Portland Trail Blazers Players Left Off San Antonio Road Trip for Playoffs
Portland Trail Blazers players Caleb Love, Chris Youngblood and Jayson Kent were left home for Games 1 and 2 as the playoff run opens Sunday.
De'aaron Fox helps Spurs lean on experience before playoff debut
De'aaron Fox and veteran Spurs teammates are ready for Sunday’s playoff debut against Portland after San Antonio’s 62-20 season.
Tim Duncan floor mats, 2 a.m. call and Kevin Garnett's all-night grind
Terrell Brandon recalls Kevin Garnett's late-night ritual before facing Tim Duncan, from a 2 a.m. call to film study until 7 a.m.
Stephon Castle's All-NBA hopes take a hit after latest NBA ruling
Stephon Castle's path to All-NBA narrowed after the NBA ruled Cade Cunningham and Luka Doncic eligible for awards despite missed time.
Damian Lillard returns to Portland as Blazers eye a deeper run
Damian Lillard is back with the Portland Trail Blazers, though he is unlikely to play this playoff run as the franchise looks ahead to 2026-27.
Spurs Score: Wembanyama, San Antonio brace for first playoff test since 2019
Spurs Score follows Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs into Sunday’s playoff debut against Portland after a 62-20 season and Popovich’s message.
Devin Vassell says Spurs are ready for long-awaited playoff return
Devin Vassell says the Spurs are ready for the playoffs as San Antonio opens Game 1 against Portland on Sunday at 8 p.m. CT.
Braves Score 3-1 Win Over Phillies Behind Chris Sale's Strong Start
Braves score another series win in Philadelphia as Chris Sale works seven innings and Atlanta beats the Phillies 3-1 on April 18, 2026.
Utah Mammoth reach first postseason and draw Vegas in playoff opener
Utah Mammoth make franchise history by reaching the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs and drawing the Vegas Golden Knights in round one.
Tiago Splitter faces low-pay coaching market as Blazers weigh next move
Tiago Splitter wants the Portland job, but new owner Tom Dundon is reportedly chasing a far cheaper coach than the NBA norm.
Mitch Johnson notches Celtics' Game 1 blowout as crowd fuels 123-91 win
Mitch Johnson and the Celtics rode a loud TD Garden crowd to beat the 76ers 123-91 in Game 1 and open the playoffs with force.
Victor Wembanyama headlines first NBA award finalists, Gobert left out
Victor Wembanyama is a finalist for Defensive Player of the Year as the NBA opens award season and Rudy Gobert is left off the list.
Nhl Playoff Overtime Rules: What Changes When the Stanley Cup Playoffs Start
Nhl Playoff Overtime Rules shift to sudden-death play in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, with FanDuel pricing 16-20 overtime games at -125.
Juraj Slafkovský scores on the power play as Canadiens tie Game 1
Juraj Slafkovský scored a power-play goal in the second period as Montreal tied Tampa Bay 2-2 in Game 1.