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.
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.
Ben Curran, England-born and brother to Tom and Sam Curran, debuted for Zimbabwe in December 2024 during the Afghanistan ODI series. With strong family ties to Zimbabwe cricket, Curran scored 68 in his Test debut and hit a maiden ODI century, highlighting his impact as Zimbabwe aims for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Pepe Reina, the veteran Spanish goalkeeper, is retiring from football at 42 after over 20 years on the pitch. His emotional farewell as he prepares for a final match with Como against Inter Milan has been met with widespread tributes from fans and the football community.
Jasmine Paolini called Iga Swiatek’s exit the most shocking upset of the Italian Open, citing Swiatek’s top ranking and clay dominance. Paolini felt Sabalenka’s loss was less surprising due to the Belarusian's uneven form. Paolini made these comments before making history as the first Italian woman in 40 years to win the tournament.
Walsall clinched a place at Wembley with a dominant 4-1 aggregate victory over Chesterfield in the League Two play-off semi-finals. The tense second leg at Poundland Stadium saw late drama as Chesterfield tried to fight back, but Walsall’s attacking display sealed the win and their first Wembley final spot in over two decades.
Tijjani Reijnders is just one goal away from surpassing Manuel Rui Costa's Coppa Italia scoring record for a Milan midfielder. Going into the 2024/25 final against Bologna, Reijnders' form and Milan's clinical attack set up a thrilling contest, with narrative ties to his debut against Bologna.
Carlos Alcaraz says he's fully fit for the Italian Open after recovering from a thigh injury. The world No. 3 withdrew from Madrid as a precaution but now feels ready to compete on clay in Rome. Alcaraz looks to improve on last year's result and welcomed Jannik Sinner's comeback, targeting another deep run ahead of Roland Garros.
