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Basketball players

What World Cup? New York gripped by Knicks frenzy

New York is at a fever pitch as the hometown basketball team sits on the brink of an NBA Championship win.
New York is at a fever pitch as the hometown basketball team sits on the brink of an NBA Championship win.

After epic comeback, NY Knicks head to San Antonio on brink of NBA title

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby makes a game-winning tip shot against San Antonio in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby makes a game-winning tip shot against San Antonio in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.

Forging bonds with players key to Coach of the Year nominee Gavin Lee’s philosophy

(From left) Zhang Zhen (gymnastics), Joel Lye (kickboxing), Lazar Rasic (basketball), Ng Boon Hock (wushu) and Gavin Lee (football) are among the eight nominees for the Coach of the Year award at this year's Singapore Sports Awards.
(From left) Zhang Zhen (gymnastics), Joel Lye (kickboxing), Lazar Rasic (basketball), Ng Boon Hock (wushu) and Gavin Lee (football) are among the eight nominees for the Coach of the Year award at this year's Singapore Sports Awards.

Knicks fever engulfs New York with end to title drought in sight

The New York Knicks are just one win away from snapping a 53-year NBA title drought.
The New York Knicks are just one win away from snapping a 53-year NBA title drought.

Philippines probes deaths of 2 players from top university basketball team

Rene Clert Baterbonia (left) and Divine Adili were playing for Ateneo de Manila’s top-ranked basketball team.
Rene Clert Baterbonia (left) and Divine Adili were playing for Ateneo de Manila’s top-ranked basketball team.

OG Anunoby’s game winner biggest play in New York Knicks history, says coach Mike Brown

New York Knicks forward Og Anunoby and center Karl-Anthony Towns during the fourth quarter in Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs.
New York Knicks forward Og Anunoby and center Karl-Anthony Towns during the fourth quarter in Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs.

Knicks stage historic comeback to beat Spurs, move one win from NBA title

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (No. 8) makes a game-winning tip shot against San Antonio Spurs during game four of the 2026 NBA Finals in the final second of the fourth quarter on June 8.
New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (No. 8) makes a game-winning tip shot against San Antonio Spurs during game four of the 2026 NBA Finals in the final second of the fourth quarter on June 8.

NY Knicks out to start new streak, while San Antonio Spurs aim to tie series

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama shoots the ball against New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns during Game 3.
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama shoots the ball against New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns during Game 3.

Victor Wembanyama finds answers in art as the San Antonio Spurs fight back in NBA Finals

Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs (right) and Karl-Anthony Towns battle for position during the Spurs' 115-111 win over the New York Knicks in Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on June 8, 2026 in New York City.
Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs (right) and Karl-Anthony Towns battle for position during the Spurs' 115-111 win over the New York Knicks in Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on June 8, 2026 in New York City.

Victor Wembanyama sparks San Antonio Spurs past New York Knicks in NBA Finals

Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs reacts after shooting a three point basket and being fouled during the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks on June 8.
Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs reacts after shooting a three point basket and being fouled during the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks on June 8.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.