Jack Norris 
The Philadelphia 76ers are set to face the Boston Celtics in Game 6 of their Round 1 series. The Sixers will be looking to stave off elimination and force a winner-take-all Game 7 back in Boston. Joel Embiid is probable for the Sixers.
Jalen Brunson’s 39 points propelled the New York Knicks to a 126-97 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. The Knicks now hold a 3-2 lead in their best-of-seven, first-round Eastern Conference series. Brunson is averaging 28.2 points and 5.8 assists in five playoff games.
The New York Knicks are one win away from advancing to the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Leading the Atlanta Hawks 3-2, the Knicks are looking to close out the series. Atlanta, however, will look to extend the series at home.
The Twins are in a rut, having lost 11 of their last 13 games. Their challenge continues with a four-game series against the reigning American League champion Blue Jays. To turn things around, Minnesota need to throw strikes, especially late, and get one big hit, especially early.
Nolan Hoffman has been recalled by the Phillies from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. He will serve as the 27th man for Thursday’s doubleheader against the Giants. The righty reliever will provide bullpen protection before likely being sent back down.
The Kansas City Chiefs have made roster moves, receiving an international player exemption for Chukwuebuka Godrick. Godrick will not count on the offseason roster. The Chiefs also waived running back ShunDerrick Powell.
Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft by the Las Vegas Raiders, received the blessing of Raiders legend Tom Flores to wear the No. 15 jersey. Flores, who wore the number from 1960-66, said Mendoza ‘deserves my blessing’. Mendoza stated he was blessed to be a part of the Raiders organisation.
Anastasia Potapova has reached the quarterfinal of the Madrid Open as a lucky loser. She will face Karolina Pliskova for a place in the semi-final. Potapova is aiming to become the first lucky loser to reach the semi-final at a Tier 1/WTA 1000 event since 1990.
The San Francisco Giants and Philadelphia Phillies will play a split doubleheader. The first game starts at 9:35 a.m. PT, and the second is scheduled for 2:35 p.m. PT. Both teams are allowed to add a 27th player to the roster for the day.
The Mets are reportedly set to claim Andy Ibáñez. This decision comes amidst discussions about the team’s direction, with some suggesting a focus on youth development rather than veteran acquisitions. The Mets are described as “waiver active”.