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Saturday, July 4

If Knicks hadn't won title, LeBron would be coming to NY, his agent says

LeBron James' agent, Rich Paul, said on a podcast, "If the Knicks hadn't have won, there would be no board. He'd be going to the Knicks."

Knicks sign Drummond to replace Robinson, source confirms

Albanese: Green's player development side can be key as Mets interim manager

Rubin: Starting rotation has to become a strength again for Yankees

James Dolan turns over Rangers ownership duties to son Quentin, still will run Knicks

Messi and Argentina beat Cape Verde in extra time thriller, advancing to World Cup Round of 16

Rangers' Dorofeyev embracing high expectations: 'Pressure, it's kind of a privilege'

Only in NewsdaySt. John's paid former coach Anderson $7.8 million in settlement

Rieber: Spend 'Star-Spangled Sunday' watching all 15 MLB games on NBC's Peacock

AnalysisWhen will Rangers contend? Drury says 'I'm not gonna sit here and put a time on anything.'

Who could wear the 'C' next for the Islanders? Here are six candidates.

Albanese: David Stearns must learn from mistakes to fix Mets

High schools

The Big 10: Top high school sports teams from 2025-26 seasons

See which team earned the No. 1 spot after the fall, winter and spring seasons produced over two dozen state champions.

Sibomana-Rodriguez wins Newsday's Marcus A. Henry Award

Giving back to community: NFL's Laube, Goncalves are happy campers

Only in NewsdayNewsday's All-Long Island flag football first team

Sports Columnists

Anthony RieberRieber: Spend 'Star-Spangled Sunday' watching all 15 MLB games on NBC's Peacock

The network is touting the day as the first time all 15 MLB games will be aired nationally by one media company in a single day.

Laura AlbaneseAlbanese: Green's player development side can be key as Mets interim manager

Rookie A.J. Ewing already is seeing different opportunities with Andy Green in charge.

Laura AlbaneseAlbanese: David Stearns must learn from mistakes to fix Mets

Stearns has the ability to do what a new face cannot – allow his failures here to serve a purpose.

'Really surreal feeling' for these 3 Isles fans from LI

Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez wins Marcus A. Henry Award

03:25

Sarra Sounds Off, Ep 39: Award season and All-Star games

08:58

Carlos Mendoza fired as Mets manager in middle of his third season

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'A once-in-a lifetime opportunity'

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Knicks coach celebrates with fans

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Why this Marine chose boxing as next pursuit

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"He's a fearless youth lacrosse goalie'

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World Cup 2026

Jhon Arias scores and Colombia beats Ghana 1-0 to reach the World Cup Round of 16

Jhon Arias scored in the opening minutes for Colombia, and Los Cafeteros held on the rest of the way for a 1-0 win over Ghana and a spot in the round of 16 of the World Cup.

Africa's World Cup surge fades as Ghana falls to Colombia, leaving Morocco and Egypt still standing

World Cup what to know: France takes center stage in Philly heat as Round of 16 begins

Egypt wins in World Cup knockout round debut with 4-2 penalty shootout edge over Australia

Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the deciding goal in a shootout, and Egypt won its debut in the World Cup knockout round by beating Australia 4-2 on penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw.

Long Island's Own

Erwin Dill, former Bethpage football and lacrosse coach, dies at 69

Dill is remembered for the attention he gave to every player he coached.

Lake Grove native Joe Scally instills pride in many Bristal Assisted Living residents

One week only: New York Rise softball back on Long Island

Only in NewsdayWorld Cup: LI's Ecuadorian soccer fans dedicated to their team, hard work

Sports Media

Rieber: Spend 'Star-Spangled Sunday' watching all 15 MLB games on NBC's Peacock

The network is touting the day as the first time all 15 MLB games will be aired nationally by one media company in a single day.

Rieber: Why Craig Carton's return to WFAN has been radio gold

NBC bumped Yankees-Red Sox to stay with golf

LI golf fans are 'a stain on the game,' TV commentator says

Women in Sports

Smith scores 29 to help the Aces beat the Sky 98-90

NaLyssa Smith had 29 points and eight rebounds, Chelsea Gray made two key jumpers in the final minute of overtime, and the shorthanded Las Vegas Aces beat the Chicago Sky 98-90.

Lynx's Reeve still a victory away from claiming WNBA regular-season record after loss to New York

New York Liberty beat Minnesota Lynx 99-86, denying Cheryl Reeve a WNBA wins record

Copper scores 23 of her 30 points in the 1st half as the Mercury race past the Storm, 90-67

Kahleah Copper scored 23 of her 30 points in the first half, Valeriane Ayayi added 18 points and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Seattle Storm 90-67 on Thursday night for their third straight victory.

College Sports

Longtime college football coach Jim Walden, who led Washington State to a bowl game, dies at 88

Longtime college football coach Jim Walden has died at 88.

What to Stream: Rolling Stones, 'Little House on the Prairie' and 'Backrooms'

Only in NewsdaySt. John's paid former coach Anderson $7.8 million in settlement

Ex-St. John's guard Sellers to get Summer League shot with Knicks

Scoreboard

More sports news

Boston's Aroldis Chapman sets MLB record for strikeouts as a reliever with his 1,364th K

Chourio's scratch hit in 11th breaks tie, Brewers top Diamondbacks 7-4

Dylan Cease strikes out 9 in 7 innings as Blue Jays blank Mariners 2-0 in ALCS rematch

Smith scores 29 to help the Aces beat the Sky 98-90

Stowers hits 2 of the Marlins' 5 HRs in a 12-5 win over the A's

Rodman's brace and late winner propels Washington over Houston 2-1 as NWSL returns

Teoscar Hernández's 7th-inning grand slam sparks another Dodgers rally vs Padres

Aroldis Chapman sets relief Ks record, Red Sox rookie Jake Bennett stifles Angels in 5-2 win

Sports Nostalgia

'Miracle On Ice,' the 'Dream Team' and more of Team USA's greatest sporting moments

Newsday handicapper Steve Matthews bids adieu to the Big A

Knicks' top 10 draft picks: Who's No. 1?

Only in NewsdayThe year was 1983: Mets legend Strawberry recalls his promotion to the majors

MMA & Boxing

Heavyweight boxing enters a new era after Usyk vacates his belts. Here's where they're all headed

Heavyweight boxing is entering a new era.

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