The Knicks rolled into Atlanta and leveled the first-round series with a 114-98 win. Karl‑Anthony Towns starred with a 20-10-10 triple-double as the series heads to MSG.

The Falcons picked Clemson cornerback Avieon Terrell at No. 48, pairing him with brother A.J. and adding a turnover‑minded nickel/outside option to Atlanta’s secondary.

Reports say the Falcons are open to offers for franchise‑tagged tight end Kyle Pitts as the 2026 NFL Draft opens, a move tied to Atlanta's search for draft capital. The decision would reshape the offense and the club's draft plans.

Ronald Acuña Jr. was removed from Monday’s game after being hit twice by pitches; X‑rays returned negative and the Braves list him day‑to‑day. The team will monitor him over the next 48 hours.

UGA has pulled in about $303.7M since NIL began, but longtime boosters say constant asks for NIL payouts and rising costs are straining donor support.

Twenty small private schools told the GHSA to suspend its 3A‑A private playoff division and warned of legal or legislative steps if talks stall. The move highlights a rift over reclassification and competitive balance.

Matt Crocker resigned as U.S. Soccer sporting director on April 14, 2026; reports link the exit to a Saudi federation role as World Cup preparations continue. The federation says oversight is in place while a successor search begins.

Sergio Garcia smashed his driver on the No. 2 tee at Augusta National during the Masters, gouging the turf and leaving him to finish the round without the club. The outburst came after an errant tee shot and drew a stunned reaction from the gallery.

Five cornerstone players re‑signed with the Atlanta Dream, pairing continuity with the Angel Reese trade as Atlanta positions itself for a championship run.

Brittney Griner is reportedly finalizing a seven-figure deal to join the Connecticut Sun after one season with the Atlanta Dream.

CJ McCollum scored 29 and Dyson Daniels posted a triple-double as the Hawks beat Cleveland 124-102 to clinch the Southeast Division and a top-six seed. Atlanta will bypass the play-in for the first time since 2021.

Falcons right tackle Kaleb McGary is retiring at 31, his agent said. McGary missed the 2025 season with a leg injury and had signed a two-year extension last August.

Jorge Soler charged the mound and traded punches with Reynaldo López at Angel Stadium; both were ejected as MLB prepares to review the incident.