Stephen Curry scored 35 and Al Horford drilled four late 3s as the Warriors rallied from 13 down to stun the Clippers 126-121 in the West play‑in.

One Knoxville stunned D.C. United in a 6-5 penalty shootout after a 3-3 draw at Audi Field, advancing in the U.S. Open Cup.

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.

Longtime White Sox anthem singer Gerald Chaney collapsed at Guaranteed Rate Field and was taken to a hospital; the team says he was alert before transport.

Jake Oettinger made the big saves as the Stars beat the Sabres 4-3 in a shootout, finishing 50-20-12 and rolling into the playoffs with momentum.

Oklahoma State stunned No. 1 Oklahoma 6-4 at Devon Park as Ruby Meylan threw a complete game and Kendall Wells homered in a Bedlam upset.

Harris County approved NRG's move to restore the Reliant Stadium name. Signs will be reinstalled after the World Cup and ahead of the Texans' 25th season.

Knicks owner James Dolan has put a Finals-or-bust clock on the team as New York begins the playoffs after a 53-win season and an NBA Cup title. The owner’s public deadline raises the stakes for a high-cost roster and a new coaching regime.

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.

Detroit extended rookie Kevin McGonigle eight years for $150M, with escalators to $160M and a $14M signing bonus; the deal runs 2027–2034.

Portland's expansion team signed Teja Oblak, Kamiah Smalls and Peyton Williams Wednesday, adding international experience and frontcourt strength. The club opens May 9 at Moda Center.

Former Astros minor‑leaguer Jon Kemmer, 35, died in a rollover near Santa Fe while returning from coaching a Houston youth tournament.

Elly De La Cruz became the first MLB shortstop since 1900 with five homers and five steals through Cincinnati’s first 16 games, mixing rare power and speed.