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In New York, the Knicks brought the energy to the Bronx on Wednesday as Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart stepped onto the mound at Yankee Stadium to throw out ceremonial first pitches before the White Sox-Yankees game. The crowd gave both stars a roaring ovation, a sign of just how deep the love runs for this Knicks squad right now.
Shifting to the NFL, Joe Burrow is done being subtle. The Bengals quarterback came out and said it plainly — Cincinnati has everything it needs to win the Super Bowl. With Dexter Lawrence anchoring the defensive line and Ja'Marr Chase locked in on offense, Burrow believes this roster has zero excuses. That is a man who plays with the weight of expectations and welcomes it.
And across the Atlantic, England turned in a performance that had fans genuinely excited for the first time in years. Full of attacking intent and purpose, this was not the cautious, grinding England sides of recent memory. Phil McNulty put it simply — it was fun to watch. That alone feels like a headline worth savoring.
That's your play-by-play. Sports Desk, back to the booth.
