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Lakers level NBA playoff series, Pacers and Thunder win again

Luka Doncic scored 31 points and LeBron James added 21 as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 94-85 to level their NBA Western Conference playoff series at one game apiece on Tuesday.

Ronaldo hunts Asian Champions League glory in Saudi-hosted finals

Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr are one of three big-spending Saudi Arabian clubs hunting AFC Champions League glory on home soil when the final knockout stages begin on Friday.

A stadium and a jersey for Argentina's 'Captain' Francis

From a commemorative jersey to a stadium in his name, Argentine football plans a slew of tributes to its late "Captain" Pope Francis, eulogized as the ultimate team player.

96.com Congratulates Burnley FC on Premier League Promotion

As the official front-of-shirt sponsor for Burnley's men's and women's teams, 96.com extends heartfelt congratulations to the players, staff, and fans for this remarkable achievement, secured through an extraordinary EFL Championship campaign.

Guardiola joy as Man City go third after dramatic win over Villa

Pep Guardiola admitted his wild celebration of Matheus Nunes's stoppage-time winner against Aston Villa felt strange because Manchester City don't score as many late goals as their Premier League rivals.

Celtics star Tatum 'doubtful' for game two against Magic

Celtics forward Jayson Tatum has been listed as "doubtful" for game two of defending champion Boston's NBA playoff first-round series against the Orlando Magic with a bone bruise in his right wrist.

Former England star Flintoff reveals mental battle after car crash

Former England star Andrew Flintoff has revealed the extent of the mental health struggles he has endured since his horrific car crash on the set of television programme Top Gear.

Defending champion Korda chases first win of season at Chevron Championship

Nelly Korda heads into her title defense in the Chevron Championship seeking her first victory of 2025, a stark contrast to the blistering early pace of her 2024 campaign but one that doesn't bother the world number one at all.

Olmo fires Liga leaders Barca past Mallorca

Barcelona inched closer to the La Liga title with a 1-0 win over Mallorca on Tuesday which took them seven points clear of Real Madrid.

Nunes strikes at the death as Man City sink Villa to boost top-five bid

Matheus Nunes scored a priceless stoppage-time winner as Manchester City beat top five-rivals Aston Villa 2-1 on Tuesday to boost their bid to qualify for the Champions League.

PSG draw with Nantes to stay unbeaten in Ligue 1

Paris Saint-Germain were held to a 1-1 draw at Nantes in a rearranged Ligue 1 game on Tuesday, a result which maintains their unbeaten domestic record this season with the Champions League semi-final against Arsenal on the horizon.

Rahul powers Delhi to big win over Lucknow in IPL

India's KL Rahul hit an unbeaten 57 to steer Delhi Capitals to an emphatic eight-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants and get his side back to winning ways in the IPL on Tuesday.

Saka injury 'nothing serious' as Arteta weighs Arsenal options

Mikel Arteta says Bukayo Saka has a "good chance to play" in Wednesday's Premier League game against Crystal Palace after confirming the Arsenal winger's injury is "nothing serious".

Skipper Shanto leads Bangladesh fightback in Zimbabwe Test

Najmul Hossain Shanto's batting heroics on Tuesday pushed Bangladesh's second innings lead to 112 on the third day of the first Test against Zimbabwe, with the home team on 194-4.

Ex-England star Youngs to retire from rugby

England's most-capped men's rugby international Ben Youngs announced Tuesday that he will retire from the professional game at the end of the 2024/25 season.

Black Ferns star Woodman-Wickliffe returning for World Cup

Former women's world player of the year, Portia Woodman-Wickliffe has come out of international retirement to play in the World Cup in August, New Zealand Rugby announced on Tuesday.

Mbappe aiming for Copa del Rey final return: Ancelotti

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said striker Kylian Mbappe is poised to return from injury to face rivals Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday.

India's Bumrah, Mandhana win top Wisden cricket awards

India paceman Jasprit Bumrah has been named as the Leading Men's Cricketer in the World in the 2025 edition of the Wisden Cricketers' Almanack, with compatriot Smriti Mandhana picking up the women's award.

Pistons snap NBA playoff skid, vintage Leonard leads Clippers

The Detroit Pistons snapped their record 15-game NBA playoff losing streak with a 100-94 victory over the New York Knicks on Monday to level their Eastern Conference first-round series at one game apiece.

Duplantis kicks off Diamond League amid Johnson-led changing landscape

Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis heads up a stellar cast of athletes kicking off the 16th Diamond League season in Xiamen on Saturday amid a changing landscape that has seen Michael Johnson launch his Grand Slam track series.

2025 U.S. Open Polo Championship Final Concludes American High-Goal Season, Supported by U.S. Polo Assn.

Heart-Pounding Father-Son Rivalry Game to Broadcast on ESPN April 26-27, hosted by Legendary Commentator Chris Fowler

Battling Forest see off Spurs to boost Champions League hopes

Nottingham Forest beat struggling Tottenham 2-1 on Monday, bouncing back from two defeats to strengthen their push for a Champions League spot and heap the pressure on Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou.

'I don't miss tennis' says Nadal

Rafael Nadal insisted on Monday that he doesn't "miss tennis" after being honoured with a Sporting Icon award at the Laureus World Sport Awards in Madrid.

Biles 'not so sure' about competing at Los Angeles Olympics

American gymnast Simone Biles, voted Sportswoman of the Year at the Laureus Sport Awards ceremony in Madrid, said she remained uncertain about whether she would compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Forest see off Spurs to boost Champions League hopes

Nottingham Forest beat struggling Tottenham 2-1 on Monday, bouncing back from two defeats to strengthen their push for a Champions League spot and heaping the pressure on Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou.

Bucks' Lillard upgraded to 'questionable' for game 2 v Pacers

The Milwaukee Bucks have upgraded Damian Lillard to "questionable" to play in game two of their NBA playoff series against Indiana, just a month afer the All-Star guard was diagnosed with a deep vein thrombosis in his right calf.

Duplantis and Biles win Laureus World Sports Awards

Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis and American gymnast Simone Biles shared the top honours on Monday at the annual Laureus World Sport Awards ceremony in Madrid.

Leeds and Burnley promoted to Premier League

Leeds United and Burnley won promotion to the Premier League on Monday as faltering Sheffield United were forced to settle for a place in the Championship play-offs.

Gill, Sudharsan help toppers Gujarat boss Kolkata in IPL

Shubman Gill led from the front with his 55-ball 90 to help Gujarat Titans hammer holders Kolkata Knight Riders by 39 runs on Monday and consolidate their top spot in the IPL.

Messi, San Lorenzo bid farewell to football fan Pope Francis

Argentine football great Lionel Messi thanked Pope Francis Monday for "making the world a better place" as the late pontiff's favorite club, San Lorenzo, hailed his decades-long "passion" for the team.

Leeds on brink of Premier League promotion after smashing Stoke

Leeds are on the cusp of promotion to the Premier League after Joel Piroe scored four goals in a 6-0 demolition of Stoke on Monday.

Korir wins men's Boston Marathon, Lokedi upstages Obiri

Kenya's John Korir stormed to victory in the Boston Marathon on Monday, while compatriot Sharon Lokedi trumped defending champion Hellen Obiri in the women's race.

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