The Knicks’ hedonistic NBA finals run has been a relief from the exhaustion of US politics
Immersed in the daily churn of Washington DC, I found an unexpected source of hope in the Knicks’ improbable seasonWhen it comes to the length of my relationship with the New York Knicks, I’m more Taylor Swift than Timothée Chalamet.But it was inevitable. For months, Knicks fever was slowly drawing me in. A close friend said the team was singularly healing her from a breakup. Another from depression. I had inadvertently been subjected to playoff games through friends, or the daily turmoil of the...
‘We can do much’: how feeling for family helped end Haiti’s long World Cup absence
Haiti are on football’s grandest stage for first time since 1974 and squad drawn from far and wide are ‘hungry’ for successTamy Michel grew up watching her father run a football club through prison, political upheaval and the endless uncertainties of life in Haiti.Solange Michel spent 18 years leading Baltimore SC, one of the country’s most storied clubs. In the 1990s, he was jailed amid the turmoil that engulfed Haitian politics but the club survived. Later, Tamy Michel’s aunt, Simone Devuleux,...
France followed to World Cup by home politics after Mbappé’s swipe at far right
Platini among former players to accuse captain of creating distraction as Deschamps defends captain’s right to speak“If there’s one wish I have, it’s for you to ask my players about the opponents, about football,” Didier Deschamps told journalists after announcing France’s World Cup squad. “I understand that you might feel obliged to ask other questions, but they’re not there to answer them.”Deschamps has found himself batting away questions about off-pitch issues beyond his scope before his fin...
The anti-Reform agenda within Greater Manchester Fire Service is utterlly Orwellian
The speed at which the axis in British politics is shifting is startling. I have spent over three decades as a foot soldier on the political Left – much of it as an activist in the Fire Brigades Union (FBU).While right-wing parties have always been able to attract the support of a layer of trade union members, it was the Left – and usually the Labour Party – which traditionally commanded their loyalty, especially those who, like me, worked in the public sector.But I have recently begun to witnes...
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U.S. bars entry of FIFA World Cup referee from Somalia
Politics U.S. bars entry of FIFA World Cup referee from Somalia, citing "vetting concerns" By Camilo Montoya-Galvez, Camilo Montoya-Galvez Immigration Correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez is the Immigration Correspondent at CBS News, where his reporting is featured across multiple programs and platforms, including national broadcast shows, CBS News 24/7, CBSNews.com and the organization's social media accounts. Read Full Bio Camilo Montoya-Galvez, Joe Walsh Joe Walsh Senior Editor, Politics Joe W...
Stephen A Smith claims Trump has "no business" attending Knicks game at MSG: "It is selfish and narcissistic"
Last week, ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith begged President Donald Trump not to attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden."I don't want him there," Smith said. "It has nothing to do with politics, policy, or anything like that. It has everything to do with him disrupting and contributing at the same time to the chaos that's going to exist at Madison Square Garden."To Smith's chagrin, Trump didn't listen. The president is expected to attend Monday night's game as the Knicks look...
Professional sports and media need to stop acting like Russian athletes are Putin puppets
Unless you have a memory like Dory from "Finding Nemo" or you live under a rock, you’re aware of the Russia and Ukraine conflict that has been ongoing since 2022. That conflict has not only affected politics at home and abroad, but American and international professional sports as well.For example, the NHL did not include Russia in its 4 Nations Face-Off in 2025, though Russia would arguably have one of the strongest rosters in the field. Russian national teams remain suspended from most interna...
Heightened security for Trump attending NBA Finals includes ban on bags at MSG
Politics Heightened security for Trump attending NBA Finals includes ban on all bags at Madison Square Garden By Nicole Sganga Nicole Sganga Homeland Security and Justice Correspondent Nicole Sganga is CBS News' homeland security and justice correspondent. She is based in Washington, D.C., and reports for all shows and platforms. Read Full Bio Nicole Sganga June 5, 2026 / 6:56 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google As President Trump prepares to watch his hometown New York Knicks take on the S...
Stephen A Smith begs Trump not to attend NBA Finals Game 3 at MSG: "I don't want him there"
Stephen A. Smith would like the public to know that he does not want President Donald Trump attending Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden."He's coming to Game 3 of the Finals, and I don't want him there," Smith said unprompted on his radio show while discussing the president's plans to attend Monday night's Knicks-Spurs matchup."It has nothing to do with politics, policy, or anything like that. It has everything to do with him disrupting and contributing at the same time to the cha...
Trump plans to attend NBA Finals in New York City, sources say
Politics Trump plans to attend NBA Finals in New York City, sources say By Aaron Navarro, Aaron Navarro Digital Reporter Aaron Navarro is a CBS News digital reporter. He covered the 2024 elections and was previously an associate producer for the CBS News political unit in the 2021 and 2022 election cycles. Read Full Bio Aaron Navarro, Pat Milton, Pat Milton Senior producer, CBS News Investigative Unit Pat Milton, an award-winning journalist, is the senior producer of the CBS News Investigative U...
From Politics to Pitch: Orban's Unwavering Passion for Football Shines in Champions League Final
Dana White denies America 250 UFC fight at White House will be 'political,' 'not at all' about politics
UFC President and CEO Dana White insisted that the upcoming plans for a UFC fight at the White House for the America 250 celebration in June is not "political.""Not at all, no," White told TIME Magazine on Tuesday. "Well, it’s on the birthday of America! I mean, it’s the 250th birthday of America. What better place to celebrate it than the White House?"He continued, "And the thing that you have to understand about me is, I respect whoever is the President of the United States. It isn’t about red...
How frequently has Shai Gilgeous-Alexander actually flopped to get foul calls in the NBA playoffs?
The NBA has seen its popularity decline in recent years, for any number of obvious reasons.Chief among them is that the league fully embraced left-wing politics, particularly around the 2020 season, with many prominent players and coaches joining in. There were league-wide initiatives, statements and public displays of support for a particular viewpoint.Unsurprisingly, that turned off plenty of fans. And ratings and interest dropped as a result. But it's not just politics that's hurt the league'...
Supreme Court rejects NFL's bid to step into coach's racial discrimination suit
Politics Supreme Court rejects NFL's bid to step into coach Brian Flores' racial discrimination suit By Melissa Quinn Melissa Quinn Senior Reporter, Politics Melissa Quinn is a senior reporter for CBSNews.com, where she covers U.S. politics, with a focus on the Supreme Court and federal courts. Read Full Bio Melissa Quinn May 26, 2026 / 9:53 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — The Supreme Court on Tuesday turned away an appeal by the NFL stemming from coach Brian Flores' landma...
World Cup: England’s shock squad and the politics of football – The Latest
A ruthless Thomas Tuchel has left several big names at home for his England squad at this summer’s World Cup.There was no space for Harry Maguire, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Cole Palmer or Phil Foden – previous stalwarts in former manager Gareth Southgate’s squads.The announcement comes as the club season nears its end, with a historic week for Arsenal winning its first Premier League title in 22 years, sparking an incredible and diverse celebration from fans.Lucy Hough speaks to sportswriter and c...
Southgate has ticket lined up for World Cup final in case England go through
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