LeBron James and Lakers ground Rockets in Game 1 of playoff series

The Rockets felt the absence of Kevin Durant after the 37-year-old star was ruled out shortly before the game with a bruised knee.

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George Russell would not be surprised if Max Verstappen walked away from F1

Verstappen has been a vocal critic of the new rules and engines, and what ​he calls "anti-racing" in F1 this season.

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Wrexham's Hollywood takeover fuels economic boom in Welsh city

A documentary series titled "Welcome to Wrexham" has charted the club's rise and resulted in an influx of North American visitors that has doubled tourism income.

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Warriors coach Steve Kerr wants to take step back to ponder future

Kerr, who is in the final year of his contract, has coached the Warriors since the 2014-15 season.

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Capitals star Alex Ovechkin 'pretty sure' about playing next season

The NHL's all-time leading goal scorer addressed his playing future as his Washington Capitals teammates cleaned out their lockers.

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Pairs figure skating Olympic gold medalists Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara announce retirement

Known as "RikuRyu" to their fans, the pair won gold in dramatic fashion in Italy in what can now be considered a fairy-tale ending to their careers.

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Tyrese Maxey sends 76ers past Magic into playoffs

The 76ers, who finished in seventh place in the Eastern Conference with a 45-37 record, will face the second-seeded Boston Celtics in a best-of-seven series starting Sunday.

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