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Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 NBA regular season after an MRI on Friday confirmed a Grade 2 strain in his left hamstring, the team announced.

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler enters the 2026 Masters Tournament as the clear betting favorite to claim his third green jacket in five years, with early odds listing him between +400 and +550 across major sportsbooks just days before the first round at Augusta National.

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández has been dropped from the squad for the club's next two matches after comments he made during the international break in which he expressed a desire to live in Madrid, fueling speculation about a potential move to Real Madrid. Head coach Liam Rosenior confirmed the sanction Friday

As the 2025-26 NBA regular season enters its final stretch with the playoffs set to begin in mid-April, injuries continue to shape the landscape for many of the league's biggest stars and contending teams.

Cristiano Ronaldo has delivered a reassuring update on his recovery from a hamstring injury, posting on social media that he is "getting better every day" as he steps up rehabilitation and edges closer to a return with Al Nassr.

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic suffered a non-contact left hamstring injury during Thursday night's blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, leaving his return timeline unclear as the team awaits results from an MRI scheduled for Friday.

Florida authorities on Thursday released hours of police body camera footage showing golf legend Tiger Woods moments after his single-vehicle rollover crash last week, including field sobriety tests, his arrest on a driving under the influence charge and comments in which he told a deputy he had just been talking to the president.

Victor Wembanyama Dominates NBA In 2025-26 Season: Is The Spurs Star Now Unstoppable At Age 22?

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James has seen plenty of injuries in his 23 NBA seasons, but the sight of teammate Luka Doncic grabbing his left hamstring and limping off the court still hit hard.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is not expected to miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season after exiting Thursday night's blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder with a left hamstring injury, though his immediate return remains uncertain as he undergoes an MRI on Friday, April 3.

SYDNEY — Rugby league fans seeking to watch the South Sydney Rabbitohs versus Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs clash in NRL Round 5 on Friday, April 3, 2026, have multiple viewing options ranging from free-to-air broadcasts to premium streaming services as the traditional Good Friday fixture returns to Accor Stadium.

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic left Thursday night's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first quarter with an apparent left hamstring strain, the latest injury setback for the Slovenian superstar and a significant blow to a Lakers team fighting for Western Conference positioning as the 2025-26 NBA regular season winds down.

Boston Celtics Hall of Famer Robert Parish has named his all-time NBA starting five, selecting Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Tim Duncan and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in a lineup that blends supreme athleticism, elite playmaking, championship pedigree and timeless greatness.

LEGO has launched preorders for a star-studded collection of FIFA World Cup 2026-themed sets featuring football icons Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior, offering fans the chance to build detailed tributes to the players just months before the tournament kicks off in North America.

The Atlanta Falcons on Thursday officially unveiled their new primary uniforms for the 2026 NFL season, embracing a design philosophy centered on being "Authentic, Fast, Timeless" while incorporating elements from the franchise's history and modernizing its look for a new era of competition.

DENVER — Nikola Jokic continues his remarkable run as one of the most dominant and versatile centers in NBA history, prompting renewed debate whether the Denver Nuggets star has already surpassed Shaquille O'Neal in overall impact, skill and statistical brilliance — even as O'Neal's four championships and three Finals MVPs keep him ahead in the championship pedigree that often defines legacies.

Kirk Cousins has agreed to a contract with the Las Vegas Raiders, his agent announced Thursday, bringing the veteran quarterback to a rebuilding franchise in need of stability at the position ahead of the 2026 NFL season.

Luka Doncic is delivering one of the most dominant offensive seasons in NBA history, leading the league in scoring while carrying the Los Angeles Lakers to a strong playoff position, yet the Slovenian superstar faces long odds of capturing the 2026 Kia Most Valuable Player award with just weeks left in the regular season.

Social media erupted Wednesday with reports that 41-year-old Carmelo Anthony was coming out of retirement to rejoin the Los Angeles Lakers for a playoff push, but the buzz proved to be nothing more than an April Fools' Day prank as the former NBA scoring star remains firmly retired since 2023.

Cristiano Ronaldo has delivered a reassuring message to fans amid concerns over his fitness, posting on social media that he is "getting better every day" as he steps up rehabilitation from a hamstring injury sustained in late February while playing for Al Nassr.

Four-time World Cup champions Italy suffered another humiliating exit Tuesday, missing out on a third consecutive tournament after losing 4-1 to Bosnia and Herzegovina in a penalty shootout following a tense 1-1 draw in the European qualifying playoff final at Bilino Polje Stadium.

Golf legend Tiger Woods was found with two loose hydrocodone pills — a prescription opioid — in his left pants pocket after a single-vehicle rollover crash that led to his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence last Friday, according to a probable cause affidavit released Tuesday by Martin County authorities.

SYDNEY — Tensions in the 2026 NBL Championship Series spilled far beyond the court Monday when the Adelaide 36ers lodged a formal complaint with the league accusing Sydney Kings co-owner and assistant coach Andrew Bogut of body-shaming their owner Grant Kelley through expletive-laden comments and social media posts.

MELBOURNE — The CommBank Socceroos face Curaçao tonight at AAMI Park in what will be Australia's last international match on home soil before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with fans able to watch the FIFA Series 2026 clash live and free on Network 10 or via Paramount+ streaming.

LOS ANGELES — As Netflix prepares to release "Untold: The Death and Life of Lamar Odom" on March 31, 2026, the former NBA champion remains a compelling figure whose life has blended basketball glory, reality television fame, devastating personal losses and a long battle with addiction.

LOS ANGELES — As Bronny James completes his second NBA season with the Los Angeles Lakers in March 2026, the question echoes louder than ever: Will the 21-year-old guard ever approach the unparalleled greatness of his father, LeBron James, one of basketball's all-time icons?

MELBOURNE, Australia — Former AFL player Nick Stevens has been found guilty of defrauding six Mildura families of more than $171,000 through his unlicensed swimming pool installation business

Golf legend Tiger Woods was arrested Friday on suspicion of driving under the influence after his Land Rover clipped a truck and rolled onto its side in a two-vehicle crash near his Florida home, authorities said. The 50-year-old 15-time major champion was charged with misdemeanor DUI with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test.

Joe Pyfer delivered the biggest win of his career Saturday night, stopping former two-time middleweight champion Israel Adesanya via second-round TKO at UFC Fight Night in Climate Pledge Arena.