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Oklahoma Storms to 2026 College World Series Title with 13-2 Game 3 Win
sports19 days ago

Oklahoma Storms to 2026 College World Series Title with 13-2 Game 3 Win

Oklahoma seized the 2026 College World Series, routing North Carolina 13-2 in Game 3 to clinch their first CWS title since 1994 and third in program history. After dropping Game 2, the Sooners rode a potent offense to a decisive win, with Jaxon Willits reaching base five times, Dayton Tockey homering, and Kyle Branch adding a late three-run shot as Oklahoma completed a dramatic postseason run that included a Game 1 victory and a 2-1 series finish in the finals.

via USA Today|
#baseball#championship#college-world-series
Knicks Nation Takes NYC by Storm as Championship Parade Dazzles the City
sports24 days ago

Knicks Nation Takes NYC by Storm as Championship Parade Dazzles the City

Thousands of Knicks fans crowded downtown Manhattan for a massive ticker-tape parade celebrating the team's NBA title, with viewing areas at capacity from Battery Park to City Hall, celebrities including Spike Lee and Timothée Chalamet in attendance, fans drinking and celebrating atop police vehicles, the viral Baklava Guy handing out dessert, and a sense of city-wide unity as lifelong supporters and newcomers alike proclaimed 'we family now.'

via The Guardian|
#basketball#championship#knicks
Knicks' Title Run Ends With Fresh Doubts From Oddsmakers
sports28 days ago

Knicks' Title Run Ends With Fresh Doubts From Oddsmakers

Knicks celebrate their 2026 title, but next season's odds still favor others: they sit +700 to win again, behind Spurs +250, Thunder +250, and Celtics +550. Analysts — including Scott Phillips of The Athletic — note recent champs rarely repeat, and oddsmakers still doubt New York despite their playoff dominance, with Boston seen as the top East threat and potential Giannis moves adding to offseason intrigue.

via heavy.com|
#betting#championship#knicks
Brunson’s Big Pay Cut Spurs Knicks’ 53-Year Title Run, Brown Says
sports28 days ago

Brunson’s Big Pay Cut Spurs Knicks’ 53-Year Title Run, Brown Says

Jalen Brunson took a roughly $113 million pay cut by signing a four-year, $156.6 million deal instead of a five-year, $269 million extension, a move coach Mike Brown praised as helping the Knicks win their first NBA title since 1973; the article notes the team’s broader strategy, including pursuing trades for Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges, culminating in the championship run.

via Bleacher Report|
#championship#contract#jalen-brunson
Brunson's 45-Point Closeout Seals Knicks' 53-Year Championship
sports28 days ago

Brunson's 45-Point Closeout Seals Knicks' 53-Year Championship

Jalen Brunson scored 45 points to lift the New York Knicks to a 94-90 win over the Spurs in Game 5, delivering New York its first NBA title since 1973 and earning Finals MVP. At 6'2", he joined a rare group of shorter guards who led a championship team in scoring, defying doubts about his size and transforming Knicks culture with his leadership. Teammates and Villanova associates praised his impact, framing the moment as a culmination of hard work, family resilience, and a relentless, fearlessness-driven approach.

via The Guardian|
#championship#jalen-brunson#knicks
Knicks End Half-Century Championship Drought with Finals Victory
sports28 days ago

Knicks End Half-Century Championship Drought with Finals Victory

The New York Knicks won the NBA championship for the first time in more than five decades, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the Finals in Texas, sparking electric celebrations in New York and recalling a drought dating back to 1973 (with their last Finals appearance in 1999). City watch parties were set up and officials urged safe celebrations after a few violent incidents against Spurs fans, while players condemned the violence; Ticketmaster clarified ticket policies amid last-minute panic from Knicks supporters.

via BBC|
#basketball#championship#jalen-brunson
D.C. Defenders stun Orlando Storm to earn UFL Championship berth
sports1 month ago

D.C. Defenders stun Orlando Storm to earn UFL Championship berth

The D.C. Defenders upset the No. 1-seeded Orlando Storm 28-22 to advance to the UFL Championship, which will be hosted by D.C. on June 13. QB Jason Bean threw for 233 yards and a TD, while four running backs combined for 172 rushing yards led by Abram Smith (57 yards). DC sealed the win with a 61-yard field goal by Matt McCrane, worth four points under the league rule for 60-yard-plus kicks. The Defenders will host the winner of Louisville Kings vs. St. Louis Battlehawks in the title game.

via NBC Sports|
#american-football#championship#dc-defenders
Princeton Clinches 7th NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Title With 16-9 Victory Over Notre Dame
sports1 month ago

Princeton Clinches 7th NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Title With 16-9 Victory Over Notre Dame

Princeton, the No. 1 seed, captured its seventh NCAA men’s lacrosse title and its 12th straight win with a 16-9 victory over Notre Dame in Charlottesville. After Notre Dame grabbed a 3-0 lead, Princeton roared back with 11 straight goals to lead 11-3 at halftime. Chad Palumbo scored four goals (three by halftime) and Colin Burns added three, with Nate Kabiri (1G, 3A) and Tucker Wade adding key contributions. goalie Ryan Croddick made 13 saves in the final after a 20-save semifinal performance, earning Most Outstanding Player honors as Princeton dominated the title game. Palumbo, Burns, Kabiri and Wade earned all-tournament honors.

via Princeton University Athletics|
#championship#lacrosse#ncaa
Princeton Clinches NCAA Lacrosse Title as Notre Dame's Season Ends
sports1 month ago

Princeton Clinches NCAA Lacrosse Title as Notre Dame's Season Ends

No. 1 Princeton defeated Notre Dame 16-9 to win the NCAA men’s lacrosse title, ending the Irish’s 2026 season. Notre Dame goalie Thomas Ricciardelli posted a season-high 19 saves, while Josh Yago and Will Angrick each scored twice; Yago, Ricciardelli and Shawn Lyght were named to the NCAA Championship All-Tournament Team. ND jumped out to a 3-0 lead, but Princeton answered with an 8-0 second-quarter run to pull away.

via Notre Dame Athletics|
#championship#lacrosse#ncaa