Sport delivered both drama and reflection today. In New York, Jalen Brunson produced a postseason performance for the ages, scoring 38 points as the Knicks stormed back from 22 down in the fourth quarter to stun Cleveland 115-104 in overtime and seize Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. Elsewhere, the mood was far heavier after South Sydney forward Jai Arrow revealed he has motor neuron disease, sharpening concern over the long-term effects of repeated head knocks in contact sport. Global competition is also being shaped by forces beyond the field: DR Congo has canceled a World Cup training camp and fan event in Kinshasa because of the Ebola outbreak, while FIFA says it is monitoring the situation. And in Europe, UEFA confirmed a Champions League-style, two-tier qualifying system for the 2030 World Cup, signaling another significant shift in football’s competitive landscape.