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Cavs' and Pistons' survival, Joel Embiid, 3-1 comebacks turned the East on its ear
CLEVELAND — It was a Saturday night in the Eastern Conference playoffs, and a Green Giant was crashing toward the Earth.Joel Embiid is too big, too decorated, to be called the little guy. But his sudden re-emergence with the 76ers after two virtually lost seasons not only was a rock to the Boston Celtics’ collective temple, it has the rest of the NBA scratching its head in mild trepidation of what’s to come.Advertisement
Vikings post-NFL Draft depth chart: More athleticism, but where do they still need to add?
In Minnesota Vikings land, the most pressing subject is the search for a new general manager.Soon enough, though, the players on the Vikings roster will trot out to the TCO Performance Center practice fields for voluntary workouts. Mandatory minicamp begins June 9.To set the stage for what’s to come this summer, we thought it would be worthwhile to lay out the current look of the depth chart.Here is a position-by-position breakdown of what to watch for and expect.
Phillies’ Preston Mattingly Sends ‘Urgency’ Message On Dad Replacing Rob Thomson
The Philadelphia Phillies GM explained the benefits of his father, Don Mattingly, taking over after the team fired its manager.
Mikel Arteta has new midfield option as Arsenal face summer transfer decision
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Bryan Robson tells Man Utd to hire Michael Carrick TODAY in strong message to board
After Manchester United qualified for the Champions League, Red Devils icon Bryan Robson offered the highest praise possible for interim boss Michael Carrick
Paul Seixas to race 2026 Tour de France: How will teenager fare on his Grand Tour debut?
Paul Seixas has confirmed he will race in the 2026 Tour de France.Decathlon-CMA CGM announced in a statement on Monday the 19-year-old French cyclist would make his Grand Tour debut at this summer’s race.Seixas won Itzulia Basque Country in April, adding to the bronze medal he claimed at the 2025 European championships, and is considered France’s next great cycling hope.Advertisement
Teenage French prodigy Paul Seixas to become youngest Tour de France cyclist for 89 years
Home hope will be on the start line in BarcelonaCould be first male French winner since Hinault in 1985The cycling prodigy Paul Seixas will make his Tour de France debut this year, raising hopes of France’s first male homegrown winner since 1985.The 19-year-old Decathlon-CMA CGM rider has prompted intense debate in France after a dazzling start to 2026 with his team weighing the benefits of early exposure to the Tour against the risk of overburdening a rider still in his first season as a profes...
Knicks learned vital lessons in first round of NBA playoffs, just as they did a year ago
TARRYTOWN, N.Y. — Before the New York Knicks had even wiped out the Atlanta Hawks, their coach was discussing lessons learned.The Knicks had switched up their offense, and thus their identity, after falling down two games to one earlier in the series. Now, they were just one win away from moving on to the second round. In the process, they found out a new way to maximize themselves. Head coach Mike Brown called their reinvention “holistic.”Advertisement
Atletico Madrid handed huge injury boost for Arsenal Champions League clash after squad reveal
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The Toronto Raptors got exactly what they needed from the playoffs — clarity
CLEVELAND — After Game 5 of the Toronto Raptors’ first-round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Scottie Barnes limped slowly into the visitors interview room inside Rocket Arena. He had taken a knee to the quadriceps in the second quarter, and clearly was not himself for the rest of the night.Advertisement
Play-off pressure piles up for St Mirren v Kilmarnock
Play-off pressure piles up for St Mirren v KilmarnockTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedFigure caption, "The proverbial six-pointer" for Craig McLeish and Neil McCannByAndy CoyleBBC Sport ScotlandPublished1 minute ago"We always knew next week was going to be a massive game. It's a must-win game now."St Mirren interim manager Craig McLeish did not attempt to play down the importance of Saturday's home match ag...
Kent v Derbyshire, Somerset v Yorkshire, and more: county cricket, day four – live
Updates from the final day of the latest matches Sign up for the Spin | Mail Tanya or comment BTLTo see Kent cross the line for the first time this season. Maybe.“I think all three results are possible (but) I think we’re in the driving seat,” said yesterday’s centurion Chris Benjamin. “So if we can bowl the way we did this evening, we’ve got a great chance.” Continue reading...
Electronic line calling on clay still confuses tennis players and fans. But is it the issue?
Welcome back to the Monday Tennis Briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories behind the stories from the past week on court.This week, electronic line calling once again caused chaos on clay, a strange Madrid Open provided winning memories, and the wearable tech arms race evolved.If you’d like to follow our fantastic tennis coverage, click here.Advertisement
Premier League cult hero suffers horror injury as game abandoned and wife shaken up
Former Manchester City midfielder Stephen Ireland was attended to by paramedics after suffering a horror injury during the Wythenshawe Vets cup final
Big changes coming in Orlando? For Magic, everything’s on table after a playoff collapse
DETROIT — After they hugged each other and congratulated the opponent, Orlando Magic players and their head coach trudged off the Little Caesars Arena court late Sunday afternoon, perhaps for the last time as a unit.Wendell Carter Jr. was the first of the starters to leave, followed a short while later by Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, who wore a walking boot over his lower right leg. Then, Desmond Bane and, later, coach Jamahl Mosley. Jalen Suggs was the last remaining Magic player on the flo...
NBA playoffs schedule 2026: Updated tipoff times for every second-round series
One round of the NBA playoffs is now fully in the books, and what an entry it became. The opening series of the 2026 postseason gave its viewership so much — three Game 7s, two sizable upsets, a Victor Wembanyama debut for the ages and a timeless performance from LeBron James.What awaits us in the conference semifinals? In the East, Joel Embiid and his surging Philadelphia 76ers duel familiar rivals in Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks. On the other end, Cade Cunningham’s top-seeded Detroit...
The Athletic’s weekly live coverage: Champions League semi-finals, NBA playoffs and draft lotteries
May is the final month before the excitement of the 2026 World Cup descends upon the sports world. Not to worry, soccer aficionados – there’s an abundance of high-stakes clashes to tide you over until then.This week’s live coverage schedule features Champions League and Premier League action, along with El Clasico between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid.Advertisement
How NCAA Tournament Expansion Will Mostly Benefit Major Conferences
The NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournament fields could expand from 68 to 76 teams starting next season, according to a recent ESPN report.
Trent Alexander-Arnold handed huge Real Madrid boost as transfer exit decided
Trent Alexander-Arnold's status at Real Madrid appears to have been solidified after Dani Carvajal suffered an injury which could have ended his long career with the club
Cesc Fabregas gives Chelsea two-word response they wanted after Como open door for exit
Cesc Fabregas is among the favourites to become Chelsea's next permanent manager, having earned his stripes as a coach with Italian side Como over the past two seasons