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The 2026 basketball season will be remembered as the year New York reclaimed its throne on the hardwood, with the Knicks winning their first NBA championship in 53 years and the Liberty securing the WNBA Commissioner's Cup, both built on defensive versatility and teamwork.
Former quarterback Fernando Mendoza and basketball alum OG Anunoby lead a slate of ESPY nominations that celebrate Indiana University's undefeated season and other marquee performances.
Braylon Mullins’ buzzer‑beating shot that eliminated Duke has earned him a 2026 ESPY nomination, joining a slate of athletes with Connecticut roots who are also in the running for the year’s top honors.
Braylon Mullins of the Connecticut Huskies is nominated for the 2026 Best Play ESPY Award for his game‑winning shot against Duke. Fans can vote online until July 15, with several other athletes tied to Connecticut also in the running.
Indiana University’s football team earned a perfect 16‑0 record, while quarterback Fernando Mendoza and former Hoosier OG Anunoby received ESPY nominations for individual and play achievements, highlighting a year of athletic excellence and charitable impact.
Braylon Mullins, a sophomore guard for the Connecticut Huskies, has been nominated for the 2026 ESPY Award for Best Play after his buzzer‑beating shot that eliminated Duke in the NCAA tournament. The ESPY Awards, broadcast annually by ESPN since 1993, invite fans to vote online for categories such as Best Play, with the voting window closing on July 15. Among the nominees are OG Anunoby for a last‑second comeback in the NBA Finals, Caleb Williams for a game‑tying heave in the NFC Divisional Round, and the U.S. men’s and women’s hockey teams for their Olympic gold‑medal goals. Several athletes with ties to Connecticut are also recognized, including Hilary Knight, a Choate Rosemary Hall alum, for Best Athlete in women’s sports, Aerin Frankel, a Bridgeport native, for Best Championship Performance, and Napheesa Collier, a former UConn star, for Best WNBA Player. UConn alum Paige Bueckers served as a presenter at the 2024 ESPYs and captured the award for Best Female College Athlete in 2021, underscoring the university’s ongoing impact. The ceremony blends college, professional and international competition, highlighting the broad reach of sport and giving fans a direct voice in honoring defining moments. As the voting period progresses, supporters from across the nation are expected to rally behind their favorites, turning the ESPY Awards into a nationwide celebration of athletic excellence.
The Jefferson City School District has voted to rename the basketball court at Fleming Fieldhouse after OG Anunoby, a native son who recently captured his second NBA title with the New York Knicks. A fall ceremony will honor the athlete, who also hosted a free basketball camp at the venue earlier this summer.
The basketball that sealed the New York Knicks' first championship in over five decades is set to be auctioned, drawing attention from collectors and sports enthusiasts worldwide.
The Golden State Warriors used the 11th pick in the NBA Draft to select Yaxel Lendeborg, a 24‑year‑old wing praised for his defensive range and ability to play multiple forward positions.
Selected 11th overall in the 2026 NBA draft, Yaxel Lendeborg brings a decorated college résumé, elite defensive upside and a comparison to some of the league's most versatile forwards.
The basketball that sealed the New York Knicks' 2026 NBA Finals victory is set for auction at Sotheby's, where experts project a price of up to $3 million.
A basketball that powered the New York Knicks' unprecedented 29‑point comeback in the 2026 NBA Finals is set to be auctioned on June 30, highlighting a series that reshaped basketball lore.
The iconic basketball from Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals, which delivered the largest comeback in Finals history, is set to be sold at Sotheby’s on June 30, highlighting a series defined by dramatic swings and clutch performances.
This week’s Indiana Athletics roundup highlights roster expansions for women’s basketball, the celebration of NBA alumnus OG Anunoby in New York, and fresh recruiting commitments across football and men’s basketball.
Owner James Dolan credits president Leon Rose for the Knicks' first championship in 53 years, highlighting key player acquisitions and coaching changes.
A look at the Knicks' championship run and the fantasy basketball dynamics that elevate defensive specialists above traditional scorers.
During the NBA playoffs, OG Anunoby’s performance in Skechers basketball shoes helped the New York Knicks surge to the second round, while Skechers seized the moment with a buy‑one‑get‑one offer and a fresh D’Lites 330 release that’s resonating beyond the court.
Toni Kukoc blasts the Spurs for blowing a 29‑point lead in Game 4, praises the Knicks' hunger and Jalen Brunson, and decries the league’s analytics‑driven style.
The New York Knicks completed one of the most dominant championship runs in NBA history, defeating the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the Finals on June 13, 2026. The victory sparked a planned parade and cemented the team’s place in basketball lore.
President Donald Trump congratulated the New York Knicks on their NBA championship, praised owner James Dolan and players Jalen Brunson and Mitchell Robinson, but faced boos and blame after a Game 3 loss that fans linked to his wishes.
Landry Shamet’s playoff performances, shooting precision and relentless work ethic were instrumental in the Knicks’ first NBA championship since 1973, a feat that resonates with the franchise’s storied past.
The New York Knicks secured their third NBA championship in more than five decades, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 94‑90 in Game 5. The win is especially notable because the triumphant trio — Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart — were once college teammates at Villanova.
The New York Knicks secured their first NBA championship in over five decades, driven by OG Anunoby’s standout play and a historic connection to Indiana basketball.
The Knicks clinched their first championship since 1973, powered by Jalen Brunson’s 45-point performance and a historic Game 4 comeback.