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2026 ESPYS Spark controversy over NASCAR snubs

The 2026 ESPYS in New York City highlighted the Knicks' triumph and Jalen Brunson's awards, yet drew criticism for overlooking NASCAR, missing a tribute to Kyle Busch, and underpromoting the Best NASCAR Driver award.

Jul 26, 2026

New York’s Basketball Renaissance: Knicks and Liberty Dominate 2026

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.

Jul 1, 2026

UConn Star Braylon Mullins Earns ESPY nomination for game‑winning shot

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.

Jun 27, 2026

OG Anunoby’s High School Court to Be Named in His Honor

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.

Jun 26, 2026