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A closeout was there for the taking. The Lakers just couldn’t grab it, again, and now the series shifts back to Houston for Game 6.

The development raises further questions about the extent of Iran’s participation in the North America-hosted 2026 World Cup

Transfers, injuries, contracts, ownership… ask our expert about the big issues at Anfield

Making moves in FPL is tricker than ever in the final weeks of the season and usual logic doesn’t apply

Jimmy White, one of snooker’s greatest players, has plenty of advice to give his cricketing grandson, Ralphie Albert

The Spanish side have enjoyed a brilliant run in the Conference League, and take on BlueCo-owned Strasbourg next

Many thought the Irishman would struggle in his first managerial role – instead he has thrived, hoisting Brentford within sight of Europe

The Athletic’s weekly look at the battle at the bottom, before another crucial round of games

Two Premier League clubs, both former European champions, in a Europa League semi-final – what’s at stake, who are favourites, and more…

This week’s analysis of the 20 top-flight clubs looks at how often they have troubled the upper end of the table