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
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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
Before Tom Flores won two Super Bowls as the head coach of the Raiders, he played quarterback in Oakland for seven seasons.
Kyle Dvorchack explains why he believes the Broncos’ selection of Washington running back Jonah Coleman was a signal to RJ Harvey and the Denver backfield.
When the photos of Patriots coach Mike Vrabel and reporter Dianna Russini first emerged 22 days ago, they were accompanied by three strong denials of impropriety — one from Vrabel, one from Russini, and one from Russini’s employer, The Athletic.
Kyle Dvorchak discusses reports surrounding Bo Nix’s recent ankle procedure, examining the Broncos quarterback’s timeline and fantasy value heading into the 2026 season.
MLB
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?
Elmer Rodriguez, one of the Yankees’ top prospects, is set to start when AL-best New York looks to complete a three-game series sweep at Texas.
Don Mattingly’s last best shot at winning his first World Series ring after more than 40 years in baseball starts with managing one of the worst teams in the National League.
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
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.
The 2025-26 Premier League table is absolutely bonkers and so tight.
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.
Motor Sports
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.
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.
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
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.
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For some, it’s better to be undrafted than drafted late.
DiVincenzo reportedly suffered a torn Achilles. Edwards suffered what appeared to be a left knee hyperextension.
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Karl-Anthony Towns had a 20-10-10 triple-double for the Knicks, who played their best game of the series on Saturday.
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Ken Roczen had never held the red plate in the second half of a Supercross season.
Matt Boldy scored on a deflection with 28.9 seconds left in the first overtime and the Minnesota Wild beat the Dallas Stars 3-2.