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The Boston Celtics returned to playoff basketball on Sunday afternoon at TD Garden with a statement. Philadelphia came in having beaten Orlando in the play-in round, and their fans chanting for this exact matchup. Boston answered with a 123-91 dismantling …

The Portland Trail Blazers struggled to solve Victor Wembanyama en route to a Game 1 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night in their first-round series.  Wembanyama, who was playing in his first-ever playoff game, made history, putting …

The Boston Red Sox dropped their second straight game to the Detroit Tigers on Sunday at Fenway Park, falling 6-2 to slip to 8-13 on the season. The offense managed just two runs against a Detroit rotation that has owned …

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander got candid about getting to the free-throw line after the OKC Thunder blew out the Phoenix Suns in Game 1 of their first-round series on Sunday.  In the game, Gilgeous-Alexander shot 17 free throws, and 15 of them …

The Miami Dolphins have two first-round picks and could go in any direction as the team enters Year 1 of their rebuild after cutting ties with Tyreek Hill and Tua Tagovailoa, then trading Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos. Miami …

Russell Westbrook has been in the NBA for 18 seasons, creating a roller coaster career that once reached the heights of an NBA MVP and the lows of being the fall guy of disappointing teams toward the latter stages of …

The Minnesota Vikings can go in different directions with the No. 18 pick at the 2026 NFL Draft. One area that they could bolster is the cornerback position for defensive coordinator Brian Flores. Flores and his group were at the …

On Sunday afternoon, the New York Yankees played the Kansas City Royals (at home). The Yankees won by a score of 7-0. They swept the Royals (and have won five out of their last seven). New York Yankees Announce Trade …

The New York Giants and John Harbaugh made it official on Sunday, April 19, sharing that, indeed, they’ve traded disgruntled defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence, and in turn, the Giants now have both the No. 5 overall pick in the 2026 NFL …

Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers suffered a measure of insult added to his lingering hamstring injury this weekend, as his name was noticeably absent from multiple finalist lists for prominent NBA awards. The league released the final three …

The Philadelphia Phillies are 8-13 and second-to-last in the National League East after getting swept by division rival, the Atlanta Braves. Their record marks the franchise’s worst start since 2015, when the Phillies were en route to 99 losses. Their …

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With many expecting the Las Vegas Raiders to take former Indiana Hoosiers QB Fernando Mendoza, their draft-making process really doesn’t start until Day 2, and they have to decide which position and player they want in Round 2 if they …

On Sunday night, the Boston Red Sox played the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park. The Red Sox lost by a score of 6-2. Garrett Crochet pitched 5.0 innings, allowing five earned runs (with two walks and eight strikeouts). The 26-year-old …

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse didn’t sugarcoat things while discussing his team’s 123-91 blowout loss to the rival Boston Celtics in the first game of the first-round series between the two teams. The Sixers were outscored by 15 points …

The biggest narrative of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ offseason is their search for a new GM. There have been tons of names thrown around, with some gaining more steam than others. While there’s no clarity on the specific candidate who …

The Texas Rangers did not need MacKenzie Gore to be perfect on Sunday. They needed him to be sharp when it mattered most. Instead, the exact flaws that have kept him from fully crossing into ace territory showed up again. …

Heading into the Game 1 matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics, the NBA legend Charles Barkley shot it straight: he has little faith in Philadelphia’s chances of pulling off an upset. Before the game tipped off on …

On Sunday, the New York Mets lost to the Chicago Cubs by a score of 2-1 at Wrigley Field. Despite very high expectations, the Mets are the worst team in the MLB (and in the middle of an 11-game losing …

The NFL is about winning games and making it to the playoffs, but it’s also about learning life lessons about fighting through adversity and winning the right way. In that spirit, Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff made an appearance over …

The Carolina Panthers are finalizing their plans for the NFL Draft with just a few days before the first round begins. That now includes meeting with Ohio State Buckeyes tight end prospect Max Klare. In fact, a report from Aaron …

The Chicago Blackhawks will be facing a summer of questions in 2026. The club got off to a strong start, but just couldn’t sustain the strong momentum they had in the first two months of the year. Considering the Blackhawks’ …

Victor Wembanyama did not take long to carve out a place in San Antonio Spurs history. During his playoff debut against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night, Wembanyama passed Tim Duncan for the most points ever scored by a …

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid is heading into the NFL draft this week with zero illusions about what he needs to do to protect an injured Patrick Mahomes and rebuild the league’s latest dynasty after a shocking 6-11 …

The Detroit Pistons entered the 2026 NBA Playoffs as the top seed in the Eastern Conference. After the NBA watched two NBA Play-In teams get blown out, the Pistons failed to follow through with keeping the trend going. This weekend’s …

If we’ve learned anything from the 1st 37 years Jerry Jones has owned the Dallas Cowboys, it’s that not only is the man unpredictable, but he also has a flair for the dramatic. That’s why the upcoming 2026 NFL draft …

On Sunday April 19, 2026, a dramatic final at the RBC Heritage in Harbour Town played out between world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and Matt Fitzpatrick – with the latter ultimately claiming the victory and $3.6 million winner’s check. The …

A former Cleveland Browns bust announced he’s calling it quits on his new squad. Perrion Winfrey — a former All-UFL selection — was originally taken in the fourth round by Cleveland out of Oklahoma in 2022. He was cut by …

When WNBA superstar Angel Reese isn’t cheering for her brother, who plays for the Washington Wizards, she’s supportive of the Orlando Magic. On Sunday night, the Magic gave the new Atlanta Dream forward a reason to celebrate as Orlando knocked …

The Kansas City Chiefs are candidates to trade up in next week’s NFL draft, and the team just got great news on that front if they decide to go through with a move into the top three. Todd McShay of …

It’s not a secret that the end of the Bill Belichick tenure with the New England Patriots got pretty awkward. Since then, it’s safe to say that he and the team have been distanced. So, when he recently appeared in …

The Kansas City Chiefs were connected to Alabama left tackle Kadyn Proctor ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, according to a news update from NFL insider Ian Rapoport. “Bama OT Kadyn Proctor, one of the Draft’s top tackles, most recently …

The San Antonio Spurs return to the NBA playoffs on Sunday for the first time in six seasons when they open a first-round Western Conference series against the Portland Trail Blazers. San Antonio enters the postseason as the No. 2 …

Nate Oats and the Alabama Crimson Tide men’s basketball program have undergone a significant roster overhaul this offseason. With movement in and out of the transfer portal, the 2026–27 team is set to look much different from last year’s Sweet …

The Los Angeles Lakers opened the 2026 NBA playoffs with a 107-98 Game 1 win over the Houston Rockets on Saturday, but attention quickly shifted off the court one day later when the league announced its finalists for the NBA …

English golfer Matt Fitzpatrick delivered a dramatic and lucrative victory at the RBC Heritage on Sunday, April 19, 2026 as he capped off an intense week at Harbour Town with both silverware and a massive payday. Fitzpatrick secured the title …

The Philadelphia Phillies are off to a worse-than-expected 8-12 start. In a good National League East division, this is just something Philadelphia cannot afford. Part of the struggles the Phillies are having stems from their pitching. The Phillies have given …

NBA superstar Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs has officially been named an MVP award finalist for the 2025-26 season. The news was announced on NBC’s coverage of the first round of the playoffs, and Wembanyama joined Shai Gilgeous-Alexander …