Jalen Brunson leads Knicks to NBA title; UFC Freedom 250 results
CBS NBA • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 12:52 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Jalen Brunson scored 45 points as the New York Knicks captured their first NBA championship in 53 years, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 on Saturday. Brunson's performance marked the highest points scored by a Knicks player in any Finals game, earning him the NBA Finals MVP honor. In UFC Freedom 250, Justin Gaethje secured the undisputed lightweight championship with an upset victory over Ilia Topuria, while Cyril Gane claimed the interim heavyweight title by defeating Alex Pereira. The UFC event featured a range of matches held on the South Lawn of the White House amid weather delays. Additionally, the U.S. Men's National Team began their World Cup campaign with a commanding 4-1 win over Paraguay.
- •Knicks secure NBA title with a 94-90 victory over Spurs.
- •Brunson's 45 points set Finals record for Knicks player.
- •Gaethje upsets Topuria to win UFC lightweight title.
- •Gane stops Pereira for interim heavyweight title.
- •USMNT dominates Paraguay 4-1 in World Cup opener.
- 12:52 PMCBS NBA — Jalen Brunson a Knicks legend with NBA title; Stunning finish to UFC Freedom 250
"Plus, the USMNT has strong start in the World Cup
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