Jack Norris 
The NHL playoff race intensifies with 15 games on “Supreme Saturday”. Nine spots have been clinched, but seven remain up for grabs. Several teams aim to secure their positions as the regular season nears its end.
Rory McIlroy’s six-shot lead has been cut in half. Patrick Reed birdied his opening two holes. Scottie Scheffler started the day 12 shots behind the leader but is now only five back.
Cameron Young, once a ‘sleeper’ in major championships, entered this year’s Masters with high expectations after winning the Players Championship. His experience highlighted the challenges of dealing with increased pressure. Rory McIlroy shared insights on managing expectations, offering advice that could serve as a roadmap for Young.
Sporting Lisbon will make the trip to Estrela Amadora for matchday 29 of the Primeira Liga campaign. The Lions are looking to bounce back from their continental setback in midweek. Estrela are 14th in the standings, three points above the relegation playoff spot.
Nikola Jokic’s MVP award eligibility is still to be determined as the NBA regular season comes to a close. He needs to play in one more game to be on the ballot for MVP, All-NBA and other awards. The Nuggets coach says the team will have ‘an adult conversation’ about the best course of action.
Tyson Fury is set to fight tonight at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after a 15-month absence. His opponent is Arslanbek Makhmudov. Fury has been aiming comments at current world champions Oleksandr Usyk and Fabio Wardley.
Sevilla player Kike Salas said the team have a great opportunity to add points. Sevilla manager García Plaza said six academy players are in the starting eleven. Atlético Madrid have made ten changes to their starting lineup.
Legia Warszawa will face Górnik Zabrze in an upcoming match. The match will be broadcast on Canal+ Sport 3 and Canal+ 4K Ultra HD. A live text-based report will also be available.
Austin FC will play host to LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium this Saturday afternoon. The match will be broadcast live on FOX and FOX Deportes, and streamed on Apple TV. Local radio coverage will be available in both English and Spanish.
Hansi Flick has been urged to tweak Lamine Yamal’s position for Barcelona’s crucial Champions League quarter-final second leg against Atletico Madrid next week. Former Barca wonderkid Jean Marie Dongou has told Gerard Romero on his Fanzone show that it’s time to move Yamal into a more central role for the game. Flick has used Yamal centrally at times this season but it remains to be seen how the Barca boss will line up his team for the game in the Spanish capital.