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After 53 Years, The New York Knicks Are NBA Champions. And The Wait Sure Seemed Worth It

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Knowing New York had waited 53 years to see the Knicks hoist the NBA championship trophy, owner James Dolan didn't even wait to be handed the 30-pound gold-plated prize. He grabbed it and lifted it skyward with a yell. “I want to say something to New York,” Dolan shouted. “Hey New York! I'm sorry it took so long! But here we are, and hopefully it won't take that long again!” The New York Knicks are champions of the NBA for the first time since 1973, beating the San Antonio Spurs in five games for this title. The clincher came Saturday night in a 94-90 ...

Miners Drop Close One To Columbus Lions, 32-31

WHEELING – The Wheeling Miners saw their modest four-game winning streak come to an abrupt halt Saturday night inside WesBanco Arena. The Miners dropped a back-and-forth 32-31 decision to the Columbus Lions, who handed Wheeling its first loss, 46-44, on opening night in Georgia. Wheeling ...

Jackson Suber takes Canadian Open and goes for first PGA Tour title

CALEDON, Ontario (AP) — Jackson Suber got up-and-down for birdie on the par-5 18th hole Saturday for a 4-under 66, giving him a one-shot lead over Bud Cauley going into the final round of a wide-open RBC Canadian Open. It was the first 54-hole lead for Suber, whose best PGA Tour finish came three weeks ago at The CJ Cup Byron Nelson when he tied for fourth, seven shots out of the lead. Bud Cauley hit his tee shot to inches on the rowdy par-3 14th hole, the start of three straight birdies that carried him to a 66, leaving him in position for his first PGA Tour title. Missing from ...