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Received today — 20 May 2026 NBC News Top Stories

From The Sports Desk: Knicks mount epic fourth quarter comeback, stun Cavaliers

In Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, the New York Knicks trailed the Cleveland Cavaliers by 22 points in the fourth quarter last night with under eight minutes to play.

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Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks drives to the basket during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game One of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals, in New York City, on Tuesday.

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Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks drives to the basket during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game One of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals, in New York City, on Tuesday.

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Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks drives to the basket during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game One of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals, in New York City, on Tuesday.
Received — 17 May 2026 NBC News Top Stories

A horse almost didn’t race in the Preakness. Thanks to a jockey’s suggestion, it won.

17 May 2026 at 02:01
Before winning the 151st Preakness Stakes, Napoleon Solo almost wasn’t entered in the race known as the middle jewel of horse racing’s Triple Crown

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Horse trainer Chad Summers, right, celebrating Napoleon Solo's win with jockey Paco Lopez and owner Al Gold following the 151st Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park on Saturday.
Received — 16 May 2026 NBC News Top Stories
Received — 15 May 2026 NBC News Top Stories

YouTube taught a Japanese teen how to kick field goals. Now he’s in the NFL.

15 May 2026 at 10:05
Kansei Matsuzawa, 27, became the first Japanese-born player ever signed by an NFL team when he agreed to a deal as an undrafted free agent with the Raiders.

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Kansei Matsuzawa, nicknamed "the Tokyo Toe" by a University of Hawaii teammate, is a kicker for the Las Vegas Raiders.

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Kansei Matsuzawa, nicknamed "the Tokyo Toe" by a University of Hawaii teammate, is a kicker for the Las Vegas Raiders.

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Kansei Matsuzawa, nicknamed "the Tokyo Toe" by a University of Hawaii teammate, is a kicker for the Las Vegas Raiders.
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