Has There Ever Been a Crazier Sports Moment for New York? Actually, Yes. NYT - Top Stories By: David Waldstein 13 June 2026 at 08:00 In the spring of 1994, the World Cup arrived, the Knicks were great and so were the Rangers. And in the middle of it all, an infamous White Bronco chase. © Barton Silverman/The New York TimesJust as the World Cup arrived in New York, the 1994 Knicks made a run the N.B.A. finals, hunting their first championship in decades. Sound familiar?
New York Is Buzzing With Watch Parties for the Knicks’ NBA Finals Games NYT - Top Stories By: David Waldstein and The New York Times 10 June 2026 at 08:00 In bodegas and parks, in bars and pizzerias, the unofficial watch party has taken over New York. © Todd Heisler/The New York Times
He Gave It All to Help the Knicks Win in 1973. He’s Still in Pain Today. NYT - Top Stories By: David Waldstein 9 June 2026 at 08:00 Earl “the Pearl” Monroe was part of the last championship team. Now 81, he has thoughts on what really matters. © Associated PressIn the deciding game of the 1973 N.B.A. championship, Earl Monroe drives past a Laker. The Knicks won their second title that night, May 10, 1973.