The Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks meet for their first matchup in the Eastern Conference Semifinals are splitting the regular-season series. Watch NBA Showtime pregame on Peacock.
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Eric Samulski dissects Tarik Skubal's move to the 15-day IL for an elbow surgery and looks at past examples to explain why he's going to wait a week before making any concrete fantasy decisions.
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The Cubs headline four NL Central teams in the top 10 in this week’s rankings.
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NBA Showtime debates if the Minnesota Timberwolves can counter Victor Wembanyama’s presence with their intensity, perimeter shooting, and Rudy Gobert.
The clock keeps ticking, and the Steelers keep waiting.
Longtime Yankees radio announcer John Sterling died Monday at age 87.
152nd Kentucky Derby
Cherie DeVaux becomes the first female trainer to win the Run for the Roses after Golden Tempo makes an electrifying run on the outside to win the 152nd Kentucky Derby.
Golden Tempo and Cherie DeVaux made history in an unforgettable 152nd Kentucky Derby.
Take a bird’s-eye view of Golden Tempo’s winning surge entering the final stretch in the 152nd Kentucky Derby.
Cherie DeVaux talks with Nick Luck after her historic Kentucky Derby win and what it’s like to be the first female trainer to win the Run for the Roses.
The Kentucky derby is a cultural event unlike any other. Check out some of the best looks from the 2026 Run for the Roses.
Winning jockey Jose Oritz talks about achieving his dream of a Kentucky Derby victory in front of his family.
Here is a breakdown of how the $5 million purse will be divvied up.
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Doctors have released Lawrence Taylor from the hospital, sending him home to continue his recovery from pancreatitis.
Wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins has played with 17 different starting quarterbacks in his 13-year career with the Texans, Cardinals, Titans, Chiefs and Ravens.
Another one of Fernando Mendoza’s Indiana teammates will be joining him with the Raiders.
The Steelers signed tight end Jaheim Bell to a one-year contract, the team announced on Monday.
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Fallout and ramifications for the Tigers and fantasy managers.
San Francisco Giants vs San Diego Padres Game Preview
Boston Red Sox vs. Detroit Tigers - Tarik Skubal OUT - Betting Preview for May 4
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Houston Astros Betting Preview for May 4
NBA Playoffs
Minnesota was able to score on Denver despite Anthony Edwards being out. San Antonio is different.
All the games — times, dates, where to watch — in one easy-to-check-out location.
NBA Showtime previews the 76ers-Knicks semifinal matchup and who they expect to step up in a series between two teams with “no love lost.”
NBA Showtime reacts to Cade Cunningham’s heroic effort for the Detroit Pistons to propel them to the Eastern Conference semis, surging from a 3-1 series deficit against the Orlando Magic.
NBA Showtime discusses the 76ers win over Boston in Game 7, noting how with Joel Embiid, ‘the sky is the limit’ as the strong team chemistry makes Philadelphia a threat.
NBA Showtime reacts to Paolo Banchero’s postgame comments after being eliminated from the playoffs and discuss how Orlando can build off of their year and around their star to break the drought.
NBA Showtime breaks down Jarrett Allen’s third-quarter takeover and the hustle overall effort by Cleveland’s bench to lead the Cavaliers past the Toronto Raptors in Game 7.
Premier League
The 2025-26 Premier League table is absolutely bonkers and so tight.
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola saw his team hand firm control of the title race to Arsenal with a blown lead in a 3-3 draw with Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Monday.
We’re in the home stretch of the Premier League season, but there’s so much work to do inside and outside of England for the clubs currently chasing the title.
Check out the Premier League schedule for the 2025-26 season, with everything you need for all 380 games.
Motor Sports
After first winning at Martinsville at the end of March, the most popular driver in the series opened May in victory lane at Texas.
It’s the first win by a privateer team in the Grand Touring Prototype category.
Elliott led five times for a race-high 87 laps and joined five-time winner Tyler Reddick as the only NASCAR Cup drivers this season with multiple wins.
It’s the second win this season in NASCAR’s premier series for the Hendrick Motorsports driver.
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Rotoworld
Tarik Skubal, Ronald Acuña Jr. and Joe Ryan tumble as injuries lead to a shakeup in this week’s rankings.
Pat Daugherty and Kyle Dvorchak have some concerns about Kyren Williams’ fantasy production as Blake Corum continues to progress in the Rams’ backfiled.
Patrick Daugherty and Kyle Dvorchak assess Jalen Nailor’s fantasy football value for the 2026 season.
Joe Hortiz’s comparisons to Tyreek Hill are lofty for Brenen Thompson, but could the Chargers’ rookie WR have value in fantasy this season?
After earning top 10 draft capital in Pittsburgh, Titans receiver Carnell Tate and Saints wideout Jordyn Tyson sit at the top of the 2026 rookie wide receiver dynasty rankings.
Eric Samulski lists his favorite streaming starts of the week and discusses some key pitch mix changes.
Betting
San Francisco Giants vs San Diego Padres Game Preview
Boston Red Sox vs. Detroit Tigers - Tarik Skubal OUT - Betting Preview for May 4
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Houston Astros Betting Preview for May 4
New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles Betting Preview for May 4
Golf
After her third win of the season, Nelly Korda describes the great time she’s having and the honor of being mentioned among all-time greats.
The only person who gave Cameron Young any trouble on Sunday was, well, Cameron Young.
Watch highlights from the final round of the PGA Tour’s Cadillac Championship in Miami, Florida.
Watch highlights from the third round of the PGA Tour’s Cadillac Championship in Miami, Florida.
Matt McCarty made the start of his third round at the Cadillac Championship an adventurous one.
Young shot a 5-under 67 on Friday to get to 13 under and take a five-shot lead at the midway point.
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Boston led by 16 after one quarter, and its lead never got down to single digits the rest of the game.
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The American threw up on court in the middle of the second set.
Most mock drafts have Peterson or AJ Dybantsa going first overall, though Boozer also could be in the mix.
Sabres coach Lindy Ruff shut down any talk of putting forwards Tyson Kozak and Jason Zucker back in after injuries sent them to the locker room late in Game 4 of Buffalo’s first-round playoff series against the Bruins.
Nathan MacKinnon had two goals and an assist, Nicolas Roy and Devon Toews scored in the third period, and the top-seeded Colorado Avalanche swept the Los Angeles Kings out of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs with a 5-1 victory in Game 4 on Sunday.
