Column: basketball has been The City Game for generations, handed down across the years parent to child. The #Knicks have long been its most precious heirloom, and that wasn’t always a gift. One special team, one magical year, changed that forever. nypost.com/2026/06/14/sports…

A couple changes within baseball have led to an uptick of — how do I put this delicately — foul balls to catchers' nether regions. "It takes your soul with it." "You have to be a tough motherfucker." Catcher in the Writhe: A deep dive into gonadic grief nytimes.com/athletic/7343059…

’”I’m Lesley Stahl.” “I’m Bill Whitaker.” “I’m Jon Wertheim.” “I’m Chris Cillizza.” “I’m Laura Loomer.” “I’m Riley Gaines. Those stories, plus Ian Miles Cheong, tonight on 60 Minutes.”

My Dad spent 38 years at WKBW-TV. He loved every bit of that station till the day he passed. wkbw.com/news/local-news/7-n…

Former Bills head coach Sean McDermott just walked onto the field here at Giants minicamp practice with Joe Schoen

important reading from the greats, @KatieJStrang and @RobsonDan nytimes.com/athletic/5530122…

I’ve heard unsettling things, actually.

Gene Kershner takes stock of the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga buffalonews.com/sports/profe…

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Mike Foligno told his sons the Lady Byng was the only trophy they weren’t allowed to win. It’s one of the most peculiar trophies in sports, in part because of its subjective criteria. A deep dive into its history, how people vote, and what it means ⬇️ nytimes.com/athletic/7327665…

Actual conversation: @lebronstein: “I don’t think spiders like water.” Me: “You’re thinking of ‘itsy Bitsy Spider.’” Jonah (not sarcastically): “That was a true story.”

It just feels like the video of a tiger and a gorilla fighting in a Waffle House is AI.

“Every kid is gonna leave with something and you’re trying your best to make sure you’re leaving an impression on that child that is lasting…in the best way.” In the latest episode of the Philly Wrestling podcast, Lauren Burroughs shares her journey from wrestler to accomplished journalist, wife of a 7-time World and Olympic Gold medalist, mother of five children, and co-founder of All I See Is Gold Academy. Check it out at the link in our bio or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts! 📸: @LeviVentura_ #ThisIsPhillyWrestling

For the love of God, bring back fact-checkers. Bring back copy editors. Bring back public editors. Bring back standards. Everybody tighten TF up.

NEW: Backyard Baseball (@_BackyardSports) Will Have Online Multiplayer insider-gaming.com/backyard-…

Baseball cheat code unlocked

A.J. Brown got his fresh start with a contender, former coach and favored team. Can the Patriots guarantee a greener pasture? And why couldn't Brown stay in Philly? His silence left questions for those who never wanted a trade — but couldn't prevent one. nytimes.com/athletic/6988689…

Jason Blake looks like the Michael Myers “Halloween” mask.

Some offseason Sabres thoughts for you this weekend: On Alex Tuch’s longevity, Jake Richard’s arrival and more nytimes.com/athletic/7319175…