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No return timeline for 76ers' Joel Embiid (appendix) after hospital release

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:55:13 GMT

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Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was released from the hospital Friday after undergoing a successful appendectomy and is returning to Philadelphia, the team announced.

The team added that Embiid's surgical recovery will be managed by team physicians in consultation with his surgeon and a timeline for return to basketball activities has not yet been determined

Raptors in must-win game vs. Knicks as they work to avoid play-in

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:40:32 GMT

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It's been four long years since the Toronto Raptors competed in the postseason. To avoid a potential Eastern Conference play-in slot, the Raptors can't lose to a team that has owned them for nearly as long.

Toronto (45-35), which just beat Miami twice in three days at home, travels to New York to take on the Knicks (52-28) on Friday. The Raptors will close the

Magic eager to continue winning ways in encounter vs. Bulls

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:40:26 GMT

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The Orlando Magic have climbed the Eastern Conference standings and have a chance to avoid the play-in tournament thanks to a late-season surge.

Orlando enters Friday night's visit to the Chicago Bulls on a four-game winning streak, its second-longest run of the season.

Magic coach Jamahl Mosley used a starting lineup of Jalen Suggs, Desmond Bane, Franz Wagner

Brandon Ingram nets 38 as Raptors sweep four games from Heat

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:05:12 GMT

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Brandon Ingram scored 23 of his 38 points in the first half Thursday night and the Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Miami Heat 128-114.

The Raptors (45-35) swept the four-game season series with the Heat (41-39) and moved one-half game ahead of Orlando and into sixth place in the Eastern Conference. Toronto trails fifth-place Atlanta by one-half game.

Hawks face pivotal clash in rematch with Cavaliers

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:19:08 GMT

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Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley made quite a statement in the first part of the Cleveland Cavaliers' home-and-home set with the Atlanta Hawks, combining for 53 points and 26 rebounds Wednesday in a 122-116 victory.

It's now the Hawks' turn to host. And there is significantly more pressure on them as the Eastern Conference teams meet Friday in Georgia.

Clevel

UCLA's Lauren Betts among 15 to attend WNBA draft

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:19:17 GMT

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National champion center Lauren Betts and four of her UCLA teammates are among the 15 prospects who will attend Monday's 2026 WNBA Draft in New York City.

Bets will be joined by Bruins forward Angela Dugalic and guards Kiki Rice, Gabriela Jaquez and Gianna Kneepkens.

UCLA defeated South Carolina 79-51 on Sunday to win the Wo

NBA fines Magic $25K for violating injury reporting rules

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:55:18 GMT

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The Orlando Magic were fined $25,000 by the NBA on Thursday for violating the league's injury reporting rules.

Per the NBA, the Magic failed to disclose the game availability status of guard Anthony Black prior to Monday's contest against the Detroit Pistons. Black was listed as 'out' in the initial injury report and later played in the game.

Black, 22, scored

UFL expanding to Oklahoma City in 2028

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:05:03 GMT

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The United Football League announced plans Thursday to launch a new team in Oklahoma City in 2028.

'Oklahoma lives and breathes football, so bringing the UFL to Oklahoma City was an easy decision,' league co-owner Mike Repole said in a news release. 'This is a state that shows up, cares deeply, and truly understands the game. From college powerhouses to Friday night ligh

Bucks coach Doc Rivers hints at potential retirement

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:19:12 GMT

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Asked before Tuesday's game against Brooklyn about how much longer he plans to stay in coaching, Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers gave a seemingly pointed answer to his near future.

'I won't answer that, but I have grandkids that I want to see,' Rivers. 'I'll put it that way. And so, I'll let you figure it out from there. I have seven grandkids now and they're all 8 y

Suns, bound for play-in tournament, take on Cooper Flagg, Mavs

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:05:13 GMT

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The Phoenix Suns spent the first 79 games of the NBA season in a vain attempt to lock up a top-six seed in the Western Conference playoffs.

Their task now is to hang on to postseason spot No. 7.

The Suns (43-36) blew a 21-point lead and were crushed 55-34 on the boards in a 119-105 home loss to Houston on Tuesday in an outcome that dropped them into a play-

Pistons intent on sharpening skills in home finale vs. Bucks

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:40:40 GMT

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The top seed and home-court advantage throughout the Eastern Conference playoffs already is locked up.

The Detroit Pistons now can gear up for what they hope is an extended postseason run while trying to avoid a major injury.

They'll host the Milwaukee Bucks in their final regular-season home game on Wednesday.

Detroit (57-22) didn't have a handful of ke

Wolves clinch playoffs; Magic try to make play-in spot disappear

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:40:26 GMT

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The Minnesota Timberwolves clinched their spot in the Western Conference playoffs with their win and a loss by the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday.

The postseason picture isn't nearly as clear for the Orlando Magic, who will host the Timberwolves on Wednesday.

Minnesota (47-32) holds the sixth position in the Western Conference despite a recent three-game skid fo

Artemis II crew heads back from Moon as NASA releases first flyby photographs

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:45:13 GMT

NASA released the first photographs captured during Monday's close approach of the lunar surface and announced the splashdown is scheduled for April 10 in the Pacific Ocean off San Diego, California.

by Wen Tsui

LOS ANGELES, April 7 (Xinhua) -- The crew of the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Artemis II mission began the return phase of their 10-day lunar flight on

Cavaliers host Hawks in potential playoff preview

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:19:05 GMT

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The Cleveland Cavaliers have clinched home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs, where their likely opponent will be the Atlanta Hawks.

First, though, the teams have a home-and-home set to play, beginning Wednesday in Cleveland.

Donovan Mitchell, James Harden and the Cavaliers (50-29) locked up at least the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference

Rapper Offset shot in Florida, currently under observation

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:32:40 GMT

Washington [US], April 7 (ANI): Rapper Offset was shot in Hollywood, Florida, on Monday evening and is currently in stable condition, according to his representative.

As per Variety, the incident has prompted an ongoing police investigation, with authorities confirming that the injuries sustained were non-life-threatening.

A spokesperson for the artist confirmed the development in a statement, saying, 'We c

NBA roundup: Magic continue playoff push with win over Pistons

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:40:34 GMT

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Paolo Banchero scored 31 points and Desmond Bane added 25 as the Orlando Magic withstood a fourth-quarter rally and closed on a 14-2 run to beat the visiting Detroit Pistons 123-107 on Monday.

Anthony Black contributed 14 points off the bench for Orlando, which won for the fourth time in the past five games. Wendell Carter Jr., Jalen Suggs and Tristan da Silva each

Magic continue playoff push with win over Pistons

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 02:05:22 GMT

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Paolo Banchero scored 31 points and Desmond Bane added 25 as the Orlando Magic withstood a fourth-quarter rally and closed on a 14-2 run to beat the visiting Detroit Pistons 123-107 on Monday.

Anthony Black contributed 14 points off the bench for Orlando, which won for the fourth time in the past five games. Wendell Carter Jr., Jalen Suggs and Tristan da Silva each

Clippers host Mavericks, eye No. 8 seed in West

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 01:40:38 GMT

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With a key play-in tournament seeding matchup set for later in the week, the Los Angeles Clippers are intent to focus on the task at hand when they play host to the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday at Inglewood, Calif.

The Clippers (40-38) are tied with the Portland Trail Blazers for eighth place in the Western Conference standings heading into Portland's road game M

Pelicans to host Jazz in matchup of Western Conference also-rans

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:40:27 GMT

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Late-season losing streaks collide Tuesday when the New Orleans Pelicans play host to the Utah Jazz.

While losing has more benefit than winning for teams low in the standings, the Jazz (21-58) have more to gain by losing as they sit fourth from the bottom of the overall NBA pecking order with three games remaining in the season.

Utah is tied for last place in

Raptors host Heat for a pair with both vying for optimal playoff positioning

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:55:11 GMT

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Plenty will be at stake on Tuesday when the Toronto Raptors host the Miami Heat for the first of two straight meetings north of the border between the postseason-bound teams.

Entering Monday's action, Toronto (43-35) sits in the No. 7 spot of the crowded Eastern Conference standings, tied with the Philadelphia 76ers. The Raptors are just a half-game ahead of the Charl

Artemis II crew surpasses Apollo 13 distance record

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:15:06 GMT

LOS ANGELES, April 6 (Xinhua) -- The crew of the Artemis II mission on Monday broke the record for the farthest distance from Earth ever traveled by humans, surpassing the milestone achieved by Apollo 13 in April 1970, according to NASA.

The milestone was reached at about 1:56 p.m. Eastern Time (1756 GMT), NASA said.

The four crew members are NASA commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, mission special

Pistons cruising into playoffs as Magic battling for seeding

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:19:12 GMT

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After clinching the top seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs, the Detroit Pistons have a chance to finish with 60 wins for just the third time in franchise history and the first time in 20 years.

Detroit (57-21) heads into the final week of the regular season with four games remaining, including a road matchup on Monday night against the Orlando Magic (42-36).

NBA roundup: Rockets edge Warriors to spoil Stephen Curry's return

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:40:29 GMT

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Stephen Curry returned from a two-month absence with 29 points, but Alperen Sengun capped a 24-point performance with a go-ahead interior hoop with 11.1 seconds remaining, lifting the Houston Rockets to a 117-116 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night in San Francisco.

In his first return to San Francisco as a member of the Rockets, Kevin Durant po

Contending Magic rally from 15-point deficit, upend Pelicans

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 02:05:06 GMT

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Desmond Bane scored 27 points as the Orlando Magic overturned a 15-point third-quarter deficit to defeat the host New Orleans Pelicans 112-108 on Sunday.

Paolo Banchero paired 23 points with 16 rebounds for the Magic (42-36), who seized control after edging in front midway through the fourth quarter.

Orlando has won three of its last four and sits ninth in the

Cavs overcome slow start to beat Pacers, move to brink of top-four seed

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:55:19 GMT

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Donovan Mitchell scored 38 points and James Harden had 28 points and seven assists as the playoff-bound Cleveland Cavaliers overcame a slow start in a 117-108 victory over the visiting Indiana Pacers on Sunday.

Thomas Bryant posted 14 points and 10 rebounds and Keon Ellis added 13 points for Cleveland (49-29), which did not lead in the first half before rallying for it

Chargers 2026 Draft Scenario: Defensive Tackle in Round 1

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:00:23 GMT

Eric Smith

The countdown is on to the 2026 NFL Draft.

The Chargers currently holdthe No. 22 overall pickand could go a handful of different routes in Round 1.

This is the first piece of a four-part series looking at potential options the Chargers have in the first round as we begin in the defensive trenches.

Why a DT makes sense

The Chargers certainly ha

Josh Sitton was a guard for any football era

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Had the smarts, instincts and tools to do everything

Cliff Christl

Josh Sitton

Inducted: 2023

Guard: 2008-15

Height: 6-3; Weight: 318

College: Central Florida, 2004-07

Honors:

Years selected to an all-pro first team: 2014

Pro Bowl Selection (game played from 1950-2022): 2012, '14, '15

With his physical presence and all-around skills, Josh Sitt

2026 NFL Draft Prospect Primer: Defensive Tackles

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Michael Hull

We are now just over two weeks from the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. Over the next few weeks, we will take a look at some of the top prospects entering this year's draft, breaking it down position by position:

RB|LB|WR|DB|IOL|DT| QB | OT | EDGE | TE

Let's continue with the defensive tackles. The rankings and analysis are taken fromPro Football Focuss Big Board,ESPNs Best AvailableandDani

First vessels transit Strait of Hormuz after U.S.-Iran ceasefire

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:45:18 GMT

CAIRO, April 8 (Xinhua) -- Vessel movements resumed on Wednesday in the Strait of Hormuz following a ceasefire announced by the United States and Iran, ship-tracking service MarineTraffic said on X.

The ceasefire included a temporary reopening of the strategic waterway to allow for negotiations.

The Greek-owned bulk carrier NJ Earth and the Liberia-flagged Daytona Beach transited the strait after departin

Roundup: Artemis II crew heads back from Moon as NASA releases first flyby photographs

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:45:21 GMT

by Wen Tsui

LOS ANGELES, April 7 (Xinhua) -- The crew of the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Artemis II mission began the return phase of their 10-day lunar flight on Tuesday after completing their flyby of the Moon.

Meanwhile, NASA released the first photographs captured during Monday's close approach of the lunar surface and announced the splashdown is scheduled for April 10 in

Roundup: Artemis II crew surpasses Apollo 13 distance record

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:45:29 GMT

by Wen Tsui

LOS ANGELES, April 6 (Xinhua) -- NASA's Artemis II mission broke the record for the farthest distance humans have ever traveled from Earth on Monday, surpassing a mark set 56 years ago, while contending with repeated equipment failures throughout the flight.

The crew of Integrity, as the astronauts named their capsule, exceeded the previous record of 400,171 km set by the Apollo 13 crew on Apr

1st LD: Artemis II crew surpasses Apollo 13 distance record

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 21:45:24 GMT

The milestone was reached at about 1:56 p.m. Eastern Time (1756 GMT), NASA said.

The four crew members are NASA commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, mission speci

Doctor Accused Of Trying To Kill Wife On Birthday Hike Found Guilty Of Lesser Charge Latest News

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:04:18 GMT

Doctor Accused Of Trying To Kill Wife On Birthday Hike Found Guilty Of Lesser Charge Latest News

FIFA adds new, more expensive, World Cup ticket categories - ESPN

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:02:50 GMT

FIFA adds new, more expensive, World Cup ticket categories - ESPN

Man Who Hit Wolf With Snowmobile Learns His Fate Latest News

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:01:48 GMT

Man Who Hit Wolf With Snowmobile Learns His Fate Latest News

Daughter Of American Missing In Bahamas Alleges Past Abuse By Stepfather UK Crime

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:01:36 GMT

Daughter Of American Missing In Bahamas Alleges Past Abuse By Stepfather UK Crime

San Diego DA supports revising sentencing laws for young offenders

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:33:11 GMT

San Diego DA supports revising sentencing laws for young offenders

Man found dead near Fashion Valley shopping center

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:32:01 GMT

Man found dead near Fashion Valley shopping center

Alibaba leads $290m investment for Shengshu Vidu AI world model

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:02:07 GMT

Alibaba leads $290m investment for Shengshu Vidu AI world model

Fire at Kontula shopping centre leaves one dead - Helsinki Times

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:36:06 GMT

Fire at Kontula shopping centre leaves one dead - Helsinki Times

California proposal would allow law enforcement agencies to use more grant funding for pursuit tech

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:35:51 GMT

California proposal would allow law enforcement agencies to use more grant funding for pursuit tech

International police groups respond to rising extremism with new initiative

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:34:15 GMT

International police groups respond to rising extremism with new initiative

Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Vernon Brake killed in head-on crash

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:34:12 GMT

Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Vernon Brake killed in head-on crash

Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann pleads guilty, admits to 8th murder

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:34:07 GMT

Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann pleads guilty, admits to 8th murder

Tulare County deputy shot, killed while serving eviction notice

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:32:44 GMT

Tulare County deputy shot, killed while serving eviction notice

Bodycam video shows man open fire at Phoenix Police helicopter before being shot by officers

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:32:37 GMT

Bodycam video shows man open fire at Phoenix Police helicopter before being shot by officers

BWC- Woodbridge Police sergeant indicted for manslaughter in shooting of man wielding baseball bat

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:32:36 GMT

BWC- Woodbridge Police sergeant indicted for manslaughter in shooting of man wielding baseball bat

Former NYPD cop gets 3 to 9 years in prison after fatal cooler throw conviction

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:32:11 GMT

Former NYPD cop gets 3 to 9 years in prison after fatal cooler throw conviction

Lidl Begins Construction On First Public House At Dundonald Store 09-04-2026

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:06:41 GMT

Lidl Begins Construction On First Public House At Dundonald Store 09-04-2026

DAERA Opens Applications For 2026-27 Regional Food Programme 09-04-2026

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:06:24 GMT

DAERA Opens Applications For 2026-27 Regional Food Programme 09-04-2026

Seafield Retail Park sold ahead of development plan Daily Business

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:05:18 GMT

Seafield Retail Park sold ahead of development plan Daily Business

Scotland confirm final World Cup warm-up vs Bolivia - live on BBC

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:10:26 GMT

Scotland confirm final World Cup warm-up vs Bolivia - live on BBC

Helena Rowland- How England star defied career-ending threat to win Rugby World Cup - The Mirror

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:33:25 GMT

Helena Rowland- How England star defied career-ending threat to win Rugby World Cup - The Mirror

Brazil hit hardest as Latin America adjusts to Trump tariffs after one year

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:33:37 GMT

Brazil hit hardest as Latin America adjusts to Trump tariffs after one year

Man who killed Albuquerque Police officer decades ago dies in prison

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:36:38 GMT

Man who killed Albuquerque Police officer decades ago dies in prison

Mexico Legend Javier Hernndez Joins FOX Sports For 2026 FIFA World Cup

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:33:45 GMT

Mexico Legend Javier Hernndez Joins FOX Sports For 2026 FIFA World Cup

2026 FIFA World Cup Ultimate Fanbase! Argentina, Portugal, Colombia Join In

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:33:17 GMT

2026 FIFA World Cup Ultimate Fanbase! Argentina, Portugal, Colombia Join In

Twenty Twenty Six review Hugh Bonnevilles World Cup comedy wields jokes as subtly as foam mallets

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:05:37 GMT

Twenty Twenty Six review Hugh Bonnevilles World Cup comedy wields jokes as subtly as foam mallets

It shouldnt take a war for Britain to wake up to the need for food security - Tim Lang

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:04:14 GMT

It shouldnt take a war for Britain to wake up to the need for food security - Tim Lang

Letter to the editor- In Iran, apply lessons of World War I

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:37:50 GMT

Letter to the editor- In Iran, apply lessons of World War I

Tripadvisor's best fish and chip shops in Carmarthenshire

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:37:20 GMT

Tripadvisor's best fish and chip shops in Carmarthenshire

Court of appeal clears path for Brian Adderley faction in fight over World Famous Valley Boys name

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:36:41 GMT

Court of appeal clears path for Brian Adderley faction in fight over World Famous Valley Boys name