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Boston, New York, and San Antonio host decisive Game 5 matchups on 28 April 2026, with Wembanyama's Spurs, Maxey's 76ers, and an electric Hawks-Knicks series all on the line.
Fernando Mendoza, Indiana's Heisman-winning quarterback who led the Hoosiers to their first national title, went No. 1 overall to the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Anthony Davis hit two clutch free throws in overtime on 25 April to lift the Los Angeles Lakers past Houston 118–116, putting them one win from a first-round sweep.
Fernando Mendoza became only the third player in the common draft era to win the Heisman, claim a national title, and go No. 1 overall when Las Vegas drafted him on 23 April 2026.
Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh begins Friday evening as teams fill needs after a Round 1 headlined by QB Fernando Mendoza going first overall to Las Vegas.
The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off Thursday in Pittsburgh, with 32 NFL teams preparing to reshape their rosters at Pennsylvania's first-ever NFL Draft event starting at 8 PM Eastern.
No. 8 seed Orlando Magic beat top-seeded Detroit 112-101 on April 19, 2026, without ever trailing — the first No. 1 seed to never lead in a playoff opener since the 1997-98 season.
Victor Wembanyama scored 35 points in his playoff debut on 19 April 2026 as the Spurs, Celtics, and Thunder each opened the first round with dominant Game 1 victories.
The New York Knicks beat Atlanta 113-102 and Denver downed Minnesota 116-105 on April 19 as eight first-round playoff series opened with eight games across both NBA conferences.
The 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs begin April 18 with three first-round games including Flyers vs Penguins, Senators vs Hurricanes, and Wild vs Stars.
Stephen Curry's 35-point play-in performance sealed the Warriors' spot against the Suns as all eight NBA Playoffs first-round matchups were confirmed on April 15.
Curry's 35 points and a late go-ahead three lifted the Warriors 126-121 over the Clippers on 15 April 2026, while the 76ers topped Orlando 109-97 to advance to face the Celtics.