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

The New Yorker Radio HourThe World Cup, the Knicks, and LeBron James’s Fate: An All-Time Summer in SportsSave this storySave this storySave this storySave this storyListen and subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Wherever You ListenSign up for our daily newsletter to get the best of The New Yorker in your inbox.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 ThomasNew episodes of The New Yorker Radio Hour drop every Tuesday and Friday. Follow the show wherever you get your podcasts.The New Yorker Radio Hour is a co-production of WNYC Studios and The New Yorker.