LeBron James scored 28 points to help the Los Angeles Lakers win 101-94 over the Houston Rockets in the NBA playoffs, giving the Lakers a 2-0 series lead. Meanwhile, San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama suffered a concussion during a game against the Portland Trail Blazers and had to leave the game.
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LeBron James scored 28 points, with 8 rebounds and 7 assists for the Lakers.
The Lakers won 101-94 against the Houston Rockets in the first round of the playoffs.
The Lakers lead the best-of-seven series 2-0.
Victor Wembanyama was hit in the face and knocked to the floor, causing a concussion.
Wembanyama is 7 feet 4 inches tall and was named Defensive Player of the Year this season.
NBA rules require Wembanyama to sit out at least 24 hours and avoid full play for 48 hours after a concussion.
The San Antonio Spurs won 12 of 18 games without Wembanyama during the regular season.
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics 111-97 to tie their playoff series 1-1.
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St Johnstone has won the Scottish Championship and secured promotion back to the Premiership with two games left in the season. They led the league from the start, having a strong start and consistent performance, winning most games and scoring the most goals.
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St Johnstone stayed top of the Scottish Championship since the first matchday.
Their only close competitor was Partick Thistle, whom they beat 5-1 in the opening game.
They secured promotion with two games to spare after Ruari Paton's winning goal against Dunfermline.
St Johnstone won 20 out of 24 games, lost only 3, scored 64 goals, and conceded 25.
Their strong start included winning 28 of 30 possible points, giving them a lead to maintain.
Many players left after relegation, giving the team a fresh start with new contributors.
Owner Adam Webb emotionally acknowledged the team's achievements at their home ground.
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With 50 days left until the 2026 World Cup, BBC Sport presented some of the best soccer team uniforms (kits) that will be seen at the tournament. The World Cup will feature 48 teams playing 104 matches in 16 cities across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
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The 2026 World Cup will be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
There will be 48 teams competing, the largest number ever in a World Cup.
The tournament will have 104 matches held in 16 different cities.
Algeria returns to the World Cup for the first time since 2014.
Argentina, the current champions, led the South American qualifying by a wide margin.
Austria will appear in the World Cup for the first time since 1998.
Some teams’ uniforms highlight cultural themes, like Belgium’s kit inspired by surrealist art and Canada’s home shirt featuring the maple leaf.
Smaller nations like Curacao and DR Congo have qualified for the World Cup after many years or for the first time.
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RC Lens won against Toulouse with a score of 4-1 to reach the French Cup final for the first time since 1998. The match was held at Lens's home stadium on April 21, 2026.
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RC Lens defeated Toulouse 4-1 in the French Cup semi-final.
This win qualifies Lens for their first French Cup final in 28 years.
The match took place at Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Lens, northern France.
The game was described as one-sided, favoring Lens.
Other recent sports results include Real Madrid beating Alavés 2-1 in La Liga.
Chelsea lost 3-0 to Brighton, marking their eighth straight defeat in the Premier League.
Monaco must go through another qualifying round for the EuroLeague play-offs.
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The New York Mets lost their 12th game in a row after blowing a late lead against the Minnesota Twins. Fans expressed frustration as the team struggled, especially their new closer, Devin Williams, who failed to get any outs before leaving the game.
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The Mets returned home after a long road trip and played in cold weather with many empty seats at Citi Field.
Francisco Lindor hit a home run early, putting the Mets ahead 3-0.
The Minnesota Twins tied the game in the 7th inning.
Mets closer Devin Williams faced five batters without recording an out and was booed by the crowd.
The Mets lost the game 5-3, extending their losing streak to 12 games.
Fans reacted negatively on social media toward the team, players, coaches, and owner Steve Cohen.
Juan Soto, out with a calf injury, is expected to return to the lineup soon.
The Mets have one of the highest team payrolls in Major League Baseball but are still performing poorly.
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Jermod McCoy, a Tennessee cornerback, is a top prospect for the 2026 NFL draft but his draft position may drop due to concerns about a knee injury. While he showed great talent in college, some doctors worry he may need another surgery, causing some teams to hesitate.
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Jermod McCoy did not play in the 2025 season because of injury.
He was considered one of the best cornerbacks in college football in 2024.
McCoy ran a fast 4.37-second 40-yard dash during his pro day.
Some teams are concerned about a bone plug used in a cartilage repair in his knee.
Doctors think McCoy might need another operation, which would mean a long recovery.
His draft stock is uncertain, and he may be picked later than expected.
Teams like the Miami Dolphins and Dallas Cowboys might still pick him early.
If he falls later in the draft, teams like the New York Jets and Kansas City Chiefs could select him.
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The Los Angeles Lakers won the second game of their playoff series against the Houston Rockets with a score of 101-94. Marcus Smart played defense against Kevin Durant, helping the Lakers take a 2-0 lead in the series.
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The game was the second match in a first-round playoff series.
Kevin Durant played for the Houston Rockets in this game.
Marcus Smart guarded Kevin Durant during the game.
The Lakers won the game 101-94.
With this win, the Lakers lead the series 2-0.
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Manchester United is interested in signing Teun Koopmeiners, a midfielder who currently plays for Juventus. This is part of ongoing transfer news in the soccer world.
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Manchester United is looking to buy Teun Koopmeiners.
Koopmeiners plays as a midfielder.
He currently plays for Juventus, an Italian soccer team.
This interest is part of transfer talks in soccer.
Transfer news includes updates about player moves between clubs.
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FIFA is releasing more tickets for the World Cup games after some fans complained about new, higher-priced ticket categories. Ticket prices for matches vary widely, with some tickets costing thousands of dollars, and sales for certain US games are lower than expected.
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FIFA added a new, more expensive “front category” ticket option recently.
More tickets in Categories 1, 2, and 3 will be available for all 104 World Cup games.
Initial ticket prices started at $140 for lower categories and went up to $8,680 for the final.
Ticket prices increased to a maximum of $10,990 when sales reopened on April 1.
Some fans were upset because they thought better seats were withheld due to the new category.
For the US-Paraguay game on June 12, about 40,934 tickets were sold out of a stadium capacity near 69,650.
Tickets for the US-Paraguay match were priced between $1,120 and $2,735.
The Iran-New Zealand game sold around 50,661 tickets, with prices ranging from $140 to $450.
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The Las Vegas Raiders plan to pick quarterback Fernando Mendoza first overall in the 2026 NFL Draft. Former NFL quarterback Chase Daniel says Mendoza should start playing right away, while the Raiders have also signed veteran Kirk Cousins to compete for the starting job.
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Fernando Mendoza is expected to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft by the Las Vegas Raiders.
Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak initially suggested Mendoza might learn behind another quarterback before starting.
Former NFL player Chase Daniel believes Mendoza should start immediately, noting rookies drafted in the first round usually start within weeks.
The Raiders signed experienced quarterback Kirk Cousins, who could mentor Mendoza and compete for the starting role.
Raiders general manager John Spytek said Cousins is the most proven quarterback on the team and will get a chance to start.
Coach Kubiak previously worked with Cousins, giving Cousins an advantage in the quarterback competition.
Mendoza said he would accept starting on the bench if the coaches choose Cousins to start first, emphasizing that playing time should be earned.
Mendoza led Indiana to a 16-0 season and their first national championship, boosting his draft status.
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The Atlanta Hawks came from behind to beat the New York Knicks 107-106 in Game 2 of their playoff series, tying the series 1-1. CJ McCollum scored 32 points and played a key role in the comeback, but he rejected being called a villain by Knicks fans, saying he sees it as a sign of respect.
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The Knicks led 91-79 going into the fourth quarter of Game 2.
CJ McCollum scored important points late in the game to help the Hawks take and keep the lead.
The Hawks won 107-106, evening the playoff series 1-1.
McCollum scored a game-high 32 points.
McCollum was traded to the Hawks in January in exchange for Trae Young, who used to haunt the Knicks.
Knicks fans chanted against McCollum during the game at Madison Square Garden.
McCollum says being called a villain shows respect and passion from the fans.
The next two playoff games will be in Atlanta for Games 3 and 4 later this week.
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The Philadelphia 76ers won Game 2 against the Boston Celtics with a score of 111-97, tying their first-round playoff series at one win each. Joel Embiid, the 76ers’ star player recovering from an appendectomy, reacted positively to the win but remains out as he continues his recovery.
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In Game 1, the 76ers lost badly to the Celtics, 123-91.
The 76ers made 19 out of 39 three-point shots in Game 2, while the Celtics made 13 out of 50.
Tyrese Maxey scored 29 points, and rookie V.J. Edgecombe scored 30 points for the 76ers in Game 2.
Joel Embiid is recovering from an appendectomy performed on April 9 and is not playing yet.
Embiid has started strength and conditioning exercises but is not ready for full-contact play.
Embiid has had injury problems over recent seasons, missing many games despite a successful career with awards and honors.
The 76ers hope to extend the series to get Embiid back for later games.
Embiid showed support after the game by posting “LFG” ("Let’s go") on social media.
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Victor Wembanyama, the San Antonio Spurs' star player, left Game 2 of their playoff series with the Portland Trail Blazers after suffering a concussion. He injured his head during a fall in the second quarter and could not return to the game.
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Wembanyama slipped and hit his head hard on the court while driving and passing the ball.
He stayed on the floor briefly and then left the game due to concussion protocol.
Before leaving, he scored five points and grabbed four rebounds.
The injury happened with about 9 minutes left in the second quarter.
The Spurs continued to compete without him, trading leads with Portland before leading by eight points in the fourth quarter.
Wembanyama had just received the NBA Defensive Player of the Year trophy, becoming the youngest and first unanimous winner.
Portland is an experienced playoff team, making the Spurs’ series challenging especially if Wembanyama misses more games.
Game 3 of the series will be played in Portland, the team’s first playoff appearance in nearly five years.
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Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs was injured after a face-first fall during a playoff game against the Portland Trail Blazers. He entered concussion protocol and did not return to the game.
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Wembanyama fell face-first after being fouled by Jrue Holiday in the second quarter.
His jaw hit the court, and he was unable to protect himself during the fall.
He stayed on the court briefly but soon left for examination under concussion rules.
The Spurs have the second-best record in the NBA this season, helped by Wembanyama’s performance.
Wembanyama was named the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year unanimously.
This is San Antonio’s first playoff appearance since 2019.
Wembanyama averaged 25 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 3.1 blocks per game this season.
An extended absence for Wembanyama could negatively affect the Spurs in the playoffs.
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Caleb Williams, quarterback for the Chicago Bears, earned the nickname "Iceman" during his 2025 NFL season and filed for the trademark. Drake promoted his new album called "Iceman" while wearing a Green Bay Packers jacket, seemingly teasing Williams, whose Bears have recently defeated the Packers twice.
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Caleb Williams, Bears quarterback, earned the nickname "Iceman" in 2025.
Williams filed for the trademark "Iceman."
NBA legend George Gervin, also known as "Iceman," said the nickname is already taken.
Williams said the nickname was given by his teammates and he now likes it.
Drake wore a Packers jacket promoting his album called "Iceman," appearing to troll Williams.
The Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers have a long-standing sports rivalry.
Williams helped the Bears beat the Packers twice recently, including a game-winning touchdown.
Williams celebrated by wearing a cheese grater hat and grating cheese on live TV after a playoff win.
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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen injured his right foot during the NFL season but kept playing until the team’s playoffs ended. He later had surgery to remove a small loose piece of bone and shared that he wished he could keep it as a memento. Allen reports feeling much better after the surgery and is preparing for the new season.
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Josh Allen fractured the fifth metatarsal bone in his right foot after a hit by Myles Garrett of the Cleveland Browns.
Allen continued to play through the injury during the regular season and playoffs.
After the Bills' postseason ended, Allen had surgery in late January to remove a loose bone fragment.
He wanted to keep the piece of bone but it was discarded by the medical staff.
Allen says he feels good now and has no limitations following the surgery.
The Bills recently changed their head coach to Joe Brady and traded for receiver DJ Moore.
The team holds the 26th pick in the upcoming NFL Draft and may select Auburn linebacker Keldric Faulk.
Allen was emotional after the playoff loss, feeling responsible for turnovers in the game.
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The Boston Bruins won their Game 2 match against the Buffalo Sabres with a score of 4-2. Goaltender Jeremy Swayman made 34 saves, helping secure the victory after the Bruins lost their lead late in Game 1.
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The Bruins lost a two-goal lead late in Game 1.
In Game 2, the Bruins scored four goals within the first 41 minutes.
Jeremy Swayman, the Bruins' goalie, made 34 saves during the game.
The Bruins beat the Buffalo Sabres with a final score of 4-2.
The game took place on a Tuesday night.
The Bruins aimed to play according to their team identity in this game.
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A glass panel behind the Kings bench broke during a hockey game after fans hit it in excitement. This happened when Colorado goalie Scott Wedgewood stopped a penalty shot in the second period, causing a delay in the game.
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The glass behind the Kings bench shattered during the game.
Fans were hitting the glass to show excitement.
The event happened after Scott Wedgewood, the Colorado goalie, stopped a penalty shot.
The incident occurred in the second period of the game.
The broken glass caused the game to be delayed.
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During the 130th Boston Marathon, two strangers helped a runner who was having trouble standing, assisting him to cross the finish line. David Muir shared this act of kindness, which has been viewed by millions online.
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The event took place at the 130th Boston Marathon.
A runner struggled to stand as he approached the finish line.
Two strangers helped the runner cross the finish line.
David Muir highlighted this moment as an example of sportsmanship.
The video of the event has been widely viewed online.
The Boston Marathon is a well-known annual long-distance race held in Boston.
The act showed cooperation and support among strangers during a competitive event.
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Carnell Tate, a wide receiver from Ohio State, is considered one of the top prospects for the 2026 NFL Draft. Analysts note that while Tate has been productive, he was never the primary star receiver on his college team, and there are some questions about his ceiling compared to other prospects like Jordyn Tyson.
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The 2026 NFL Draft starts on Thursday.
Carnell Tate played all three college seasons at Ohio State.
Tate was productive with 52 catches for 733 yards and 4 touchdowns in 2024.
In 2025, he improved to 875 yards and 9 touchdowns on 51 catches in 11 games.
Tate was not the leading receiver at Ohio State, sharing the spotlight with players like Emeka Egbuka and Jeremiah Smith.
Analyst Field Yates thinks Tate’s potential might be limited compared to Jordyn Tyson.
Jordyn Tyson had a strong season at Arizona State and showed good health during his private workouts.
Draft experts project Tate to be picked around sixth overall, possibly by the Cleveland Browns.
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