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Aryna Sabalenka defeated Pegula in the US Open semifinals to reach the final, rebounding from a rough spell and dropping just one set on the way, while breaking the Open era record for the most consecutive Grand Slam hard-court finals and leaving Pegula still without a Grand Slam title after another semifinal loss.
Day Two at the Pro Championships narrowed every division to its finalists: Women’s action saw Seattle Riot join Washington DC Scandal in the title tilt after beating Molly Brown and BENT; Mixed final features Ann Arbor Hybrid and Austin Disco Club after Hybrid routed Lawless and shame and Disco Club topped Durham Toro and Minneapolis Drag’n Thrust; Men’s semifinals set Ring of Fire against Truck Stop for Monday’s final, with Ring delivering a win over Pacmen and Truck Stop finishing off Chain Lightning. The day also highlighted bid implications for Nationals, including Sprocket dropping out of bid range (potentially handing an extra bid to Bay Area Mischief) as teams jockey for seeding based on Monday results.
Canadian world-record holder Summer McIntosh finished 9th in the heats of the women’s 400m freestyle at the Pan Pacific Championships, missing the A final by 0.20 seconds with a 4:08.56 as Fan Yaqi grabbed the last qualifying spot. The result comes a year after her world-title win in the event and follows illness that affected her Canadian Trials; McIntosh has been among the season’s fastest 400 frees, having clocked 3:55.37 earlier this season.
Rain halted play at the Mubadala DC Open, but finals will resume on Championship Monday with the women’s final Pegula vs. Eala at 12:00 p.m. on Stadium Court, followed by the men’s final Fritz vs. Jodar. All Sunday tickets will be honored, and the first 1,000 walk-in fans will receive upper-bowl admission. VIP lounge access opens to all fans with on-site food options, Lot A parking is available (Lot B remains closed), and attendees are encouraged to use rideshare or transit. Gates open at 11:00 a.m., with both finals expected to crown champions.,
The New York Knicks clinched the NBA title by defeating the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the Finals in San Antonio, with guard Jalen Brunson earning the Finals MVP, capping a championship run that will be remembered in New York and NBA history.
Jalen Brunson leads a Knicks comeback in Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Spurs, while Victor Wembanyama anchors San Antonio’s defense as New York looks to clinch the title.
New York holds a 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals and visits San Antonio’s Frost Bank Center for Game 5 to try to clinch their first title since 1973, while the Spurs rely on Victor Wembanyama to spark a comeback. After a dramatic Game 4 comeback by the Knicks (107-106) fueled by clutch play from Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby and Karl-Anthony Towns, San Antonio showcased a record-setting barrage of first-half threes but couldn’t seal the win. The Spurs’ plan emphasizes floor spacing, pace, and letting Wembanyama protect the rim, while New York must cut live-ball turnovers, crash the boards, and execute down the stretch. ESPN pegs the Knicks at a 43% win probability, and the prediction here expects a five-point Knicks victory to close out the series.
The Spurs will restrict Game 5 of the NBA Finals to buyers within 150 miles of Frost Bank Center, based on credit-card billing addresses, with out-of-area orders canceled and refunded. A four-seat limit applies, and tickets may be transferred or resold after purchase through Ticketmaster and the venue. Despite the restriction, Knicks fans are expected to travel to San Antonio as New York leads the series 3–1, with officials noting the policy is set by Ticketmaster and not all marketplaces. The move has drawn attention amid the Knicks’ title bid and generated calls for reversal from some officials.
Sports Illustrated lays out three bold predictions for Game 5: De’Aaron Fox bounces back with a 30-point performance and emerges as the Spurs’ top player on the floor; Josh Hart redeems a late miss with a big rebound-and-contribution showing; and San Antonio uses home-court advantage to win Game 5 and force a return to New York, where the Knicks are favored to clinch the title.
OG Anunoby's late offensive rebound and tap-in with 1.2 seconds left capped the Knicks' historic 29-point surge to beat the Spurs 107-106 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals; the 33-point performance and clutch play propelled New York within one win of its first title in decades.
The New York Knicks erased a 29-point deficit to stun the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden, completing the largest comeback in Finals history. A 20-4 third-quarter run sparked the rally, and after a late sequence that included Jalen Brunson’s long miss and OG Anunoby’s tip-in with 1.2 seconds left, New York grabbed the lead and won, moving within one victory of its first championship in more than 50 years.
San Antonio built a 76-49 halftime lead and drilled a Finals-record 14 first-half threes, but New York rallied with a 13-0 third-quarter burst to complete the largest comeback in NBA Finals history, edging the Spurs 107-106 on a late tipped-in winner after Fox’s missed layup and Castle’s late free throws. Wembanyama cooled after a strong start, suffering a rough late stretch and a third flagrant foul that could carry suspensions concerns, while San Antonio’s turnover-heavy, three-driven approach doomed the comeback and sets up a pivotal Game 5 in San Antonio.
New York erased a 29-point deficit to beat San Antonio 107-106 in Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals, as OG Anunoby tipped in the game-winner after De'Aaron Fox's late layup was blocked. Victor Wembanyama had 24 points and 13 rebounds but missed two late free throws, and the Spurs' collapse drew strong backlash from fans while New York takes a 3-1 series lead.
As NBA Finals Game 4 approaches, a live blog highlights the series’ trend of close late-game drama, weighs whether home teams can seize momentum, and features Chuck D’s take on the Spurs’ energy versus the Knicks’ desperation, alongside nods to similar tight playoff action in the NHL.
ABC/ESPN’s NBA Finals Game 3 between the Spurs and Knicks drew about 23.79 million viewers (1.1 million on ESPN’s alternate telecast), the largest audience for a Game 3 since 1998; the broadcast peaked at 26.3 million in the final minutes. Through three games, the Finals are averaging ~19.1 million viewers, second only to 2017, and this year is more than twice the viewership of the 2025 series. Game 4 is Wednesday in New York, with possible Games 5–7 if needed.