The world No 1 swept the board with a result comparable to the great performances of Bobby Fischer, Anatoly Karpov and Alexander Alekhine, but it won’t count for Fide ratings
Posted: April 25, 2025, 7:00 am
Live Draft Grades: Chargers select Omarion Hampton
Posted: April 25, 2025, 6:58 am
Kenan Yildiz and Chelsea’s Youth Revolution: Calculated Gamble or Next Masterstroke?Rising Star Drawing a CrowdChelsea have reportedly moved to the front of the queue in the chase for Juventus forwa...
Posted: April 25, 2025, 6:50 am
Kawhi Leonard had 21 and James Harden 20 in a very balanced attack for the Clippers. The Nuggets face some tough questions.
Posted: April 25, 2025, 6:48 am
Lions GM Brad Holmes shoots down any Jameson Williams trade rumors in his press conference following the first-round selection of Tyleik Williams
Posted: April 25, 2025, 6:47 am
Eilish McColgan says a school teacher has been amongst those who have abused her on social media over her body shape.
Posted: April 25, 2025, 6:47 am
After picking Tyler Warren in Round 1, how might a Rounds 2 and 3 mock draft turn out for the Colts?
Posted: April 25, 2025, 6:47 am
Why did Shedeur Sanders fall out of the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft? Is it really possible for Travis Hunter to play both ways for the Jacksonville Jaguars? Nate Tice, Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald share their perspectives on the Colorado prospects as they break down all of the drama from day 1 of the draft.
Author: Nate Tice,Charles McDonald,Matt Harmon
Posted: April 25, 2025, 6:45 am
Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has raved about Kevin De Bruyne’s quality and impact at the Etihad Stadium over the years in a strong admission on the Belgian’s importance to the dressin...
Posted: April 25, 2025, 6:45 am
Live Draft Grades: Broncos select Jahdae Barron
Posted: April 25, 2025, 6:44 am
Lansing Community College All-American Kara Bartels dreamed of following her aunt's footsteps in Division I basketball. That dream came true Thursday.
Posted: April 25, 2025, 6:43 am
Oklahoma City made a stunning 29-point comeback after Memphis lost star guard Ja Morant to a hip injury as the Thunder beat the Grizzlies 114-108 on Thursday to reach the brink of a playoff sweep.Oklahoma City seized a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference first round best-of-seven series with a chance to complete the sweep in game four at Memphis on Saturday.
Posted: April 25, 2025, 6:41 am
As Barcelona gear up for their UEFA Champions League semi-final clash against Inter Milan, reports from Mundo Deportivo have highlighted the pressure mounting on the Italian club to get Marcus Thuram ...
Posted: April 25, 2025, 6:40 am
Manchester United are reportedly leading the race to sign Brazilian forward Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers this summer.Ruben Amorim is planning a busy transfer window after a difficult sta...
Posted: April 25, 2025, 6:38 am
Live Draft Grades: Bengals select Shemar Stewart
Posted: April 25, 2025, 6:37 am
Perhaps it was jealousy. Or perhaps a league rooted in its systems and traditions will turn out to be right that prevailing wisdom could have saved the Jaguars from a whiff.
Author: Jori Epstein
Posted: April 25, 2025, 6:33 am
2025 NFL Draft: Day 2 mock draft following the first round
Posted: April 25, 2025, 6:33 am
A lot is made of all of the aspects that have gone wrong at Manchester United this season. André Onana has given up a number of howlers, and the team seemingly can’t find a way to put the ball in t...
Posted: April 25, 2025, 6:33 am
After picking Travis Hunter in the first round, what might a Day 2 NFL mock draft look like for the Jaguars?
Posted: April 25, 2025, 6:32 am
Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson has given three reasons as to why Cole Palmer is out of form right now and one is lack of freedom.The Blues came from a goal down to score two very late goals to win the ...
Posted: April 25, 2025, 6:30 am
The Packers checked the box at WR in the first round with Matthew Golden. Which positions could be targets on Day 2?
Posted: April 25, 2025, 6:23 am
The ongoing renovation of the Spotify Camp Nou is steadily progressing, with a key milestone reached this week — the installation of the new pitch. The Catalan club shared updates over the past few...
Posted: April 25, 2025, 6:20 am
Real Madrid may not be in the best form right now, but the team’s determination to challenge Barcelona’s pursuit of a treble remains absolute. In fact, according to a report by MARCA, the Madrid ...
Posted: April 25, 2025, 6:20 am
Estevao Willian has opened up on his decision to join Chelsea and revealed how much the Blues wanted him was an important factor in the decision.Chelseas agreed a deal with Palmeiras for the 18-year-o...
Posted: April 25, 2025, 6:15 am
An introspective Garrett Crochet explained why lamenting his successes during a dominant April wasn't the right approach after his worst outing in a Red Sox uniform Thursday.
Posted: April 25, 2025, 6:11 am
The North Carolina Courage welcomed the Holidays to their ownership group.
Posted: April 25, 2025, 6:11 am
Who's the Patriots pick? Will there be a trade? Here's the latest from draft day.
Posted: April 25, 2025, 6:11 am
The first trade of the 2025 NFL Draft was a big one.
Posted: April 25, 2025, 6:11 am
The Patriots added more protection for Drake Maye. Here's why the team drafted Will Campbell with the No. 4 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft
Posted: April 25, 2025, 6:11 am
Drake Maye has a new blindside protector.
Posted: April 25, 2025, 6:11 am
“Can either of those guys go to the big leagues, probably right now, and compete and do well? Sure. But it doesn’t always work that way,” WooSox manager Chad Tracy said.
Posted: April 25, 2025, 6:11 am
After months of speculation, rumors and mock drafts, the New England Patriots have their left tackle.
Posted: April 25, 2025, 6:11 am
Patriots first-round pick Will Campbell is very excited to play with Drake Maye.
Posted: April 25, 2025, 6:11 am
Here's what Mike Vrabel said about the Patriots' top draft pick, including him personally knocked around on a blocking pad.
Posted: April 25, 2025, 6:11 am
All eyes fell on Shedeur Sanders as he tumbled in the NFL Draft.
Posted: April 25, 2025, 6:11 am
Here's what the experts said about Will Campbell and where they had the LSU tackle ranked.
Posted: April 25, 2025, 6:11 am
Count Drake Maye as someone who’s excited to welcome Will Campbell to New England.
Posted: April 25, 2025, 6:11 am
Will Campbell was moved to tears after he was drafted by the Patriots with the fourth-overall pick.
Posted: April 25, 2025, 6:11 am
During Thursday night's press conference, Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach discussed the first-round trade with the Eagles | @EdEastonJr
Posted: April 25, 2025, 6:10 am
The Hub is a brand new facility at Rotherham Titans RUFC to help community youth development.
Posted: April 25, 2025, 6:08 am
Denver, Colo. - 1,032 days. That's how long it's been since Gabriel Landeskog has played in an NHL game. On Wednesday, for the first time since June 26, 2022, Landeskog took the ice in an NHL game.
Posted: April 25, 2025, 6:08 am
Harmon said he would head to the hospital to tell his mother, Tiffany, that "her son got drafted."
Author: Yahoo Sports Staff
Posted: April 25, 2025, 6:07 am
Manchester United midfielder Mason Mount has raved about the clubs' academy products despite their difficult 2024/25 season.United are set to finish with their lowest ever points tally in the Premier ...
Posted: April 25, 2025, 6:06 am
Wembley has almost become Manchester City’s second home over recent years. Not a season goes by where City side isn’t playing a big match at the venue. Despite their struggles this season another ...
Posted: April 25, 2025, 6:04 am
The 24-year-old smashed the world record for the half marathon in February and now attempts his first attempt at the full distance
Posted: April 25, 2025, 6:02 am
Cleveland Cavaliers (64-18, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (37-45, 10th in the Eastern Conference)
Miami; Saturday, 1 p.m. EDT
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cavaliers -6; over/under is 213.5
EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Cavaliers lead series 2-0
BOTTOM LINE: The Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference first round with a 2-0 lead in the series. The Cavaliers won the last meeting 121-100 on April 20 led by 30 points from Donovan Mitchell, while Bam Adebayo scored 24 points for the .
The Heat have gone 24-28 against Eastern Conference teams. Miami ranks seventh in the league allowing only 110.0 points per game while holding opponents to 46.6% shooting.
The Cavaliers are 41-11 in Eastern Conference play. Cleveland ranks fifth in the Eastern Conference scoring 51.3 points per game in the paint led by Evan Mobley averaging 11.6.
The Heat's 13.7 made 3-pointers per game this season are just 0.2 more made shots on average than the 13.5 per game the Cavaliers allow. The Cavaliers average 11.9 more points per game (121.9) than the Heat allow their opponents to score (110.0).
TOP PERFORMERS: Adebayo is scoring 18.1 points per game with 9.6 rebounds and 4.3 assists for the Heat. Tyler Herro is averaging 21.3 points and 4.2 rebounds while shooting 50.7% over the last 10 games.
Mitchell is averaging 24 points and five assists for the Cavaliers. Darius Garland is averaging 16.6 points and 5.9 assists over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Heat: 4-6, averaging 117.8 points, 46.2 rebounds, 27.3 assists, 8.2 steals and 4.0 blocks per game while shooting 49.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 111.7 points per game.
Cavaliers: 7-3, averaging 119.3 points, 45.7 rebounds, 26.6 assists, 8.6 steals and 3.9 blocks per game while shooting 48.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 112.7 points.
INJURIES: Heat: Dru Smith: out for season (achilles), Terry Rozier: day to day (ankle), Kevin Love: day to day (personal).
Cavaliers: None listed.
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Author: The Associated Press
Posted: April 25, 2025, 6:00 am
When the Giants traded back into the first round to draft Jaxson Dart, they announced to the football world that the Ole Miss QB is their future.
Posted: April 25, 2025, 6:00 am
Houston Rockets (52-30, second in the Western Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (48-34, seventh in the Western Conference)
San Francisco; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EDT
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Warriors -2.5; over/under is 203.5
WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Series tied 1-1
BOTTOM LINE: The Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets are in a 1-1 series tie in the Western Conference first round. The Rockets defeated the 106-96 in the last meeting. Dillon Brooks led the Rockets with 24 points, and Buddy Hield led the with 20 points.
The Warriors are 29-23 in Western Conference games. Golden State is ninth in the Western Conference scoring 113.8 points while shooting 45.1% from the field.
The Rockets have gone 31-21 against Western Conference opponents. Houston ranks sixth in the NBA allowing just 109.8 points while holding opponents to 45.9% shooting.
The Warriors are shooting 45.1% from the field this season, 0.8 percentage points lower than the 45.9% the Rockets allow to opponents. The Rockets are shooting 45.5% from the field, 1.0% lower than the 46.5% the Warriors' opponents have shot this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Stephen Curry is averaging 24.5 points and six assists for the Warriors. Jimmy Butler is averaging 19.0 points over the last 10 games.
Jalen Green is averaging 21 points and 3.4 assists for the Rockets. Alperen Sengun is averaging 15.2 points over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Warriors: 6-4, averaging 112.6 points, 41.8 rebounds, 27.1 assists, 11.1 steals and 3.4 blocks per game while shooting 45.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 106.4 points per game.
Rockets: 5-5, averaging 115.1 points, 47.3 rebounds, 26.1 assists, 8.4 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 47.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 111.4 points.
INJURIES: Warriors: Jimmy Butler III: day to day (pelvis).
Rockets: Jae'Sean Tate: day to day (ankle), Jock Landale: day to day (knee).
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Author: The Associated Press
Posted: April 25, 2025, 6:00 am
Denver Nuggets (50-32, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (50-32, fifth in the Western Conference)
Inglewood, California; Saturday, 6 p.m. EDT
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Clippers -5.5; over/under is 213
WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Clippers lead series 2-1
BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Clippers host the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference first round with a 2-1 lead in the series. The Clippers defeated the 126-122 in the last meeting. James Harden led the Clippers with 39 points, and Nikola Jokic led the with 28 points.
The Clippers are 29-23 in conference matchups. Los Angeles ranks fourth in the Western Conference with 51.3 points per game in the paint led by Ivica Zubac averaging 16.0.
The Nuggets are 32-20 against Western Conference opponents. Denver averages 120.8 points while outscoring opponents by 3.9 points per game.
The Clippers score 112.9 points per game, 4.0 fewer points than the 116.9 the Nuggets give up. The Nuggets average 12.6 more points per game (120.8) than the Clippers allow (108.2).
TOP PERFORMERS: Zubac is averaging 16.8 points and 12.6 rebounds for the Clippers. Harden is averaging 25.1 points over the last 10 games.
Jokic is averaging 29.6 points, 12.7 rebounds, 10.2 assists and 1.8 steals for the Nuggets. Aaron Gordon is averaging 17.6 points over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Clippers: 9-1, averaging 117.6 points, 41.9 rebounds, 26.6 assists, 8.8 steals and 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 51.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 104.3 points per game.
Nuggets: 4-6, averaging 113.3 points, 46.5 rebounds, 27.5 assists, 7.0 steals and 4.0 blocks per game while shooting 48.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 116.4 points.
INJURIES: Clippers: None listed.
Nuggets: DaRon Holmes II: out for season (achilles), Russell Westbrook: day to day (foot).
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Author: The Associated Press
Posted: April 25, 2025, 6:00 am
Oklahoma City Thunder (68-14, first in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (48-34, eighth in the Western Conference)
Memphis, Tennessee; Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EDT
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thunder -14; over/under is 224.5
WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Thunder lead series 3-0
BOTTOM LINE: The Oklahoma City Thunder look to clinch the series over the Memphis Grizzlies in game four of the Western Conference first round. The Thunder defeated the 125-112 in the last meeting. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 32 points, and Desmond Bane led the with 20 points.
The Grizzlies are 27-24 in Western Conference games. Memphis ranks eighth in the league with 28.4 assists per game led by Bane averaging 5.3.
The Thunder are 39-13 against conference opponents. Oklahoma City averages 11.0 turnovers per game and is 55-12 when committing fewer turnovers than opponents.
The 121.7 points per game the Grizzlies average are 14.1 more points than the Thunder give up (107.6). The Thunder average 14.5 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.3 more makes per game than the Grizzlies give up.
TOP PERFORMERS: Bane is averaging 19.2 points, 6.1 rebounds and 5.3 assists for the Grizzlies. Ja Morant is averaging 20.6 points over the last 10 games.
Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 32.7 points, 6.4 assists and 1.7 steals for the Thunder. Isaiah Joe is averaging 2.2 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Grizzlies: 4-6, averaging 112.1 points, 46.1 rebounds, 22.9 assists, 7.6 steals and 4.6 blocks per game while shooting 44.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 116.3 points per game.
Thunder: 8-2, averaging 121.3 points, 45.4 rebounds, 25.7 assists, 9.8 steals and 5.5 blocks per game while shooting 47.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 108.4 points.
INJURIES: Grizzlies: Ja Morant: day to day (hip), Jaylen Wells: out for season (wrist), Brandon Clarke: out for season (knee).
Thunder: Ousmane Dieng: day to day (calf), Nikola Topic: out for season (acl).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Author: The Associated Press
Posted: April 25, 2025, 6:00 am
