, but ticket prices for Game 4 on Wednesday night have plummeted 70% since they lost Game 3.

With the prospect the Knicks could close out their first championship in more than a half century, the get-in price for Game 4 had reached as high as around $13,500 and was still at $8,600 on

Texas Tech title wagers surge after Brendan Sorsby injunction

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:25:13 GMT

(Photo credit: Nathan Giese/Avalanche-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

In an ironic twist, the injunction that opened the door for Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby to play next season despite previously placing bets on his own team has led to a surge of wagers backing the Red Raiders to win the national championship.

Texas Tech was being offered at +2000 by BetMGM before Monday's ruling. F

Reports: Bengals restructure Joe Burrow's, save $10M in cap space

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:41:13 GMT

(Photo credit: Frank Bowen IV/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

The Cincinnati Bengals have created $10 million in salary cap space this coming season by restructuring Pro Bowl quarterback Joe Burrow's contract, according to multiple reports on Tuesday.

The Bengals moved from near the bottom of the league in effective cap room, $7.1 million, per reports, to in the middle. The team could hav

NBA reviewing missed foul on Victor Wembanyama shove of Jalen Brunson

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:40:28 GMT

(Photo credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images)

NEW YORK -- Referees missed a foul call on Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama when he shoved Knicks guard Jalen Brunson in the first quarter of Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday.

Without a whistle on Wembanyama, the play continued with San Antonio on offense. A replay review appeared to show Brunson, who was on defense and working through a screen on the play, making i

Rangers activate RHP Cole Winn from 15-day injured list

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:40:33 GMT

(Photo credit: Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

The Texas Rangers activated right-handed reliever Cole Winn from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday after he was sidelined since May 23 by arm fatigue.

Winn, 26, takes the spot on the 26-man roster vacated by right-hander Luis Curvelo, who was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday.

Winn allowed two runs on two hits in a third of an inn

White Sox promote top OF prospect Braden Montgomery

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:19:18 GMT

(Photo credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images)

The Chicago White Sox promoted prized outfield prospect Braden Montgomery from Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday.

Montgomery, 23, was acquired in the December 2024 deal that sent left-hander Garrett Crochet to Boston.

MLB Pipeline ranks Montgomery as the No. 2 prospect in the White Sox's system and No. 21 among all major league prospects.

The switch-hitter i

Filmmaker Ari Aster reveals writing a "prequel" to horror film 'Hereditary'

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:01:28 GMT

Washington DC [US], June 9 (ANI): Filmmaker Ari Aster revealed that he has already written the script for the prequel of 'Hereditary' but doesn't have any plans to shoot it, reported Variety.

At the Egyptian Theatre screening of 'Hereditary', the filmmaker said, 'I wrote a prequel to this (Hereditary). It never feels like the right time. It's a prequel, not a sequel, so I don't know where this goes,' as quoted b

Pleased that we made it to 2026 FIFA World Cup: Sweden's Viktor Gyokeres

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:01:22 GMT

Guadalupe [Mexico], June 9 (ANI): Swedish footballer Viktor Gyokeres expressed pleasure over his team making it to the FIFA World Cup 2026 and also reflected on his dramatic 88th-minute match-winning goal to secure a 3-2 victory for Sweden over Poland in the World Cup qualification playoff final earlier this year.

Sweden recovered from a poor UEFA qualifying campaign to secure a place at the showpiece event. They

Brendan Sorsby's case against NCAA set for 2027, after upcoming season

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:19:19 GMT

(Photo credit: Nathan Giese/Avalanche-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's eligibility case against the NCAA is set for trial on Feb. 8, 2027, long after the end of the college regular season and extending past the College Football Playoff.

Sorsby was ruled ineligible by the NCAA after it found he had bet about $90,000 on college and pro sports in a four-year

Canada add Jayden Nelson to replace Marcelo Flores

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:40:25 GMT

(Photo credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images)

Canada's World Cup team added Austin FC forward Jayden Nelson to the roster on Tuesday as a replacement for injured midfielder Marcelo Flores.

Nelson, 23, scored a goal in stoppage time during Canada's 2-0 victory over Uzbekistan last week in a World Cup tune-up match in Edmonton. The Ontario native is a product of Toronto FC academy and has two goals in 10 matches

Austin Slater, Rays eager to add to Red Sox's woes

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:40:26 GMT

(Photo credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images)

The Tampa Bay Rays called up Austin Slater from Triple-A Durham on Monday, and it didn't take the veteran outfielder long to make an impact.

Slater scored what turned out to be the winning run in the fifth inning of Tampa Bay's 3-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Monday night in St. Petersburg, Fla.

He singled, stole second and broke a 1-1 tie when he scor

PM Modi, Kuwait's Amir hold talks on West Asia situation

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:32:30 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 9 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a telephone conversation on Tuesday with the Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah, the Prime Minister's Office said in a statement.

The two leaders exchanged views on the evolving security situation in West Asia.

Prime Minister Modi expressed deep concern over the escalation of tensions and reaffirmed India's s

Surging Yankees continue 'gritty' series vs. Guardians

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:19:13 GMT

(Photo credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images)

It's still early June, but this week's series between the visiting New York Yankees and the Cleveland Guardians has the feel of a postseason matchup.

The Guardians will look to even the three-game set at one win apiece on Tuesday night after New York emerged with a 7-5 victory in 10 innings on Monday.

Both managers turned to their bullpens early and ofte

"Have to get used to it": Djed Spence to wear protective mask at FIFA World Cup after jaw injury

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:03:22 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 9 (ANI): England defender Djed Spence has said he will likely need to wear a protective mask during the FIFA World Cup 2026 after breaking his jaw in an English Premier League match last month.

The Tottenham Hotspur player picked up the injury following a collision with Chelsea striker Liam Delap and later featured with a mask in his side's final league game of the season against Everton.<

President Trump booed while attending Game 3 of NBA Finals in New York

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:05:06 GMT

(Photo credit: Nathan Howard-Reuters via Imagn Images)

President Donald Trump, the first sitting U.S. president to attend the NBA Finals, was booed by fellow New York Knicks fans at Madison Square Garden on Monday before Game 3 against the San Antonio Spurs.

Shown on the jumbotron saluting the American flag during the national anthem, Trump received a chorus of boos but downplayed the reception after the ga

"Crazy, hurting our country": Trump lambasts judicial freeze on USD 100,000 H-1B fee

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:33:41 GMT

New York [US], June 9 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has lambasted federal judges after a court invalidated his administration's implementation of a USD 100,000 fee on H-1B visas, describing the judicial decisions as 'crazy'.

The court had previously ruled that the steep financial levy constituted an unlawful tax that lacked proper authorisation from the US Congress.

The US President offered these assessm

Trump says Israel, Iran agreed to 'leave each other alone for another week'

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:32:27 GMT

New York [US], June 9 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has reiterated that the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will remain strictly enforced until a definitive agreement is secured with Tehran.

The US President offered these assessments while speaking to reporters whilst departing New York after attending the NBA Finals match between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs, noting that active dialogu

Trump says US blockade of Iran's ports adding pressure to make a deal

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:00:11 GMT

New York [US], June 9 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has expressed high optimism regarding ongoing diplomatic engagements with Tehran, asserting that Washington is on the verge of securing a major breakthrough.

He made these remarks to journalists as he was leaving New York after watching a basketball game a little earlier. Trump faced a wave of loud booing from segments of the audience at Madison Square Garden

A'ja Wilson fastest to 6,000 points as Aces take down Storm

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:40:28 GMT

(Photo credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images)

A'ja Wilson scored 34 points to become the fastest player to reach 6,000 in WNBA history and also had 12 rebounds, nine assists and three blocked shots to lead the Las Vegas Aces to a 101-91 victory over the visiting Seattle Storm on Monday night.

Wilson reached the mark in her 278th regular-season game, bettering the likes of Diana Taurasi (291) and Breanna Stewart

Victor Wembanyama pours in 32 as Spurs halve Knicks' edge in Finals

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:05:05 GMT

(Photo credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images)

NEW YORK -- Victor Wembanyama produced 32 points, eight rebounds, six assists and three blocks Monday night for the San Antonio Spurs, who got back into the NBA Finals by beating the red-hot New York Knicks 115-111 in Game 3.

The Knicks still lead the best-of-seven series two games to one. Game 4 is scheduled for Wednesday night in New York.

The defeat snapped

Donald Trump becomes first sitting US President to attend NBA Finals game

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 03:58:44 GMT

New York [US], June 9 (ANI): US President Donald Trump became the first sitting president in American history to attend an NBA Finals game on Monday night, drawing a mixed reception from fans as he watched Game 3 between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden.

According to ESPN, Trump arrived at the iconic New York venue shortly before tip-off and took his place in a heavily secured su

NCAA appeals ruling restoring Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby's eligibility

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:55:12 GMT

(Photo credit: Nathan Giese/Avalanche-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

The NCAA filed an appeal on Monday after a local judge granted Brendan Sorsby's request for a temporary injunction that would make the Texas Tech quarterback eligible to play for the Red Raiders this season.

Sorsby was ruled ineligible by the NCAA after admitting to gambling on college football games, including betting on hi

Top two draft picks on display when Wings take on Lynx

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:19:15 GMT

(Photo credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images)

There is no shortage of storylines heading into the game between the Dallas Wings and the Minnesota Lynx on Tuesday night in Minneapolis.

For one, it is a Commissioner's Cup matchup, with the Wings (7-3, 2-0 Commissioner's Cup) and Lynx (9-2, 3-0) looking to notch a win in the in-season tourney that ends later this month with a $500,000 prize pool.

For anothe

Caitlin Clark buries game-winning 3 for Fever to beat Mystics

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:05:05 GMT

(Photo credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images)

Caitlin Clark scored 19 points and made a game-winning 3-pointer with 2.5 seconds left as the visiting Indiana Fever defeated the Washington Mystics 78-76 on Monday night.

Kelsey Mitchell scored 15 points and Aliyah Boston had 14 points and 10 rebounds for the Fever (6-5, 2-1 Commissioner's Cup).

Michaela Onyenwere scored 17 points, Georgia Amoore and Sonia C

Yandy Diaz, bullpen guide Rays over Red Sox

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:55:19 GMT

(Photo credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images)

Yandy Diaz hit a solo home run and had two RBIs as the Tampa Bay Rays ended a two-game losing streak by beating the Boston Red Sox 3-1 Monday night in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Diaz hit Boston's first pitch of the game over the fence in left for his 12th home run of the season. He also drove in Taylor Walls with a sacrifice fly in the eighth that extended Tampa Bay's le

Royals search for payback over Rangers to start homestand

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:55:08 GMT

(Photo credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images)

With a chance at payback for being swept at Texas to end May, the Kansas City Royals hope their ailing star shortstop is available to help.

Meanwhile, the Rangers' own elite shortstop is expected to return to the lineup after a breather.

Winners in five of seven, the Royals will see if Bobby Witt Jr. is on the field when they open a three-game home set Tuesd

Record 5 SEC teams highlight College World Series field

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:19:12 GMT

(Photo credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images)

A record five SEC teams are among the eight-team field that will begin play at the College World Series in Omaha, Neb., on Friday.

With No. 1 UCLA and No. 2 Georgia Tech failing to make it out of the Regional round, No. 3 Georgia was the highest-ranked team that advanced to the Super Regionals. The Bulldogs then swept Mississippi State to advance to the College World

Jim Curtin named Austin FC's new coach for '27 season

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:55:08 GMT

(Photo credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images)

Jim Curtin, a two-time MLS Coach of the Year, will take over as Austin FC's next manager at the conclusion of the 2026 season, the club announced Monday.

He's set to replace Nico Estevez, who was fired on May 18, midway through his second season leading the club. The team entered the World Cup break 14th out of 15 teams in the Western Conference standings (3-7-5, 14 po

Thomas Tuchel says Jude Bellingham among '14-15 potential starters' for England at FIFA World Cup

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:33:07 GMT

London [UK], June 8 (ANI): England manager Thomas Tuchel has said that Jude Bellingham faces strong competition for a place in the starting XI at the FIFA World Cup, with the Real Madrid midfielder among several players vying for spots in a talented and highly competitive squad.

The 22-year-old featured in only four of England's qualifying matches, while Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers appeared in all eight, highligh

Ticket prices for NBA Finals Game 3 slashed in half

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:55:12 GMT

(Photo credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images)

It appears long-suffering New York Knicks fans are saving their wallets for a potential clinching game in the NBA Finals.

With the Knicks up 2-0 and the NBA Finals coming to Madison Square Garden on Monday night for the first time in 27 years, the get-in price for tickets to Game 3 has dropped to $4,711. While that's still far more expensive than this year's S

Ruling restores Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby's eligibility

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:40:32 GMT

(Photo credit: Nathan Giese/Avalanche-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

A local judge granted Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's request for a temporary injunction against the NCAA on Monday, making him eligible to play for the Red Raiders this season.

He was ruled ineligible by the NCAA after admitting to gambling on college football games, including betting on his own team while playing a

Plane headed to transport Yadier Molina crashes

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:19:13 GMT

(Photo credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images)

A plane that crashed and erupted into a fireball was on its way to pick up former St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina and his family in Texas, Molina confirmed on social media.

The crash occurred Sunday at the airport in La Romana, Dominican Republic, minutes after the private, U.S.-registered Gulfstream G200 jet took off. The crew reported an issue with the pla

Pilot, copilot confirmed dead in private jet crash in Dominican Republic

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:59:12 GMT

Santo Domingo [Dominican Republic], June 8 (ANI/WAM): The pilot and co-pilot of a private jet were killed Sunday when their aircraft crashed while attempting an emergency landing at La Romana International Airport in the Dominican Republic.

The US-registered Gulfstream G200 jet was en route to Austin, Texas and was approximately 16 nautical miles southwest of La Romana when it declared an emergency due to severe

After historic outbreak, Angels look to keep runs coming vs. Astros

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:40:23 GMT

(Photo credit: William Liang-Imagn Images)

After avoiding a six-game Freeway Series sweep with a historic 13-5 victory over the two-time defending World Series champion Dodgers on Sunday, the Los Angeles Angels return home down the 5 Freeway to Anaheim to open a three-game series with the Houston Astros on Monday night.

Right-hander Grayson Rodriguez (2-2, 9.50 ERA) will make his fifth start of the season a

Yankees try to keep winning without injured stars against Guardians

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:05:11 GMT

(Photo credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images)

New York manager Aaron Boone is already growing tired of questions about the Yankees' ability to adjust without injured star Aaron Judge. He believes the team has more than enough talent to contend until the slugging outfielder returns.

The Yankees will look to support Boone's claim when they begin a three-game series against the host Cleveland Guardians on Monda

LA Thieves win battle with OpTic Texas for CDL Stage 4 Minor title

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 03:40:27 GMT

(Photo credit: John Meore/The Journal News)

The Los Angeles Thieves jumped out to a big lead then held off OpTic Texas' comeback to capture the grand final 4-2 on Sunday in the Call of Duty League's Stage 4 Minor.

Both teams advanced to the grand final with 3-0 sweeps in the semifinals earlier Sunday -- Texas downing the Paris Gentle Mates and Los Angeles ousting FaZe Vegas.

All 12 CDL teams competed

MLB roundup: Kevin McGonigle's 1st walk-off hit lifts Tigers past M's

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 03:05:04 GMT

(Photo credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images)

Kevin McGonigle ripped a two-out, two-run single in the bottom of the ninth and the host Detroit Tigers rallied past the Seattle Mariners for a 5-4 victory on Sunday afternoon.

McGonigle lined a single to right off closer Andres Munoz (3-4), allowing Detroit to capture the series, two games to one. The rookie also hit his fourth homer, while Wenceel Perez supplied

Nine injured in shooting near England's FIFA World Cup base camp in Kansas City

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 02:58:32 GMT

Kansas City (Missouri) [US], June 8 (ANI): Nine people were injured in a shooting near England's FIFA World Cup 2026 base camp in Kansas City, Missouri, on Saturday, just days before the tournament gets underway in North America, reported Reuters.

The 48-nation tournament will see 1,248 players compete across 104 matches in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

According to Reuters, Kansas City police confi

Storm have big plans for top picks going into matchup with Aces

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 01:19:17 GMT

(Photo credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images)

The Seattle Storm got a brief glimpse of their future frontcourt Saturday, and it was promising.

Dominique Malonga and Awa Fam, Seattle's first selections in the past two WNBA drafts, shared the court for the first time in an 88-68 loss at Minnesota.

The duo, which will likely get more playing time together Monday in a Commissioner's Cup game at the Las Vegas

NYPD nixes Knicks watch party with President Trump attending Game 3

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:55:19 GMT

(Photo credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images)

Due to increased security with President Donald Trump set to be in attendance, there will be no watch party outside of Madison Square Garden for Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday night, the New York Police Department announced Sunday afternoon.

The New York Knicks are bringing a 2-0 lead back to New York after winning each of the first two Finals games on the road ag

Knicks bring NBA Finals home to an eager city for Game 3 vs. Spurs

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:19:14 GMT

(Photo credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images)

NEW YORK -- The New York Knicks being on the verge of an NBA title only feels unprecedented to the legions of fans who weren't born the last time it happened in 1973.

But the task in front of the San Antonio Spurs -- winning the title after losing the first two games at home -- really has never been achieved.

The Knicks will try to inch closer to a cathartic

Denny Hamlin goes from rear of Michigan field to 2nd straight win

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:19:08 GMT

(Photo credit: Paul Barnick-Imagn Images)

Denny Hamlin roared by Daniel Suarez with 38 laps left after passing the whole field for the second straight weekend, winning the FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway Sunday afternoon in Brooklyn, Mich.

Starting last due to an unapproved adjustment on his No. 11 Toyota after a practice incident, Hamlin won for the third time in 2026 by topping t

Yankees' Austin Wells letting his brain 'catch up a little bit'

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 22:25:05 GMT

(Photo credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images)

New York catcher Austin Wells addressed reporters on Sunday after the Yankees placed the four-year veteran on the 10-day injured list Saturday with cervical headaches.

'I feel better already today, so I think it just needs a couple of days, let the brain catch up a little bit and get back to work,' Wells said. 'I think in my mind, it's just a cumulative buildu

Rangers rack up 16 hits in rout of Guardians

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:55:13 GMT

(Photo credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images)

Justin Foscue hit a two-run home run, and Wyatt Langford, Josh Jung and Michael Helman added solo shots to lead the Texas Rangers to a 10-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday in Arlington, Texas.

Ezequiel Duran was 4-for-5 with a double, one run and three RBIs, and Jacob deGrom (5-4) carried a shutout into the sixth inning as Texas took two of three games in

Flesh-eating parasite forces Canada to ban Texas livestock

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:12:09 GMT

Texas governor slammed Ottawas move as an overreaction despite declaring a statewide disaster

Canada has temporarily banned imports of livestock, including horses, from the US state of Texas over the outbreak of screwworm fly, a flesh-eating and potentially deadly parasite.

The first case of screwworm was identified in Texas on Wednesday, marking the first detection of the parasite in the U

Stacey King, former Bulls player and broadcaster, dies at 59

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:40:21 GMT

(Photo credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images)

Stacey King, who won three NBA titles with the Chicago Bulls and was a longtime broadcaster for the team, died on Sunday. He was 59.

No cause of death was given, with ESPN 1000 in Chicago reporting that King had 'a fall at his home.'

King was a first-round draft pick, No. 6 overall, by the Bulls in 1989 out of Oklahoma. He won the first of three consecutive NB

5-star wing Ryan Hampton commits to Kentucky

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:40:24 GMT

(Photo credit: Jonah Hinebaugh/Naples Daily News/USA Today Network-Florida / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

Kentucky received a commitment Sunday from five-star recruit Ryan Hampton of Florida's DME Academy.

The 6-foot-6 wing is ranked as the nation's No. 6 recruit in the Class of 2027 by 247Sports.

Hampton, the younger brother of former first-round NBA draft pick RJ Hampton, also visited Nebrask

Report: Leafs to interview Joe Pavelski in coach search

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 15:40:27 GMT

(Photo credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images)

The Toronto Maple Leafs plan to interview former NHL center Joe Pavelski for their head coaching vacancy, Sportsnet reported on Sunday.

Pavelski, 41, retired after the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs with 1,068 points (476 goals, 592 assists) in 1,332 games with the San Jose Sharks (2006-19) and Dallas Stars (2019-24).

The report called him a 'Martin St. Louis-s

Losing skid behind them, Padres push for series win vs. Mets

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:19:33 GMT

(Photo credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images)

It wasn't like the San Diego Padres started knocking down the walls at their home ballpark Saturday night. Their five hits were pretty much on par with their paltry production lately.

But one of them was a two-run homer by Freddy Fermin, breaking an 0-for-30 skid and enabling the Padres to snap a six-game losing streak with a 3-2 squeaker over the New York Mets.

Youth vs. experience on tap as Guardians take on Rangers

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:19:08 GMT

(Photo credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images)

Even though the Cleveland Guardians' roster is loaded with young players, manager Stephen Vogt said he sees a confident, hard-working club leading the American League Central.

'This group of guys believe we are going to win day-in and day-out,' Vogt said. 'They show up to work to accomplish that.'

The Guardians will have chance Sunday afternoon to extend

Yanks' Cam Schlittler, after uncharacteristic outing, takes on Red Sox

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:19:13 GMT

(Photo credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images)

Cam Schlittler experienced a rarity five days ago when he conceded his best stuff was not consistently present.

Coming off his shortest outing of the season, Schlittler hopes to return to form Sunday afternoon when the New York Yankees host the Boston Red Sox in the finale of a rain-shortened two-game series.

Schlittler will be pitching after Saturday's

MLB roundup: Nine-run first propels Dodgers to another win over Angels

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 05:40:35 GMT

(Photo credit: William Liang-Imagn Images)

Andy Pages and Shohei Ohtani each hit two-run home runs in a nine-run first inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers stayed perfect against the visiting Los Angeles Angels this season with an easy 9-2 victory on Saturday.

Ryan Ward added a two-run double in the opening inning while a single from Alex Freeland and a throwing error from Angels shortstop Zach Neto cleared t

Texas, Paris, LA, Vegas reach CDL Stage 4 Minor semifinals

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 05:40:30 GMT

(Photo credit: Nick Oza/The Republic via Imagn Content Services, LLC)

OpTic Texas, Paris Gentle Mates and LA Thieves posted quarterfinal sweeps, while FaZe Vegas also advanced to the semifinals of the Call of Duty League's Stage 4 Minor on Saturday.

All 12 CDL teams are competing in the tournament, which will reward $20,000 and 30 CDL points to the champion. The single-elimination bracket is seeded based on

Freddy Fermin's 1st '26 homer helps Padres beat Mets, snap 6-game skid

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 04:55:08 GMT

(Photo credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images)

Freddy Fermin delivered a two-run homer in the bottom of the seventh inning Saturday night and the San Diego Padres snapped a six-game losing streak with a 3-2 decision over the visiting New York Mets.

With Sung-Mun Song on first after legging out a two-out infield hit, Fermin jumped on a first-pitch sinker from Austin Warren (1-2). The liner into the left field se

Rangers place C Danny Jansen (forearm) on 10-day injured list

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 02:40:37 GMT

(Photo credit: Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images)

The Texas Rangers placed veteran catcher Danny Jansen on the 10-day injured list on Saturday because of a right forearm strain.

The move was retroactive to Wednesday. In a corresponding move, the Rangers signed another seasoned catcher, Elias Diaz, to a major league contract.

Jansen, 31, said he felt the strain during a start on Monday when Texas edged host St.

Tanner Bibee dominant as Guardians shut out Rangers

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 02:40:31 GMT

(Photo credit: Dustin Safranek-Imagn Images)

Tanner Bibee pitched eight scoreless innings to earn his first win of the season, and Jose Ramirez and Brayan Rocchio hit solo home runs to power the Cleveland Guardians to a 6-0 win over the Texas Rangers on Saturday night in Arlington, Texas.

Bibee (1-7) allowed three hits, walked two and fanned three over eight innings as the Guardians evened the three-game se

Yankees-Red Sox game Saturday postponed

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:55:12 GMT

(Photo credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images)

Saturday's game between the visiting Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees was postponed due to a forecast of sustained rain at Yankee Stadium.

The postponement was announced a little over a half hour after the originally scheduled 7:35 p.m. EST start. The game will be made up as a split doubleheader on Aug. 29.

The tarp was placed on the field nearly an hour bef

Sparks, Fire both looking for bounce-back win on Sunday

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:25:18 GMT

(Photo credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images)

After dropping consecutive games for the first time in their debut season, the Portland Fire will visit the Los Angeles Sparks in an attempt to avoid a first-ever three-game losing streak.

The Sparks currently are on a three-game skid, with the first two defeats coming without league leading scorer Kelsey Plum, who was out with a right ankle injury. She returned Fri

Denny Hamlin wins pole for Michigan NASCAR Cup race

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:25:13 GMT

(Photo credit: ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

The last driver to make a qualifying run around Michigan International Speedway on Saturday afternoon, Denny Hamlin claimed the Busch Light Pole Award for Sunday's FireKeepers Casino 400 (3 p.m. ET on Prime Video, HBO Max, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) - dashing Michigan native Carson Hocevar's hopes for some home state glory in the

J.T. Poston, Ryan Gerard tied for Memorial lead after weather-shortened day

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 23:25:13 GMT

(Photo credit: Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

J.T. Poston and Ryan Gerard share the lead in the Memorial Tournament after a weather-hampered partial third round Saturday at Dublin, Ohio.

Poston and Gerard are at 9-under-par through five holes of the third round, which was suspended. setting up a long day of play Sunday at Muirfield Village Golf Club.

Poston was the

Two double steals highlight Braves win over Pirates

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 23:19:18 GMT

(Photo credit: Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images)

Dominic Smith lobbed an opposite-field home run just inside the left-field foul pole to highlight a three-run rally and help the Atlanta Braves beat the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3 on Saturday.

With the game tied 3-3, the Braves rallied for three runs in the bottom of the fifth. They executed their second double steal of the game, this time with Ronald Acuna J

Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu (back) out again vs. Fever

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 19:05:11 GMT

(Photo credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images)

Star guard Sabrina Ionescu is experiencing persistent back soreness and will not play in the New York Liberty's game against the Indiana Fever on Saturday night.

Ionescu, who had been listing as questionable for Saturday, has played in just one of the 10 games for New York (6-4) this season. She missed the first five games due to a preseason ankle injury, then playe

Orioles add C Sam Huff with C Samuel Basallo ailing

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:55:07 GMT

(Photo credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images)

With Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo nursing an abdominal injury, the club selected the contract of catcher Sam Huff from Triple-A Norfolk.

Basallo was at designated hitter for the Orioles on Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays when he went down on one knee following a swing attempt. He was ruled out with abdominal discomfort with an MRI on Saturday mo

Cop assaulted, 26 arrested as Knicks fans celebrate in NYC

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:55:09 GMT

(Photo credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images)

Unruly New York Knicks fans turned a reason to celebrate into chaos late Friday after their team opened a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs.

With Game 2 at San Antonio on Friday night, more than 6,000 fans gathered at a watch party outside Madison Square Garden before the scene on the streets of Manhattan afterward turned violent.

A female

Reports: Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce to wed at MSG

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:25:09 GMT

(Photo credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images)

The NBA Finals may not be the only significant event being held at Madison Square Garden in New York.

The New York Post reported that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce plan to get married at the legendary arena on the weekend of July 3.

Per the newspaper, Madison Square Garden has no events scheduled from June 29 through July 6. Therefore, MSG would be available s

'Rolling' Rangers turn to Jack Leiter in rematch vs. Guardians

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:25:12 GMT

(Photo credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images)

The Texas Rangers are getting healthy and hitting their stride as they host the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday in Arlington, Texas.

Wyatt Langford and Corey Seager were activated from the injured list on Friday and impacted the Rangers' rally that led to the team's 3-2 win later that night. Langford doubled in the sixth inning and scored on Seager's opposite-f

Healthier Astros out to spoil debut of Athletics' Kade Morris

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:55:10 GMT

(Photo credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images)

Houston second baseman Jose Altuve returned from a 17-game stint on the injured list on Friday, and for the first time in a while, the Astros bore a reasonable facsimile of being whole.

Excluding catcher Yainer Diaz, who missed his 29th game with a left oblique strain, the Astros fielded a lineup primarily comprised of regulars in a 5-1 victory over the visiting A

High temperatures expected across several FIFA World Cup 2026 venues

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:32:21 GMT

New York [US], June 6 (ANI): The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to be staged during one of the hottest periods of the year across North America, with several host cities likely to experience extreme temperatures during the tournament.

Matches will be held across a wide geographic spread, covering more than a dozen cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Southern U.S. venues such as Dallas, Houston, Atlan

KOI, Surge post Round 1 sweeps at CDL Stage 4 Minor

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:55:11 GMT

(Photo credit: Nick Oza/The Republic via Imagn Content Services, LLC)

The Vancouver Surge and Toronto KOI opened with sweeps, while the Riyadh Falcons and G2 Minnesota also prevailed in Round 1 of the Call of Duty League's Stage 4 Minor on Friday to reach the quarterfinals.

All 12 CDL teams are competing in the tournament, which will reward $20,000 and 30 CDL points to the champion. The single-elimination b

MLB roundup: Giants jack 7 homers, demolish Cubs

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:40:28 GMT

(Photo credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images)

Matt Chapman hit a grand slam and a three-run homer, Willy Adames and Casey Schmitt each chipped in a pair of homers and the visiting San Francisco Giants routed the Chicago Cubs 18-3 on Friday.

Chapman finished with a career-high eight RBIs, Adames scored four times and drove in four and Schmitt logged four hits, three runs and three RBIs to propel the Giants to the

Reports: NCAA denies Texas Tech's appeal for Brendan Sorsby's eligibility

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 06:55:13 GMT

(Photo credit: Nathan Giese/Avalanche-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

Texas Tech's appeal to have quarterback Brendan Sorsby's eligibility restored was denied by the NCAA on Friday, according to multiple media reports.

Sorsby was one of the most coveted quarterbacks in this year's transfer portal class after he left Cincinnati. He entered a treatment program for a gambling addiction on April 2

Knicks draw on maturity, moxie to take two in San Antonio

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:55:09 GMT

(Photo credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images)

SAN ANTONIO -- There wasn't a whole lot for the New York Knicks to like about the final six minutes of the fourth quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Friday.

Yet despite blowing a late 14-point lead, the Knicks looked up at the scoreboard after the final buzzer and saw that they had somehow done just enough to beat the San Antonio Spurs 105-104.

The result s

Late offensive boards lead Wings past Sparks

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 04:55:09 GMT

(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)

Arike Ogunbowale and Maddy Siegrist each scored on putbacks down the stretch to help the Dallas Wings notch their fourth straight win, a 104-96 decision over the host Los Angeles Sparks on Friday in a Commissioner's Cup game.

In what was a back-and-forth affair much of the way, Dallas (7-3, 2-0 Commissioner's Cup) pulled ahead for good on the strength of a 9-0 run in t

Jalen Brunson, Knicks eke out win, head home with 2-0 lead in Finals

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 03:55:23 GMT

(Photo credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images)

Jalen Brunson stole the ball and converted the go-ahead free throw with 9.5 seconds left, moving the New York Knicks halfway to their first NBA title since 1973 after a 105-104 victory over the host San Antonio Spurs on Friday.

San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama missed a 20-foot shot before time expired as New York jumped to a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven NBA Finals. T

Corey Seager returns, hits go-ahead HR as Rangers nip Guardians

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 03:19:13 GMT

(Photo credit: Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images)

Corey Seager hit a go-ahead two-run homer in his return from the injured list, leading the Texas Rangers to a 3-2 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Friday night in Arlington, Texas.

Kyle Higashioka also homered and Josh Jung had two hits for the Rangers, who have won six of their last seven games.

Travis Bazzana was 3-for-4 with a triple and home run and Stev

Mauricio Dubon, Braves take down Pirates in series opener

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 02:05:23 GMT

(Photo credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images)

Mauricio Dubon homered for the third straight game and helped the Atlanta Braves defeat the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3 on Friday in the opener of their three-game series.

Dubon was 2-for-4 with his sixth home run of the year, a double, two runs and three RBIs. It is the first time in his career that he has gone deep in three consecutive games. He is 5-for-11 ove

Sonny Gray, Red Sox down Aaron Judge-less Yankees

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 02:05:07 GMT

(Photo credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images)

Sonny Gray pitched 6 1/3 innings against one of his former teams, Willson Contreras homered and the Boston Red Sox continued their recent road success with a 5-3 victory over the New York Yankees on Friday night.

Gray (7-1), who struggled in 41 regular-season appearances for the Yankees in 2017 and 2018, won as a visitor to Yankee Stadium for the first time.

NBA Finals G2: Knicks-Spurs Preview, Props, Prediction

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:05:04 GMT

(Photo credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images)

The San Antonio Spurs find themselves in a precarious position after blowing a 14-point lead in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

Instead of being up 1-0 and favorites to win the title, the Spurs lost the game, home-court advantage and are now series underdogs.

That said, they are a consensus 6.5-point favorite ahead of Game 2 at home on Friday night. Win, and San Anto

Astros reinstate 2B Jose Altuve (left oblique strain) from IL

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:19:12 GMT

(Photo credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images)

The Houston Astros have reinstated All-Star second baseman Jose Altuve (left oblique strain) from the 10-day injured list and he is slated to bat fifth as the club opens a three-game home series vs. the Athletics on Friday.

In a corresponding move, Houston optioned outfielder Zach Dezenzo to Triple-A Sugar Land.

Altuve was placed on the IL on May 17 after tak

Rangers' offense gets jolt with return of Corey Seager, Wyatt Langford

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:05:09 GMT

(Photo credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images)

The Texas Rangers formally activated star shortstop Corey Seager from the 10-day injured list Friday and he's expected to be in the lineup for their home game against the Cleveland Guardians.

Seager was on the IL due to lower back inflammation. He last appeared in a game on May 13.

The 32-year-old is batting just .179 this season and is hitless in a care

Mystics in search of consecutive wins with visit to Dream

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:40:21 GMT

(Photo credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images)

Amid an inconsistent start to the season, the Washington Mystics and head coach Sydney Johnson can sense that improvements are being made. The next challenge for Washington will be to post its first set of consecutive victories as it travels to College Park, Ga. to face the Atlanta Dream on Saturday.

After dropping three of its previous four outings, Washington

Get-in price for NBA Finals at MSG soars past $9k

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:19:05 GMT

(Photo credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images)

The Knicks' upset victory in Game 1 of the NBA Finals not only flipped New York to the favorite to win the title, it sent the price soaring for those hoping to see a game at Madison Square Garden.

Ahead of Game 2 in San Antonio on Friday night, the get-in price for Monday's Game 3 at MSG reached $9,095, according to ticket tracking service TicketData. That represente

Cowboys sign first-round pick Malachi Lawrence to rookie deal

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:25:14 GMT

(Photo credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images)

The Dallas Cowboys signed first-round draft pick Malachi Lawrence to his four-year rookie contract, ESPN reported on Friday.

Lawrence, the 23rd overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, will receive $20.2 million in fully guaranteed money that includes an $11.2 million signing bonus. The deal also includes a fifth-year team option for the edge rusher out of UCF.

The

ESPN NBA Full Court Press: San Antonio Spurs look to even series 2-2 against the New York Knicks on Wednesday

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:25:20 GMT

ESPN continues its coverage of the 2026 NBA Finals on Wednesday, June 10, with a Game 4 matchup, as the Eastern Conference champion New York Knicks and Jalen Brunson host the San Antonio Spurs, led by Defensive Player of the Year Victor Wembanyama, at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC, as the Spurs look to even the series 2-2. Mike Breen will provide play-by-play alongside

Texas cattle ranchers wary of New World Screwworm infestation

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:12:17 GMT

Texas’ cattle industry is facing a threat from an infestation of the New World screwworm, a parasite that state agriculture officials say could cost the industry more than $1 billion if it is not contained.

The parasite is ca

ABC's most-watched NBA Finals Game 2 since 2018 with average audience of 16.43M viewers

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:17:10 GMT

Viewership up 88% from last year's Game 2

The New Yorks Knicks 105-104 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on June 5 was ABC's most-watched NBA Finals Game 2 since 2018 - according to Nielsen Big Data + Panel. Game 2 generated an average audience of 16.43M viewers and peaked with 19.42M viewers at 11:15 p.m. ET.

Viewership was up 88% from last year's Game 2.

Trump gets cold hometown welcome at NBA Finals in New York

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:01:15 GMT

Fans jeered the Republican leader, who was watching the game from an executive suite, when he appeared onscreen inside the arena during the singing of the national anthem.

Security measures were hiked for the visit, with authorities barring fans without tickets from coming within several blocks of Madison Square Garden.

They also banned watch parties directly outside the Manhattan venue -- a break from the