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Air cargo crunch, ocean delays push firms to rethink routes

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 22:31:17 GMT

LOS ANGELES/MONTREAL: Global supply chains are being reshaped as companies search for alternative shipping routes to bypass disruptions in the Middle East, with soaring air freight costs and congested sea lanes forcing firms to rethink how goods move between Asia and Europe.

Shippers are increasingly experimenting with unconventional routes, including sending cargo through the

Suspicious trades over Trump social media posts spark calls for investigation

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:14:44 GMT

NEW YORK CITY, New York: U.S. lawmakers are calling for investigations into prediction market platform Polymarket after a series of unusually well-timed bets on geopolitical events raised concerns about potential insider trading.

At least 50 newly created accounts placed large bets on a U.S.-Iran ceasefire just hours, and in some cases minutes, before President Donald Trump an

Jasveen Sangha gets 15 years in jail in Matthew Perry death case

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:11:54 GMT

LOS ANGELES, California: Jasveen Sangha, better known as the woman who sold actor Matthew Perry the ketamine that killed him in 2023, was, on April 8, sentenced to 15 years in prison.

"You're going to have to show some epic resilience," federal judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett said to Sangha, echoing the defendant's words earlier in the hearing about her self-improvement.

The judge said Sangha played a key ro

Rapists should be hung US lawmaker

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:48:55 GMT

Andy Ogles statement follows the resignation of two fellow members of Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations

A Republican member of US House of Representatives has called for rapists to be hanged, but insisted he wasn't talking about fellow Congressmen who resigned over allegations of sexual misconduct.

Democrat Eric Swalwell and Republican Tony Gonzalez announced on Monday they will s

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2026: Wu-Tang Clan, Phil Collins, more artists to be honoured at induction ceremony on November 14

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:00:32 GMT

Washington DC [US], April 14 (ANI): The inductees of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2026 have been announced on Monday, reported Variety. From Wu-Tang Clan to Phil Collins, these honorees were announced live on-air during a Monday night episode of 'American Idol,' by 2022 Hall of Fame inductee Lionel Richie and Ryan Seacrest, in a Hall of Fame-themed episode.

The eight performers voted into the class of 2026 in

Kings within range of higher seed as they face lowly Canucks

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:05:10 GMT

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After clinching a Stanley Cup playoff spot, the Los Angeles Kings will look to track down the top wild-card seed in the Western Conference when they face the host Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night.

Quinton Byfield scored twice, while Alex Laferriere and Trevor Moore each scored and added an assist as the visiting Kings (35-26-19, 89 points) topped the Seattle K

Mets standout Nolan McLean takes on league-best Dodgers

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:55:18 GMT

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Baseball's best team will encounter one of the game's hottest young pitchers when the Los Angeles Dodgers face a test from New York Mets right-hander Nolan McLean on Tuesday.

In 11 career starts going back to last season, McLean has allowed two or fewer earned runs in 10 of them, including all three outings this season. His next challenge will come against the

Penguins prepare for playoffs with season finale vs. Blues

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:55:13 GMT

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The Pittsburgh Penguins are locked into second place in the Metropolitan Division and know who they'll play in the first round of the playoffs.

That said, they still have some areas to clean up heading into their regular-season finale on Tuesday night against the host St. Louis Blues.

The Penguins will host their in-state rival, the Philadelphia Flyers, in the

Amid tough stretch, Flames face Avalanche

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:40:39 GMT

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The Calgary Flames have been eliminated from playoff contention, but that reality hasn't stopped them from making a difference in the postseason race.

The Flames (33-38-9, 75 points) beat Utah 4-1 on Sunday and will try to defeat another playoff-bound team when they host the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night.

In between, Calgary will host the Colorado Avala

Ducks, Wild meet as both teams tweak playoff roster mix

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:40:26 GMT

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It would be hard to blame the Anaheim Ducks if they come out a little sluggish Tuesday.

They might have been too excited to sleep the previous night.

Anaheim (42-32-6, 90 points) clinched its first playoff berth in eight years during an off day Monday, thanks to the San Jose Sharks' win over the Nashville Predators. But before heading to the postseason, the Ducks

With Reynaldo Lopez back, Braves strive to even series vs. Marlins

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:40:27 GMT

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Reynaldo Lopez will return from a five-game suspension to get the starting assignment for the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night when they host the Miami Marlins.

The Marlins snapped their three-game losing streak on Monday with a 10-4 victory over the Braves in the opener of a three-game series. Miami scored only three runs in a series sweep by the Detroit Tigers befo

Yankees' Aaron Judge bids to continue power surge vs. Angels

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:19:12 GMT

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Aaron Judge's best night of the season nearly went by the wayside because the New York Yankees struggled to get outs, especially against Mike Trout.

After surviving Trout's two homers, the Yankees snapped their five-game skid with their wildest win of the early season. They hope to get a less stressful victory on Tuesday night when they host the Los Angeles Angels in

Off to fast start, Pirates' Mitch Keller takes aim at Nationals

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:55:10 GMT

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Mitch Keller is off to the best start of his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates, while fellow right-hander Miles Mikolas' first season with the Washington Nationals has been a disaster.

The next chapter for the two veteran starters will play out on Tuesday night when their teams meet in the second contest of a four-game series in Pittsburgh. The Pirates erupted

Jeff Daniels transforms into Ronald Reagan in 'Brink of War' trailer unveiled

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:00:05 GMT

Las Vegas [US], April 14 (ANI): Actor Jeff Daniels is set to portray former US President Ronald Reagan in the upcoming film 'Brink of War', as revealed in the first trailer showcased by Angel Studios at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The film, set against the backdrop of the high-stakes 1986 nuclear summit between Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, features Jared Harris as

Sharks outlast Predators in Western Conference matchup

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:40:25 GMT

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Macklin Celebrini scored two goals and the visiting San Jose Sharks held on for a 3-2 win against the Nashville Predators on Monday night.

Igor Chernyshov had a goal and an assist for the Sharks (38-34-8, 84 points), who have two games remaining and kept their slim Stanley Cup playoff hopes alive. Alex Nedeljkovic made 25 saves.

Luke Evangelista scored two goa

MLB roundup: Orioles storm back from 6-run deficit to beat Diamondbacks

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:19:11 GMT

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Pete Alonso hit a go-ahead two-run home run in the seventh inning, Jeremiah Jackson smacked two homers and drove in five runs and the Baltimore Orioles rallied from a six-run deficit to stun the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks 9-7 on Monday in the series opener.

The Orioles trailed 7-1 going to the bottom of the sixth inning, when Leody Taveras' RBI single and Jacks

Kamya Bhardwaj, a Delhi University student smashes record in grueling Palk Strait swim

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:59:50 GMT

Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 14 (ANI): Kamya Bhardwaj, a B.Sc. Zoology Honours student at Dyal Singh College, Delhi University, has set a new record for the non-stop round-trip swim across the Palk Strait. The performance has marked a remarkable display of physical endurance, along with passionate perseverance and resilience despite setbacks, adversity, and boredom.

Bhardwaj has completed the gruelling

Golden Knights snag division edge with victory over Jets

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:19:12 GMT

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Jack Eichel scored a goal and had three assists and Mark Stone added a goal and two assists as the Vegas Golden Knights moved a step closer toward a Pacific Division title with a 6-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Monday in Las Vegas.

It was the fourth four-point game of the season for Eichel.

Ivan Barbashev and Rasmus Andersson each had a goal and a

Justin Wrobleski, Dodgers shut out slumping Mets

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:05:04 GMT

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Justin Wrobleski pitched eight scoreless innings and Andy Pages hit a three-run homer as the Los Angeles Dodgers opened a three-game home series with a 4-0 victory over the New York Mets on Monday.

Wrobleski (2-0) did not allow a hit until Jorge Polanco singled to right field with one out in the fifth. The left-hander gave up two hits with no walks and two stri

Quinton Byfield nets pair as Kings beat Kraken to clinch playoff berth

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:55:16 GMT

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Quinton Byfield tallied twice as the Los Angeles Kings clinched a Western Conference playoff berth with a 5-3 victory against the host Seattle Kraken on Monday night.

Trevor Moore and Alexis Laferriere each had a goal and an assist, Adrian Kempe also scored and goaltender Anton Forsberg made 28 saves for the Kings (35-26-19, 89 points), who have won a season-hig

Oilers fall to Avs in shootout, slip 2 points back of Knights

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:55:12 GMT

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Nathan MacKinnon scored the decisive goal in a shootout, Scott Wedgewood made 30 saves through regulation and overtime plus one more in the shootout, and the visiting Colorado Avalanche beat the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 on Monday night.

Sam Malinksi scored in regulation and Valeri Nichushkin and Martin Necas contributed shootout goals for the Central Division champion Av

Alec Baldwin recalls severe illness, emotional toll during 'Rust' litigation

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:31:41 GMT

Washington DC [US], April 14 (ANI): Actor Alec Baldwin has opened up about the emotional and physical challenges he endured following the 2021 'Rust' set tragedy, revealing that he suffered from a severe medical condition that left him bedridden for eight days and caused multiple blackouts, according to People.

Speaking on The Hollywood Reporter's Awards Chatter podcast, Baldwin described the aftermath of the in

After blasting 5 homers, Yankees walk off Angels on wild pitch

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:19:13 GMT

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Jose Caballero scored on a wild-pitch by Jordan Romano as the host New York Yankees snapped a six-game losing streak with a wild 11-10 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Monday night.

Trent Grisham homered twice, drove in five and his two-run drive into the right field seats off Romano (0-1) in the ninth forged a 10-10 tie.

After Caballero doubled down the l

Sharks outlast Predators in key Western Conference matchup

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:05:03 GMT

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Macklin Celebrini scored two goals and the visiting San Jose Sharks held on for a 3-2 win against the Nashville Predators on Monday night.

Igor Chernyshov had a goal and an assist for the Sharks (38-34-8, 84), who have two games remaining and kept their slim Stanley Cup playoff hopes alive. Alex Nedeljkovic made 25 saves.

Luke Evangelista scored two goals for

Yankees' Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodon close to rehab assignments

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:25:19 GMT

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New York Yankees starting pitchers Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon may go out on rehabilitation assignments in the next week, manager Aaron Boone told reporters before Monday's home game against the Los Angeles Angels.

The right-handed staff ace Cole underwent Tommy John surgery 13 months ago. He did throw in two spring training games, but the team decelerated his b

Blazers out to end playoff drought, face Suns in play-in round

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:55:05 GMT

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Phoenix coach Jordan Ott is confident regarding the host Suns' mindset entering their play-in tournament game against the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday.

'We'll be juiced and ready to rock,' Ott said as the Suns look to return to the postseason after missing out last year.

Trail Blazers interim coach Tiago Splitter's advice to his players comes fr

Wings select UConn star Azzi Fudd No. 1 overall in WNBA draft

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:40:20 GMT

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UConn guard Azzi Fudd was chosen by the Dallas Wings with the No. 1 overall pick of the WNBA draft on Monday night in New York.

Fudd is the seventh UConn player to be selected first in the draft. One of the others is Paige Bueckers, who went No. 1 to Dallas last year. Fudd and Bueckers are in a relationship and played together for four seasons with the Huskies.

Giants looking for offense to turn around in visit to Reds

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:55:13 GMT

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One team struggling on the road encounters one that has fared poorly at home when the San Francisco Giants visit the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night to tip off a three-game series.

The Giants have lost three of their last four on the road and the Reds four of their last five at home as the clubs prepare to go head-to-head for the first time this season.

Report: Luka Doncic to return to L.A. Friday; game status unknown

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:55:05 GMT

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Lakers star Luka Doncic is expected to return to Los Angeles on Friday after receiving specialized treatment for his Grade 2 left hamstring strain in Europe, ESPN reported Monday, though when he will return to game action remains unknown.

The 27-year-old reportedly spent a week in Spain receiving multiple injections for the injury sustained in a 139-96 loss to the O

Orioles RHP Dean Kremer returns to face D-backs

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:55:13 GMT

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The Baltimore Orioles recalled right-hander Dean Kremer to start Monday's series opener at home against the Arizona Diamondbacks, while left-hander Cade Povich was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk.

Kremer, 30, has been a regular starter for the Orioles since 2022 but opened the current season at Norfolk after he was optioned at the end of spring training. He had a

Joaquin Phoenix, Kristen Stewart, over 1,000 Hollywood stars sign open letter against Paramount-Warner deal

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:59:52 GMT

Washington DC [US], April 13 (ANI): Joaquin Phoenix, Ben Stiller, Kristen Stewart and more than 1,000 Hollywood TV stars, celebrities and creatives issued an open letter Monday opposing Paramount Skydance's pending acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, reported Variety.

'We are deeply concerned by indications of support for this merger that prioritise the interests of a small group of powerful stakeholders over

Luca Guadagnino says Timothee Chalamet "could have avoided" opera-ballet controversy

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:59:42 GMT

Washington DC [US], April 13 (ANI): The debate over Timothee Chalamet's earlier remarks on opera and ballet may have slowed down, but filmmaker Luca Guadagnino has now spoken in support of the actor.

Guadagnino, who directed Chalamet in 'Call Me by Your Name' and later in 'Bones and All,' shared his views in an interview with Italian newspaper La Stampa before the premiere of his adaptation of John Adams' 1991 op

Skidding Brewers ask P Jacob Misiorowski to silence Jays

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:55:10 GMT

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The Milwaukee Brewers will turn to hard-throwing Jacob Misiorowski as they look to end a five-game skid when they face the visiting Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday.

Misiorowski (1-1, 3.31 ERA) will be opposed by fellow right-hander Kevin Gausman (0-1, 2.08) in the opener of a three-game series.

The Brewers were idle Monday after losing at home to the Washingto

Rangers G Jonathan Quick retiring after 19 seasons

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:05:06 GMT

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New York Rangers goaltender Jonathan Quick announced that Monday night's game at Florida will be the final appearance of his decorated 19-year NHL career.

Quick, 40, won two Stanley Cups with the Los Angeles Kings (2012, 2014) and another with the Vegas Golden Knights in 2023. He has appeared in 828 regular-season games and 92 playoff games since making his debut wit

Britney Spears enters treatment facility weeks after DUI arrest

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:01:39 GMT

Los Angeles [US], April 13 (ANI): Britney Spears has entered a treatment facility, weeks after her DUI arrest, reported People.

The pop star has voluntarily checked herself into the treatment facility, suggesting that she has been prioritising her health.

Earlier in March, the Grammy-winning singer was taken into custody and later released the following morning, as per police records obtained by E! News.

Reds demote struggling OF Noelvi Marte to Triple-A

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:55:15 GMT

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The Cincinnati Reds optioned struggling right fielder Noelvi Marte to Triple-A Louisville after Sunday's 9-6 loss to the Los Angeles Angels.

Marte went 0-for-4 on Sunday and is batting just .138 (4-for-29) with no extra-base hits, no RBIs and 10 strikeouts in 11 games this season.

Marte, 24, is a career .249 hitter with 2

Warriors' Stephen Curry on minutes restriction for play-in game

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:05:06 GMT

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Four-time NBA champion Stephen Curry will be on a minutes restriction for the Golden State Warriors' play-in game against the host Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.

The 12-time All-Star point guard has played no more than 29 minutes in any of his four games since returning from a 27-game absence with a right knee injury.

Warriors coach Steve Kerr conf

Doc Rivers steps down as head coach of Bucks

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:55:13 GMT

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Doc Rivers officially stepped down as head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday after two-plus seasons.

The Bucks' finished 32-50 with Sunday's season-ending 126-106 loss at Philadelphia. It marked their worst record since 2013-14 and the first time they missed the playoffs since 2015-16.

'I have truly loved my time in Milwaukee. Coming back to where I got my

Mets head west, hope for sunnier skies in L.A. vs. Dodgers

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:05:04 GMT

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Perhaps it's a good time for the sputtering Mets to hightail it out of New York.

Unfortunately for them, the Mets will begin a six-game road trip on Monday in the opener of a three-game series against Shohei Ohtani and the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. Heck, they might even see old friend Edwin Diaz as well.

New York was booed o

Nick Kurtz, A's trending upward ahead of series vs. Rangers

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:40:28 GMT

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It took Nick Kurtz until his 14th appearance of the season to hit his first home run, but none of his Athletics' teammates are all that concerned.

That's because it took Kurtz 17 games last season to hit the first homer of his career, and he ended up with 36 long balls and was the unanimous choice for American League Rookie of the Year.

Now the Athletics will

Hot Braves offense, not-so-hot Marlins clash in early NL East series

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:55:11 GMT

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The hot Atlanta Braves will host the struggling Miami Marlins in a three-game series that begins Monday night between the National League East rivals.

Atlanta rolled to a 13-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday night. The Braves are the only team in Major League Baseball not to lose a series this season and scored 24 runs in the three-game set vs. Cleveland e

Skidding Yankees push to ignite offense vs. Angels

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:40:29 GMT

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While some late at-bats were better, the New York Yankees still experienced the same disappointing results at the plate during a lost weekend against the Tampa Bay Rays.

The Yankees hope they can put their hitting woes behind them as they attempt to halt a five-game losing streak Monday night in the opener of a four-game series against the visiting Los Angeles

India likely to field separate teams for Hockey World Cup, Asian Games: Sports Ministry source

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:01:50 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 13 (ANI): With the Asian Games and the World Cup set to be held within a span of three weeks later this year, Hockey India is considering sending separate teams to the two tournaments, prioritising the continental event as it offers a direct qualification pathway to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

The World Cup is scheduled to be held in Belgium and the Netherlands from August 15 to 30, wh

Hornets, Blazers among 8 trying to survive, advance from play-in tournament

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:05:09 GMT

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With minimal shuffling at the conclusion of the NBA regular season on Sunday, the final seedings were determined and some less-frequent qualifiers are continuing their seasons.

We're looking at you, Charlotte Hornets and Portland Trail Blazers.

While the top six seeds in the Eastern and Western conferences advanced to the playoffs starting next weekend,

After dominant regular season, Thunder big favorite to hold onto NBA crown

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:40:24 GMT

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Oddsmakers really like Oklahoma City Thunder to continue their reign over the NBA and successfully defend their championship.

The Thunder, who concluded the regular season on Sunday with the league's best record at 64-18 (.780), are the clear favorite to keep the Larry O'Brien Trophy at a range of +110 to +135, according to a survey of sportsbooks on Sunday night.

NBA roundup: Raptors top Nets to earn first postseason spot since 2022

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:40:29 GMT

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Scottie Barnes had 18 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists Sunday, and the Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Brooklyn Nets 136-101 to clinch their first playoff spot since 2022.

In recording his third triple-double of the season and the ninth of his career, Barnes helped the Raptors (46-36) secure the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. They face the fou

MLB roundup: Braves pound out 19 hits in 13-1 thrashing of Guardians

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:55:15 GMT

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Dominic Smith homered and Jorge Mateo collected four hits as the Atlanta Braves rolled to a 13-1 win over the visiting Cleveland Guardians on Sunday night.

Atlanta starter Chris Sale (3-1) pitched six solid innings. The left-hander scattered eight hits, gave up one run, walked one and struck out six as the Braves won two of three games from the Guardians. Atlanta is

Scarlett Johansson says early 2000s were "tough" for actresses, recalls being judged on looks

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:32:27 GMT

Washington DC [US], April 13 (ANI): Scarlett Johansson has opened up about the challenges she faced as a young actor in the early 2000s, describing the period as 'tough' and marked by intense scrutiny over women's appearances, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

In a recent interview, the Oscar-nominated actor reflected on how it was 'socially acceptable' at the time for actresses to be 'pulled apart for how th

NHL roundup: Ducks still in playoff hunt despite OT loss to Canucks

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:55:08 GMT

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Marco Rossi scored with 10 seconds left in overtime as the last-place Vancouver Canucks played the role of spoiler Sunday with a 4-3 victory over the host Anaheim Ducks, who needed a win to snap a seven-year playoff drought.

Rossi rifled a slapshot past Ducks goalie Lukas Dostal after taking a pass from Jake DeBrusk for the Canucks' second power-play goal of the co

Dustin Wolf, Flames deal defeat to playoff-bound Mammoth

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 03:55:09 GMT

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Brayden Pachal scored his first goal of the season and added two assists, and the host Calgary Flames beat the Utah Mammoth 4-1 on Sunday night.

Matt Coronato, Connor Zary and Mikael Backlund also scored for the Flames (33-38-9, 75 points), who had lost three straight and are eliminated from playoff contention. Dustin Wolf made 28 saves. In two wins versus Utah thi

Canucks score in OT, leave Ducks still looking for win, playoff berth

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 03:40:21 GMT

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Rossi rifled a slapshot past Ducks goalie Lukas Dostal after taking a pass from Jake DeBrusk for the Canucks' second power-play goal of the co

Clippers turn back Warriors in play-in game preview

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 03:25:07 GMT

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The Los Angeles Clippers sent a message to their play-in opponent Sunday night, riding Bennedict Mathurin's 20 points and a stingy defense to a 115-110 home win over the Golden State Warriors in what turned out to be an otherwise meaningless regular-season finale.

The victory allowed the Clippers (42-40) to tie the Portland Trail Blazers (42-40) for eighth place

Trail Blazers lock up No. 8 seed in West by beating Kings

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 03:19:08 GMT

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Deni Avdija recorded 25 points, 10 assists and six rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers secured the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference with a 122-110 victory over the visiting Sacramento Kings in the regular-season finale for both teams.

Jrue Holiday added 23 points and seven rebounds for Portland (42-40), which will play beyond the regular season for the firs

Lakers empty the bench in lopsided win over lowly Jazz

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 03:19:02 GMT

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Rui Hachimura and Deandre Ayton each posted 22-point, 10-rebound double-doubles on Sunday to help the Los Angeles Lakers earn a 131-107 victory over the visiting Utah Jazz in the regular-season finale.

LeBron James completed his 23rd regular season, finishing with 18 points in 17 minutes for the Lakers (53-29), who will be the No. 4 seed in next week's Western Conferen

Suns rout Thunder as reserves take center stage in finale

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 03:05:13 GMT

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Jamaree Bouyea scored a career-high 27 points to help the Phoenix Suns close the regular season with a 135-103 road win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday.

With their playoff positions secure going into the game, both teams sat the majority of their starters and major rotational players.

The Thunder's Luguentz Dort was the only player in the starting lin

Report: Doc Rivers out after three years as Bucks head coach

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:19:12 GMT

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Doc Rivers is out as the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, according to a Sunday night ESPN report.

Rivers has one year remaining on his $40 million contract, and the Bucks will pay the remainder of that contract. The club and Rivers and discussing a possible move to the front office for 2026-27, according to sources.

The Bucks stumbled to a 32-50 record this se

Golden Knights look to continue momentum vs. Jets

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:40:29 GMT

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The Vegas Golden Knights clinched a Stanley Cup playoff berth for the eighth time in their nine years of existence with a 3-2 overtime win over Colorado on Saturday. But don't look for John Tortorella's team to take the foot off the pedal in their final two regular-season contests.

Vegas (37-26-17, 91 points), which hosts the Winnipeg Jets (35-32-12, 82 points) on Mon

Kings fighting for playoff positioning vs. Kraken

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:25:14 GMT

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With three games remaining in the regular season, the Los Angeles Kings are in a position in which they could still finish first in the Pacific Division or miss the playoffs completely.

The Kings (34-26-19, 87 points) will close with a three-game trip, all against foes who have already been eliminated from the race. Following Monday's stop in Seattle to meet th

Avalanche, Oilers persisting through litany of injuries

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:19:21 GMT

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The Colorado Avalanche clinched the Central Division and the NHL's top overall seed. Now they are having a say in who is the other division winner in the Western Conference.

Colorado (52-16-11, 115 points) completes back-to-back games against Pacific Division contenders when it plays at the Edmonton Oilers on Monday night.

The Avalanche fell 3-2 in overtime to V

Masters Musings: 5 Takeaways from 2026 at Augusta National

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:40:28 GMT

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AUGUSTA, Ga. -- After spending seven days roaming virtually every yard of Augusta National Golf Club, from the historic clubhouse to hours at 'Amen Corner' on the other side of the expansive property, here are five takeaways from a memorable 2026 Masters Tournament.

SCHEFFLER'S FLOCK GROWING

Scottie Scheffler created an enormous buzz around Augusta National on

Wild hope to banish recent funk as they take on Blues

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:19:12 GMT

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Central Division foes square off one final time this season when the playoff-bound Minnesota Wild visit the St. Louis Blues on Monday night.

This is the third and final regular-season matchup between these teams. They have split the season series so far, with the Wild winning 5-0 in St. Louis back in October and the Blues getting revenge in Minnesota 3-1 last mon

Predators, Sharks look for late push into West playoff picture

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:55:13 GMT

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Two teams still on the outskirts of the Western Conference playoff picture will collide when the Nashville Predators host the San Jose Sharks on Monday night.

The Predators (38-32-10, 86 points) trail the Los Angeles Kings by one point for the second wild card in the West with two games remaining. The Kings have played one fewer game, but should they finish tied, t

Jacob deGrom brushes off Shohei Ohtani shot, lifts Rangers past Dodgers

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:40:23 GMT

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Jacob deGrom overcame allowing a leadoff homer to Shohei Ohtani by striking out nine batters, helping the visiting Texas Rangers record a 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday.

deGrom (1-0) yielded one run on four hits in six innings before exiting after 93 pitches.

Evan Carter homered to lead off the third and Josh Smith had an RBI single later i

Jose Soriano still dealing as Angels defeat Reds

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:19:15 GMT

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Jose Soriano continued his hot start with 10 strikeouts over seven shutout innings and Oswald Peraza homered to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 9-6 victory over the host Cincinnati Reds in the rubber-game of their three-game series on Sunday afternoon.It was the second consecutive start that Soriano (4-0), who allowed two singles an

Twins chase Max Scherzer early to win series against Blue Jays

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:05:09 GMT

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Tristan Gray hit a three-run home run Sunday afternoon and the visiting Minnesota Twins defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 8-2 in the rubber match of a three-game series.

Kody Clemens added a solo home run and Taj Bradley (3-0) went five innings to pick the win for the Twins, who have won six of their last seven.

Daulton Varsho and Ernie Clement each had thr

UCLA likely to make history as No. 1 draft pick decision looms

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 20:55:08 GMT

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UCLA just finished off a dominating run to the NCAA title, but now the stars of the Bruins are about to take over the WNBA Draft.

As many as five UCLA players could be first-round selections and six total will be chosen when the three-round, 45-player draft is conducted Monday night in New York. That would be a WNBA record for a c

Nick Kurtz's HR, Aaron Civale's pitching help Athletics blank Mets

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 20:40:39 GMT

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Aaron Civale tossed 5 2/3 solid innings and combined with four relievers on a four-hitter Sunday for the red-hot Athletics, who completed a three-game sweep of the New York Mets with a 1-0 victory.

Nick Kurtz homered in the third for the Athletics, who won the final five games of a six-game road trip to New York against the Yankees and Mets.

The homer was the

'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' emerges as highest-grossing Hollywood film of 2026 so far

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:58:06 GMT

Los Angeles [US], April 13 (ANI): 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' has officially emerged as Hollywood's highest-grossing film of 2026 so far, amassing an impressive USD 629 million at the global box office.

As per Variety, the film continues to witness strong momentum in ticket sales worldwide and is expected to inch closer to the coveted USD 1 billion milestone in the coming weeks. It is also expected to contend

Busy Sky acquire F Rickea Jackson from Sparks for G Ariel Atkins

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:55:06 GMT

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The Chicago Sky acquired promising forward Rickea Jackson from the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday for two-time All-Star guard Ariel Atkins, the teams announced.

Jackson, 25, was the No. 4 overall selection in the 2024 WNBA Draft and averaged 14.0 points and 3.6 rebounds in 78 games (72 starts) over her two seasons with the S

Phil Garner, 3-time All-Star, manager, dies at 76

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:55:11 GMT

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Phil Garner, who won a World Series title as a player with the Pittsburgh Pirates and managed the Houston Astros to the Fall Classic in 2005, died on Saturday. He was 76.

The Garner family released the following statement on Sunday:

'(He) passed away peacefully last night, April 11, surrounded by family and love after a two-plus-year battle with pancreatic ca

Ukraine faces huge rift as mobilization backlash grows Zelensky aide

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:49:04 GMT

Ukraine risks disappearing from the world map if draft evasion continues, Kirill Budanov has claimed

Vladimir Zelensky's chief of staff Kirill Budanov has acknowledged that mobilization has created what he called a "huge" problem in Ukrainian society, exposing an increasing gap between Kiev's calls to "fight until victory" and widespread draft evasion.

The Ukrainian military faces a severe

Report: Kelsey Plum to re-sign with Sparks on discounted deal

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:40:39 GMT

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Two-time WNBA champion and four-time All-Star guard Kelsey Plum is signing a one-year, $999,999 contract to return to the Los Angeles Sparks, ESPN reported on Sunday.

In line for a $1.4 million supermax deal, Plum reportedly opted to take a discounted price as a means to provide financial flexibility for the Sparks.

Plum, 31, averaged 19.5 points and 5.7

Mammoth strives for playoff momentum; Flames hope to play spoiler

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:55:09 GMT

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The Utah Mammoth will try to solidify their Stanley Cup Playoffs position when they visit the Calgary Flames on Sunday night.

Utah (42-31-6, 90 points), which saw its five-game winning streak end with a 4-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, is three points ahead of the Los Angeles Kings in the race for the first wild-card spot from the Western Conference, wit

Ducks close to snapping playoff drought as Canucks visit

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:40:24 GMT

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The playoff-hungry Anaheim Ducks host the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday in a Pacific Division clash between two franchises heading in the opposite direction.

The resurgence of the Ducks -- through shrewd trades and clever draft picks -- could provide a template for the last-place Canucks to be competitive again.

Anaheim is poised to make its first Stanley Cup

Braves, Guardians battle it out to stay undefeated in series play

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:19:15 GMT

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The race to determine the last Major League Baseball team to lose a series this season will, appropriately, go down to the wire Sunday night.

The Atlanta Braves and Cleveland Guardians each will attempt to remain unbeaten in series play Sunday night, when Atlanta hosts Cleveland in the rubber match of a three-game interleague set.

Left-hander Chris Sale (

'Efficient' Dodgers showing Rangers their pitching, hitting prowess

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:55:12 GMT

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The National League-West leading Los Angeles Dodgers have 14 runs over two games against the visiting Texas Rangers and will try for a series sweep on Sunday afternoon.

The Dodgers have Major League Baseball's best record and have won seven of their past eight games. The defending World Series champs also have won four of their five series this season.

"RCB has form, MI slightly ahead in man-to-man comparison": Irfan Pathan ahead of marquee IPL 2026 clash

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:01:42 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 12 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan said that heading into their marquee Indian Premier League (IPL), defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have been in good form, but the five-time champions are 'slightly ahead' in a man-to-man comparison.

It will be Rohit Sharma versus Virat Kohli, a clash of two iconic names in world cricket, when MI takes on defe

Athletics finding reasons to celebrate while Mets looking for answers

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:25:12 GMT

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The Athletics went viral with a new home run celebration Saturday as they locked up a winning road trip to New York.

The mood is decidedly more downbeat for the New York Mets.

The visiting Athletics will look to complete a three-game sweep of the reeling Mets Sunday afternoon when the teams close out an interleague series.

Aaron Civale (1-0, 2.70 ERA) is

Angels turn to sizzling Jose Soriano in rubber game at Reds

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:05:05 GMT

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The Los Angeles Angels are sending the right man to the mound against the host Cincinnati Reds on Sunday, when they'll rely on new-found ace Jose Soriano to try to win the finale and the three-game series.

The Angels' bats cooled off after Friday's 10-2 blowout win as they dropped Saturday's game 7-3, setting up the Sunday showdown.

Enter Soriano, who's b

Missing George Springer, Jays send Max Scherzer vs. Twins

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:55:10 GMT

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The Toronto Blue Jays will be dealing with another injury concern Sunday afternoon when they face the visiting Minnesota Twins in the decisive encounter of a three-game series.

Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer suffered a fractured left big toe Saturday during the Twins' 7-4 victory. Springer fouled a ball off his foot in the third inning and went down in

NHL roundup: Jack Eichel's OT goal sends Knights to playoffs

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:19:07 GMT

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Jack Eichel scored 1:19 into overtime and the Vegas Golden Knights clinched a playoff spot with a 3-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche in Denver on Saturday night.

Eichel grabbed the puck in the Colorado end, skated down the left boards and beat goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood with a shot from the circle for his game-winner, helping the Knights clinch their eighth playo

Sharks' playoff plans take hit in shootout loss to Canucks

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:05:06 GMT

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Macklin Celebrini tallied his 109th and 110th points of the season, but the San Jose Sharks couldn't win their home finale of the season, falling 4-3 to the Vancouver Canucks in a shootout on Saturday night.

Jake DeBrusk and Linus Karlsson found the back of the net for the Canucks in the shootout, which went to six rounds.

DeBrusk, Teddy Blueger and Marco Rossi

'Person of Interest' actor John Nolan passes away

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:59:57 GMT

Washington [US], April 12 (ANI): Veteran British actor John Nolan, known for his roles in Christopher Nolan's 'Batman' films and the CBS series 'Person of Interest', has died at the age of 87.

The cause of death has not been confirmed yet, as per The Hollywood Reporter.

A respected figure in British theatre, Nolan began his acting journey in London and spent two years with the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Canucks pull out win over Sharks in shootout

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:55:11 GMT

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Teddy Blueger and Linus Karlsson found the back of the net for the Canucks in the shootout, which went to six rounds.

Blueger, Marco Rossi, and Jake DeBrusk

MLB roundup: Gunnar Henderson, Orioles slug past Giants

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:40:29 GMT

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Gunnar Henderson continued his homer barrage and Jeremiah Jackson also slugged a home run as the Baltimore Orioles beat the visiting San Francisco Giants 6-2 on Saturday night to even their series.

Henderson has six home runs, including four in the last five games, to share the MLB lead with St. Louis outfielder Jordan Walker.

Colton Cowser had two hits an

Preds stay within point of Kings with tight win over Wild

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:25:19 GMT

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Steven Stamkos had a goal and an assist for the Nashville Predators in a 2-1 win against the visiting Minnesota Wild on Saturday afternoon.

Matthew Wood also scored and Justus Annunen made 21 saves for Nashville (38-32-10, 86 points), which stayed within a point of the Los Angeles Kings for the final wild-card spot in the Western Conference.

The Predators have

Shohei Ohtani's 1st '26 HR in L.A. helps Dodgers beat Rangers

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:19:15 GMT

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A four-run first inning for the host Los Angeles Dodgers, with a leadoff home run from Shohei Ohtani and a three-run shot from Teoscar Hernandez, keyed a 6-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Saturday night.

Ohtani had not had an extra-base hit or an RBI at Dodger Stadium this season, doing much of his damage on the road. It took four pitches in the bottom of the f

Golden Knights secure playoff berth with OT win at Avalanche

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:19:06 GMT

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Jack Eichel scored 1:19 into overtime and the Vegas Golden Knights clinched a playoff spot with a 3-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche in Denver on Saturday night.

Vegas (37-26-17, 91 points) jumped over Edmonton (90 points) into first place in the Pacific Division. Anaheim is third with 89 points heading into the final week of the regular season.

Eichel grabbed

Trail Blazers can clinch No. 8 seed with win vs. Kings

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 02:40:28 GMT

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The Portland Trail Blazers look to secure the No. 8 position in the Western Conference when they host the woeful Sacramento Kings on Sunday in the regular-season finale for both clubs.

The Trail Blazers put themselves in position to nab a spot in the key 7 vs. 8 play-in contest by routing the visiting Los Angeles Clippers 116-97 on Friday night.

Portland (41-4

Warriors face Clippers, knowing rematch may occur soon after

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 02:05:22 GMT

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The Golden State Warriors could have a hand in their play-in opponent when they wrap up the NBA regular season on the road Sunday night against one of the possibilities, the Los Angeles Clippers.

The Warriors (37-44) are assured of a 10th-place finish in the Western Conference, meaning they will open the play-in on the road against the No. 9 seed on Wednesday. Th

Flyers crush Jets to help playoff standing

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 02:05:12 GMT

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Sean Couturier had two goals and an assist as the Philadelphia Flyers moved closer to securing a playoff berth with a 7-1 win over the host Winnipeg Jets on Saturday night.

Noah Cates had a goal and two assists, while Matvei Michkov scored and had a helper. Porter Martone, Travis Sanheim and Nick Seeler also tallied for Philadelphia. Rasmus Ristolainen collected two

Kraken blow past Flames despite playoff elimination earlier in day

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 01:55:17 GMT

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Goaltender Nikke Kokko made 26 saves to win his first NHL start as the Seattle Kraken defeated the visiting Calgary Flames 4-1 on Saturday.

Frederick Gaudreau, Chandler Stephenson, Matty Beniers and Jordan Eberle scored and Ryker Evans had two assists for the Kraken (34-34-11, 79 points), who were eliminated from postseason contention before taking the ice as Los An

No. 3 seed within Lakers' grasp in season finale vs. Jazz

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 01:40:36 GMT

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A better seed in next week's Western Conference playoffs will be on the line Sunday night for the Los Angeles Lakers, who host the lowly Utah Jazz in both teams' regular-season finale.

Los Angeles (52-29) will earn the No. 3 seed with a win paired with a Denver Nuggets' loss to the San Antonio Spurs. A victory over Utah also will clinch the Lakers' winningest sea

Avoiding injury looms large as Thunder host Suns in regular season finale

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 01:40:27 GMT

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The Oklahoma City Thunder's place in the postseason is set.

The Thunder (64-17) will be the No. 1 overall seed when the playoffs open, their third consecutive season earning the top spot in the Western Conference.

The Phoenix Suns (44-37) will be headed to the play-in tournament as the No. 7 seed, though their opponent remains to be set.

Sunday, the S

Nikola Jokic, Nuggets can clinch No. 3 seed against Spurs

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 01:40:20 GMT

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The Denver Nuggets have plenty for which to play when they visit the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday in the teams' regular-season finale.

The Nuggets (53-28) have won 11 straight games, the longest active winning streak in the league. Denver's latest victory, a 127-107 home decision over top-seeded Oklahoma City on Friday, clinched no worse than the No. 4 seed in the W

Depleted Grizzlies wrap season against resting Rockets

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:55:24 GMT

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The Houston Rockets finally had displayed signs of consistency that seemed to validate their standing as a contender in the West, with an eight-game winning streak confirming as much.

One result likely won't change that perspective, but the Rockets' defensive effort against the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday opened the door to criticism. Despite Minne

Resting Timberwolves close regular season vs. Pelicans

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:55:17 GMT

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The Minnesota Timberwolves do not know their playoff opponent yet.

All they know for sure is they will start the postseason on the road -- but not before they play one more home game in their regular-season finale. The Timberwolves (48-33) will tip off against the New Orleans Pelicans (26-55) on Sunday night in Minneapolis.

Minnesota is locked into the No. 6

Preds stay within 1 point of Kings with tight win over Wild

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:55:20 GMT

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Steven Stamkos had a goal and an assist for the Nashville Predators in a 2-1 win against the visiting Minnesota Wild on Saturday afternoon.

The Predators have

Reds post 4-run 1st, add on to even series with Angels

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:55:06 GMT

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Spencer Steer belted a home run and Nathaniel Lowe hit a three-run double as the Cincinnati Reds defeated the visiting Los Angeles Angels 7-3 on Saturday afternoon, knotting up the three-game series heading into Sunday's decider.

Cincinnati scored five runs in the first two innings, but the Angels trimmed away and got within 5-3

Kevin Kelsy's goal in 96th minute lifts Timbers over LAFC

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:40:28 GMT

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Kevin Kelsy scored in the 96th minute as the Portland Timbers handed visiting Los Angeles FC its first loss of the season, 2-1, on Saturday afternoon.

Kelsy headed in Brandon Bye's headed cross from the right goal line for his first goal of the season, snapping a five-match winless streak for the Timbers (2-4-1, 7 points).

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