On Tuesday night, the Knicks and Hawks returned to Madison Square Garden for the first time since Atlanta’s stunning comeback win in Game 2 of the series.
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The New York Knicks held the Atlanta Hawks to under 100 points for the second-straight game to take a 3-2 series lead.
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The Dan Le Batard Show discuss why the Oklahoma City Thunder are not being talked about as much as other stories in the NBA playoffs and argue their excellence is being ignored.
CC Sabathia and Ahmed Fareed discuss the Red Sox firing manager Alex Cora, explaining why the timing of the move is “weird” for Boston.
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152nd Kentucky Derby
2026 Kentucky Derby Betting Preview
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
Lions receiver Jameson Williams played most of his college career before the NIL era began.
On Monday, the New York Post published photos taken of Patriots coach Mike Vrabel during the third day of the 2026 NFL draft.
The Broncos quarterback should receive clearance for all football activities by training camp.
Brinker joined the Titans in 2023 as assistant GM, and a year later, the team promoted him to president of football operations.
MLB
Eric Samulski unpacks Seattle Mariners’ starting pitcher, Luis Castillo, and his early season struggles. He discuss what could happen with Castillo when Bryce Miller returns from an injury.
Eric Samulski breaks down the Phillies firing Rob Thomson after a slow start to the season, naming Don Mattingly interim manager while exploring what’s next for the franchise after other options declined.
Eric Samulski dives into Cubs rookie Moses Ballesteros’ hot start, including recent surge at the plate and why he’s worth adding in fantasy.
Eric Samulski breaks down top second baseman prospect Travis Bazzana’s call-up to the Guardians on Tuesday, and what it means for his fantasy outlook, including his potential value in deeper leagues.
NBA Playoffs
All the games — times, dates, where to watch — in one easy-to-check-out location.
The Thunder — who have a 12-0 record in the first round over the last three seasons — will face the winner of the Lakers-Rockets series in the Western Conference semifinals.
Cade Cunningham shot 7-of-23 for the Pistons and had eight turnovers, but he was not getting enough help.
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.
NBA Showtime unpacks what the Knicks showed en route to their Game 4 win and the adjustments needed on Atlanta’s side of the ball.
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.
Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe discuss “average” Spurs’ win over Wolves and if Tottenham Hotspur have enough to avoid relegation with just four matches remaining.
Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe unpack Manchester City’s win over Burnley and Arsenal’s win against Newcastle as both teams continue to push each other in a neck-and-neck title race.
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.
Motor Sports
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.
Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto weigh in on rider’s reactions to lappers in Round 15 at Philadelphia and assess how much mud played a factor in them.
Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto debate if Ken Roczen or Hunter Lawrence has the edge with two races left to go on the road to the SMX playoffs, debating which rider’s position they’d rather be in.
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Rotoworld
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.
Five QBs are featured in an extremely early 2027 NFL Mock Draft.
Betting
New York Yankees vs. Texas Rangers Betting Preview for April 28
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Miami Marlins Game Preview
Portland Trail Blazers vs. San Antonio Spurs Playoff Game 5 Betting Preview
Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks Game 5 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.
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The 49ers made a surprising move to draft Ole Miss WR De’Zhaun Stribling at the top of the second round. Cleveland stopped the slide of Washington receiver Denzel Boston.
Rookie Dylan Harper sparked that run, and the Spurs pick up a win without Victor Wembanyama.
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