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From MVP hopefuls to postseason heroes, we’re counting down the top 50 players who will decide the 2025 playoffs. ​ 

Lightning forward Oliver Bjorkstrand (lower-body injury) will not play in the team’s first-round playoff series against the Panthers. ​ 

Bucks star Damian Lillard is expected to return for Game 2 or Game 3 of Milwaukee’s first-round playoff series against the Pacers, sources told ESPN. ​ 

Luka Doncic says he still hasn’t spoken to Nico Harrison since being traded to the Lakers but has heard what the Mavericks general manager has said in justifying his reasoning for the deal. ​ 

Klay Thompson said the Mavericks “persevered” through a season ravaged by injuries and the shocking trade of Luka Doncic, one that came to an end with a 120-106 play-in loss to the Grizzlies. ​ 

LaLiga leaders Barcelona fought back from 3-1 down to beat Celta Vigo 4-3 in a rollercoaster encounter on Saturday. ​ 

Kelly Pannek scored to rally the United States past Czechia 2-1 and on to the final once again at the women’s ice hockey world championship. ​ 

The Ducks have fired coach Greg Cronin after missing the NHL playoffs for a seventh straight season. ​ 

Lesley Ugochukwu’s added-time equaliser ensured Southampton equalled Derby’s record-low Premier League points total with a 1-1 draw at West Ham. The already-relegated Saints were still on course to be crowned the worst team in Premier League history after Jarrod Bowen fired the hosts into the lead. But they were not even the worst team at…

La Liga leaders battle back from 3-1 down Bayern Munich sweep to 4-0 victory at Heidenheim Barcelona fought back from 3-1 down to beat Celta Vigo 4-3 in a rollercoaster encounter, with a stoppage-time penalty by Raphinha extending their lead over Real Madrid at the top of La Liga to seven points. Barcelona took the…

If both Brentford and Brighton currently appear part of the Premier League furniture, being established in the top tier is a contract written in disappearing ink. Their owners, Matthew Benham and Tony Bloom, estranged former associates, have cracked the alchemy of the transfer market, and are much admired for doing so. Taking the next step…

Exeter 24-26 Bath Wing Brown-Bampoe inspires Chiefs to give Bath scare The perils of going too early. We should know by now that no game in this competition is ever dead until it is dead, so common is the comeback these days. But when Bath, league leaders, had the bonus point here by the half-hour…

It is unlikely anyone here will remember this game fondly in years to come. Bournemouth missed the chance to make up ground in the race for European football next season as 10-man Crystal Palace stood firm after a week in which they conceded five goals in two matches. A red card for Chris Richards at…

The Premier League trophy Manchester City have proudly held for the past four years will be soon heading to one side of Stanley Park but, after exploding to life late against Everton, they took an important step towards Champions League qualification on the other. Nico O’Reilly and Mateo Kovacic sealed a victory that even Pep…

Live updates from the battle for pole in Saudi Arabia You can drop Billy an email | Sign up for the Recap Hello and welcome to our live coverage of qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. All four races in 2025 have so far been won by the driver that qualified fastest, with Oscar…

Julian Benson passes away at 54Julian Benson, the renowned dancer and choreographer, has passed away at the age of 54 after a prolonged battle with Cystic Fibrosis. Julian, who garnered recognition as a former judge on the RTÉ’s Dancing with the Stars, died on Saturday, April 19…. ​ 

Celebrity matchmaker reveals why Travis Kelce is better than Joe Alwyn for Taylor SwiftTaylor Swift has found an invisible string that ties her to Travis Kelce, and a relationship expert analysed why they connected with each other.The 35-year-old NFL star is the perfect “golden retriever… ​ 

Prince Harry, Meghan damage control after befitting reply to bold movePrince Harry and Meghan Markle seemingly sprung into action as they received a bold response to their move.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex started their Archewell Foundation following their exit from senior working royal… ​ 

Katy Perry puts her career in danger of ‘extinction’ with Blue Origin space trip?Katy Perry has landed her entire career in jeopardy with her Blue Origin space expedition.The Dark Horse singer took part in Monday’s, April 14, 11-minute expedition in Jeff Bezos’ commercial spacecraft along with CBS… ​ 

Lady Gaga faces major setback during her performance at CoachellaLady Gaga opened up about a major setback she came across during her set at the 2025 Coachella.At the second weekend of the desert event, the Bloody Mary singer suffered from technical difficulty at the beginning of her Mayhem… ​ 

Rico Rodriguez looks back on his dynamic with ‘Modern Family’ co-starsRico Rodriguez, who starred in Modern Family in the beginning of his career, revealed how working with his co-stars shaped his experience.The 26-year-old actor shared that he feels “honoured” to have been… ​ 

Prince William is making efforts to strengthen his bond with Princess Kate through planned romantic gestures. The couple have reportedly chosen to skip the traditional Easter service at Windsor Castle, opting instead for a private family celebration in Norfolk with their children-Prince… ​ 

Teddi Mellencamp defends dad John Mellencamp burial plan for herTeddi Mellencamp has come to her father’s defence over his family mausoleum conversation during her battle with stage 4 melanoma.The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star had previously made bombshell claims that her father is… ​ 

Premier League updates from the 5.30pm BST kick-off Live scoreboard | League tables | And you can email Scott Both of these famous old clubs really enjoyed their recent taste of Champions League football; both of these famous old clubs fancy some more. It’s third versus seventh with five points between them and fifth place…

Women’s Six Nations news from the 4.45pm BST kick-off You can email Luke | And sign up to get The Breakdown Two years ago the criticism levelled at England was that their attack was predictable as they relied on their maul to get them over the line. When John Mitchell took over the Red Roses…

This most curious of Aberdeen seasons will end in Scottish football’s showpiece occasion. Time will tell whether this outcome proves fatal for the Hearts manager Neil Critchley, who has a damaging habit of falling on the wrong side of fine margins. Celtic or St Johnstone lie in wait for Aberdeen on 24 May. Jimmy Thelin’s…

It was an afternoon of missed opportunities for Arsenal as they fell to a 2-1 defeat to Lyon in the first leg of their Women’s Champions League semi-final. Melchie Dumornay’s late winner silenced the 40,000-strong Emirates Stadium crowd after Mariona Caldentey’s penalty had cancelled out Kadidiatou Diani’s opener. Joe Montemurro returned to his former stomping…