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The Houston Rockets will be without Kevin Durant in Game 1 against the Lakers on Saturday, Houston coach Ime Udoka said, because of lingering soreness after Durant bumped knees in practice this week.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Organised by the British Workers' Sports Federation, the aim of the mass trespass was to fight against "the finest stretches of Moorlands being closed to us", according to a notice encouraging people to join.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Xiao Guodong leads 5-4 against Zhou Yuelong in an all-Chinese match.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

The Newcastle United defender was doubled over with his hands covering his face after his side conceded another late winner in a 2-1 Premier League defeat against Bournemouth at St James' Park.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Gingersnipes leaned back against the cabin’s bottom step and draped a paw over her eyes.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman