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Lakers report 'no change' in Luka Doncic's status for series vs. Thunder
May 1, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77, middle) reacts after a made basket against the Houston Rockets during the fourth quarter of game six of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images Luka Doncic was back to taking jump shots, with Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick downplaying what the on-court activity means for his star’s availability in the Western Conference semifinals against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Tuesday marked 33 days since Doncic went down with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain and his return is not expected for at least one more week. The Lakers’ second-round series against the defending NBA champions calls for games every other day through Game 5.
ESPN reported Doncic is not expected to play before Game 5 (Wednesday, May 13) in Oklahoma City.
“No update,” Redick said of any adjustment to the Lakers’ availability report on Doncic.
Doncic officially has been listed as out for Game 1 on Tuesday.
ESPN reported Doncic was “nowhere near” playing in a game despite reports he could begin playing 5-on-5 later this week to test his hamstring injury. Due to the risk or re-injury, the Lakers are expected to err on the side of caution while bringing Doncic back. Even if he returns in the series, he is expected to be on a minutes restriction.
“I don’t have any updates on Luka,” Redick reiterated when asked for more clarity.
Despite playing without Doncic, who averaged 33.5 points per game in the regular season, the fourth-seeded Lakers (53-29) defeated the fifth-seeded Houston Rockets 4-2 in their first-round series.
Oklahoma City is the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference and went 4-0 against the Lakers this season. Doncic was injured in a 139-96 blowout loss to the Thunder on April 2.
–Field Level Media
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Tigers dismiss Triple-A Toledo manager Gabe Alvarez
Erie SeaWolves manager Gabe Alvarez works against the Somerset Patriots at UPMC Park in Erie on July 11, 2024. The Detroit Tigers fired Triple-A manager Gabe Alvarez on Tuesday, saying the decision stemmed from a “violation of club policy.”
Alvarez, 52, was in his second season as manager of the Toledo Mud Hens, who had a 17-16 record through Monday’s minor league play and were tied for fourth place in the International League West.
“We have terminated the contract of Gabe Alvarez as the manager of Triple A Toledo due to a violation of club policy,” the Tigers said in a statement. “Mike Hessman will serve as interim manager. We will have no further comment.”
A major leaguer for parts of three seasons, Alvarez was a career .222 hitter with seven home runs and 33 RBIs over 92 games for the Tigers (1998-2000) and San Diego Padres (2000). During nine seasons in the minor leagues, Alvarez batted .278 with 114 home runs.
A second-round pick out of Southern California in 1995, Alvarez served as an assistant coach at his alma mater starting in 2010. He was hired by the Tigers to be the manager at Double-A Erie starting in the 2022 season and was promoted to manager at Toledo in October of 2024.
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MLS great Kei Kamara retires from soccer at age 41
Jul 16, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; FC Cincinnati forward Kei Kamara (85) controls the ball against Inter Miami CF in the first half at TQL Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images Legendary MLS striker Kei Kamara has announced his retirement from professional soccer at the age of 41.
Kamar, ranked No. 2 in league history with 147 regular-season goals, announced his decision on social media.
“I never played for just one crest,” he said in a video posted Monday on X. “I played for the love of the game.”
Kamara’s MLS career spanned 20 years with a league-record 12 teams. His 464 regular-season matches are tied for third behind Kyle Beckerman (498) and Dax McCarty (488). Only Chris Wondolowski (171) scored more goals.
The Sierra Leone native entered the league in 2006 as a first-round pick by the Columbus Crew and has also played for the Chicago Fire, Colorado Rapids, Houston Dynamo, Los Angeles FC, Minnesota United, CF Montreal, New England Revolution, San Jose Earthquakes, Sporting Kansas City, Vancouver Whitecaps and most recently, FC Cincinnati in 2025.
“From Sierra Leone to America, 20 years of chasing something bigger,” Kamara said. “Goals fade, records fade. But what you carry forward, that stays.”
Kamara was an MLS All-Star in 2015 and 2023 and made the MLS Best XI in 2015. He won the U.S. Open Cup with Sporting KC in 2012 and LAFC in 2024.
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Phil Mickelson out of LIV Golf Virginia, PGA Championship
Aug 22, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Phil Mickelson of HyFlyers GC walks the course during the quarterfinals of the LIV Golf Michigan Team Championship at The Cardinal at Saint John’s Resort. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images Phil Mickelson will miss this week’s LIV Golf Virginia tournament and next week’s PGA Championship as he continues to deal with a family health matter.
The six-time major winner was listed in the 154-field released Tuesday for the May 14-17 PGA Championship, but he told Flushing It Golf he will not participate at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pa.
“I wish I could. I can’t unfortunately,” Mickelson said in an exchange of messages with the media outlet. “I’m hoping to play the rest of the year after that, but I honestly don’t know.”
Mickelson, 55, has only participated in one event on the 2026 LIV Golf schedule. He finished T48 in South Africa in March before missing last month’s Masters, where he is a three-time champion.
Scott Vincent will replace the HyFlyers GC captain for this week’s LIV Golf tournament at Trump National Golf Club in Washington, D.C.
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Tigers dismiss Triple-A Toledo manager Gabe Alvarez
MLS great Kei Kamara retires from soccer at age 41
