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The 2026 WNBA Draft takes place on Monday night with the league’s free agency also in full swing. What’s the potential strategy for each team in a draft where’s there’s no consensus No. 1?
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Mike Florio and Chris Simms break down the NFL collusion appeal ruling revealing that the Ravens offered Lamar Jackson two fully guaranteed contracts and examine the factors at play in the situation.
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Meghan McKeown breaks down her picks for the 2026 WNBA Draft, which includes four UCLA Bruins taken in the Top 10.
This week, the Yankees and Brewers are headed in the wrong direction while the Padres, Pirates, and Athletics continue to climb.
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Rory McIlroy captured his second Masters title on Sunday. Here’s what the win means for his legacy, career trajectory and place in golf history.
Stephen Curry’s Warriors vs. Kawhi Leonard’s Clippers is set, as is the 76ers vs. Magic.
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Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel was not present for the team’s pre-draft press conference on Monday, which means that he didn’t have to field any questions about the release of photos that have created questions about his relationship with The Athletic’s NFL reporter Dianna Russini.
The Steelers expect to get word from Aaron Rodgers about his plans for the 2026 season before the draft, but they’ll still need to think about the future of the quarterback position if Rodgers does return for a second year in Pittsburgh.
The one certainty in the 2026 NFL Draft is that Fernando Mendoza will be selected first overall by the Raiders and most people think Ty Simpson will be the second quarterback off the board, but a lot is up in the air at the position from there.
Eight years after his only regular-season NFL game, quarterback Chad Kelly is still hoping for another shot.
NBA
The expectation around the league is Antetokounmpo and the Bucks will part ways, even if neither wants to say it.
Trysta Krick and Drew Dinsick analyze the first-round series between the Nuggets and Timberwolves with the expectation that there is a high likelihood the series will exceed five games.
The 65-game rule leaves some players out who otherwise would have gotten my vote.
Ludacris sets the tone for the NBA Playoffs’ return to NBC and debut on Peacock beginning Sunday, April 19.
MLB
Eric Samulski analyzes Minnesota’s depth after Royce Lewis is sidelined with a knee sprain and reveals which Twins players would most benefit fantasy managers while the third baseman is out.
Willson Contreras was a formidable sight against his former team in St. Louis last weekend, and Eric Samulski reveals which elements would make the first baseman’s time with the Red Sox his “best season yet.”
Eric Samulski warns against dropping Adley Rutschman from fantasy leagues after the catcher sustained a mild ankle injury, but the O’s have more injury woes to contend with.
It could be argued that the ABS system has been the MVP of MLB through the season’s first 2 1/2 weeks, creating a game-within-the-game that’s producing winners, losers and some dramatic moments. There appears to be at least one tradeoff.
Premier League
A massive rivalry games takes center stage at Old Trafford with the stakes high for both teams.
The latest Premier League Mornings Live Fan Fest is heading to Florida in April 2026. Here are all the details you need, including how to register for tickets.
We’re into the thick of it now, with two Premier League teams still alive for the European Cup in the chase to unseat PSG and take a place in the throne room come May 31 in Budapest, Hungary.
Check out the Premier League schedule for the 2025-26 season, with everything you need for all 380 games.
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Motor Sports
Ty Gibbs has a famous last name and has spent much of his life in the spotlight, recently being unwittingly thrust into the center of a contentious court case. The attention is less than comfortable for the grandson of Joe Gibbs, a Hall of Fame legend as a championship team owner in NASCAR and a Super Bowl-winning coach in the NFL.
Devin Simonson’s career-best finish prior to 2026 was an eighth in his rookie season of 2021.
Ty Gibbs answers questions after his first NASCAR Cup Series win at Bristol Motor Speedway.
The Joe Gibbs Racing driver fended off Ryan Blaney and Kyle Larson on an overtime restart.
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While a few of the most valuable players made good on their expected value, others exceeded expectations in a major way.
Eric Samulski lists his favorite streaming starts of the week and discusses some key pitch mix changes.
A look at the top fantasy prospects who can help fantasy rosters in 2026 and beyond
This week’s update includes a lot of closer movement and 11 newcomers in the Top 300.
Eric Samulski and James Schiano discuss their favorite fantasy baseball waiver wire adds for the weekend.
Paul Skenes, Robbie Ray and Trevor Rogers are among the projected two-start pitchers for the upcoming week.
Betting
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Baltimore Orioles Betting Preview
Boston Red Sox vs. Minnesota Twins Betting Preview
Vaughn Dalzell shares why James Wood at +20000 odds is worth a long shot bet.
Chicago Cubs at Philadelphia Phillies Game Preview
Golf
Rory McIlroy went from becoming the sixth player with the career Grand Slam to only the fourth player to win the Masters two years in a row. Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods are the only other players to occupy both clubs.
The Masters looked as if it might be a runaway entering the weekend. Moving day changed all of that.
Cameron Young discusses his stellar third round at the Masters and the mindset he is taking into Sunday at Augusta.
McIlroy stood on the 12th tee in a tie with Patrick Reed and with a dozen other players bunched together in what was shaping up to be a compelling chase for the green jacket.
McIlroy atop Masters leaderboard again, while DeChambeau and Rahm will have to fight to make the cut
Defending champion Rory McIlroy picked up where he left off a year ago. For a couple other big names at the Masters, just making the cut is no guarantee.
Rory McIlroy is the reigning Masters champion, which brought about a measure of patience and a load of freedom.
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A franchise that ranked dead last in the NHL standings as late as Dec. 8 goes into the final 10 games of the regular season sitting in the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference.
Aaron Plessinger had a slow start to the 2026 season, but an equally slow beginning in 2025 ended on a high note with eight top-fives in the final 10 rounds.
Tip-off for the Warriors vs Nuggets game is at 10 PM ET on NBC and Peacock.
The Sweet 16 continues today, starting with No. 1 Duke vs No. 5 St. John’s at 7:10 PM ET
Tip-off for the Knicks vs Thunder game is at 7:30 PM ET on NBC and Peacock.
