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It cemented their status as the series favorites, giving their fans reason to believe that it might finally be New York’s year—despite a lifetime of evidence to the contrary.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Even before Monday’s opening tip, the basketball world was preparing for an epic series between the two favorites to take home the championship.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

It wouldn’t be the first time Trump has thrown his influence behind reviving the buddy-cop franchise, which he has reportedly said is one of his favorites.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

The Thunder opened as 16-point favorites to win Game 1.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

He'd started the local community garden down the block and preserved his favorites in frames, decorating the deli's whitewashed walls with the brightest colors nature could provide.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda