May 2026

Business

Gilgeous-Alexander has off night but OKC still power past Los Angeles Lakers, despite James’ best efforts

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander produced one of his worst performances for some time and the Los Angeles Lakers could still not capitalise. Gilgeous-Alexander scored just 18 points but the Oklahoma City Thunder still ground out a 108-90 win over the Lakers in Game One of the West Conference semi-finals. The reigning NBA MVP, who has scored at...

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Terzic to take over at Athletic Bilbao with Valverde departing

Athletic Bilbao have confirmed Edin Terzić will succeed Ernesto Valverde as coach at the end of the season. The move was widely expected with the Basque club having held talks with the German following Valverde’s announcement in March that he would be standing down. An Athletic statement today read: “Edin Terzić has agreed to become...

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Xabi Alonso installed as new favourite for Chelsea job

Xabi Alonso is the new favourite to be named Chelsea head coach, according to William Hill. Alonso has been out of work since being sacked by Real Madrid in January – a move that now looks shortsighted with the Spanish giants struggling under his successor Alvaro Arbeloa. His success at Bayer Leverkusen, which included leading...