LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is racing the clock to return from a Grade 2 left hamstring strain sustained April 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, with the Slovenian guard seeking every available edge to shorten a typical four-to-six-week recovery and potentially rejoin his team during the 2026 NBA playoffs against the Houston Rockets.
Chris Walker
Apr 17, 2026
SALZBURG, Austria — Former Arsenal and Liverpool goalkeeper Alex Manninger has died at the age of 48 after his car was struck by a train at an unguarded level crossing in his native Austria on Thursday morning.
Chris Walker
Apr 17, 2026
NEW YORK — As LIV Golf navigates its fifth season amid swirling reports that Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund may end financial backing after 2026, the breakaway league continues operations with bold changes designed to enhance competitiveness and global appeal.
Chris Walker
Apr 16, 2026
NEW YORK — LIV Golf's 2026 season will proceed as scheduled and "at full throttle" despite swirling reports that Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund may cut financial support after this year, league CEO Scott O'Neil assured players and staff in a memo Wednesday amid mounting speculation about the breakaway tour's long-term viability.
Chris Walker
Apr 16, 2026
LISBON, Portugal — Cristiano Ronaldo will turn 41 during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, making it almost certainly his last appearance on soccer's grandest stage. As Portugal prepares for the expanded 48-team tournament co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner's quest to finally lift the only major trophy missing from his collection carries heavy narrative weight — yet betting markets and analysts assign the Seleção das Quinas roughly an 8 to 10 percent chance of winning it all.
Chris Walker
Apr 16, 2026
LOS ANGELES (April 16, 2026) — Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic remained sidelined Thursday with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain, but the Slovenian phenom is inching closer to a potential postseason return after undergoing specialized regenerative treatment in Spain.
Chris Walker
Apr 16, 2026
OAKLAND, Calif. — Stephen Curry returned to the Golden State Warriors lineup earlier this month after missing more than two months with a nagging right knee injury, but questions linger about whether the 38-year-old superstar is fully recovered and physically prepared to lead a long-shot playoff push in the 2026 NBA postseason.
Chris Walker
Apr 16, 2026
LOS ANGELES — Kawhi Leonard, the two-time NBA Finals MVP whose quiet dominance once anchored the Los Angeles Clippers' championship aspirations, faces an uncertain future as his three-year, $149.5 million contract hangs in the balance amid an ongoing league investigation into alleged salary-cap circumvention.
Chris Walker
Apr 16, 2026
MUNICH — Bayern Munich produced a seven-goal Champions League quarterfinal classic Wednesday night, rallying late to defeat Real Madrid 4-3 at the Allianz Arena and advance 6-4 on aggregate, ending the 15-time European champions' campaign in dramatic fashion.
Chris Walker
Apr 16, 2026
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Stephen Curry poured in 35 points, including 27 in the second half, while 39-year-old Al Horford drilled four three-pointers in a stunning fourth-quarter surge as the Golden State Warriors rallied from a 13-point deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Clippers 126-121 on Wednesday night and advance in the NBA play-in tournament.
Chris Walker
Apr 16, 2026
PORTLAND, Ore. — Nine-time All-Star Damian Lillard remains sidelined with a torn left Achilles tendon he suffered more than a year ago, but the Portland Trail Blazers veteran continues steady rehabilitation progress and is targeting a full return for the start of the 2026-27 NBA season.
Chris Walker
Apr 16, 2026
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic continues his recovery from a Grade 2 left hamstring strain suffered on April 2, with encouraging signs from specialized treatment in Europe but no confirmation yet that he has resumed running as the NBA playoffs loom.
Chris Walker
Apr 16, 2026
NEW YORK — With the 2025-26 NBA regular season wrapping up and the Play-In Tournament set to begin, teams are navigating a lengthy injury report that could reshape postseason aspirations across the league. As of April 15, dozens of players remain sidelined, from star veterans managing chronic issues to key rotation pieces dealing with fresh ailments.
Chris Walker
Apr 15, 2026
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic remains sidelined with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain suffered April 2, but the Slovenian phenom is pushing for a swift return after undergoing specialized injection treatments in Spain, with reports indicating he could rejoin the team as early as Friday and spark renewed hope ahead of the NBA playoffs.
Chris Walker
Apr 15, 2026
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Cristiano Ronaldo has calmed fears over his fitness for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after recovering from a right hamstring injury that sidelined him for several weeks with Al Nassr, returning to action in early April and quickly reminding fans why he remains Portugal's talisman at age 41.
Chris Walker
Apr 15, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO — Stephen Curry is back on the court for the Golden State Warriors, delivering vintage scoring bursts after missing more than two months with a stubborn right knee injury, but the 38-year-old superstar and his team now face a grueling play-in tournament path as the 2026 NBA postseason looms.
Chris Walker
Apr 15, 2026
LOS ANGELES — At 41, LeBron James continues to defy age and expectations, delivering vintage performances for the injury-depleted Los Angeles Lakers as the 2025-26 NBA regular season winds down and the 2026 playoffs approach. Yet with free agency on the horizon this summer, the four-time champion's future remains the biggest storyline surrounding the NBA's all-time leading scorer.
Chris Walker
Apr 15, 2026
PORTLAND, Ore. — Nine-time All-Star Damian Lillard remains sidelined with a torn left Achilles tendon suffered in April 2025, but the Portland Trail Blazers veteran continues making steady progress in rehabilitation and has expressed strong confidence about returning to his elite form when the 2026-27 NBA season tips off.
Chris Walker
Apr 15, 2026
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic remains sidelined with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain suffered April 2, but the Slovenian phenom is making progress after undergoing specialized injection treatments in Spain and is expected to rejoin the team in Los Angeles by Friday for further evaluation.
Chris Walker
Apr 15, 2026
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 NBA season after receiving a platelet-rich plasma injection to address lingering discomfort from a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow, the team announced on March 25.
Chris Walker
Apr 15, 2026
DENVER — Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic remains listed as questionable for the team's regular-season finale against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday due to right wrist injury management, the latest update from the Nuggets' injury report as of April 14, 2026.
Chris Walker
Apr 14, 2026
LONDON — A nostalgic video compilation of Cristiano Ronaldo's signature knuckleball free kicks has exploded across social media, reminding fans why the Portuguese superstar once made set pieces look as routine as penalties during his prime at Manchester United and Real Madrid.
Chris Walker
Apr 14, 2026
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic suffered a Grade 2 strain to his left hamstring on April 2 and will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 regular season, but the team has reported no additional injuries beyond the recurring hamstring issue, according to the latest medical updates.
Chris Walker
Apr 14, 2026
With the 2025-26 NBA regular season wrapped up and the playoffs set to begin, the race for the 2026 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player award has narrowed to an unusually deep field of five candidates, each making a compelling case in what analysts have called one of the league's most competitive chases in years.
Chris Walker
Apr 14, 2026
LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani absorbed a painful hit-by-pitch squarely on his left shoulder Tuesday night but stayed in the game and helped the Los Angeles Dodgers secure another victory, easing immediate fears about the superstar's availability in what has been a strong start to the 2026 season.
Chris Walker
Apr 14, 2026
A record wave of Australian basketball talent washed over the 2026 WNBA Draft on Monday night, with four players from Down Under hearing their names called in a historic showing that underscores the growing depth and global reach of Aussie hoops.
Chris Walker
Apr 14, 2026
LOS ANGELES — Justin Wrobleski turned in the performance of his young career Monday night, firing eight scoreless innings with surgical efficiency as the Los Angeles Dodgers blanked the New York Mets 4-0 at Dodger Stadium.
Chris Walker
Apr 14, 2026
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic suffered a Grade 2 left hamstring strain in early April, sidelining him for the remainder of the 2025-26 regular season and casting uncertainty over his availability for the NBA playoffs, where the team already secured a postseason berth.
Chris Walker
Apr 14, 2026
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Rory McIlroy claimed his second straight Masters green jacket Sunday with a one-stroke victory over world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, pocketing a record $4.5 million winner's check from the tournament's largest-ever $22.5 million purse while Scheffler earned $2.43 million for second place.
Chris Walker
Apr 14, 2026
AUGUSTA, Ga. — World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler delivered one of the best rounds of the 2026 Masters on Saturday, firing a bogey-free 7-under 65 to storm back into contention, but his post-round interview quickly went viral for an abrupt and testy exchange with a reporter that left many questioning the etiquette of both player and press at golf's most prestigious tournament.
Chris Walker
Apr 14, 2026
