The New York Knicks defeated 2024 NBA champions the Boston Celtics in the NBA Playoffs to earn a spot in the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 2002. The Knicks won their series in 6 games against the Celtics who struggled to regain their full momentum after losing Jayson Tatum to a torn Achilles during Game 4 of their series. The Knicks will now play the Indiana Pacers, who are making their second consecutive appearance at the Eastern Conference finals after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 4-1 in the playoffs.
Author: Michael
Swindon Town won a thrilling playoff final against Leicester City in 1993. Photograph: Colorsport/REX/Shutterstock
With the Guardian’s unstoppable rise to global dominance** we at Guardian US thought we’d run a series of articles for fans wishing to improve their knowledge of the sport’s history and storylines, hopefully in a way that doesn’t patronise you to within an inch of your life. A warning: If you’re the kind of person that finds The Blizzard too populist this may not be the series for you.
** Actual dominance may not be global.
We won’t reach the 2028 Summer Olympics for a while. Still, it’s hard not to be intrigued by the addition of flag football. Can you imagine how exciting it will be now that NFL stars can participate? Think about Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson in shorts.
That’s just one of the discussions NFL owners had and voted on this week in Minneapolis. The decision has been made, and pro football’s best and brightest will play. As exciting as the prospect sounds, you can imagine why this might make people nervous.
On Tuesday night, Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky played a pivotal role in his team’s 5-2 Game 1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes.
Bobrovsky stopped 31 of 33 shots, but beyond the stat line, the netminder grabbed most headlines on the night because of a collision that sparked serious concern.
Late in the second period, Hurricanes forward Andrei Svechnikov skated through the crease and struck Bobrovsky in the head with his knee.
No penalty was assessed on the play, and Bobrovsky remained in the game.
PARIS (AP) — The driver’s joints are so painful from rheumatoid arthritis that she can’t manage a stick shift. And the co-pilot who is helping to guide her through France as the navigator is blind, her sight snatched away by a brain tumor five years ago that stole her career as a photographer.
All the more reason, the two friends figure, for them to proudly show how capable they are by taking part in a women-only cross-country vintage car race from Paris to the Mediterranean.
Saint-Tropez, here come Merete Buljo and Tonje Thoresen.
Report: Chelsea step up interest in €25m star, hope to beat Arsenal to his signature
Chelsea have stepped up their interest in Valencia’s Cristhian Mosquera as they look to sign a new centre back according to reports.
The Blues are once again set for a busy summer, with the club looking to sign a striker, centre back and right footed attacker to bolster Enzo Maresca’s squad.
Chelsea could look to fund their business by selling as many as seven or eight players, with a number of squad members surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge.
Atlanta Braves (24-24, third in the NL East) vs. Washington Nationals (22-27, fourth in the NL East)
Washington; Wednesday, 6:45 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: AJ Smith-Shawver (3-2, 2.33 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 40 strikeouts); Nationals: Trevor Williams (2-5, 5.91 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, 38 strikeouts)
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Braves -159, Nationals +134; over/under is 8 1/2 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Nationals take a 1-0 lead into the latest game of the series against the Atlanta Braves.
Washington has a 22-27 record overall and an 11-12 record at home.
MONACO (AP) — Here’s a guide that tells you what you need to know about Sunday’s Monaco Grand Prix. It’s the eighth round of the 2025 Formula 1 season.
How to watch the Monaco Grand Prix on TV
— In the U.S., on ESPN.
— Other countries are listed here.
What is the Monaco Grand Prix schedule?
— Friday: First and second practice sessions.
— Saturday: Third practice and qualifying.
— Sunday: Monaco Grand Prix, 78 laps of the 3.34-kilometer (2.07-mile) Monaco circuit. Starts at 3 p.m. local time (9 a.m. ET / 1300 GMT).
Ricky Reeth pitched two innings of scoreless relief in Notre Dame’s 5-4 loss to Boston College in 10 innings.Notre Dame Athletics photo
Suddenly bubble is an ugly word for the Notre Dame baseball team.
Scrapping, clawing, willing their way to reach the brink of an NCAA Tournament berth with a 16-win surge in a 19-game span after a mid-April heartbreaking series with Boston College, the Irish may have fallen through a trapdoor in the wee hours of Wednesday morning.
Courtesy of more heartache from BC.
Jason Cundy thinks striker who’s a “little bit raw” would be a great fit for Chelsea
Former Blue Jason Cundy believes Victor Osimhen would be a great fit for Chelsea were the Blues to sign him this summer.
Chelsea are once again set for a busy summer and could look to fund their business by selling seven or eight players.
The Blues face a critical window with the club looking to sign a striker, centre back and right footed attacker to bolster Enzo Maresca’s squad.