Jack Norris 
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama threw down a dunk between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren during Game 1. Wembanyama finished with 41 points and 24 rebounds in the Spurs’ 122-115 double overtime win over the Thunder. The game marked just the seventh 40-20 game in a conference finals or later in NBA history.
Emma Raducanu has rehired Andrew Richardson, the coach who helped guide her to her US Open triumph in 2021. The partnership will begin at Strasbourg in the buildup to the French Open. They first worked together during her youth.
Bianca Andreescu, after winning the US Open in 2019, experienced a period of injuries and setbacks. This led to her competing on the ITF tour to rebuild her career. She had to grow up fast from a carefree teenager to a young woman.
Liverpool FC and adidas have unveiled the club’s new home kit for 2026-27, inspired by the iconic strip worn during the Reds’ 1989-90 title-winning season. The new home shirt draws inspiration from the original adidas design, combining timeless club heritage with modern performance design. It is available to purchase now at the online store, via the LFC Store app and in official LFC stores.
Liverpool’s 4-2 defeat against Aston Villa marked their 19th loss of the season across all competitions. They have conceded more than 50 goals in a 38-game Premier League campaign for the first time. Arne Slot acknowledged the team ‘crumbled’ after going behind.
Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Elliot Anderson. A move to Old Trafford is apparently favoured by the player. INEOS are said to be ready to bid close to £80m for the Nottingham Forest midfielder.
Middlesbrough are pushing for Southampton to be removed from the Championship play-offs after allegations of spying on a training session. The EFL is investigating the incident, which occurred before the first leg of their semi-final. A decision from the independent disciplinary commission is expected soon.
Neymar has been included in Brazil’s 26-man squad for the World Cup. The 34-year-old Santos forward is Brazil’s all-time leading goalscorer. This will be Neymar’s fourth World Cup appearance.
Alex Newhook scored in overtime as the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Buffalo Sabres in Game 7 to advance to the Eastern Conference Final. Newhook’s goal at 11:22 of overtime sealed the win. The Canadiens will now face the Carolina Hurricanes.
Bournemouth were denied a likely victory against Hampshire Academy after rain intervened. Bournemouth had reduced their opponents to 149 all out and were 78/0 in pursuit when the weather halted play, resulting in the match being abandoned. This is Bournemouth’s second abandonment in three games.