NBA Play-In Tournament Tips Off as NHL Playoffs Loom Large
Nothing specific on the Vikings, Twins, Timberwolves, Wild, Lynx, United, or Gophers in today's news cycle — it happens! The T-wolves are heading into the NBA playoffs, so expect plenty of Minnesota basketball coverag...
Minnesota Teams
Nothing specific on the Vikings, Twins, Timberwolves, Wild, Lynx, United, or Gophers in today's news cycle — it happens! The T-wolves are heading into the NBA playoffs, so expect plenty of Minnesota basketball coverage in the coming days. Stay tuned.
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NFL
The big story right now is the NFL Draft, happening later this month. The Dallas Cowboys are reportedly trying to trade up into the top 10 to grab a defensive player, and the Aaron Rodgers situation in Pittsburgh remains unresolved — the Steelers are in a tough spot figuring out their quarterback situation. Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love is one of the most talked-about names, with the Washington Commanders (picking 7th) among teams potentially eyeing him.
Meanwhile, Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has a rough historical stat working against him: no AFC quarterback has made it back to the Super Bowl after losing their debut appearance since 1994. No pressure, kid.
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NBA
The NBA Play-In Tournament kicked off Tuesday night — this is a mini-elimination round where teams ranked 7th through 10th in each conference battle for the last playoff spots. Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija was a standout, helping the Blazers punch their ticket to the playoffs. On the flip side, Brooklyn's Kon Knueppel found himself benched during his team's game, making him one of the night's "losers."
The full playoffs are now set to begin, and the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder are not the favorites according to at least one betting model — which is the kind of thing that makes playoffs fun.
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MLB
Baseball is in its early April rhythm, and Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees is already making daily fantasy players happy — he's one of the top recommended picks for Tuesday's slate. The Baltimore Orioles' Gunnar Henderson was also highlighted as a home run prop bet for Monday. No major scores or trades to report today, but the season is young and just getting rolling.
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NHL
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are right around the corner, and the Colorado Avalanche are entering as the team to beat according to power rankings — they've looked sharp all season. The final regular season games are being played this week, with teams jostling for seeding and positioning. Players, coaches, and GMs around the league are picking the Avalanche and a few surprise contenders when asked who they think wins it all.
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College Sports
College basketball's transfer portal — where players can switch schools like free agents — is buzzing. Milan Momcilovic, a sharpshooter from Iowa State, is the most coveted available player, with Florida, Kansas, and Kentucky all reportedly interested. Louisville has been the biggest winner so far, landing big man Flory Bidunga from Kansas and guard Jackson Shelstad from Oregon, rocketing them into early Top 25 conversations for next season.
On the football side, early rankings for the 2026 college football season are out, and there's a new team sitting at No. 1 — though with spring practice barely underway, consider these very preliminary.
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Other Sports
The RBC Heritage PGA Tour event tees off this week at Harbour Town in Hilton Head, South Carolina. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and Norway's Viktor Hovland headline the field, both coming in with strong recent form. It's one of the PGA Tour's signature events, meaning a bigger purse and stronger field than a typical week.
In soccer, the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals continue with the second legs this week. Barcelona is in trouble — they trail Atletico Madrid and haven't won the Champions League since 2015. Real Madrid faces a tough road trip to Bayern Munich, also playing catch-up. Bayern has looked like the most convincing team left in the tournament.