With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined, LeBron James ignited the Lakers' offense with "a little bit of everything," posting 19 points, 13 assists, eight rebounds and two steals in a Game 1 upset of the Rockets.

Hiring experienced painters in Cambridge, ON ensures that your painting project is completed with precision and durability. Whether you are upgrading your home or renovating a commercial space, professional painters deliver stylish results that last. Experience plays a key role in achieving high-quality finishes. Skilled painters understand different surfaces and know which products work best...

Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana has finally arrived in the city to join Kolkata Knight Riders, giving a much-needed boost to the side that is currently languishing at the bottom of the IPL table.

SportsLine soccer expert Martin Green reveals his best bets for the Chelsea vs. Man United Premier League match on April 18

Steve Nicol names who he thinks will be next Liverpool manager, and whod be a solid alternativeSteve Nicol has named who he thinks is likely to be the next Liverpool manager if FSG were to sack Arne Slot, along with citing an alternative candidate hed welcome in the job.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL EMPIRE OF THE KOP APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ONAPPLE&GOOGLE PLAYThe Dutchman has come under ever-intensifying scrutiny during a wretched season at Anfield, with Danny Murphy calling for a change in the dugout, and several names have already been mentioned as potential successors.The most prominent of those has been Xabi Alonso, given his previous ties with the club and his immediate availability, while Andoni Iraola has reportedly impressed the LFC hierarchy with his work at Bournemouth, who hes leaving at the end of this campaign.Nicol makes Liverpool manager predictionNicol was asked onESPN FC whether hed persevere with Slot or hire either of the aforementioned Spaniards at Liverpool for next season.He answered:I like Iraola. I like the way his Bournemouth play the game. Under normal circumstances I wouldve said Alonso, but he absolutely bombed at Real Madrid and you have to take that into consideration.However, if Arne Slot is not going to be there at the start of the season, I dont see how FSG dont go with Alonso. Im going to go Alonso I think, ultimately.If something happened with Alonso and he didnt want it, or they werent keen with what happened at Real Madrid, Id have absolutely no problem with Andoni Iraola next season.Do Liverpool stick with Slot, or make a move for Alonso or Iraola?If Liverpool are on the lookout for a new manager over the summer, Alonso would appear to be the outstanding candidate, given his existing connection with the Reds from his playing days and his exceptional work in winning an unbeaten German double with Bayer Leverkusen two years ago.Nicol mentioned the 44-year-olds brief and unhappy stint at Real Madrid earlier this season, but that owes more to the hideously demanding circumstances of working at the Bernabeu than any major failings on the Spaniards part.Want more Empire of the Kop coverage? Add us as apreferred source on Googleto your favourites list for news you can trustIraola is also marking himself out as a legitimate candidate for a job at an elite club with his work at Bournemouth, who as of Sunday morning sit just four points off the Champions League positions in the Premier League, a remarkable feat given how their budget compares to other top-flight outfits.Furthermore, as football data writer Thom Harris outlined for The Athletic, the Cherries boss is renowned for an aggressive, high-pressing tactical approach which is reminiscent of what Jurgen Klopp implemented with huge success at Liverpool.For the time being, the debate as to who takes over in the dugout would appear to be moot, with David Ornstein reporting in recent days that FSG intend to keep faith in Slot even if the Reds fail to qualify for the Champions League.Should that stance change and they decide to dismiss the 47-year-old, though, either Alonso or Iraola would appear to be solid options (unless theyre hired by other clubs in the meantime).

null

Apart from the loss against SRH, CSK were dealt another major blow with young batter Ayush Mhatre sustaining an injury during the match.

Should the Knicks be worried vs. the Hawks? Can the Wolves upset the Nuggets again? Our experts have picks for all eight first-round matchups

Liam Rosenior has shared how Chelsea star Estevao Willian cried following an injury setback in the 1-0 defeat to Manchester United.It is the latest setback for the Blues in their pursuit of a top-five finish and Champions League football next season.While Enzo Fernandez, captaining the side yesterday after an internal two-game suspension, was also forced off with a worrying calf problem.The injury for Estevao could put his appearance at this summers World Cup with Carlo Ancelottis Brazil at risk.He was crying at half time; it was really devastating for him, Rosenior said, with Chelsea four points off fifth-placed Liverpool, who have a game in hand.It looks like it's his hamstring and that has happened in a moment when he's running through on their goal for a one-v-one chance he pulls his hamstring in that moment. I hope Este comes back sooner rather than later.While Fernandez could return sooner, with the hope that it was just cramp, though he is now a major doubt for Tuesdays clash with Brighton. I just saw him in the dressing room I think it was his calf, Rosenior said, with Fernandez seen rolling off the pitch after going down in the closing stages of the match.Enzo Fernandez of Chelsea reacts after a calf problem (Getty)Im hoping it's cramp; hes getting work on it right now because we want him, obviously, fit for Tuesday [against Brighton and Hove Albion].He ran himself into the ground for the club tonight and I expect nothing different from a man of his stature and quality.Rosenior also conceded Chelsea face an uphill battle after failing to close the gap on the top five, with sixth unlikely to earn qualification in the Champions League next season."It's not insurmountable but it gives us a mountain to climb and we have to go into Brighton [on Tuesday] with an idea that we have to win that game and kick-start the rest of our season," Rosenior said.