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.

Ayla Guzzardo will take over Georgia women’s basketball after a breakout season at McNeese; she inherits a roster with several players in the transfer portal.

After two turbulent seasons in Chicago, Angel Reese was traded to the Atlanta Dream on April 6, 2026, with the Sky collecting 2027 and 2028 first‑round picks. The move reshapes both clubs' offseason plans.

Marist guard Kate Harpring was named AJC player of the year after a record-breaking senior season that included a state title and the Naismith national award.

The NFL has told the Bears it will not award two third‑round compensatory picks after Ian Cunningham’s move to Atlanta; Chicago appealed to Commissioner Goodell.

Phil Mickelson will miss the 2026 Masters, saying he will step away to tend to a family health matter and be out for an extended period. The tournament will begin next week without one of its most familiar champions.