Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Today's top stories include Myles Garrett's blockbuster trade to the Rams dominating NFL news, Steph Curry's landmark deal with Chinese brand Li-Ning ending his 12-year Under Armour partnership, a controversial not guilty verdict in the Rick Chow trial reigniting Stand Your Ground debates, and California voters heading to the polls in a crowded gubernatorial primary where Xavier Becerra leads.
Ongoing Stories(1)
Tom Kean Absence Controversy
Major UpdateSearch interest in 'Tom Kean absent Washington' spiked +500% as new developments emerged in his 100+ missed votes scandal.
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NFL Blockbuster Trades: Myles Garrett Deal Dominates
Myles Garrett's trade to the Rams generated 9x more search interest than AJ Brown's Patriots trade and 6x more than Odell Beckham Jr's Giants return. Garrett peaked at 100 on June 1-2, compared to Brown's 11 and Beckham's 17.
Steph Curry's Li-Ning Deal Sparks 100x Interest Surge
Li-Ning search interest exploded from 1 to 100 (a 100x increase) following the Steph Curry partnership announcement. Curry's own interest rose 87% from 23 to 43 as the deal marked his departure from Under Armour after 12 years.
Rick Chow Verdict vs California Primary: Justice and Politics Collide
Rick Chow's not guilty verdict spiked interest from 0 to 100 on June 2, nearly doubling Xavier Becerra's California governor race interest (56). Both stories peaked on the same day voters headed to the polls.
Women's Sports Outsearches MLB: NCAA Softball Dominates
Texas Tech vs Alabama softball (100 peak interest) generated 3x more search volume than Dodgers vs Diamondbacks (50) and Mets vs Mariners (33). Women's College World Series action consistently outpaced regular season MLB matchups throughout May-June.