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Basketball

Oklahoma City Thunder beat Los Angeles Lakers to take 2-0 series lead

The defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 125-107 to take a commanding 2-0 lead in their Western Conference semifinal.

Hockey

Carolina Hurricanes beat Philadelphia Flyers to take 3-0 playoff lead

The Carolina Hurricanes secured a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers to take a commanding 3-0 lead in their Stanley Cup playoff series.

Soccer

FIFA list World Cup final tickets for $33,000 amid US political backlash

FIFA has tripled the cost of premium World Cup final tickets to nearly $33,000, triggering a severe backlash from US politicians over opaque dynamic pricing.

Football

Minnesota Vikings sign wide receiver Jauan Jennings on $13m deal

The Minnesota Vikings have agreed a one-year deal worth up to $13m with free-agent wide receiver Jauan Jennings to bolster their offence.

Collage of Arsenal, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace players celebrating their European semi-final victories
Soccer

English clubs reach all three European finals for historic first time

Arsenal, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace have made history by reaching the finals of all three major European competitions in the same season.

Shakira performing on stage during a live stadium concert
Soccer

Colombian star Shakira unveils ‘Dai Dai’ as official 2026 World Cup anthem

Colombian pop star Shakira has confirmed 'Dai Dai', featuring Burna Boy, as the official anthem for the 2026 World Cup. The track will be fully released on 14 May ahead of the North American tournament.

Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke in Premier League action
Soccer

De Zerbi urges Tottenham to sign £60m Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke

Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has identified Brighton's Jan Paul van Hecke as his priority summer signing. Spurs are preparing a £60m move to reunite the Italian with the Dutch defender.

Basketball

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby sustains right hamstring strain

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby is questionable for Game 3 against the Philadelphia 76ers after suffering a right hamstring strain.