Which veterans stand to benefit the most from their team’s draft class? Who finds themselves in a worse position? Denny Carter breaks it all down.
NBA Playoff Highlights
Best of the NBA
Editor’s Picks
A 20-horse field leaves plenty of room for the unexpected.
Chris Mannix unpacks the latest reports on the NBA’s anti-tanking proposal, explaining why it could address the core issue but open up other problems.
Jeremiyah Love, Jordyn Tyson, and Fernando Mendoza highlight Matthew Berry’s 2026 Dynasty Rookie Rankings.
Eric Samulski breaks down the recent news and top performers from across Major League Baseball.
152nd Kentucky Derby
2026 Kentucky Derby Betting Preview - Renegade and The Puma Co-Favorites
Ahead of the 2026 Kentucky Derby, Tim Layden on the animals at the heart of horse racing’s biggest spectacle.
Renegade, the favorite, will be in the No. 1 starting gate.
Drew Dinsick reacts to the Kentucky Derby post draw and which horses bettors may want to back based on their positions.
Ahmed Fareed, Randy Moss and Jerry Bailey name the top contenders for the Kentucky Derby as the prep races roll on and discuss the resumes of the top horses closing in on the Kentucky Derby.
A look at some of the biggest power players in pursuit of the elusive Winner’s Circle at Churchill Downs.
NBC News analyst Steve Kornacki dives into some of the rich history of the Kentucky Derby, including the first winner, fastest time and more.
NFL
The Jets announced on Wednesday that they have exercised their fifth-year option on edge rusher Will McDonald’s contract, but they did not share their plans for defensive tackle Mazi Smith.
Colts General Manager Chris Ballard would like to trade quarterback Anthony Richardson, and he’s willing to wait for an offer.
Young is now set to make $25.904 million for the 2027 season.
The Cowboys had interest in a trade for Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair before the draft.
MLB
George Springer wasn’t in the starting lineup for the series finale against the Boston Red Sox.
The Chicago White Sox placed outfielder Everson Pereira on the 10-day injured list with a right pectoral strain before their game with the Los Angeles Angels and selected the contract of outfielder Jarred Kelenic from Triple-A Charlotte.
The 25-year-old Mitch Farris returns to the Angels for a second stint this season. He was 0-0 with a 2.08 ERA over 4 1/3 innings in three games.
Who is stealing bases, who isn’t, why, and how?
NBA Playoffs
All the games — times, dates, where to watch — in one easy-to-check-out location.
NBA Showtime breaks down the Sixers Game 5 win over Boston behind Embiid’s 33-points, raising questions about Boston’s ability to close out the series heading into Game 6.
Of the three Game 5s on deck in the first round, NBA Showtime shares their quick thoughts on the scope of each and praise the Phoenix Suns for their season after being eliminated by the OKC Thunder.
When Nikola Jokic had the same injury this season, he missed a month. Edwards could miss the entire second round, too.
San Antonio eliminates Portland 4-1 and now awaits the winner of the Minnesota vs. Denver series.
NBA Showtime breaks down how the New York Knicks’ defense opened the door for Jalen Brunson’s monster night that included “a little bit of everything.”
This was a better offensive outing from Denver, which shot 56.6% for the night against shorthanded Minnesota.
Premier League
We are officially at the business end of the season with just one Premier League side, Arsenal, still in the race for the European Cup.
Coventry City are going up and leading the way for the EFL Championship crown, but the 2025-26 races for the second automatic promotion spot and playoff spots are deep and driven.
Check out the Premier League schedule for the 2025-26 season, with everything you need for all 380 games.
Here are the latest injury updates and news from around the Premier League.
Motor Sports
The addition of a Brazilian team further legitimizes supercross’s international appeal.
Porsche Penske Motorsport will be seeking its third consecutive GTP victory at the track in Monterey, California.
Cole Davies: “It’s been a stressful one, but I’m good now.”
Carson Hocevar never stops thinking about how he can connect with NASCAR fans, whether through zany social media posts or cheering beside them in the grandstands. He devised a unique way to greet NASCAR Nation after the first Cup Series win of his career.
Rotoworld
With Fernando Mendoza locked in as the top quarterback of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Rams stunned everyone by making Ty Simpson the next passer of the board, securing his spot as the QB2 this year.
The No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 draft is joined by a couple of hurlers for this week’s pickup recommendations.
Patrick Daugherty and Kyle Dvorchak break down Jayden Reed’s contract extension with Green Bay, discussing what it means for his role and long-term outlook despite past injuries.
Patrick Daugherty and Kyle Dvorchak discuss what’s next for Bills receiver Keon Coleman, noting how he may be running out of time to prove himself after Buffalo added more competition at the position.
Jorge Montanez breaks down all of the relevant injury news around the league over the last week.
Peyton Tolle and Nathaniel Lowe make their rankings debuts this week.
Betting
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Toronto Raptors Game 5 Preview
Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons Game 5 Preview
New York Yankees vs. Texas Rangers Betting Preview for April 29
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets NBA Playoff Game 5 Betting Preview
Golf
Nelly Korda won The Chevron Championship with a dominance not seen at an LPGA major in 35 years.
Prize money keeps going up at the women’s majors.
The long wait to stage the British Open again soon will be over for Royal Lytham & St. Annes.
Watch highlights from the final round of the PGA Tour’s Zurich Classic of New Orleans at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, Louisiana.
Matt Fitzpatrick and his younger brother Alex combined for a 1-under 71 in alternate shot play on Sunday, to pull out a drama-filled, single-stroke victory in the Zurich Classic.
Nelly Korda tied the 54-hole scoring record at The Chevron Championship on Saturday.
Latest
Cowboys will squat on Pickens via the below-market franchise tag.
Quarterback competitions traditionally have been the focal point of spring football when a team has lost its starter from the previous season. Look no further than the Big Ten to see how those battles are becoming a thing of the past.
New York Knicks at Atlanta Hawks Game 3 Preview
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Royals owner John Sherman was joined by Hallmark chairman Don Hall Jr., Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe and Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas, along with other local and state dignitaries, in making the announcement near Hallmark headquarters.
Dave Dombrowski says he’s looking at “everything that’s taking place” with Philadelphia’s poor start to the season, and he has no immediate concerns about Rob Thomson being the manager to get the Phillies back to the World Series.