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NBA PLAYOFFS

Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns lifts the 2026 Eastern Conference trophy with teammates after defeating the Cavaliers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, on Monday.
BASKETBALL
May 26, 2026
Knicks sweep Cavs to make first NBA Finals since 1999
The 37-point defeat was the Cavaliers¡¯ largest ever in a playoff home game.
Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) drives against the Thunder's Chet Holmgren during the first quarter of Game 4 of the Western Conference finals in San Antonio on Sunday.
BASKETBALL
May 25, 2026
Victor Wembanyama leads way as Spurs rout Thunder to even series
San Antonio pulled even at 2-2 in the best-of-seven series, with Game 5?on Tuesday in Oklahoma City, and Game 6?back in San Antonio on Thursday.
Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) dunks against the Cavaliers during the third quarter in Cleveland on Saturday.
BASKETBALL
May 24, 2026
Surging Knicks beat Cavs to move to brink of NBA Finals
The Knicks seized a commanding 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference finals and can?complete a sweep in Game 4 on Monday in Cleveland.
Knicks guards Josh Hart (left) and Mikal Bridges celebrate after a play against the Cavaliers during the fourth quarter in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals in New York on Thursday.
BASKETBALL
May 22, 2026
Josh Hart leads second-half surge as Knicks take 2-0 lead over Cavaliers
New York has won nine straight games, a franchise record for ?a single postseason.
Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (right) is guarded by the Spurs' Stephon Castle during the fourth quarter in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on Wednesday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 21, 2026
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder get past Spurs, level series 1-1
The Thunder never trailed after ?the ?first quarter, though the game wasn¡¯t decided until the closing minutes.
Knicks wing Mikal Bridges (left) drives to the basket against the Cavaliers during Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden in New York on Tuesday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 20, 2026
Knicks rally from 22-point deficit to stun Cavs in overtime
The comeback was the biggest fourth-quarter comeback in a playoff game since April 2012.
Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (center) dunks the ball against the Thunder during Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Monday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 19, 2026
Wembanyama dazzles as Spurs top Thunder in double-overtime thriller
The French star played 49 minutes, producing a pair of dunks and a crucial block late in the second overtime to seal the victory.
Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell attempts a shot while being guarded by the Pistons' Daniss Jenkins during the first half in Detroit on Sunday.
BASKETBALL
May 18, 2026
Donovan Mitchell leads Cavs past top-seeded Detroit in Game 7
Led by Donovan Mitchell¡¯s 26 points, Cleveland¡¯s victory makes it the last team to book its spot in this postseason¡¯s final four.
Cavaliers guard James Harden shoots while being guarded by the Pistons' Caris LeVert during Game 5 in Detroit on Wednesday.
BASKETBALL
May 14, 2026
Cavs rally past Pistons on road to take 3-2 lead in series
The Pistons, who will face elimination for the fourth time ?this postseason.
Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (left) drives to the basket against Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert during the second half of Game 5 of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, on Tuesday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 13, 2026
Wembanyama leads Spurs to brink as Timberwolves routed
French star Victor Wembanyama was back in the Spurs line-up after escaping a suspension for his ejection in Game 4 on Sunday
Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (right) controls the ball against Lakers guard Marcus Smart during the first half in Game 4 of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Monday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 12, 2026
Thunder eke out sweep-sealing win over Lakers
Austin Reaves put ?up 27 points while Rui Hachimura added 25 points and eight rebounds for the Lakers, who head into the offseason ?with major changes possibly in store.
Knicks guard Jalen Brunson drives against the Sixers' VJ Edgecombe during Game 4 of the teams' playoff series in Philadelphia on Sunday,
BASKETBALL
May 11, 2026
Hot-shooting Knicks cruise past Sixers in Game 4 to complete sweep
New York will battle either the top-seeded Detroit Pistons or the fourth-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers for a spot in the NBA Finals.
Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (left) goes for a loose ball against Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen during the second half of Game 7 in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, on Sunday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 4, 2026
Cavs use third-quarter surge to best Raptors in Game 7
Fourth-seeded Cleveland, which trailed by double digits in the first and second quarters, will play the top-seeded Detroit Pistons in the East semifinals.
The Lakers' LeBron James handles the ball while being defended by Rockets forward Dorian Finney-Smith in Houston on Friday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 2, 2026
Lakers deliver knockout blow to Rockets in Game 6 to set up clash with Thunder
Rui Hachimura put up 21 ?points for the Lakers in the victory.
Knicks forward Og Anunoby dribbles against the Hawks during the third quarter in Atlanta on Thursday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 1, 2026
Knicks finish off Hawks in record-setting fashion to advance in playoffs
It was the most points scored by the Knicks in a playoff game, and their largest winning margin in the postseason.
Pistons guard Cade Cunningham drives against the Magic's Anthony Black during the second half in Detroit on Wednesday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Apr 30, 2026
Pistons and Rockets win to avoid elimination
Cunningham scored a Pistons playoff-record 45 points to drag his team to a 116-109 victory on a must-win night.
Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drives against the Suns' Collin Gillespie in Phoenix on Saturday.
BASKETBALL
Apr 26, 2026
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pours in 42 as Thunder take commanding 3-0 over Suns
The Thunder are now one win away from advancing to the Western Conference semifinals.
The Thunder's Chet Holmgren celebrates after scoring against the Suns in Oklahoma City on Wednesday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Apr 23, 2026
Thunder take control with another victory over Suns in Game 2
The Thunder are trying to become the first repeat champion?since Golden State in 2017 and 2018.
Lakers forwards LeBron James (left) and Rui Hachimura on the court during Game 2 against the Houston Rockets at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Tuesday
BASKETBALL / NBA
Apr 22, 2026
LeBron James nets 28 as Lakers grab 2-0 lead on Rockets
The Philadelphia 76ers bounced back ?to even their Eastern Conference playoff series with the host Boston Celtics in a 111-97 decision.
Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (left) reacts after falling to the ground during the first half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio on Tuesday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Apr 22, 2026
Scoot stars as Wembanyama ails and Blazers tie Spurs 1-1
San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama hit his face ?on the floor during a drive to the basket, leaving him dazed enough to struggle getting to his feet before jogging off the floor.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

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