The World Cup, the Knicks, and LeBron James’s Fate: An All-Time Summer in Sports

The New Yorker Radio Hour | 47 min ago

With all the sports news at play this summer, from the New York Knicks winning the N.B.A. Finals to Donald Trump having a direct impact on FIFA’s decisions during the World Cup, it’s time for a deep dive into the biggest sports moments of late. The New Yorker sportswriter Louisa Thomas and David Remnick talk about the most significant stories of the week, and what to keep an eye on in the days and weeks ahead.

Further reading, viewing, and listening:

“The U.S. Crashes Out of the World Cup,” by Louisa Thomas
“Serena Williams Returns to Wimbledon,” by Louisa Thomas
“The Knicks Win the N.B.A. Title: A Post-Game Conversation,” with David Remnick, Vinson Cunningham, and Louisa Thomas

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