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NBA playoffs 2026 preview: Why OKC is primed for a repeat, and the Knicks may fall short

“It’s wide open!”That’s everyone’s favorite saying when the NBA postseason begins, and in recent years, it’s been more true than ever. Favorites have been unusually vulnerable in the post-pandemic NBA, with teams seeded fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth all making at least the conference finals, the eighth-seeded Miami Heat winning the Eastern Conference in 2023 and the fourth-seeded Indiana Pacers being one half away from winning the 2025 title.Advertisement

Why is Arsenal's attack misfiring and how can Arteta change it?

Arsenals mentality and Mikel Artetas tactics have come under scrutiny but there are technical reasons for their attacking struggles too; watch Man City vs Arsenal live on Sky Sports Premier League and Main Event from 4pm on Sunday; kick-off 4.30pm

Liverpool now look 'smart' for signing two No 9s, jokes Slot

Liverpool now look "smart" for signing two centre-forwards this summer, according to Arne Slot, who has backed Hugo Ekitike to come back stronger than ever after his "devastating" injury.The Liverpool striker will miss the rest of this season and the World Cup with France, and could also be forced to sit out a substantial portion of the next campaign after rupturing his right Achilles tendon during Tuesday's Champions League loss to Paris Saint-Germain.

Iyer's absence from T20 side and leadership group is India's loss: R Ashwin

Iyers absence from T side and leadership group is Indias loss R Ashwin

Chelsea: Behdad Eghbali issues shock Enzo Maresca sack verdict amid Liam Rosenior prediction

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'Not just athleticism, but awareness': Sachin applauds Shreyas Iyer's boundary catch

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar lauded Shreyas Iyer for a remarkable boundary catch in an IPL 2026 match. Iyer's athletic and intelligent effort saved a boundary and led to a dismissal. Tendulkar highlighted Iyer's exceptional awareness, timing, fitness, and composure in executing the difficult play. The incident impressed players and fans alike.

Liverpool dealt new injury blow ahead of Everton clash as Arne Slot reveals Hugo Ekitike latest

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UFC star Pimblett rants about Arsenal and Arteta

UFC star Pimblett rants about Arsenal and ArtetaTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedUFC star Pimblett rants about Arsenal and ArtetaClose10The Wayne Rooney Show welcomes UFC star Paddy Pimblett, who is only too keen to have his say on Arsenal and Mikel Arteta.WATCH: The Wayne Rooney Show on BBC iPlayerLISTEN: All episodes on BBC Sounds SubsectionArsenalPublished10 minutes agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRead description

Dunfermline beat Falkirk on penalties in Scottish Cup semi-final

Dunfermline Athletic moved one step closer to a first Scottish Cup triumph since 1968 with a dramatic penalty shootout victory over bitter rivals Falkirk in the semi-finals at Hampden Park.In a match which lacked quality and yielded few chances, Tashan Oakley-Boothe dispatched the decisive spot-kick to fire Neil Lennon's Championship outfit into the final after knocking out Premiership opposition once again.

Iranian footballers granted asylum vow to rebuild their sporting careers in ‘safe haven’

NewsWorldAustralasiaIranian footballers granted asylum vow to rebuild their sporting careers in ‘safe haven’Concerns over the Iranian players' safety surfaced after several players did not sing the national anthemIan Ransom Friday 17 April 2026 09:28 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"sh...

Ashley Cole opens up on ‘leap of faith’ after Chelsea icon lands surprise job

Ashley Cole opens up on ‘leap of faith’ after Chelsea icon lands surprise jobAshley Cole was surprisingly appointed as head coach of Serie B side Cesena last month and has now revealed the fight he has faced in order to secure his first managerial jobCommentsSportDaniel Orme Sports Writer09:21, 17 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesAshley Cole was appointed as Cesena boss last month(Image: Getty Images)Chelsea icon Ashley Cole says he was left ‘discouraged’ by a lack of job opportunities within English footba...

Man City vs Arsenal: Sky Sports Football writers' big-match predictions

Ahead of Sunday's blockbuster Premier League clash between Man City and Arsenal, the Sky Sports Football writers have their say on the match that could decide the outcome of the title...'Far from a classic as Arsenal grind out point'Sky Sports' Will Bitibiri:

TEN Premier League clubs can still qualify for Europe after Aston Villa and Crystal Palace wins

TEN Premier League clubs can still qualify for Europe after Aston Villa and Crystal Palace winsArsenal and Manchester City have already qualified for UEFA competitions next season - and as many as eight other Premier League clubs could join them in EuropeCommentsSportMatthew Abbott Sports Writer09:20, 17 Apr 2026Updated 09:22, 17 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesAston Villa winning the Europa League could allow another Premier League club to qualify for Europe(Image: Getty Images)The Premier League could ha...

Arne Slot on 'devastating' Hugo Ekitike injury as Liverpool comeback prediction made

Arne Slot on 'devastating' Hugo Ekitike injury as Liverpool comeback prediction madeArne Slot has spoken about Hugo Ekitike's injury blow with the Liverpool forward set to be out until at least 2027 after rupturing his Achilles tendonCommentsSportKieran King Senior Sports Writer09:17, 17 Apr 2026Updated 09:27, 17 Apr 2026View ImageArne Slot speaking in his pre-Everton press conference(Image: This Is Anfield)Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has revealed that Hugo Ekitike is yet to ha...

Why Nico Hulkenberg is worth a points-finish bet

Despite being yet to score points this season, there are several reasons to back the German driver.

I coached Jeremiyah Love in college. This one run is what makes him special

This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering the mental side of sports. Sign up for Peak’s newsletter here.Ja’Juan Seider is the associate head coach and running backs coach at Notre Dame. He coached Jeremiyah Love, a projected first-round pick in this year’s NFL Draft, for one season.We always say at Notre Dame: “The running backs here have to play through the end of the defense or the echo of the whistle.” But we don’t get a lot of long runs in practice.Advertisement

Arteta's defining test - why Arsenal must win at Man City

Arsenal winning at Manchester City on Sunday would mean more than just taking a huge step towards the Premier League title - it would finally be proof that Mikel Arteta can deliver when it matters most.

Premier League stadium to be turned into golf driving range once season ends

Premier League stadium to be turned into golf driving range once season endsThe Premier League ground will undergo a dramatic transformation for the summer eventCommentsSportChris Beesley and Chris Burns Senior Sports Writer08:58, 17 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesHow Upper Deck Golf will look at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium this summer(Image: Upper Deck Golf )Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium will transform into a golf venue for fans once this season comes to a close. The stunning new waterf...

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House extends surveillance powers for 10 days

Politics House extends surveillance powers for 10 days April 17, 20263:55 AM ET Eric McDaniel Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., and fellow Republicans celebrate GOP tax policies at an event outside the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, April 15, 2026. J. Scott Applewhite/AP hide caption toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP The House on Friday voted by unanimous consent to extend a controversial surveillance program until April 30. Earlier in the morning GOP leaders had pushed for either...