Jack Norris 
Paul George has spoken about his suspension and his mindset going into the rest of the season. George says his choice to take a banned substance was connected to a mental health issue that developed because of an offseason knee injury that limited his production this season. George apologised to the team, its fans and his family.
Paul George is set to return to the Philadelphia 76ers lineup after a 25-game absence as they host the Chicago Bulls. Joel Embiid is a game-time decision due to an oblique injury, while Tyrese Maxey remains out with a finger injury. The Bulls will be looking to complete a three-game season-series sweep.
The San Antonio Spurs, with a record of 54-18, are seeking their seventh straight win as they face the Memphis Grizzlies. Memphis has been struggling, going 2-11 in March, and are without key players such as Ja Morant due to injury. The Spurs have been improving as the season has progressed.
Troy Parrott is carrying the hopes of the Republic of Ireland as they enter the World Cup play-offs. His hat-trick against Hungary secured their place in the play-offs. Ahead of the semi-final against the Czech Republic, fans watched Parrott in action for AZ Alkmaar.
The Indiana Pacers will host the Los Angeles Lakers after losing nine straight home games. Several players are listed as probable, questionable or out for the game.
The Oklahoma City Thunder faced the Boston Celtics in what some saw as a potential NBA Finals preview. Elsewhere, several other games had implications for playoff seeding. The Washington Wizards and Utah Jazz also faced off in a game with draft positioning implications.
Séamus Coleman believes the Republic of Ireland have “a duty” to lift the country by qualifying for a World Cup finals for the first time since 2002. Ireland visit the Czech Republic in a World Cup playoff semi‑final. Coleman insists recent history will be forgotten in Prague and he has urged the team to finish the job.
The Los Angeles Lakers will face the Indiana Pacers after their nine-game winning streak was snapped. DeAndre Ayton has been ruled out for the contest due to back soreness. The Lakers will also be without Marcus Smart and Rui Hachimura.
Pernille Harder scored in Bayern Munich’s Women’s Champions League match against Manchester United. Harder’s goal puts her level with Hanna Ljungberg with 11 quarter-final goals in the competition. Only Marta has more.
Torquay United Women and Forest Green Rovers played out a 1-1 draw. A late equaliser from Tee Kaptein secured a point for United against promotion rivals Forest Green Rovers. Hattie Jones scored for Forest Green.