India's T20 World Cup journey begins with a clash against Pakistan in Birmingham. Despite a strong historical record against their rivals, the Indian squad, captained by Harmanpreet Kaur, is emphasizing focus. Having had better preparation and recent wins, they know they can't underestimate Pakistan, even if the opposition isn't as ready.

As one of three host nations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, El Tri will look to make this summer its year to finally go deeper than the Round of 16. Mexico opened its World Cup campaign with a dominant 2-0 win over South Africa at Mexico City Stadium on Thursday. Julin Quiones quickly got things started with a goal in the ninth minute, which was followed by Ral Jimnez's first career World Cup goal in the 67th minute after a South Africa red card. Because of their ideal first result, Mexico has jumped from +6500 to +5000 on the oddsboard to win the World Cup. They are now also -185 to win Group A, a major jump from the -140 number they were at before the tournament began. Just how big was Mexico's win over South Africa? El Tri now has a better chance of making the final than being eliminated in the group stage. Can they build off their opening match and make a deep run in this tournament? Let's check out the updated odds for Mexico as of June 12. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. Team Mexico Stage of Elimination Last 32: +130 (bet $10 to win $23 total)Last 16: +150 (bet $10 to win $25 total)Quarterfinals: +400 (bet $10 to win $50 total)Semifinals: +1200 (bet $10 to win $130 total)Runner-up: +2800 (bet $10 to win $290 total)Group stage: +4000 (bet $10 to win $410 total)Outright winner: +5000 (bet $10 to win $510 total) Mexico to Qualify from Group A: -10000 (bet $10 to win $10.10 total) Mexico Group A Winner: -185 (bet $10 to win $14.76 total) Mexico Top Goalscorer Ral Jimnez: -115 (bet $10 to win $18.70 total)Julin Quiones: +150 (bet $10 to win $25 total)Santiago Gimnez: +1400 (bet $10 to win $150 total)Armando Gonzlez: +1400 (bet $10 to win $150 total)Roberto Alvarado: +1800 (bet $10 to win $190 total)Guillermo Martnez: +2500 (bet $10 to win $260 total)Alexis Vega: +3000 (bet $10 to win $310 total)What to know: Mexico has made a habit of being in the running, but never really being in the running. Make sense? Consider this: El Tri made it out of the group stage in seven consecutive World Cups (1994-2018), but never made it past the Round of 16 in any of those years. In 2022, Mexico failed to make it out of the group stage, and it will look to get back to its winning ways in 2026, as it is heavily favored to win Group A after its opening win against South Africa. Mexico will face South Korea and the Czech Republic in its final two group games. Prior to the tournament, Jimnez was the clear favorite to lead Mexico in goals this summer at +220. Now, after his 67th minute header that found the back of the net vs. South Africa, he is -115. Quiones, who many believe can be one of the breakout players of the tournament, has surged from +750 to 150 after his goal on Thursday.

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SAN ANTONIO (AP) Jalen Brunson was fully aware of how much money some people spent to see the New York Knicks finally become champions again. Some tickets during the NBA Finals sold for $5,000, some for $50,000, some for probably more.Of course, Brunson parted with more money than any of those fans.Brunson is now an NBA champion and NBA Finals MVP in large part because of what he did against the San Antonio Spurs in the finals though, really, his biggest contribution to this title run likely came in 2024, when he left as much as $113 million on the bargaining table to allow the Knicks the financial flexibility they needed to finish building a championship roster.It was considered an unprecedented move.It paid off.Brunson now has a seat at the table of sports kings of New York, alongside the likes of Derek Jeter, Eli Manning, Mark Messier and others. Deliver a championship to the Big Apple and you get celebrated for life. Brunson doesnt seek attention in fact, he genuinely seems to dislike it but such is the risk one takes when he leads a storied franchise to its first title in more than half a century.There are countless reasons why the Knicks have turned their fortunes around over the last four seasons, but the list starts with Brunson. New York had four winning seasons in a 21-year span before Brunson arrived; the Knicks have had four winning seasons in the four years that hes worn the franchises colors. Theyve now won eight playoff series with Brunson in the lineup; they won seven series, total, from 1998 through 2022.Hes a bona fide superstar as well, with three consecutive All-Star selections and three consecutive seasons in which hes averaged at least 26 points. The only other players to do that in each of the last three years be an All-Star and average 26 points in every one are Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Kevin Durant and Giannis Antetokounmpo.Theyve all been NBA champions, too. So, now, is Brunson.Hes a tremendous player thats skilled, picks his spots, knows his angles, shoots contested shots without being sped up, Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said earlier in the finals. Hes a phenomenal player.Texas has been good to Brunson when it comes to titles. Villanova's 2016 championship was won in Houston, and the 2018 championship came in San Antonio at the Alamodome, just a few minutes away from the arena that the Spurs call home.Oddly, Texas wasn't always that good to Brunson as a pro which is how he ended up in New York.Brunson joined the Knicks in 2022 after leaving Dallas, which didn't offer him a contract anywhere near what the Villanova guard felt he deserved.And then, two years later, Brunson took far less than he'd earned.In 2024, Brunson signed a four-year extension with New York that could be worth $156.5 million if he accepts his option for the 2028-29 season. If Brunson waited until 2025 for his extension, he would have been eligible for a five-year, $269 million deal.Hell likely recoup some if not all of that money in his next extension, one that could top $300 million possibly by a lot. But by passing up the much larger guarantee then, he provided the Knicks with the ability to make other moves that are paying off now.And among the ones that followed his June 2024 decision: The Knicks brought in starters Mikal Bridges (a former Villanova teammate) and Karl-Anthony Towns.Could all that have happened if Brunson didnt accept the smaller extension? Maybe, but unlikely.I think hes still underrated in the league, and he keeps proving people wrong, game by game, series by series, playoff appearance by playoff appearance, said Knicks forward Josh Hart one of the Nova Knicks, the moniker given to the trio of himself, Brunson and Bridges, all NCAA champions at Villanova who have now become NBA champions in New York. As a friend, as a teammate, its funny because you know hes one of the best players in the league, and youre happy that hes starting to get some recognition.Hes getting more than some recognition. Hes getting a ring.___AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/nba

Jalen Brunson scored 45 in Game 5, powering yet another Knicks rally over the Spurs for New York's first NBA title since 1973.

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The New York Knicks defeated the Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 on Saturday night, cementing their status as NBA champions and ending the young San Antonio teams season.It marks the Knicks third NBA championship, and their first in 53 years.The Knicks won the series 4-1, rallying from double-digit deficits in all four of those victories. The deficit was 16 on Saturday night. Jalen Brunson and the Knicks were never fazed.Brunson scored 45 points, including 13 straight for New York in the fourth quarter. He set a Knicks record for points in a finals game.Dylan Harper scored 25 for the Spurs, who got 19 points, 14 rebounds and five blocked shots from Victor Wembanyama.The Knicks improved to 4-0 in closeout opportunities this season, winning them all on the road. It didnt feel like the road, though not with thousands of New York faithful having made the trip to Texas to see a moment 53 years in the making.Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart the other two parts of the Nova Knicks trio that also includes Brunson, three players who were NCAA champions at Villanova and teamed up in New York to try to do the same combined to score 27 points. Bridges had 14, Hart 13.Brunson won NCAA crowns twice with Villanova both in Texas, the 2016 one in Houston and the 2018 one in San Antonio, just a few miles away from the arena that the Spurs call home.New York got to the brink of this title by rallying from 29 points down in Game 4 to win 107-106 on OG Anunobys tip-in with 1.2 seconds left on Wednesday night. It was the largest comeback in NBA Finals history and the biggest comeback in any game this season, regular season or playoffs.By comparison, then, a 16-point rally in this one seemed easy.Four of the five games in this series were decided in the final two minutes of regulation, a first for the NBA Finals, dating back to 1971.Associated Press sports writer Tim Reynolds contributed to this report.

Curaao is preparing for its historic World Cup debut against four-time champion Germany with a sense of excitement and pride.On Sunday, the island nation of 150,000 people will become the smallest country ever to compete at the World Cup.Coach Dick Advocaat has done his best to keep his players focused and relaxed as they navigate this unprecedented experience.Just be yourself, and dont be nervous, defender Shurandy Sambo said Advocaat told them, just before the team left its Florida base camp for Houston. Of course everybody is excited, but just be yourself, show yourself, because this is the biggest stage.The Curaao players have worked hard to ensure they are prepared for their debut. Germany, making its 21st appearance in the World Cup, is a heavy favorite.Weve watched a lot of clips of Germany. How they play, what they can do, Sambo said.Advocaat said there is more pressure on teams like Germany that are considered favorites and that his team has everything to win and nothing to lose.He's confident that Curaao is ready for the challenge of facing Germany, which he referred to as a towering contender.We are a minor, very small country compared to Germany and were going to make life very difficult for them, he said. Were going to be a very unpleasant team to play. Curaaos squad is representing a country that rarely has a chance to have moments as big as this on international sports stages.Due to its strong Dutch ties, Curaao is not recognized in the Olympics as its own nation, and despite its impressive per-capita production of professional baseball athletes, Curaao players represent the Netherlands at the World Baseball Classic.We are not here to just be here, midfielder Arjany Martha said. We want to show ourselves and get good results.Despite the countrys small population, Curaao will have plenty of supporters to cheer them on as they make history. Sambo said his own family will be attending, as will 21 families of other players.I (would describe us) as one big family, defender Livano Comenencia said. If you see us on the bus or outside the bus, in the hotel, we are always with music, always happy. Everybody is around each other.___Gracie Fisher is a student in the University of Georgias Carmical Sports Media Institute.___AP Sports Writer Kristie Rieken contributed to this story.___AP World Cup coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/fifa-world-cup

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