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Chelsea forward Cole Palmer looking determined on the pitch during a Premier League match
Soccer

Chelsea forward Cole Palmer faces fight for England World Cup spot

Cole Palmer must overcome a difficult, injury-plagued season to secure Chelsea's Champions League status and his place in England's World Cup squad.

Jalen Green of the Phoenix Suns driving to the basket against the Golden State Warriors
Basketball

Phoenix Suns beat Golden State Warriors 111-96 to clinch playoff spot

The Phoenix Suns have secured the Western Conference's final playoff spot with a 111-96 victory over the Golden State Warriors. The defeat ends Golden State's season and sets up a first-round series between Phoenix and the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Paolo Banchero of the Orlando Magic dribbling the basketball against the Charlotte Hornets
Basketball

Orlando Magic crush Charlotte Hornets 121-90 to secure playoff spot

Paolo Banchero scored 25 points as the Orlando Magic routed the Charlotte Hornets 121-90 in the play-in tournament. The record 31-point win sets up a first-round playoff series against the Detroit Pistons.

Kevin Durant dribbles the basketball in a Houston Rockets uniform
Basketball

Houston Rockets list Kevin Durant as questionable for Lakers playoff opener

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant is a doubt for Game 1 of their playoff series against the Lakers after suffering a knee injury in practice.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot looking thoughtful on the touchline during a match
Soccer

Liverpool manager Arne Slot plans major rebuild after trophy-less season

Arne Slot has outlined his vision for a major summer rebuild at Liverpool following a difficult campaign. The Dutch manager cited severe injuries and tough cup draws as key factors in a trophy-less season.

Coventry City players celebrating their promotion to the Premier League on the pitch at Ewood Park
Soccer

Coventry City seal Premier League promotion after 25-year absence

Coventry City have secured their long-awaited return to the Premier League, earning a vital 1-1 draw at Blackburn Rovers to seal automatic promotion under Frank Lampard.

Oscar Schmidt holding a basketball while playing for the Brazil national team
Basketball

Brazilian basketball legend Oscar Schmidt dies aged 68 after long illness

Brazilian basketball legend Oscar Schmidt has died aged 68 after a long illness. The Hall of Famer remains the all-time leading scorer in Olympic history.

Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu, and Jonquel Jones celebrating together in New York Liberty uniforms
Basketball

New York Liberty secure Stewart, Ionescu and Jones on multi-year deals

The New York Liberty have re-signed core stars Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu, and Jonquel Jones to multi-year contracts following their 2024 WNBA Championship success.