Curtis Jones, No. 5 Iowa State overpower IU Indianapolis

The New Jersey Devils, who boasted the NHL's top special teams during the regular season, are struggling in the playoffs, facing elimination after a 5-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, falling to a 3-1 series deficit. Despite a franchise-record 28.2% power-play success rate, the Devils are 0 for 12 against Carolina's top-ranked penalty kill, with players emphasizing the need to adjust their mindset. Meanwhile, the Devils' penalty kill performed well, but overall, special teams must...

Summary In Game 4 of the NBA Playoffs, Lakers head coach JJ Redick made a historic decision by playing LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, and Dorian Finney-Smith the entire second half, marking the first time a coach has done so in playoff history. Despite the bold strategy, the Lakers lost 116-113 to the Timberwolves, falling behind 3-1 in the series, with key players logging significant minutes while Jaxson Hayes had minimal playtime....

During the Match of the Day 2 segment, pundits Danny Murphy and Shay Given engaged in a debate regarding Bournemouth striker Evanilson's controversial incident in their 1-1 draw against Manchester United. Initially assessed as a yellow card, the decision was later changed to a straight red after a review by the video assistant referee. The discussion highlighted the implications of the decision and the criteria used for such a significant change in officiating during the...

British Paralympian Sam Ruddock, aged 35, has been reported missing in Las Vegas after not being seen since April 16, following his arrival in the U.S. on April 13 to attend WrestleMania. His friend, Lucy Earl, who last heard from him on the 16th, contacted police and confirmed that he did not check out of his hostel. British Cycling has urged anyone with information on Ruddock's whereabouts to reach out to local authorities, while an...

SummaryThe Atlanta Falcons issued an apology after Jax Ulbrich, son of defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, prank-called NFL draft prospect Shedeur Sanders, posing as Saints GM Mickey Loomis. The call, which left Sanders puzzled, occurred during the draft process, where he was eventually selected by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round. The Falcons stated that Jeff Ulbrich was unaware of the prank and that they would cooperate with the NFL's investigation, while Sanders downplayed the...

The Pistons think they were fouled on the final shot of Game 4 vs. Knicks The New York Knicks hold a 3-1 series lead against the Detroit Pistons after a controversial 94-93 victory in Game 4, marked by a dramatic fourth-quarter comeback. With 11 seconds left, Tim Hardaway Jr. missed a potential game-winning shot, and Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff argued that there was significant contact from Josh Hart that should have resulted in a foul...