The Pacers and Knicks square off in Game 5 at Madison Square Garden with playoff hopes on the line. Star players like Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam are expected to have a big impact. Oddsmakers lean toward a Knicks win with a high-scoring contest, reflecting recent series trends. Fans are still waiting for promotional updates.
Thames Water has abandoned plans to give £1m bonuses to senior bosses after sharp criticism from government officials who said the payouts wouldn’t be justified. The rewards, tied to a £3bn emergency loan, drew public anger for benefiting executives during ongoing financial and environmental struggles. The company is now awaiting further advice from the industry regulator.
As Pakistan and Bangladesh gear up for their 1st T20I at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium, the focus is on the stadium's recent upgrades rather than on pitch behavior, which remains a mystery. While reviews praise improved amenities, details about pitch play and conditions are still under wraps.
Tyrese Haliburton put up a legendary triple-double in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals—just as his dad John was allowed back in the building after a playoff ban. This emotional return powered the Pacers to a 3-1 lead over the Knicks and put them on the brink of their first NBA Finals in years.
Indiana leads the Eastern Conference Finals 2-1 after a tough win over the Knicks. As Game 4 approaches, the Pacers have their sights set on a return to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000, while the Knicks must step up to avoid falling further behind. Odds place Indiana as favorites.
Game 4 between the Timberwolves and Thunder features key officials, a 3-point spread favoring Oklahoma City, and nearly full rosters besides Nikola Topic's injury. With the series tight and Minnesota coming off a blowout win, both teams face major pressure heading into the pivotal matchup at Target Center.
The Oklahoma City Thunder outlasted the Minnesota Timberwolves 128-126 in an intense Game 4, moving within one win of the NBA Finals. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led with 40 points, while Jalen Williams hit six threes. Despite a big push from Anthony Edwards, the Timberwolves couldn’t match the Thunder’s depth and bounce-back energy. Game 5 heads to OKC with the Thunder holding a 3-1 series edge.
Alan Hansen’s 1995 claim that Manchester United couldn’t win with youngsters triggered Sir Alex Ferguson’s competitive edge. Fired up by the remark, Ferguson’s young squad silenced critics by clinching the Premier League and FA Cup. The exchange fueled United’s golden rise and deepened their historic rivalry with Liverpool.
Lewis Hamilton dropped from fourth to seventh on the Monaco GP grid after a penalty for blocking Max Verstappen in Q3 qualifying. He blamed a communication error with his Ferrari team that left him unaware Verstappen was on a hot lap. The penalty complicates his chances at a circuit where overtaking is notoriously tough.
The National Lottery revealed fresh Lotto and Thunderball results on April 16, 2025, offering a £5.2 million Double Rollover jackpot. Over 94,000 tickets snagged Thunderball prizes. Check if your numbers matched and get all the draw details here.
