WNBA Draft Day Arrives as Boston Ties an NBA Record with 29 Three-Pointers
No Minnesota-specific scores or news surfaced in today's coverage, but Timberwolves fans should know that star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander — Minnesota's main competition in the West — was among **168+ players** rested acr...
Minnesota Teams
No Minnesota-specific scores or news surfaced in today's coverage, but Timberwolves fans should know that star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander — Minnesota's main competition in the West — was among 168+ players rested across the NBA on Friday, so the playoff picture is still very much in flux. The Minnesota Lynx will have eyes on tomorrow's WNBA Draft (Monday), where several top prospects could land nearby. Check back soon for Twins, Wild, and United updates as the spring sports calendar heats up.
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NFL
Draft season is in full swing with the 2026 NFL Draft approaching fast. A couple of names to know: safety Dillon Thieneman and offensive lineman Monroe Freeling have shot up team wish lists after strong seasons. In off-field news, the Department of Justice has opened an investigation into the NFL's TV broadcast deals — it's early days, but it could eventually affect how and where you watch games.
There's also a media drama brewing: the New York Times is reportedly investigating one of its own reporters, Dianna Russini of The Athletic, over her coverage of New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel and whether their personal relationship influenced her reporting.
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NBA
The Boston Celtics had one of the most jaw-dropping offensive performances of the season Friday night, draining 29 three-pointers to tie both their own franchise record and the all-time NBA record, blowing out the New Orleans Pelicans in the process. That result helped Boston clinch the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs, meaning they'll have home-court advantage in the first two rounds.
Meanwhile, Monday is WNBA Draft night, and it's a big one. The top pick could be any of four players — Lauren Betts, Awa Fam, Azzi Fudd, or Olivia Miles — and UCLA's senior class is making history by potentially having all six of their top players drafted in one night. Also notable: Brittney Griner, the two-time scoring champion, is finalizing a seven-figure deal to join the Connecticut Sun after a stint away from the league.
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MLB
The baseball season is still young, and this weekend's coverage was mostly focused on betting previews rather than big news. The Cardinals vs. Red Sox faced off Saturday, and the Braves and Brewers were among teams highlighted for Friday action. No blockbuster trades to report — just regular-season baseball finding its groove in April.
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NHL
The NHL playoff race is heating up fast. Saturday featured 15 games, all with playoff implications — spots were there to be clinched and teams were there to be eliminated. If you haven't been following hockey, just know that the final weeks of the regular season are when things get really dramatic, with multiple teams fighting for the last few postseason berths.
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College Sports
Big news from the ice: the University of Denver Pioneers won the NCAA Men's Hockey Championship, beating Wisconsin 2–1 to claim their third national title in five years. That's a dynasty by any measure in college sports.
On the basketball transfer portal front (think of it as free agency for college players): Justin Pippen — yes, son of NBA legend Scottie Pippen — is transferring from Cal to Ohio State, continuing a college career that started at Michigan. The women's college basketball transfer portal is also buzzing, with stars like Audi Crooks looking for new homes heading into next season.
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Other Sports
UFC 327 went down in Miami on Saturday, and it delivered. The sentimental highlight: veteran fighter Cub Swanson closed out his career in style with a walk-off knockout in his retirement fight — the crowd gave him a proper sendoff. In the heavyweight division, Josh Hokit outlasted Curtis Blaydes in what's already being called a fight-of-the-year candidate, with both guys trading massive shots for all 15 minutes.
In soccer, the Premier League's title race is tightening up: Manchester City travels to face Chelsea on Sunday, and City has a shot to gain ground after league-leader Arsenal lost at home to Bournemouth — a result that cracked the door open for Pep Guardiola's side. Separately, Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are trying to stop a slide down the Eastern Conference standings when they host the New York Red Bulls on Saturday night.
Finally, The Masters at Augusta is wrapping up Sunday — the golf world's biggest weekend of the year — though no winner had been crowned as of this writing. Stay tuned.