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Knicks star Jalen Brunson’s swipe to haters at City Hall



Jalen Brunson gave his most pointed dig yet at his doubters.

The Knicks star delivered a message to the haters at City Hall after the team paraded through the Canyon of Heroes on Thursday morning as they celebrated winning their first NBA title in 53 years.

As Brunson stepped up to the microphone, he received “MVP” chants from the crowd.

He went on to make a speech, emphasizing he “wouldn’t trade this for the world” and concluded with a message to the doubters.

“There’s a lot of people that have a lot of negative stuff to say. There’s a lot of people who have a lot of opinions. But when you prove them wrong, you really don’t have to say s–t to them,” Brunson said.

Jalen Brunson speaks during the Knicks’ championship celebration at City Hall on June 18, 2026. AFP via Getty Images

The comment received a boom of cheers from the crowd and Brunson opened his mouth as if he was going to add to his statement, but instead he said, “Nah, they don’t deserve it. Appreciate y’all. Thank you!”

Brunson has been consistent with his non-clap back to those who didn’t believe he was an “1A” player that could lead a team to a championship.


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In the press conference following the 94-90 Game 5 victory in San Antonio, the three-time All-Star was asked about those comments and gave a direct answer, similar to what he said Thursday.

“I didn’t respond to them then, I’m damn sure not gonna respond to them now,” he said.

Knicks guard Jalen Brunson #11, with Mariska Hargitay and his dad Rick, with the Championship trophy riding on a float during a ticker-tape parade along Broadway through Lower Manhattan’s historic Canyon of Heroes.
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Critics said Brunson isn’t a “1A” player because doesn’t fit the usual type. He isn’t a large guard like Michael Jordan or Kobe Bryant nor a big guy like Shaquille O’Neal or Tim Duncan, as traditional examples.

The biggest critic with that take on Brunson has been Aces head coach Becky Hammon.

Hammon said the inital take two years ago during an appearance on ESPN’s “NBA Today” and was asked again about it in May.

She doubled down on her opinion before adding, “I said what I said. If he proves me wrong, he proves me wrong.”

Brunson did indeed.

Knicks guard Jalen Brunson #11, next to his wife Ali riding on a float during a ticker-tape parade along Broadway through Lower Manhattan’s historic Canyon of Heroes. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post

He was named Finals MVP after scoring 45 points in the championship-winning Game 5 on Saturday and proved to be a unanimous selection for the Bill Russell Trophy among 11 voters.

Brunson is one of only three other players to score 45 or more points in a closeout Finals game.

During Thursday’s parade, he soaked in the title win, lifting the Larry O’Brien championship trophy among crazed Knicks fans in a packed lower Manhattan alongside wife Ali and daughter Jordyn, who turns 2 in July.

“Law & Order: SVU” star Mariska Hargitay and longtime Knicks fan Spike Lee joined the Brunson float as well.



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Paul Avery, ‘All my Children’ and ‘Superman’ star, killed alongside wife in early-morning house fire


A beloved actor known for his role on “All My Children” was killed along with his wife in a devastating house fire.

Paul Avery — known for playing the role of Hughie the bartender on the hit soap opera in the 80s — and his wife, Sheila, could not be saved after their Blairstown, New Jersey, home went up in flames, wfmz reported.


Paul Avery and his wife Sheila Avery smiling.
Paul Avery — known for playing the role of Hughie the bartender on the hit soap opera in the 80s — and his wife, Sheila, were found unconscious inside their home in Blairstown Tuesday morning. Facebook/Kyle Avery

Avery played the charismatic character of Hughie, who worked at a dive called Foxy’s, on “All My Children” for more than a decade.

He also appeared in the original 1978 “Superman” movie, playing the uncredited role of a TV cameraman, and founded the community newspaper the Ridge View Echo.

“I always like to call Paul the most interesting man in the world, because he was when you consider everything he’s done in his life. Acting, skydiving, Vietnam veteran, started a newspaper,” said his friend Joe Phalon, who works at the paper Avery founded.

“His death is going to leave a real void in this community. Not just Blairstown, but the towns around as well,” said Phalon. “I think we’ll really miss him, and I think it’s going to become more apparent over time.”



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Anthropic floats proposal to Lutnick to end US ban of powerful ‘Mythos,’ ‘Fable’ AI models: sources


Anthropic executives are pledging to work more closely with the White House in a proposal to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick as they scramble to resolve security concerns that triggered a crackdown on its powerful “Mythos” and “Fable” AI models, The Post has learned.

The ongoing remediation talks have included a pledge by Anthropic to improve communication with the Trump administration and resolve any security concerns more quickly going forward, a source familiar with the situation said Thursday.

Talks between Anthropic and Trump officials are progressing well, the source added, though an exact timetable for a permanent fix remains unclear.


Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei pictured at G7 Summit in France.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei pictured at G7 Summit in France. Dominique Jacovides-Pool/SIPA/Shutterstock

As of Thursday, Anthropic cofounder Tom Brown, the company’s chief compute officer, and Sarah Heck, its head of public policy, are taking a leading role in negotiations with Trump administration officials, a second source with knowledge of the situation said.

Representatives for Anthropic and the Commerce Department did not immediately return requests for comment.

Anthropic first dispatched several top officials to Washington DC late last week after the Trump administration slapped export controls on “Mythos” and “Fable.”

The crackdown on Anthropic’s models came after Amazon CEO Andy Jassy warned the administration that researchers had found evidence it was possible to bypass their safety guardrails.

Anthropic opted to pull the models entirely, claiming it was the only way to comply with the export controls.

The spat emerged as a key topic at the G7 Summit in France. President Trump said talks with Anthropic were “going fine” but didn’t provide details, while Anthropic boss Dario Amodei urged world leaders to “resist the temptation to splinter” in their approaches to AI regulation.


Commerce Sec. Howard Lutnick slapped export controls on Anthropic's AI models.
Commerce Sec. Howard Lutnick slapped export controls on Anthropic’s AI models. YOAN VALAT/EPA/Shutterstock

“Both parties are working quickly to get this resolved,” an Anthropic spokesperson said earlier this week. “This is part of our ongoing commitment to working alongside the administration toward our shared goal of protecting US critical infrastructure and the US lead in cyber defense.”

Ironically, the White House’s crackdown on Anthropic came just days after Amodei publicly argued that the US government should have the authority to shut down frontier AI models if it felt they were too dangerous.

As The Post reported earlier this week, White House officials were irked that Anthropic and Amodei downplayed the safety flaw as a “narrow” problem, despite spending the last few years warning of potential AI catastrophe.

A senior administration official said the White House had received warnings from “nearly half a dozen” companies besides Amazon before it took action.

“Had Anthropic taken it seriously and, rather than dismissing it as isolated, moved to fix or pause access, this never would have happened,” the US official said.



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Striking Jalen Brunson image reveals insane love fans have for NBA finals MVP at championship parade


One striking image sums up the jubilation Knicks fans were feeling — and the adoration they have for team leader Jalen Brunson.

A photo snapped along the parade route shows throngs of revelers reaching out to the Knicks star point guard as he held the Larry O’Brien Trophy at the celebration along the Canyon of Heroes.


Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks carrying the championship trophy through a crowd of fans and NYPD officers during a ticker-tape parade.
Jalen Brunson, upper right, of the NBA Champion New York Knicks carries the trophy for fans during the ticker-tape parade on Broadway. AP Photo/Richard Drew

Jalen Brunson holds the Larry O'Brien Trophy closer to fans reaching out to touch it during a parade.
Jalen Brunson gets closer to fans while holding the Larry O’Brien Trophy. Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock

Several cops were around Brunson like he was the most important in the Big Apple while other fans were eager to snap a photo of greatness up close.



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Ben Stokes: Lord Botham criticises England captian for breaking team curfew and says there is no way to “justify” it


Stokes has been named in Durham’s 15-man squad for their County Championship fixture against Northamptonshire, which starts on Friday, but his England future is uncertain.

Botham himself had a reputation as a player who played hard on and off the field.

The 70-year-old said players of his era “used to love going out for a drink” but said they “weren’t quite so obvious” compared to the current generation.

England were dogged with allegations of a drinking culture during the 2025-26 Ashes tour, which they lost 4-1.

Before the Ashes, white-ball captain Harry Brook was punched by a nightclub bouncer in Wellington on the eve of a one-day international against New Zealand.

As a result, England imposed a midnight curfew on all players and staff.

“In Australia, they go down 2-0. What did the team do? Go to Noosa for five days and everyone knows what happened,” said Botham.

“The other night, I was amazed. And what I can’t get my head around is what the security bloke is doing there if he and they know they shouldn’t be there after midnight? He shouldn’t have to overrule him [Stokes], because it shouldn’t happen.”

Former England skipper Botham, who scored 5,200 runs and took 383 wickets in 102 Tests, said he would not be shocked if Stokes quits cricket completely if he is removed from his position.

“It wouldn’t surprise me if Ben was to lose the captaincy, he probably might walk away from the game. But I just don’t know,” added Botham.

“I don’t know where it will go now. I just think something will happen, whichever way it is.

“To be honest with you, it was an unnecessary procedure and one that I think he’ll regret.”



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England vs New Zealand: Glenn Phillips, Matt Henry and Will O’Rourke leave hosts in trouble


Second Rothesay Test, The Kia Oval (day two of five)

New Zealand 391: Phillips 100, Blundell 51; Bethell 3-26

England 222-6: Gay 53, Root 46; Henry 2-57, O’Rourke 2-61

England are 169 runs behind

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England are in a dire position against New Zealand after spiralling from a chaotic morning on day two of the second Test at The Oval.

Following an encouraging first-day performance from a team without captain Ben Stokes, England surrendered the initiative through strange tactics, a crucial dropped catch and a wonderful maiden Test century from Glenn Phillips.

It meant New Zealand were able to move from their overnight 291-7 to 391 all out.

Though Emilio Gay made a half-century and stand-in captain Joe Root 46, England lost three wickets for 35 runs to slip to 177-5.

And when James Rew gloved the hostile Will O’Rourke late in the day, England were left 222-6, 169 behind with the tail exposed. Jordan Cox is unbeaten on 22, alongside Jofra Archer yet to score.

England set the tone for their own troubles with the very first ball of the day – laying a short-ball trap for Sonny Baker bowling to Kyle Jamieson. Baker’s bouncer went for four byes and the day got worse from there.

Jamieson made a vital 41 after a horrible drop by Ben Duckett when he was on 15. Archer did not bowl for the first 90 minutes of the day, including with the second new ball, but then struck with his fourth delivery.

The home side caused another of their own problems when Duckett was run out for 36, called for a short single by Gay that was never there.

Gay and Root added 74, only for Root and Harry Brook to both be lbw to Matt Henry in a huge double blow to England.



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Former UK border official and retired Hong Kong cop sentenced for spying on China’s behalf: ‘Truly chilling’



LONDON — A former UK border official and a retired Hong Kong police officer were given prison sentences on Thursday for spying on dissidents and critics of Beijing in Britain.

Border Force officer Peter Wai and Bill Yuen, a former superintendent in the Hong Kong Police, posed as police or intelligence officers to conduct surveillance and gather information about Hong Kong dissidents and pro-democracy supporters, prosecutors said.

Their targets included former Hong Kong lawmaker Nathan Law and activists they referred to as “cockroaches,” as well as British politicians critical of China, according to the prosecutors.

Chi Leung “Peter” Wai is seen leaving The Old Bailey in London on May 24, 2024. AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth
Chung Biu “Bill” Yuen is pictured leaving The Old Bailey in London on May 24, 2024. AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth

A jury found the two Chinese-British nationals guilty last month of breaching the National Security Act by assisting a foreign intelligence service.

Wai was also convicted of misconduct in a public office for using a government computer to seek information on people of interest to the Hong Kong authorities.

At London’s Central Criminal Court, Judge Bobbie Cheema-Grubb sentenced Wai, 41, to ten years, and Yuen, 66, to an eight-year term in prison.

She said the defendants’ “deliberate, concerted, and serious” actions had left those targeted in fear and distress.

Wai was an officer in London’s Metropolitan Police before joining the UK Border Force. Yuen was the office manager at the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London, the official overseas representative of Hong Kong’s government.

The Ministry of Defence in London is pictured on June 4, 2026. ANDY RAIN/EPA/Shutterstock

Helen Flanagan, commander for Counter Terrorism Policing London, said that “the activity of Wai and Yuen was truly chilling.”

“They were spying and targeting individuals in the UK who were pro-democracy campaigners and were simply protesting against the Hong Kong and Chinese government and authorities and seeking sanctuary in the UK,” she said.

Chinese Ambassador Zheng Zeguang was summoned to the British Foreign Office after the convictions last month.

At the time of the convictions, China’s Embassy in the UK called the case a political farce intended to support anti-China forces who had fled to Britain.

The Hong Kong government said the allegations “are absolutely unrelated” to the government or the Economic and Trade Office.

British authorities “initiated the case on groundless accusations, abused law and manipulated judicial procedures to secure conviction,” it said in a statement.



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Brendan Sorsby’s gambling drama a major issue in NFL locker rooms


Brendan Sorsby’s college career might be over. But in many ways, the drama is just now beginning.

It just shifts from the NCAA to the NFL after Sorsby decided to enter the league’s supplemental draft rather than continue to fight to play this season at Texas Tech despite breaching the NCAA’s gambling rules after it was discovered he wagered approximately $90,000 and placed more than 9,000 bets during his college career.


Brendan Sorsby smiling while holding a football.
Brendan Sorsby will attempt to play in the NFL after hosting a Pro Day on July 10 before entering the NFL’s supplemental draft. Getty Images for ONIT

And now 32 NFL teams face an incredibly complicated question: In a sport where trust is such a critical component, how can you possibly put your faith in Sorsby?

How can his coaches and teammates be sure he’s playing on the up and up every time he takes the field?

How can teams convince their fanbases, and anyone else watching their games, that their quarterback is playing for the purest of reasons rather than being heavily influenced by the point spread or some over-under prop bet?

It’s a question Jim Harbaugh was not ready to tackle on Thursday when asked about it on last day of Chargers minicamp.

“I know sometimes it’s what’s the hot topic of the day, and ‘hey, Coach Harbaugh, weigh in on it,’” Harbaugh said. “I stand here not knowing the details. So I’ll pass.”

And therein lies pretty much everyone else in the NFL.

As teams earnestly begin the process of deciding whether to welcome Sorsby into their locker rooms, and what level of investment they are prepared to make in him when the leaghue’s supplemental draft unfolds next month, they have a lot to ponder.

Among the more than 9,000 bets that Sorsby placed were wagers on the Indiana football team he was a member of, albeit during his redshirt freshman season rather than as an active participant.

They violated the NCAA’s gambling rules, and it raises plenty of questions within the NFL.


Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh speaking at a press conference.
Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh refused to comment on Sorsby’s situation, but his silence spoke volumes regarding the controversy surrounding gambling and the NFL. Getty Images

On one hand, there is no questioning Sorsby’s talent. An NFL personnel executive told The Post this week that, based on skill set alone, Sorsby would have been a high second-round pick in last April’s NFL draft.

Another league talent evaluator told The Post that he believes Sorsby would not have gotten out of the first round.

“He can absolutely play,” the source said. “There’s some refinement needed. He’s raw in some ways. But the traits are there.”

Of course, Sorsby is the furthest thing from a “just talent” prospect the NFL has encountered in years. There are red flags, and then there are the kind of LED-generated neon blinking lights surrounding Sorsby. His backstory basically makes him one giant parlay of liability.

As much as those teams like Sorsby the player, what level of draft pick are they willing to commit to him?

“It will be a fascinating case study,” an NFL team executive said.



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