The 2026 NBA postseason is officially here with 20 teams competing for the title. The final week of the regular season ended on April 12. After the play-in tournament, 16 teams remain in contention for the Larry O’Brien Trophy.
Charles Barkley and Michael Jordan, former teammates and friends, are repairing their relationship after a fallout that began over a decade ago. Barkley’s criticism of Jordan’s role with the Charlotte Bobcats (now Hornets) damaged their friendship. The two are now talking again and plan to play golf together after the NBA season.
WrestleMania 42 is set to take place in Las Vegas with a loaded card across two nights. The main event for Night 1 features WWE champion Cody Rhodes defending his title against Randy Orton. A total of 13 matches are set over the two days.
Detroit Pistons’ Ausar Thompson said the team has higher expectations for this postseason than anyone does outside the organisation. Thompson said, ‘We believe not only can we come out of the East but win it all.’ The Pistons are set to host the Orlando Magic, aiming to break a long-standing home playoff losing streak.
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards’ request for award eligibility has been denied by the NBA. The decision means Edwards will not be eligible for annual awards for the 2025-2026 NBA regular season. This news arrives before the Timberwolves face the Denver Nuggets in Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs.
Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka is reportedly under pressure. One NBA insider believes Udoka could be on the hot seat depending on the outcome of the Rockets’ first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers. Udoka is also no stranger to controversy, having been suspended for the entire 2022-23 season for having an “inappropriate relationship” with a female staff member while coaching the Boston Celtics.
The Philadelphia Phillies face the Atlanta Braves in the second game of their three-game series. Cristopher Sanchez will start for the Phillies, while Chris Sale takes the mound for the Braves. The game will be broadcast on FOX.
Arsenal head to Manchester City for a match that could impact the Premier League title race. The Gunners currently hold a six-point lead. Man City, however, will be eyeing the chance to move level on points.
J.T. Realmuto was removed from Saturday’s game against Atlanta. He was taken out of the game due to lower back tightness. Rafael Marchan replaced Realmuto in the sixth inning.
Jamal Murray’s 16-for-16 performance from the free throw line led the Denver Nuggets to a 116-105 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of their Western Conference playoff series. Murray finished with a game-high 30 points. The Nuggets now hold a 1-0 lead in the series.