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Celtics' Jayson Tatum gets 'icing on the cake' in playoff series against 76ers

BOSTON — Jayson Tatum hasn’t just surprised others with how well he has played since returning in March. He has even surprised himself at times, as he acknowledged Friday morning before a Celtics practice.“The short answer would be, yes,” Tatum said.The longer answer? No matter how much his perspective shifted when he tore his Achilles tendon last May, Tatum still wants more. As much as he accomplished during the final month of the regular season, it still bothered him that he didn’t always feel...

How to watch Raptors vs. Cavaliers: First RoundGame 1 TV channel and streaming options for April 18

In Game 1 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs, the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Toronto Raptors square off.How to watch Toronto Raptors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Venue: Rocket Arena Time: 1 p.m. ET TV: Amazon Prime Video Streaming (out-of-market viewers): NBA League Pass Watching in person? Get tickets on StubHub. Toronto vs. Cleveland odds Spread: Cleveland -8.5 (-110), Toronto +8.5 (-110) Favorite Moneyline: Cleveland -350 Underdog Moneyline: Toronto +280 Total: 219.5 Total Over Odds: -115 T...

Sixers need Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe more than ever against Celtics

CAMDEN, N.J. — It’s clear that a large portion of the Philadelphia 76ers’ future rests in the hands of point guard Tyrese Maxey and rookie shooting guard VJ Edgecombe. And it’s almost equally clear that the duo will have a chance to be one of the very best backcourts in the NBA.When the Sixers begin their first-round matchup Sunday against the Boston Celtics, they will likely need that timeline to accelerate a bit. That’s if the series is going to be competitive. Overall, Philadelphia is facing...

NBA playoffs legacy watch: 9 players we might view differently once postseason ends

Legacies make the debate world go ’round. We love to dissect them. We love creating them and watching them grow. We love to tear them down or watch them crumble.As we enter the 2026 NBA playoffs, we’re going to see legacies created and evolve for certain players. Here are nine players whose legacies seem likely to change drastically over the next few weeks, depending on how their postseasons go.Advertisement

Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves: Playoff watch guide for Joker and Ant-Man

The NBA playoffs have eight worthwhile opening series on tap, but none of them bring emotional overlap like the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves.Tim Connelly, Minnesota’s president of basketball operations, was lured from the same position in Denver — where he landed Nikola Jokić, Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon. David Adelman, head coach of the Nuggets, began his NBA career as an assistant with the Wolves — where his father, Rick, roamed the sideline.Advertisement

2026 NFL Draft outliers: Eli Heidenreich, Sonny Styles, others who defy the norms

In the NFL Draft, outliers come in all forms, shapes, sizes and position groups. Some are looked upon with a raised eyebrow; others get viewed as potential franchise cornerstones.The 2026 NFL Draft is littered with outliers, from the short-armed pass-rushing prowess of Rueben Bain Jr., to players such as Jeremiyah Love and Caleb Downs — blue-chip prospects who will surely go higher than the positional value chart says they should.Advertisement

NASCAR Cup Series at Kansas odds, picks for AdventHealth 400: Bubba Wallace's odds are wild

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Kansas this weekend for the AdventHealth 400. Kansas Speedway is a favorite among fans and consistently one of the top in the “Was it a good race?” polls by our motorsports writer, Jeff Gluck.

Head coach Hourihane to leave Barnsley

Head coach Hourihane to leave BarnsleyPublished2 minutes agoBarnsley head coach Conor Hourihane is to leave the club at the end of the season by mutual agreement.More followsMore to follow.Related topicsBarnsleyLeague OneFootball

David Moyes tells Arne Slot to stop moaning about referees ahead of crunch Merseyside derby

David Moyes tells Arne Slot to stop moaning about referees ahead of crunch Merseyside derbyEverton boss David Moyes has paid tribute to his opposite number Arne Slot ahead of Liverpool's first trip to the Hill Dickinson Stadium - but isn't having his ref moansCommentsSportJames Whaling Sports Editor09:52, 18 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesMoyes isn't having Slot's moans at referees(Image: Getty Images)Everton boss David Moyes has told Arne Slot to stop moaning about referees ahead of t...

How elite athletes such as Rory McIlroy are learning to keep calm in clutch moments

With his parents, Rosie and Gerry, standing behind the 18th green, Rory McIlroy became the fourth golfer to reclaim the Masters title.Last Sunday, the career Grand Slam winner joined an exclusive list alongside Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo, and Tiger Woods in going back-to-back at Augusta. He led by a record six shots after two rounds, but in typical McIlroy fashion, he was determined not to do it the easy way.Advertisement

How Lampard's own revival ended Coventry's 25-year wait

How Lampard's own revival ended Coventry's 25-year waitImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Frank Lampard has also managed Derby County, Chelsea and EvertonByNick MashiterFootball reporterPublished9 minutes ago3 CommentsByNizaar KinsellaFootball reporterFrank Lampard and Coventry City are back in the big time.Eighteen months at the Sky Blues has allowed manager Lampard to reinvigorate the club - and himself - as they return to the Premier League after a quarter of a century. Friday...

'We're not arrogant' - NRL chief says Super League talent will not be drained

'We're not arrogant' - NRL chief says Super League talent will not be drainedTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedMedia caption, 'We want to globalise it' - NRL chief on Super League investmentByDan Roan, Sports editor and Craig Wall, BBC Sport senior journalistPublished9 minutes ago1 CommentsThe chief executive of Australia's National Rugby League says concerns that a multi-million pound investment into Super...

RCB vs DC live: Will Bengaluru give KL Rahul the birthday blues at Chinnaswamy?

RCB vs DC live Will Bengaluru give KL Rahul the birthday blues at Chinnaswamy

पाकिस्तानी टीम को मिला नया टेस्ट कोच, इस दिग्गज ने संभाली जिम्मेदारी, स्क्वॉड में 4 अनकैप्ड खिलाड़ी शामिल

Alejandro Garnacho's Man Utd regret, damning Bruno Fernandes claim, Chelsea 'ready to sell'

Alejandro Garnacho's Man Utd regret, damning Bruno Fernandes claim, Chelsea 'ready to sell'Alejandro Garnacho will face his former club Manchester United as they visit Stamford Bridge for a Saturday night showdown against ChelseaCommentsSportAbbie Meehan Senior Sports Writer09:30, 18 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesAlejandro Garnacho is struggling with new issues at Chelsea(Image: Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images)Alejandro Garnacho may now be regretting his £40million switch from Mancheste...

Baumgardner shines after New Zealand’s Daniels seizes unified crown in jarring upset

Baumgardner cruises to wide decision over ShinDaniels shocks Green by ninth-round stoppageGreen stretchered out, later reported consciousOn a night when Alycia Baumgardner showed why she’s considered one of boxing’s hottest properties, it was a longshot from New Zealand in the co-main event who threatened to steal the show.Baumgardner retained her WBO, IBF and WBA junior lightweight titles early Saturday morning at the Theater at Madison Square Garden with a commanding 10-round unanimous decisio...

Amanda Batula, West Wilson caught in sweet moment at Yankee Stadium

LifestyleAmanda Batula, West Wilson caught in sweet moment at Yankee StadiumBy Web Desk-Apr 18, 2026Amanda Batula and West Wilson were seen holding hands and sharing sweet moments during the Kansas City Royals and New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. On Friday evening, the Summer House stars were seen holding hands and sharing a sweet smooch during the Kansas City Royals and New York Yankees game at Yankee Stadium. Amanda donned an oversized brown jacket and denim shorts at the event, while West...

Can you name every Women's World Cup host?

Can you name every Women's World Cup host?Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Spain are the reigning oByFlora SnelsonBBC Sport journalistPublished5 minutes agoWith England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland continuing their World Cup qualifying campaigns this weekend, here's a quiz to test your knowledge of the tournament. Nations from four of the world's continents have played host to international football's biggest tournament since the first women's edition wa...

'Hearts close to signing midfielder Renauld' - gossip

'Hearts close to signing midfielder Renauld' - gossipPublished3 minutes agoHeart of Midlothian are reportedly close to signing Versailles midfielder Tom Renaud, while Aberdeen are linked with Hibernian's Martin Boyle.Hearts are pushing to close the signing of Versailles defensive midfielder Tom Renaud, with the 25-year-old set to become a free agent this summer. (Daily Record), externalAberdeen are weighing up whether to make a summer transfer move for Granite City-raised Hibernia...

Wallaroos outmuscled by USA Eagles after wild weather delays Pacific Four clash

Australia suffer 33-12 defeat to United States women in Kansas CityTornado warnings and storm delay start of game by nearly three hoursWild weather delayed play for nearly three hours before the Wallaroos were outmuscled 33-12 by the United States in a Pacific Four Series rugby clash that went beyond midnight in Kansas.Prop Hope Rogers scored a double as the hosts ran in the final three tries after Australian winger Desiree Miller’s try early in the second half made it a two-point game. Continue...