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What will decide each NBA first-round showdown
The Eastern conference produced three Game 7s in the 2026 first round, with the Raptors‑Cavaliers, Pistons‑Magic and 76ers‑Celtics shaping the semifinal picture. Insiders Jamal Collier, Zach Kram and
Knicks Set NBA Playoff Record With 47-Point Halftime Lead
The New York Knicks set an NBA playoff record with a 47-point halftime lead over the Atlanta Hawks in Game 6 of their Eastern Conference first-round series, closing out a 140-89 rout to advance.
Carlos Prates stops Jack Della Maddalena in Perth
Carlos Prates delivered a brutal third‑round stoppage against Jack Della Maddalena in Perth, positioning himself as a top contender for the UFC welterweight title. Meanwhile, fellow Australian Quillan
Wrexham Misses Playoffs as Hull Secures Spot
Wrexham’s Premier League hopes were crushed after a 2‑2 draw with Middlesbrough left them two points short of the playoff line, while Hull City slipped into the postseason on a contentious off‑side go
Ex-Paralympian, F1 driver Zanardi dies at 59
Four‑time Paralympic gold medalist and former Formula 1 driver Alex Zanardi has died at 59, prompting tributes from the FIA, F1 president Stefano Domenicali, and Italy’s prime minister Giorgia Meloni.
LeBron Leads Lakers Past Rockets, Sets Up Thunder Showdown
LeBron James, 41, scored 28 points as the Lakers routed the Rockets 98-78 in Game 6 to clinch their first-round series, with James becoming the oldest player to lead a playoff series in total points a
Ranking the Game 7s of the first round of the NBA playoffs: Why Cavaliers-Raptors promises the best basketball
The 2026 NBA first round has turned into a surprise thriller, delivering three Game 7s – the most since 2014. Among them, the Cavaliers‑Raptors showdown stands out for its dramatic comebacks and histo
Are Ipswich better equipped for Premier League this time?
Ipswich Town have bounced back to the Premier League after a meteoric rise from League One in just two seasons, clinching a 3‑0 victory over QPR to secure second place. Chairman Mark Ashton praised ma
Barrett saves Raptors' season with dramatic 3
RJ Barrett’s 29‑foot buzzer‑beater in overtime lifted the Toronto Raptors to a 112‑110 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, forcing a decisive Game 7. The clutch shot, likened to historic moments by Tyre
LeBron James has had 'greatest career of any NBA player,' declares JJ Redick as Lakers advance in NBA playoffs
LeBron James delivered a 28‑point, 7‑rebound, 8‑assist masterclass to seal a 98‑78 win over the Rockets, propelling the Lakers past the first round and into a showdown with the Thunder. Coach‑turned‑a
LIV Golf Hires AlixPartners in Funding Scramble
LIV Golf has hired restructuring firm AlixPartners and is days from retaining a major investment bank to secure new funding after Saudi Arabia's PIF confirmed it will pull its backing of the breakaway
PSG and Bayern in 'different world' to Premier League teams - Arteta
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta warned that PSG and Bayern operate in a "different world" because their stars are fresher, a gap he attributes to lighter domestic schedules and fewer minutes logged. He note
Alex Zanardi 59 F1 driver and Paralympic champion dies
After weeks of headlines about US‑Iran peace talks, the news cycle now turns to the loss of a sports legend. Alex Zanardi, the former F1 driver who turned a double‑leg loss into Paralympic glory, died
Arteta urges Arsenal to love pressure before Fulham
As the Premier League title race tightens, Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta urges his players to embrace the pressure, while a looming clash with Fulham on May 1 could give the Gunners a six‑point advantage ove
Alex Zanardi, F1 driver and Paralympic champion, dies
Former Formula 1 driver and Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi, who turned a 2001 racing crash into two gold medals and a touring‑car comeback, died peacefully at 59 on May 1. Tributes from his family,
LeBron scores 28 points as Lakers eliminate Rockets in NBA playoffs
LeBron James led the Lakers to a 98‑78 Game 6 victory, eliminating the Rockets and booking a showdown with the Oklahoma Thunder, while RJ Barrett’s late three‑pointer forced a Game 7 as the Raptors ed
Della Maddalena vs. Prates UFC Fight Night Odds
Elite MMA analyst Kyle Marley backs the welterweight clash between top‑ranked Jack Della Maddalena and fifth‑ranked Carlos Prates at UFC Fight Night in Perth, noting both sit at -110 odds on DraftKing
Wayne County Prosecutors Decline to Charge DK Metcalf
Wayne County Prosecutors announced they will not pursue criminal charges against Steelers receiver DK Metcalf for the December altercation with a fan, concluding the fan was uninjured and no medical c
Norris claims Sprint pole, ends Mercedes qualifying run
Lando Norris ended Mercedes' qualifying dominance with a 1:27.869 Sprint pole for McLaren at the Miami Grand Prix, becoming the first non-Mercedes pole-sitter in 2026 after F1's five-week break.
Ayton, Thompson & Murray-Boyles Lead Playoff Prop Picks
SportsLine’s projection model and its experts flag three hot playoff prop bets for Friday: Deandre Ayton to outscore his 11.5‑point over/under, Ausar Thompson to grab more than 7.5 rebounds, and Colli
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