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Jean Montero previews NBA venture: “If I have a real opportunity”
Prioritizing a guaranteed role and real playing time over simply making a roster, 22-year-old Jean Montero relays how he would consider moving from the EuroLeague to the ...
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James leads Lakers to brink of play-off series win
LeBron James makes a three-pointer to force overtime before the Los Angeles Lakers move to the brink of series victory in the NBA play-offs.
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Arteta: Arsenal ready to 'get job done' and win title after post-Man City recharge
Mikel Arteta has urged his players to "take ownership" of the Premier League title race and "get the job done" after taking time to recharge and reflect following their l...
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O'Neill insists Celtic board are behind contract calls - gossip
Celtic boss reveals contract decision-making process while Aberdeen reportedly have interest in Championship defender...
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FA Cup game: Answer our prompts for a Man City v Southampton prediction
Answer our seven simple questions and get a prediction from the BBC Sport supercomputer for Saturday's FA Cup semi-final between Manchester City and Southampton.
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How Newcastle's 'bullies' became too nice
How Eddie Howe's Newcastle have gone from regularly ruffling feathers to losing 15 Premier League games this season.
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Joe Ingles set to join Melbourne United following NBA Playoffs
Finalizing a deal with Melbourne United is the next step for 38-year-old Joe Ingles.
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Real Madrid alum Hugo Gonzalez brings EuroLeague playoff grit to Celtics
Hugo Gonzalez leverages his playoff experience in the EuroLeague with Real Madrid to stay mentally sharp as he transitions to the 2026 NBA Playoffs, presented by Google, ...
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How Guardiola found his best Man City XI
Manchester City are finishing the season strongly - having looked at one stage as if the Premier League title may elude them. Here's how Pep Guardiola went through many s...
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Could Spurs fans take solace from a season in the Championship?
Tottenham Hotspur fans will not want to contemplate relegation - but if the worst should happen, they may take solace from a season in the Championship.
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Kobe Bryant card sets new record with $3.15 million sale
A rare 1997-98 Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems Emerald Kobe Bryant card sets a new record for any standalone Bryant card after being acquired in a jaw-dropping $3.15 m...
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Why is Kelly not an automatic starter for Arsenal or England?
BBC Sport discusses why Lionesses hero Chloe Kelly is not guaranteed a spot for club or country.
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Sidelined Wembanyama rules the bench as Spurs rally in Portland
Despite Victor Wembanyama being sidelined in concussion protocol, the San Antonio Spurs overcome a 15-point deficit to defeat the Portland Trail Blazers and take a 2-1 se...
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Sergio de Larrea headlines surge of late European NBA draft entries
At the deadline for early entries in the 2026 NBA Draft, presented by State Farm, 20-year-old Sergio de Larrea and more promising European prospects move in the fray.
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Ramsey's marathon in memory of 'amazing' young boy
Aaron Ramsey has only just retired but is running the London Marathon in memory of his friend Ceri's "amazing" son Hugh, who died of a rare cancer aged six.
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Sengun vows Rockets will fight 3-0 deficit: “We believe in it”
Despite a monster 33-point performance, 23-yer-old Alperen Sengun falls in a 3-0 hole with the Houston Rockets opposite the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Lakers rally past Rockets for 3-0 lead, Celtics edge out 76ers
Despite missing Slovenian superstar Luka Doncic, the Los Angeles Lakers prevail in overtime to secure a 3-0 lead over the Houston Rockets.
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Papers: Maresca in Man City talks as Pep emerges as candidate for Italy job
The top stories and transfer rumours from Saturday's newspapers...
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All eyes on Spurs & West Ham? 'Unbelievable' Forest edge towards safety
After Nottingham Forest's stunning win at Sunderland, is the Premier League relegation battle now a two-horse race?
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Le Bris reacts to 'painful' defeat
Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris bemoans his sides "slow start" following a 5-0 defeat at the hands of relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest. He describes the loss as "pai...
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