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Collingwood coach Craig McRae was overcome with emotion after their victory over Adelaide, as news surfaced of Adam Selwood's death. The club kept the tragic news from players until after the match, focusing on supporting Scott Selwood, Adam’s brother and a key Collingwood assistant. The tragedy left the team reeling despite their on-field performance.

A torrential rain forecast puts the highly anticipated IPL 2025 match between RCB and KKR in Bengaluru at serious risk. Both teams face uncertainty as thunderstorms could shorten play or force a washout, impacting playoff hopes and fan anticipation for the league's return.

Aston Villa grabbed a 2-0 home win over Tottenham, pushing themselves closer to a Champions League spot as Tottenham's struggles continued. Second-half goals from Ezri Konsa and Boubacar Kamara underlined Villa's control, while Spurs looked ahead to their Europa League final after another disappointing league game.

Rochdale squares off against Southend United in the National League Playoff Eliminator, both fighting for a semi-final spot against Forest Green Rovers. With both teams in solid form and captain Ethan Ebanks-Landell nearing a milestone, the pressure is intense. Tickets come with a digital push and local broadcast picks up the excitement.

Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi is recovering in an induced coma following emergency surgery for a ruptured intestine, suffered after colliding with a goalpost during a tense draw with Leicester City. The incident raised serious concerns among club officials over medical decisions made during the match.

Sheffield United stormed into the Championship playoff final after crushing Bristol City 3-0 (6-0 on aggregate)—the largest semi-final win in playoff history. Goals from Moore, Hamer, and O’Hare capped a night of clinical dominance and emotional tributes, as Chris Wilder’s side eyes Premier League promotion at Wembley.

Newcastle United took a huge step toward a Champions League return by beating Chelsea 2-0, powered by early and late goals from Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimarães. The ten-man Blues couldn't break Newcastle's resilience, leaving the Magpies in third place, just a point from second, while Chelsea now face a tougher race for the top four.

The Celtics are on shaky ground heading into Game 3 against the Knicks, shooting just 25% from deep in the first two playoff games. Despite being favorites on the Vegas line, concerns linger over player health and shot selection. Analysts urge caution in betting, as Boston looks to avoid a 0-3 series spiral against a gritty New York squad.

Boston faces a must-win Game 4 against New York, trailing 2-1 in the NBA semifinals after two shocking losses at home. Tatum, Brunson, and strong defenses set up a tense matchup. Oddsmakers favor Boston, but low scoring is expected. Tip-off is 7:30 PM ET on ESPN.

Rio Ferdinand's punditry during PSG's 3-1 win over Aston Villa drew sharp criticism, especially after Prince William delivered a surprisingly sharp tactical breakdown. Villa briefly led but were undone by PSG’s strong second half, as Ferdinand’s joking remarks fell flat with viewers.