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Wembanyama erupts for 40-20 as Spurs survive Thunder in wild double-overtime playoff thriller: Live updates
The Spurs took a stunning win at the Thunder tonight, as Game 1 of the 2026 Western Conference finals went to double overtime in Oklahoma City.Defensive Player of the Year, Victor Wembanyama, had a first-half double-double (10 points, 10 rebounds) and finished with 41 points, 24 rebounds from a career-high 49 minutes to lead the Spurs to a stunning win. Freshly crowned back-to-back MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander eventually got to 24 points on 7-for-23 shooting, after the Spurs paid him close attent...
‘I never back down’: Arthur Fils on family, fights and France’s grand slam obsession
The young Frenchman has fought his way back from serious injury into the world’s top 20 and raised expectations for his home slam at Roland GarrosTowards the end of a miserable summer last year, Arthur Fils received a message from a friend imploring him to listen to a song. Fils was soon confronted with the sound of his own name. “My friend sent me the song saying: ‘Look, they are talking about you.’ I listened and I was like ‘Oh yeah’,” he says, theatrically mimicking his excitement. “That’s co...
Véron Mosengo-Omba accused of bullying and intimidating Caf committee members
Incident is alleged to have happened in October 2024Mosengo-Omba set to be elected Fecofa presidentVéron Mosengo-Omba, the sole candidate to become the president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo football federation, Fecofa, is at the centre of allegations of bullying and intimidation by members of the Confederation of African Football’s (Caf) audit and compliance committee (AACC).The allegations centre on a two-hour meeting between Mosengo-Omba and the audit and compliance committee on 19...
Unai Emery the Europa League king could be Aston Villa’s final trump card
Players hope their workaholic manager will let his hair down if he wins competition for fifth time in IstanbulTwo years ago, during Aston Villa’s first European adventure under Unai Emery, Vicente Iborra was asked about a manager he knows better than most. “He is a coach that takes into consideration every detail which might happen in the match,” said Iborra, then of Olympiakos. Iborra has winner’s medals from all four of Emery’s Europa League triumphs, three on the spin with Sevilla, the last w...
WSL 2025-26 season review: our writers’ best and worst
From the best matches and great goals to scheduling gripes and the biggest disappointments, how was the WSL season for you?There is little question that Khadija “Bunny” Shaw is the best striker in the world right now. The Jamaica international capped off her league campaign in style with a double against West Ham, bringing her tally to 21. In doing so, she became the first player in WSL history to score over 20 goals in three different seasons. Sophie Downey Continue reading...
‘Akinfenwa had me in a headlock’: how Bournemouth’s James Hill rose to reach England’s radar
Defender on being watched by Barcelona in League One, how his father changed his outlook and the influence of Andoni Iraola“I just thought it was fake news,” says the Bournemouth defender James Hill, casting his mind back to the time Barcelona sent a scout to watch him play for Fleetwood. The game in question was a League One defeat by Burton and although the then 19-year-old was highly regarded, there were a few double-takes when the request to attend landed. “‘No, that can’t be right.’ And the...
Spurs win at Thunder in Conference finals opener
Spurs win at Thunder in Conference finals openerImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Victor Wembanyama was third in the voting for this season's MVP - behind Nikola Jokic and winner Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderByBen CollinsBBC Sport journalistPublished3 minutes agoCommentsVictor Wembanyama delivered a 40-20 performance as the San Antonio Spurs opened the NBA's Conference finals with a double-overtime win at the defending champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder.The match-up between the first and seco...
Arsenal: Mikel Arteta reacts to Pep Guardiola leaving Man City reports
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Mikel Arteta could have been Pep Guardiola's successor – instead he's built his own empire at Arsenal
Mikel Arteta could have waited. For three-and-a-half years he worked under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, learning so much, the ultimate football coaching apprenticeship. He called the experience “incredible”.Back then, Guardiola felt Arteta might be the ideal successor when the time came, perhaps as early as the summer of 2021. Manchester City’s power-brokers held Guardiola’s ambitious young assistant in the same high regard. Arteta was less sure. Rather than wait for years in Manchester, he...
McDowell secures return to US Open but former Masters champion Garcia misses out
Former champion Graeme McDowell secured a return to the US Open 16 years after his victory at Pebble Beach by coming through a 36-hole qualifier in Dallas, while Nathan Kimsey will make his debut at Shinnecock Hill.
Rangers & Hearts linked with defenders - gossip
Rangers & Hearts linked with defenders - gossipImage source, The CourierPublished1 minute agoRangers are making significant strides in their pursuit of Nigerian defender Akpe Victory, the 6ft 5in 19-year-old currently with Hungarian side Zalaegerszegi. (TEAMtalk), externalHearts are one of the club's interested in 22-year-old central defender Leon King, who is leaving Rangers under freedom of contract, having not been offered new terms. (Anthony Joseph on X), externalAberdeen have offered captai...
Higgo splits with caddie after missing tee time and US PGA cut
Higgo splits with caddie after missing US PGA cutImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Higgo is a two-time winner on the PGA Tour and has three victories onthe DP World TourPublished7 minutes agoGarrick Higgo has split with caddie Austin Gaugert after a penalty for being late for his tee time contributed to him missing the cut at the US PGA Championship.Higgo, 27, received a two-stroke penalty for tardiness during the first round at Aronimink last week.Tournament officials said Higgo was "not...
Neymar is going to the World Cup – let the psychodrama begin
Cancel the funeral march. Put the obituaries on ice. Tell the violinist he can knock off early for the evening.Neymar is going to the World Cup.On a warm, slow-motion, incredibly verbose night in Rio de Janeiro, Carlo Ancelotti pushed the Brazilian national team — and, yes, Brazilian public discourse — into a new chapter.Advertisement
How to watch Chelsea vs Tottenham: TV channel and live stream for Premier League today
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Can Jodar can become the star attraction at the French Open in Alcaraz's absence?
'What a player!' wrote Jannik Sinner on the TV camera lens after beating Rafael Jodar at the Marid Open. So can the 19-year-old Spaniard become the star attraction at the French Open in the absence of fellow countryman Carlos Alcaraz.
Speedy A.J. Ewing Brings Dynamic Baseball Tools To New York Mets
BusinessSportsMoneySpeedy A.J. Ewing Brings Dynamic Baseball Tools To New York MetsByBernie Pleskoff,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bernie Pleskoff is a former professional Major League Baseball scout Follow AuthorMay 19, 2026, 02:00am EDTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 12: A.J. Ewing #9 of the New York Mets looks on during the game against the Detroit Tigers at Citi Field on May 12, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Evan Bernstein/Getty Images)Getty Im...
Gina Carano Breaks Silence After 17-Second Loss To Ronda Rousey
InnovationGamingGina Carano Breaks Silence After 17-Second Loss To Ronda RouseyByBrian Mazique,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brian Mazique has covered combat sports and video games since 2011.Follow AuthorMay 19, 2026, 01:58am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MAY 16: Gina Carano looks on after being defeated by Ronda Rousey in their...
Why don't drivers enter other series like Verstappen? F1 Q&A
Why don't drivers enter other series like Verstappen? F1 Q&AImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The Mercedes of Max Verstappen, Lucas Auer, Jules Gounon and Daniel Juncadella was leading the Nurburgring 24 Hours with three hours and 20 minutes left when a broken driveshaft forced them off the trackPublished9 minutes agoCommentsFormula 1 is back in North America this weekend for the Canadian Grand Prix, the fifth round of the 2026 season.Mercedes' George Russell, who won the race last year,...
Five reasons why Best was a genius
Five reasons why Best was a geniusTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedFigure caption, Sammy McIlroy played alongside George Best for Manchester United between 1971 and 1974BySimon StoneManchester United reporterPublished3 minutes agoGeorge Best would have been 80 on 22 May.It is six decades since he started to dazzle home audiences, over 40 since he last played a game.But Best is one of a rare breed whose legacy endures. Either in the colo...
Wembanyama's epic night helps Spurs take down the Thunder after double-overtime
Victor Wembanyama's epic night helped San Antonio Spurs take down the Oklahoma City Thunder after double-overtime in game one of the Western Conference Finals on Monday night.Wembanyama scored 41 points and grabbed 24 rebounds while leading the San Antonio Spurs to a sensational 122-115 win over hosts Thunder on Monday.