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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.
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Kansas City is using ‘Midwestern pioneering spirit’ to host the World Cup

It might be the smallest U.S. city to host the FIFA World Cup this summer, but Kansas City organizers are hoping to be considered the mightiest by fans who will be arriving in the Midwest to celebrate the biggest single-sport tournament in the world.

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Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., on Monday ahead of the World Cup.
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