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Last updated May 01, 2026 • 6:31 AM UTC

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Kevin Durant To Remain Out For Game 6
Kevin Durant will remain sidelined for Friday’s game of the Rockets‘ first-round series vs. the Lakers, Shams Charania of ESPN reported on Thursday’s episode of Get Up (Twitter video link).

SPORTS yardbarker • Apr 30, 2026 • 12:32 PM UTC
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LeBron James Explains Why He’s Ready for NBA Retirement
Amid the ongoing first-round series, an off-court update from LeBron James drew attention. The superstar revealed three reasons why he’d love a retirement.

SPORTS yardbarker • Apr 30, 2026 • 12:30 PM UTC
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Cleveland Cavaliers end drought dating back to LeBron James era vs Toronto Raptors
The Cleveland Cavaliers looked on course for a damaging collapse against the Toronto Raptors after racing into a 2-0 series lead. By half-time, the Raptors had taken control, exposing Cleveland’s defensive lapses.

SPORTS yardbarker • Apr 30, 2026 • 11:33 AM UTC
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Lakers Confront Slim Chances of Historic Collapse After Game 5 Loss vs. Rockets
The Los Angeles Lakers are under pressure after dropping Game 5 in Crypto.com Arena. After taking a 3-0 series lead, the Lakers have lost two straight

SPORTS yardbarker • Apr 30, 2026 • 10:30 AM UTC
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Why some of the best athletes in the world pretend to be someone else
You change your perspective. Your mind shifts. You get outside yourself and the anxiety slides away. Who knows what can happen then?

SPORTS theathleticuk • Apr 30, 2026 • 9:30 AM UTC