Knicks' Jalen Brunson to miss Friday's game vs. Heat with Grade 1 ankle sprain

The Knicks have officially avoided the worst. 

Additional testing on Jalen Brunson’s right ankle revealed that the star point guard has only sustained a Grade 1 ankle sprain, league sources tell SNY's Ian Begley

Brunson will miss Friday’s game against the Heat, and he will be evaluated daily.

New York’s captain turned his ankle as he was driving the lane with 1:52 left in the fourth quarter of Wednesday night’s ugly loss to the Magic. 

After knocking down one of his two free throws, Brunson gingerly walked up to an Orlando player and committed an intentional foul to get himself out of the game. 

He immediately walked off the court towards the Knicks’ locker room. 

Head coach Mike Brown didn’t have much of an update postgame, but league sources confirmed to Begley that the All-Star left in a protective boot and on crutches. 

Though there was initial concern with that sight, it appears the Knicks can let out a sigh of relief. 

Brunson was leading the way for New York’s offense yet again prior to his departure, putting up a team-high 31 points on 10-of-23 shooting from the field. 

It remains to be seen exactly how Brown will shake things up in his absence, but you have to figure Miles McBride will see more minutes at point guard, at least for Friday's contest. 

MLS drops ‘Season Pass’ paywall, with all games available on Apple TV

  • Streaming service charged an additional fee

  • League is in Year 3 of 10-year $2.5bn media rights deal

Apple TV subscribers will be able to watch all Major League Soccer matches without an additional subscription beginning next year.

During the first three years of MLS’ 10-year, $2.5bn agreement with Apple, a stand-alone Season Pass subscription was needed to access all matches. During this season, more than 200 matches were simulcast on both MLS Season Pass and Apple TV, including the league’s “Sunday Night Soccer” package. Dropping the separate subscription was announced Thursday at an owners’ meeting.

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Apple’s MLS Streaming Shift May Alter Revenue-Share Plans

When Apple and MLS announced their 10-year streaming tie-up in 2022, there were two key financial components: a $250 million annual guarantee from Apple, plus the opportunity for MLS to get a share of additional revenue if the new Season Pass subscription product achieved a certain level of success. But starting next season, MLS Season …

Alex de Minaur reaches ATP Finals last four after gutsy win over Taylor Fritz

  • Australian defeated world No 6 7-6 (7-3) 6-3 but had anxious wait

  • Semi-finals spot confirmed after Carlos Alcaraz beats Lorenzo Musetti

Alex de Minaur has shown extraordinary resilience to bounce back from the depths of misery and book an “incredible” place in the last-four of the ATP Finals in Turin.

The Australian No 1, a picture of despair just a couple of nights earlier after feeling he had thrown away victory during defeat to Lorenzo Musetti, started his unlikely resurrection with a backs-to-the-wall 7-6 (7-3) 6-3 win over Taylor Fritz on Thursday, his first ever victory at the season-ending championship.

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The Wraparound: Will The Tkachuk Bros Grow The NHL?

The Wraparound has a new episode full of rapid-fire NHL and hockey topics.

Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Adam Kierszenblat discussed in this episode:(insert full episode if possible, otherwise megaphone link)

Will The Tkachuk Bros Grow The NHL? by The WraparoundWill The Tkachuk Bros Grow The NHL? by The Wraparound

0:00: Was Shane Pinto’s extension a fair deal for the Ottawa Senators?

3:48: Will Brady and Matthew Tkachuk’s new podcast help attract a wider audience to the NHL?

7:50: Can Corey Perry be an X-factor for the Los Angeles Kings this season?

12:55: Could Bo Horvat earn a spot on Team Canada?

17:30: Is Josh Morrissey one of the NHL’s most underappreciated defensemen?

20:55: Will David Pastrnak become the Boston Bruins’ all-time leader in goals?

25:29: Breaking down the top WHL prospects to watch at the CHL USA Prospects Challenge

28:02: Do the Colorado Avalanche have a goaltending tandem capable of winning a Stanley Cup?

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