LeBron James delivered a vintage performance as the Lakers defeated the Rockets, taking a commanding 3-0 series lead. James scored 29 points, grabbed 13 rebounds and dished out six assists. The Rockets now face a steep climb, as no team has come back from a 3-0 deficit to win a series in the NBA playoffs.
Tadej Pogacar won his third-straight Liege-Bastogne-Liege title. Pogacar broke free from Paul Seixas with 14km to go in the 260km race. The win marks Pogacar’s fourth time winning the event.
West Ham’s victory against Everton, combined with Tottenham’s win at Wolves, has intensified the Premier League relegation battle. West Ham secured a dramatic late winner, while Tottenham’s Palhinha scored a vital goal. The results mean other clubs who thought they were safe are once again looking over their shoulders.
Iga Swiatek retired from her match against Ann Li at the Mutua Madrid Open due to illness. Li was leading 7-6 (4), 2-6, 3-0 when Swiatek stopped play. The victory marks Li’s first Top 10 win since the 2022 Miami Open.
Manchester Storm has announced they will return to Manchester’s AO Arena for the 2026/2027 season. This move ends speculation about leaving their previous home in Altrincham. The return to the arena marks a new era for ice hockey in the city.
Bangladesh made an early impact in the T20I match against New Zealand. New Zealand lost Katene Clarke early. The game was temporarily stopped due to bad light.
Hailey Baptiste and Ann Li have both reached the Round of 16 at the Mutua Madrid Open. Baptiste defeated Jasmine Paolini in straight sets, recording 14 aces. Li recorded her first-ever Top 5 win against Iga Swiatek.
Ronnie O’Sullivan showed his frustration during his match with John Higgins. Mark Selby battled back against Wu Yize. Live coverage continues on Monday afternoon.
Yokohama Canon Eagles secured a 50-26 victory over Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo. Toshiba conceded three tries while fly-half Richie Mo’unga was in the sin bin. The Eagles are now in a strong position to avoid the post-season relegation series.
Bangladesh have won the toss and will bowl first against New Zealand in the first T20I. Bangladesh captain Litton Das cited the threat of rain as a primary reason for choosing to chase. New Zealand’s captain, Nick Kelly, mentioned that Tom Latham was hit on the toes but should recover quickly.