Our world in photos: June 23
June 23, 2026
See striking photos from around the world, from summer heat and wildlife to sports action and New York primary election day.
See striking photos from around the world, from summer heat and wildlife to sports action and New York primary election day.
The win avenged the Sparks’ defeat to New York at the Great Western Forum in the then-fledgling league’s first game three decades prior.
Former Knicks legend Charles Oakley returned to Brooklyn, reflecting on New York’s NBA title, his Knicks career and his community work.
A global photo roundup shows World Cup celebrations, Royal Ascot, Obama Center events, Vatican honors and a Knicks parade.
Thousands of fans flooded lower Manhattan with splashes of Knicks blue and orange for the parade up the “Canyon of Heroes.”
Brooklyn celebrates Knicks’ first NBA title in 53 years after Game 5 win over the Spurs, sparking Bay Ridge watch parties and celebrations.
The red-hot New York Liberty will play in their third Commissioner’s Cup final in four years at the end of the month.
The Knicks won their first NBA championship in 53 years, defeating the Spurs as Finals MVP Jalen Brunson scored 45 points.
“I want to watch all the World Cup games, but for us, the Knicks is still a priority. I’ll probably catch the (soccer) recap after.”
I spent the night floating around Brooklyn. A watch party. A street corner. A phone screen. Fort Greene. Spike Lee’s block.
Photos from around the world capture the NBA Finals, World Cup festivities, protests, politics, military drills and public art.
“You have to have a little luck in life. You’ve got to have a little luck in sports. But you can also make your luck, too.”
The reigning Eastern Conference Player of the Week is off to her best start since 2023, her first year with the Liberty (8-4).
What happens when the thing you’ve waited your whole life for finally arrives and the responsible thing is to stay home?
“We’re growing together. We’re building together,” DeMarco said following New York’s season-high fifth straight win Monday night.
Photos from New York and around the world capture sports, politics, protests and cultural moments shaping the day’s events.
Breanna Stewart watched fellow Big Three member Jonquel Jones get her No. 35 raised to the rafters at the Mohegan Sun Arena.
A Bay Ridge artist’s Knicks mural has become a local attraction, uniting fans and celebrating New York pride.
I met David Halberstam in the halls of Hunter College – we had something very much in common – the love of sports.
The Knicks’ playoff run has made them a symbol of effort, teamwork and perseverance in an era obsessed with optimization.
The winning bid was split by the law firm Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher LLP and private equity firm Veritas Capital.
More than a decade after attending his last Knicks game at Madison Square Garden, Trump is making a rare trip back for Game 3.
Almost four years to the day — the kid from Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School who grew up in Brooklyn — is playing for the NBA Championship
“Knicks in Four!” chants erupted shortly after the first game, as fans climbed light posts and even on an ambulance outside of MSG.
Photos capture celebrations, sports, drought and public life across Europe, the Middle East and the United States.
“For most of my life, being a Knicks fan wasn’t about basketball. Basketball was the excuse; the actual activity was suffering.”
“I have so many great friendships here and that’s not going to change just because I coach a different team,” Sandy Brondello said.
The winningest coach in Liberty history will be on the opposing bench at Barclays Center on Wednesday night.
Photos capture election ballots, French Open action, court challenges, NBA Finals and healthcare struggles worldwide.
A non-drafted free agent that had to make the New York Liberty’s talent-packed roster during training camp, Pauline Astier looks more like a first-round pick chasing WNBA Rookie of the
The New York Liberty were sick and tired of losing at home and they just weren’t going to take it anymore.
After getting off to a 3-1 start despite missing players due to injury and overseas commitments, the New York Liberty had to be looking forward to this seven-game homestand as
The “sense of urgency” Breanna Stewart was looking for from herself and her teammates lasted only three quarters on Memorial Day.
New York returns to Barclays Center from a three-game road trip Thursday night hoping to build more chemistry.
Logging just over 33 minutes per game, Stewart is shooting 47% from the field, 93% at the free-throw line.
Photos from around the world capture wildfires, playoff action, street music, politics and daily life across four continents.