The World Cup, the Knicks, and LeBron James’s Fate: An All-Time Summer in Sports

With all the sports news at play this summer, from the New York Knicks winning the N.B.A. Finals to Donald Trump having a direct impact on FIFA’s decisions during the World Cup, it’s time for a deep dive into the biggest sports moments of late. The New Yorker sportswriter Louisa Thomas and David Remnick talk about the most significant stories of the week, and what to keep an eye on in the days and weeks ahead. Further reading, viewing, and listening: “The U.S. Crashes Out of the World Cup,” by Louisa Thomas “Serena Williams Returns to Wimbledon,” by Louisa Thomas “The Knicks Win the N.B.A. Title: A Post-Game Conversation,” with David Remnick, Vinson Cunningham, and Louisa Thomas New episodes of The New Yorker Radio Hour drop every Tuesday and Friday. Follow the show wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.