I missed out on a pro basketball career by one cut. At 26, I bought an Irish pub with my mom instead.

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When Jareb Dougherty realized he didn't have a career in basketball, he moved home to run a restaurant with his mom.

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The game-winning ball from the Knicks' NBA Finals comeback is headed to auction — and could fetch millions

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OG Anunoby #8 of the New York Knicks dunks the ball during the third quarter against the San Antonio Spurs in Game Four of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden.
Sotheby's is auctioning the basketball from Knicks star OG Anunoby's game-winning tip-in — not pictured — during Game 4 of the NBA Finals.

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The latest NYC hustle: $100+ to hold a Knicks parade spot

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New York Knicks players celebrate while receiving the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy after defeating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
The New York Knicks will be honored in Manhattan on Thursday with a ticker-tape parade.

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Spike Lee says there's one Oscar he'd trade 'in a second' for a Knicks championship

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Spike Lee at an NBA game supporting the New York Knicks.
Spike Lee says he'll give up one of his Oscars for a Knicks championship.

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I'm Karl-Anthony Towns. Here's a day in my life on the New York Knicks, from a bone broth breakfast to 2-hour pre-game naps.

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New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns starts his mornings with a light breakfast and focuses more on mobility work in his strength training.

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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Karl-Anthony Towns, a 30-year-old basketball player for the New York Knicks. This story has been edited for length and clarity.

Michael Jordan, 63, credits one trait for making him great: 'It keeps me young'

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Michael Jordan

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There's a valuable leadership lesson in this viral March Madness moment

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Maryland basketball coach yelling
A clip of University of Maryland's Brenda Frese passionately coaching an athlete went viral.

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From trick contact lenses to NBA 'Face Cards' — how the mob allegedly rigged high-stakes poker games

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Chauncey Billups, the coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, was accused of taking part in a criminal poker ring.

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The Golden State Valkyries smashed WNBA attendance records in their inaugural season. The team's president shares the launch plan.

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Photo collage featuring Golden State Valkyries fans cheering, holding up signs, action shots of Monique Billings #25, and Veronica Burton #22.

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Sneakerheads and footwear insiders tell us why Nike is on the right track

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Lamar Stewart with his shoe collection
Lamar Stewart has over 100 pairs of shoes in his collection.

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