Disrespectful’ dad criticised as Pacers beat Bucks

Milwaukee Bucks power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo criticised Tyrese Haliburton’s “disrespectful” father after the pair were involved in a heated exchange following the Indiana Pacers’ series-clinching win. The Pacers booked their spot in the NBA play-off semi-finals with a 119-118 win against the Bucks. Haliburton hit the go-ahead lay-up with 1.3 seconds left on the clock … Read more

Williams beats Higgins in final-frame thriller

Three-time winner Mark Williams held off a spirited John Higgins fightback to win a Crucible classic 13-12 on the black as he reached the semi-finals of the World Championship. Resuming at 8-8 on Wednesday, Higgins was initially left to rue costly misses in each of the first four frames as winner Williams reeled off all … Read more

Maddison says Spurs ‘100%’ behind Postecoglou

James Maddison says Tottenham’s squad are “100%” behind manager Ange Postecoglou and can still turn their season into “something very special”. Spurs are 16th in the Premier League table after a dismal domestic campaign and pressure is mounting on Postecoglou despite their contrasting fortunes in Europe. The North London club, who have not won a … Read more