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The Toronto Raptors look to even the first-round series with the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2 of the NBA Playoffs. Watch on Peacock and NBCSN.

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NYG trading Lawrence to CIN was a ‘shocking’ move
Chris Simms and Mike Florio break down the Giants trading Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals for the No. 10 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, discussing their instant reactions to the blockbuster move.
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Every team in the NL Central has a winning record as the end of April approaches.
The Bengals hadn’t traded away a first-round pick since 1989.

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  • BOS Starting Pitcher #54
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    Red Sox manager Alex Cora told reporters afterwards that they don’t believe the issue to be serious, but they don’t want to take any chances. The 36-year-old veteran has a history of hamstring issues and will undergo precautionary imaging after being lifted from his Marathon Monday start against Detroit following 40 pitches over 2 2/3 innings. There should be some much-needed clarity on his status later this week. Top pitching prospect Payton Tolle would be the obvious choice to fill his rotation spot, which makes him worthy of a speculative roster spot in all fantasy formats.
  • LAD Relief Pitcher #3
    It felt inevitable that Díaz would be given some time to regroup away from the spotlight after allowing three runs without recording an out in a non-save situation against the Rockies on Sunday. The 32-year-old elite fantasy closer’s fastball velocity has been down recently and the results have been cringe-inducing to put it mildly. Tanner Scott and Alex Vesia are the logical choices to handle the ninth-inning role during his absence. There is no timetable for his return yet.
  • MIN Starting Pitcher #20
    It’s an extremely encouraging report after Abel unexpectedly hit the injured list earlier on Monday. The 24-year-old appeared to be in the early stages of a breakout campaign, reeling off 13 scoreless frames with a 16/3 K/BB ratio across 13 innings over his past two starts. He’s likely to face a multi-week absence, even in a best-case scenario, but it doesn’t sound like preliminary imaging turned up any structural damage that could’ve led to surgery. It’ll be intriguing prospect Kendry Rojas, who came over in the Louis Varland trade with the Blue Jays last year, taking his spot in the Twins rotation for now.
  • SEA 2nd Baseman #33
    It’s a tough break for the Mariners, and fantasy managers, since Donovan was off to a phenomenal start at the dish in his Seattle debut, slashing a robust .304/.437/.518 with three homers, eight RBI and one steal through 18 games. The versatile 29-year-old appears unlikely to require a lengthy absence since top prospect Colt Emerson wasn’t brought up to take over at third base. He’ll get some extra time off to put a lingering groin and hip issue to bed after implying that he believes they may be related to the sports hernia surgery he underwent last October. There should be a definitive return timetable at some point in the near future. It’ll be Leo Rivas taking over at the hot corner as a temporary stopgap in his absence.
  • TB Starting Pitcher #44
    It’s not what you want to hear. Cash didn’t describe it as a setback, but it’s hardly an encouraging update as Pepiot figures to either be shut down from throwing to allow the right hip issue to subside or be sent for imaging to determine whether he’s dealing with any structural issues. The 28-year-old is on the injured list until at least late May and received an injection earlier this month to address inflammation. It’s extremely challenging to forecast when he’ll be ready to return to Tampa Bay’s rotation, but it doesn’t appear to be anytime soon.
  • MIN Starting Pitcher #20
    That’s a huge bummer. Abel had thrown 13 shutout innings over his last two starts and seemed to be emerging as a key cog in the Twins’ rotation. There’s no word yet on how long he will be out, but this now makes the news of Kendry Rojas coming up a bit more understandable. It seems like the left-hander may get the chance to pitch bulk innings on Tuesday, which would have been Abel’s spot in the rotation. However, Connor Prielipp could also be given a chance to fill in for Abel since he’s in New York on the taxi squad. Prielipp is a bit more exciting from a fantasy standpoint, so if he is given the start on Tuesday, he could be worth a waiver add, even if you just stash him on your bench for the first start.
  • ATL Center Fielder #23
    Harris has been hitting the ball hard since day one this season, but he wasn’t getting results before his trip to the paternity list on Apr. 11. Since returning Monday, he’s 8-for-18 with two homers and three walks, pushing up to .290/.338/.478 for the season. Statcast thinks he should be slugging up over .600, given his career-best exit velocity numbers. His hard-hit rate is 54 percent.
  • LAD Starting Pitcher #17
    Ohtani’s double extended his on-base streak to 51 games. The 31-year-old has doubled four times in 2026, and he’s up to 11 RBI from the leadoff spot in 21 games.
  • LAD Relief Pitcher #3
    It was Díaz’s first appearance in nine days, and it looked like the rust effected him. His fastball velocity was down with a few 93 mph offerings — he did reach 97 mph a couple of times, to be fair — and his command was awful. He allowed three hits and a walk before exiting, and two runs scored after he exited the contest. The results are ugly, the velocity and lack of movement on his pitches are more concerning. Stay tuned.
  • AZ Right Fielder #7
    It’s worth noting that Carroll left the game with the Diamondbacks trailing 9-1, so there’s a decent chance this is precautionary. It’s still concerning, however, and fantasy managers will likely have to await some testing before knowing Carroll’s status going forward. Jorge Barrosa took over in right and likely will play the position if Carroll needs to miss time.

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NFL

The Vikings opened their offseason program without safety Harrison Smith, but the door hasn’t been closed on the veteran’s return if he decides to play in 2026.
TCU wide receiver Eric McAlister broke a foot during position drills at the school’s Pro Day, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports.
The start of the Panthers’ offseason program marked the official return to the roster for wide receivers Jalen Coker and Brycen Tremayne.
49ers General Manager John Lynch said in January that it was safe to say that wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk had played his final snap with the team, but the wideout remains on the team’s roster more than a month into the 2026 league year.

NBA Playoffs

All the games — times, dates, where to watch — in one easy-to-check-out location.
Detroit never led in a game at home, and concerns about secondary shot creation and shooting became reality.
The NBA announced the finalists for all the individual awards, including Rookie of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year.
Every coach preaches it, but the Thunder’s focus on habits and the little things leads to the big things they want.
Boston and Oklahoma City looked dominant, and Denver reminded everyone not to sleep on them.
NBA Showtime reacts to Victor Wembanyama’s playoff debut for the Spurs, discussing how he executed in “all three levels” in a game where Portland showed “no resistance” to San Antonio’s leader.
Get an inside look at Deni Avdija’s growth with the Trail Blazers, a “defining story” of Portland’s return to the postseason after dropping 41 points in the Play-In.

MLB

Eric Samulski dives into how the Phillies will approach replacing closer Jhoan Duran while on the 15-day IL with an oblique strain, pointing out Brad Keller is most likely to take his place.
Eric Samulski reviews Kyle Stowers’ season debut for the Miami Marlins upon his return from a hamstring strain and analyzes his outlook for the year and what his return means for the rest of the Marlins outfield.

Premier League

Check out the Premier League schedule for the 2025-26 season, with everything you need for all 380 games.
The 2025-26 Premier League table is absolutely bonkers and so tight.
The point means the Irons are just two points clear of 18th-place Tottenham Hotspur, though it does formally relegate 20th-place Wolves to the Championship.
Marco Rose is set to be the new head coach of Bournemouth, as the Cherries have acted quickly to replace outgoing head coach Andoni Iraola.

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Motor Sports

None of the past four NASCAR Cup Series champions managed to win more than four races in their entire season. Puts into perspective the kind of roll Tyler Reddick is on right now.
Tyler Reddick became the fourth driver to win five of the first nine NASCAR Cup Series races in a season and the first in nearly four decades on Sunday at Kansas Speedway.
Watch highlights from the NASCAR Cup AdventHealth 400 from Kansas Speedway.

Rotoworld

Sam Antonacci, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Bryan Baker are among the 12 newcomers in this week’s update.
Kyle Dvorchak’s final mock draft features Jordyn Tyson’s hype machine in full effect, Giants adding a superstar, and big trade from the Cowboys.
Eric Samulski lists his favorite streaming starts of the week and discusses some key pitch mix changes.
A look at the top fantasy baseball prospects who can help rosters in 2026 and beyond.
Eric Samulski and James Schiano discuss their favorite fantasy baseball waiver wire adds for the weekend.
Dylan Cease, Shota Imanaga and Mick Abel are among the projected two-start pitchers in fantasy baseball for the upcoming week.

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Golf

Collin Morikawa discusses playing through a nagging back injury at the RBC Heritage, making the week a ‘grind’ but ultimately something he can hang his hat on with a T-4 finish.
Matt Fitzpatrick reflects on winning the 2026 RBC Heritage at a course that’s extremely special to him in Hilton Head, explaining that ‘words don’t do it justice’ when describing his feelings.
Watch highlights from the final round of the PGA Tour’s RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head, South Carolina.
Scottie Scheffler reflects on the impact Gary Woodland has had on him as a golfer and praises his performance so far at the RBC Heritage, where he finished Round 3 tied for 6th place at 12-under.
Watch highlights from the third round of the PGA Tour’s RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head, South Carolina.

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Lawrence had previously requested a trade as the sides have come to an impasse in contract talks.
Jones was arrested as part of a two-pronged federal gambling probe into the NBA that included Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups.
The Chargers haven’t made a call on what to do about their option on wide receiver Quentin Johnston’s contract for 2027, but it doesn’t look like they’ll be trading him before the deadline to make that decision.
Though they have a new head coach, the Cardinals are not planning to have a new left tackle anytime soon.
The rebuilding Grizzlies tried to trade Morant at the deadline but couldn’t find a deal, expect them to this summer.