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

Key Points:

• In Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, the New York Knicks overcame a 22-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-104 in overtime, led by Jalen Brunson’s 38 points and clutch performance.
• Cleveland struggled offensively in the second half, with stars James Harden and Donovan Mitchell combining for just 21 points, prompting questions about Harden’s impact as the Cavaliers look to adjust for Game 2.
• The NHL conference finals begin tonight, featuring the dominant Carolina Hurricanes—who swept their first two rounds—against the Montreal Canadiens, and the Western Conference showdown between the Colorado Avalanche and Vegas Golden Knights.
• Mohamed Salah, Egypt’s star forward, is highlighted as a key player to watch ahead of the 2026 World Cup, returning to the tournament as the linchpin of the Pharaohs aiming to advance past the group stage for the first time in 92 years.
• Additional sports news includes Arsenal winning the Premier League for the first time in 22 years, coaching changes in the NBA, and ongoing playoff action across basketball, hockey, and the PWHL.