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1 sourceAssociated Press

Christian Eriksen collapses again during Denmark match, expected to leave hospital soon

Christian Eriksen, 34, collapsed on the field during Denmark's international friendly against Ukraine in Odense on Sunday, clutching his chest in the 65th minute. The midfielder, who has had an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) fitted since a cardiac arrest at Euro 2021, received medical attention before walking off the field under his own power. Denmark team physician Morten Boesen said Monday that Eriksen is "doing well," in "good spirits" with his family, and is expected to be discharged from Odense University Hospital soon.

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2 sourcesNPR, Associated Press

Knicks defeat Spurs 105-104 in Game 2, take 2-0 NBA Finals lead heading to New York

The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 105-104 in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Friday night in San Antonio, taking a 2-0 series lead. Jalen Brunson hit a go-ahead free throw with 9.5 seconds remaining after a Victor Wembanyama turnover, and Wembanyama's final jumper at the buzzer bounced off the rim. The series now shifts to Madison Square Garden for Game 3 on Monday night.

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4 sourcesNPR, Associated Press, Reuters +1

San Antonio Spurs defeat Oklahoma City Thunder 111-103 in Game 7 to reach NBA Finals

The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-103 in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals on Saturday, May 30, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Victor Wembanyama scored 22 points to lead San Antonio, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 35 points and nine assists for the Thunder. The Spurs will face the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals, with Game 1 scheduled for Wednesday.

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2 sourcesCNN, Associated Press

Alex Zanardi, Italian racing champion and four-time Paralympic gold medalist, dies at 59

Alex Zanardi, the Italian auto racing champion who went on to win four Paralympic gold medals, died on Friday night at age 59. His family announced the death on Saturday, saying he "died peacefully, surrounded by the affection of those closest to him," without providing a cause of death. Zanardi is survived by his wife, Daniela, and son, Niccolò.

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