Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Anthony Edwards will be out multiple weeks after suffering a bone bruise and a hyperextended knee against the Denver Nuggets in Game 4 of the first round.

Donte DiVincenzo also got hurt in Game 4, suffering a torn Achilles tendon. Despite this, the Timberwolves won 112-96.

Ayo Dosunmu stepped up after the injuries to Edwards and Divincenzo. He scored a career high of 43 points off the bench. Naz Reid also provided a spark off the bench with 17 points.

Through the first half, Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray played very well for the Nuggets. Jokic had 14 points on 58% shooting, and Murray had 13 points on 46% shooting. In the second half, both shot under 40%. Jokic only hit one shot in 10 attempts. 

Christian Braun and Cam Johnson both found ways to be productive. However, they aren’t the stars of the Nuggets. When Jokic and Murray struggle, it’s hard for the Nuggets to win, even if other players step up. 

Edwards’ injury could’ve changed the game for the Timberwolves, but they may have already been prepared for the possibility of Edwards getting injured. Before this game, the Timberwolves said that Edwards was dealing with a runner’s knee. Runner’s knee happens when the knee is overused. It causes pain around and behind the kneecap. 

There are very few examples in NBA history of players getting runner’s knees. This could be due to the older generation’s slower pace or to sports science’s inability to track injuries as well. However, Stephen Curry has also dealt with runner’s knee this season. He missed several weeks after an MRI on his knee in February revealed the knee problem. 

With Edwards and DiVincenzo out, Dosunmu will likely become a starter. He started 19 games this season, including nine with the Timberwolves. 

The New York Mets continue to struggle after getting swept by the Colorado Rockies.

The Mets had won two straight games heading into the series with the Rockies, after losing 12 straight games. This means the Mets are 2-15 in their last 17 games, with an overall record of 9-19. 

The Mets played a doubleheader on April 26 after the game scheduled for the day before got rained out. The Mets lost the first game of the series on April 24, 4-3. 

Nolan McLean started the first game of the doubleheader. He only gave up one earned run in five innings. Despite this, he took the loss because Rockies starter Jose Quintana also allowed only one run. The Mets’ bullpen gave up one run, while the Rockies’ bullpen gave up no runs. 

Jake McCarthy had two hits and an RBI for the Rockies. Tyrone Taylor had a hit and drove in the Mets’ only run. 

Kodei Senga started the second game of the doubleheader. The Rockies scored three runs off him in 2 2/3 innings. Although the Mets bullpen didn’t give up any runs, the Rockies got a seven-inning shutout from starter Chase Dollander to get the win. 

The Rockies only had four hits, with three of them coming off Senga. However, Hunter Goodman’s two-run home run extended the Rockies’ lead to 3-0. The Mets outhit the Rockies six to four, but they couldn’t score any runs. Carson Benge had two of the Mets’ six hits. 

Very little has gone right for the Mets this season. Their one bright spot has been starter Clay Holmes. The two-time All-Star has a 2.10 ERA in five starts. The Mets moved him to the starting rotation in 2025. 

The Mets will play the Washington Nationals in their next series starting April 28.

Quarterback Diego Pavia received an invite to the Baltimore Ravens minicamp.

The Vanderbilt alumnus went undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft. UConn QB Joe Fagnano also received an invite to the minicamp.

Pavia had 29 touchdowns and eight interceptions in his senior season for Vanderbilt. He finished second in Heisman voting behind Fernando Mendoza. While Mendoza got the glory of being the No. 1 overall pick, Pavia was left without a draft selection.

Originally, Pavia didn’t see pro football as a career path. He went to the New Mexico Military Institute out of high school. However, after playing football there, he realized his potential. He transferred to New Mexico State before the 2022 season. He threw 26 touchdowns and nine interceptions in his second season at New Mexico State before transferring to Vanderbilt.

This is why Pavia entered the draft as a 24-year-old. He’s older than most of the other draft prospects. However, Ty Simpson was drafted in the first round and is only a year younger.

However, Pavia had another factor that dropped his draft stock. He is just 5-foot-10. This ties him with Kyler Murray and Bryce Young as the shortest QB in the league. However, Murray and Young were both 22 during their rookie seasons.

There were some character questions with Pavia. After the Heisman voting was released, Pavia posted “f— the voters” on social media. He apologized for this post later. Although it’s unclear if this impacted his draft stock, many teams do consider professionalism and sportsmanship when drafting, particularly for late-round picks, who are less likely to play early on.  

All of these factors likely played a role in Pavia going undrafted. Despite being undrafted, he showed enough talent to earn a chance with the Ravens. 

Lamar Jackson is the obvious starter, but Pavia could compete with Tyler Huntley for the backup spot. 

Rapper and reality TV personality Chrisean Rock won her professional boxing debut with a split decision victory over Zenith Zion on April 25 in Philadelphia. 

Rock fought under her birth name, Chrisean Malone. Judges scored the fight 29-28 and 29-27 in favor of Rock, with one judge awarding a 29-28 decision to Zion. This was the professional debut for both boxers. 

In the opening round, Rock landed a clean right-hand hit on Zion for the knockdown. After that, the fight became extremely competitive. 

In the final round, Zion landed a good hit on Rock, which caused her to drop. The scorekeepers were unsure whether to consider it a knockdown or a slip. Regardless, Rock recovered well and landed several hits.

Rock received significant support from fans on social media. The event marked her first step into boxing after building a following in music and television. She quickly won over boxing fans in attendance and on social media. 

Rock’s PR team confirmed this fight isn’t a one-off thing. She plans to fully commit to boxing in the near future. 

The battle was part of a crossover boxing event that drew attention for blending entertainment and combat sports, a growing trend that has attracted musicians, influencers and former athletes. 

It was announced that the event had a “full house.” The atmosphere remained energetic throughout the night, particularly during the final round as momentum swung between the two. 

The win positions Rock for potential future fights in the growing crossover boxing scene, while Zion also gained attention for her performance in her debut.

While neither fighter has announced their next bout, the competitive nature of the matchup could lead to a rematch. Close decisions in debut fights often generate interest, especially when both competitors show flashes of promise early in their careers. 

In 2023, Rock made headlines when she gave birth to her son live on Instagram.

The Dallas Cowboys have made Brandon Aubrey the highest-paid kicker in the NFL.

Aubrey signed a four-year, $28 million extension with the Cowboys. He will make $20 million guaranteed.

Despite becoming one of the best kickers in the NFL, football wasn’t his first sport. In college, he played soccer for Notre Dame. 

Aubrey was drafted with the No. 21 overall pick by Toronto FC in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft. He played for Toronto FC II, their reserve team, in 2017. After a brief stint with Bethlehem Steel FC, he retired from soccer. 

After retiring from soccer, Aubrey became a software engineer. He has a degree in computer science from Notre Dame. 

Aubrey was watching a football game with his wife when a kicker missed a kick. His wife told him she thinks he’d be able to do better, which made Aubrey interested in a football career.

The Birmingham Stallions of the USFL drafted him in 2022. He was the league leader in field goals and extra points made in 2022. 

After two seasons with the Stallions, Aubrey garnered NFL interest. He requested to be released so he could sign with an NFL team. He settled on the Cowboys.

Aubrey has made the Pro Bowl and an All-Pro team in each of his three seasons with the Cowboys. 

Earlier this offseason, the Cowboys gave Aubrey a tender contract. This is a one-year, $8 million contract. This contract alone would’ve made him the highest-paid kicker in the NFL in 2026.

Aubrey reportedly wanted $10 million a season from the Cowboys. Although his contract is below $10 million a season, his guaranteed money is still far greater than the tender contract.

The NFL Draft is on April 23. The Cowboys hold two first-round picks. They will look to improve their offense and secondary.  

San Antonio Spurs wing Keldon Johnson was named the 2026 Sixth Man of the Year.

He finished ahead of finalists Jaime Jaquez Jr. from the Miami Heat and Tim Hardaway Jr. from the Denver Nuggets. He became the second Spurs player to win the Sixth Man of the Year Award, with Manu Ginobili being the first one in 2008. 

Johnson received 63 of the 100 first-place votes. He finished with 404 voting points overall, with 28 second-place votes and five third-place votes.

Johnson played in all 82 games and did not start a single game. He averaged 13 points on 52-36-80 shooting splits.

Jaquez finished in second place. He got 34 first-place votes, 51 second-place votes and 8 third-place votes. 

Some fans think Jaquez deserved the award. He led all bench players in total points, points per game, assists per game, total assists, 20-point games and field goals made. However, other fans argue that Johnson’s contributions to a 60-win team make him the right pick for Sixth Man of the Year. 

There was a point in time when Johnson looked like he could be a star. In 2022-23, he averaged 22 points per game. He received over 88,000 votes for the NBA All-Star Game, which placed him 26th among Western Conference frontcourt players. 

However, Devin Vassell‘s improvement and the draft selection of Stephon Castle pushed Johnson to a bench role. Although the transition was tough at first, he’s found a way to contribute with fewer minutes. 

“I started for a long time. Now, it’s my time to come off the bench. I just continue to analyze the game, come off the bench, go in there and just do my thing,” Johnson said.

Jalen Williams injured his hamstring in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Game 2 victory over the Phoenix Suns.

The Thunder defeated the Suns 120-107. The Thunder now leads the series two games to zero.

In the third quarter, Williams was driving to the basket on a fast break. Williams missed the layup and immediately grabbed his left hamstring. Despite receiving some contact from Devin Booker, the injury appeared not to be contact-related. Williams attempted to stay in the game. However, he fouled Booker and limped to the locker room. 

Williams was having a strong game before his injury with 19 points. He didn’t return for the rest of the game, but the Thunder still won behind 37 points from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and four blocks from Chet Holmgren. 

Williams missed the first 19 games of the season due to a right wrist injury. On Jan. 17, Williams suffered a right hamstring injury against the Miami Heat. He missed 10 games in January and February. He attempted to return on Feb. 9. Although he scored over 20 points in two games, he still dealt with pain and was forced to miss 16 more games.

Williams hurt his left hamstring in the game against the Suns. However, a study by Accu-Med Diagnostic Centers found that when one hamstring is injured, the body often overcompensates by placing more pressure on the other leg. This can lead to increased risk of non-contact hamstring injuries, which is what Williams suffered. 

In July 2025, the Thunder gave Williams a five-year, $239 million extension. This will make Williams the 32nd-highest-paid player in the league, tied with teammate Holmgren. The Thunder hope he can find a way to stay healthy during the massive contract.

He is currently listed as day-to-day for Game 3 of the first-round series against the Suns. 

Chet Holmgren recorded four blocks in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Game 2 victory over the Phoenix Suns.

The Thunder defeated the Suns 120-107. The Thunder now leads the series two games to zero.

Holmgren was a dominant force defensively, recording four blocks and seven defensive rebounds. He also scored 19 points while shooting 50 percent from three-point range. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander also had a great game, scoring 37 points and dishing out 9 assists. 

The Suns were led by their wing duo of Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks. Brooks scored 30 points while Booker scored 22 points. Despite this, the Suns couldn’t find a way to stop the Thunder’s offense.

Alexander and Brooks were seen arguing on the court. Brooks played tough defense on Alexander, but Alexander scored more times than not. Alexander was asked about his arguments with Brooks in the postgame interviews.

“He was just doing his usual antics. Then, I scored on him. I let him hear it a little bit,” Alexander said. 

Brooks is known for his tough style of play. In Game 1, he received a flagrant foul after hitting Holmgren in the face while going for a loose ball. 

For Brooks, getting the mental edge is just as important as hitting shots. In the second quarter, Brooks fouled Alexander, causing Alexander to fall. Brooks looked visibly frustrated that a foul was called, claiming that Alexander flopped.

One possession later, Alexander hit a shot over Brooks and pointed at him with his thumb. This is a reference to a meme where Jerry from Tom and Jerry points at Tom to mock him after he gets hurt.

Despite their back-and-forth, there doesn’t seem to be hard feelings between the two. Both were members of Team Canada in the 2024 Summer Olympics.

The next game of this series will be on April 25.

The Philadelphia Eagles are likely to trade A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots after June 1.

Brown never formally requested a trade, but expressed displeasure with how the Eagles’ offense is run. The Eagles will wait until after June 1 to make the trade so that they can split the dead cap hit between 2026 and 2027. 

Last season, Brown had 78 receptions for 1,003 yards. Although Brown was targeted more than in 2024, his targets were still below those in his first two seasons with the Eagles.

The Patriots are coming off a Super Bowl appearance. Earlier this offseason, they cut Stefon Diggs to create cap space. Diggs had 85 receptions for 1,013 yards. However, he showed a decline in the playoffs. His best game was the divisional round game against the Houston Texans, where he had just 40 yards. Along with that, his personal controversies, like being accused of assaulting his personal chef, led the Patriots to want to move on from Diggs. 

Brown will try to replicate Diggs’ production from last season. Offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels frequently uses option routes for wide receivers. This means that wide receivers have multiple ways to get open within the offensive scheme. 

During the 2025 season, the Eagles sometimes struggled to get Brown involved. Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo was criticized for a lack of flow and creativity in his schemes. He was fired after the playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers and was replaced by Sean Mannion. 

Brown gives a young Patriots team some important veteran experience. He was a big part of the Eagles’ 2024 Super Bowl win. During the playoffs, he had 12 receptions for 163 yards. 

The NFL Draft will start on April 23. Now that the Patriots have the wide receiver spot figured out, they will likely focus on offensive line improvements. 

Scoot Henderson scored 31 points in the Portland Trail Blazers’ win over the San Antonio Spurs.

The Trail Blazers defeated the Spurs 106-103. This tied their playoff series at one win for each team. 

Thirty-one points is the third-highest scoring total of Henderson’s career. His career high was 39 points in a loss to the Brooklyn Nets.

However, this performance meant a little more. First, it was in a playoff game. Second, it was against his fellow 2023 NBA Draft selection Victor Wembanyama.

Henderson was considered one of the top draft prospects in 2023. However, he’s failed to live up to expectations so far. His average is 13.5 points per game, far below Wembanyama (23.4) and Brandon Miller (19).

Henderson scored 19 points in Game 1. So far, he’s started to live up to his expectations under the brightest lights.

Deni Avdija struggled in Game 2 with just 14 points on five of 13 shooting. Despite this, Henderson’s scoring burst helped the Trail Blazers get the victory. Center Robert Williams III also played a major role off the bench with 11 points and nine rebounds. 

Wembanyama left the game after just 11 minutes due to a concussion. The 2023 draftmates didn’t get to share the court for long. Dylan Harper (10 points) and Luke Kornet (nine rebounds) helped keep the Spurs in the game. 

Henderson has been trending upward as the season has gone on. He suffered a torn left hamstring in September 2025. He didn’t make his season debut until February. In February, he averaged 13 points per game. Meanwhile, he’s averaging 16.8 points per game in April, including the play-in and playoff games. 

The next game of the series will be on April 24. The next two games of the series will be at the Moda Center in Portland. 

Veteran guard C.J. McCollum had a throwback game in the Atlanta Hawks’ victory over the New York Knicks.

The Hawks defeated the Knicks 107-106. This tied their playoff series at one win for each team. 

McCollum scored 32 points in the Hawks’ victory to lead the team. Jonathan Kuminga also had a good scoring game with 19 points off the bench.

Both McCollum and Kuminga were acquired midseason. McCollum was traded to the Hawks in a package for Trae Young, while Kuminga was traded for Kristaps Porzingis.

McCollum averaged 18.7 points per game this season, the third-lowest mark of his career. Despite this, he had a huge playoff performance for the Hawks.

This is McCollum’s first time scoring 30 or more in a playoff game since 2022 with the New Orleans Pelicans. He scored 30 points in a loss to the Phoenix Suns. 

Karl-Anthony Towns had a strong game for the Knicks with 18 points and eight rebounds. Despite this, he only took four shots in the second half. Josh Hart made major contributions with 15 points and 13 rebounds. Jalen Brunson struggled in this game, shooting 10 of 26 from the field. Despite this, the Knicks still had a chance to win.

McCollum missed two free throws with 0.6 seconds remaining. Hart got the rebound and quickly passed the basketball downcourt to Mikal Bridges. Bridges got a good look from mid-range but missed, securing the Hawks’ win. 

The NBC Broadcast showed the Knicks still had one timeout. Knicks head coach Mike Brown was asked why he didn’t use a timeout. He told reporters he didn’t have one, and the scorekeepers confirmed it. 

The next game of the series will be on April 23. The next two games of the series will be at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. 

V.J. Edgecombe became the fifth-youngest player to score 30 or more points in a playoff game in the Philadelphia 76ers’ victory over the Boston Celtics.

The 76ers defeated the Celtics 111-97. This tied their playoff series at one win for each team. 

Edgecombe scored 30 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. At 20 years old, Edgecombe is one of the youngest players to score 30 or more in a playoff game. The only players who did it at a younger age are Derrick Rose, Brandon Jennings, Tyler Herro and Anthony Edwards. Rose and Herro also scored 30 or more against the Celtics.

Edgecombe also surpassed Magic Johnson as the youngest player to score 30 or more points and grab 10 or more rebounds. Johnson scored 42 points and 15 rebounds against the 76ers in the 1980 NBA Finals to clinch the Los Angeles Lakers’ championship. Johnson was 20 during the 1980 NBA Finals. Johnson famously had to play center in this game because Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was injured and missed it. 

Although Edgecombe stole the headlines, other 76ers had strong performances as well. Paul George scored 19 points in the 76ers victory. 

The Celtics got a good performance from their star duo. Jaylen Brown scored 36 points, and Jayson Tatum nearly got a triple-double with 19 points, 14 rebounds and nine assists. Despite a good game from the Jays duo of Brown and Tatum, the Celtics didn’t get much contribution from their support pieces. 

76ers center Joel Embiid is currently out after an emergency appendectomy. This procedure removes the appendix from the patient due to inflammation or rupture. Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby missed the entire 2019 playoffs after an appendectomy. However, he had a rupture while Embiid only had inflammation, so the 76ers currently believe that Embiid will return sometime this season.

Victor Wembanyama suffered a concussion in the San Antonio Spurs loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.

The Trail Blazers defeated the Spurs 106-103. This tied their playoff series at one win for each team. 

At the 9:02 mark in the second quarter, Wembanyama tried to do a spin move to get to the basket. Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday got out of the way to avoid committing a foul. This caused Wembanyama to lose balance. He took a hard fall on the floor and hit his head.

He was immediately placed in concussion protocol. After the game, the Spurs confirmed he suffered a concussion. He will undergo further testing, but the NBA concussion protocol requires Wembanyama to be completely inactive for 48 hours before attempting to return. 

With Wembanyama out, the Spurs needed their supporting pieces to step up. De’Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle and Devin Vassell all shot under 40% from the field. Dylan Harper and Luke Kornet provided some help off the bench. Harper scored 10 points while Kornet secured nine rebounds. Despite this, the Spurs were unable to hold off the Trail Blazers. 

If Wembanyama needs to miss games for his concussion, Kornet is likely to become the new starting center. Kornet was a valuable piece to the 2024 Boston Celtics championship team. However, he’s only started 84 games in his nine-year NBA career, including one playoff start against the New York Knicks. 

Of course, somebody will need to replicate Kornet’s production off the bench. The Spurs currently have three centers on their playoff roster, but out of the rotation. Bismack Biyombo, Kelly Olynyk and Mason Plumlee all have experience in playoff games. 

Olynyk played in 42 regular-season games for the Spurs. He played for one minute in Game 1. Olynyk played in 18 playoff games for the 2017 Celtics, including two starts against the Cleveland Cavaliers. 

Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund is planning to withdraw financial support from LIV Golf. 

The wealth fund announced its $1 trillion five-year spending plan. The fund’s governor said that his focus was on increasing efficiency in the fund’s investments.

Saudi Arabia already has many long-term investments. They will be hosting the World Expo in 2030 and the World Cup in 2034.

No official source has given a reason for the LIV Golf funding specifically being cut. However, the head of the fund, Yasir Al-Rumayyan, gave reasons for the general cuts.

“There needed to be a reconsideration of the timing of some investments,” Al-Rumayyan said, speaking during a news conference in Riyadh, the kingdom’s capital.

The fund has made major investments in Uber, SoftBank and the English Premier League in recent years. 

LIV Golf has been one of their least successful ventures. It’s estimated that the league has cost Saudi Arabia around $5 billion since its initial $2 billion investment.

This $2 billion investment turned a lot of heads. The PGA Tour is estimated to make $400 million in profits. Even if Saudi Arabia thought their league could overtake the PGA, there was no world where they’d make $2 billion or more. 

LIV Golf did put this massive investment to use. They signed notable golfers like Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau, Brook Koepka, Dustin Johnson, Cameron Smith and Phil Mickelson. 

Mickelson was the most notable name to join LIV. He won 45 PGA Tour events and six championships. In 2021, he became the oldest player to win a PGA Championship at age 50. 

If the league disbanded, the golfers would need to return to the PGA Tour to continue golfing. Golfers may face suspensions for leaving the league or will need to requalify on the Korn Ferry Tour. 

Oba Femi defeated Brock Lesnar in the first match of the second night of WrestleMania 42.

Femi improved his WWE record to 8-1-1. Meanwhile, Lesnar’s record falls to 317-117, which gives him over a 70 percent win rate.

Femi used his special “fall from grace” move to get Lesnar on the ground. This move is a variant of the powerbomb, in which a wrestler picks up an opponent by the shoulders and slams them back-first onto the mat. The match was over in less than five minutes.

Despite the loss, the fans still cheered for Lesnar. “Thank you, Brock,” chants could be heard shortly after the match ended. Lesnar was in tears when he hugged his manager, Paul Heyman.

Lesnar first joined WWE in 2000. By 2002, he was already one of the most notable names in the sport. He left WWE in 2004, then returned in 2012.

In 2020, Lesnar retired from WWE. However, he returned a little over a year later. 

In 2024, it was revealed that WWE CEO Vince McMahon was allegedly part of a sex trafficking ring. A woman named Janel Grant said that McMahon had coerced her into having sex with WWE executives and wrestlers. Lesnar was listed as one of the wrestlers. He was dropped from the Royal Rumble 2024 after the news broke. Lesnar was on a brief hiatus until 2025.

Lesnar made his return for SummerSlam 2025. In September 2025, he defeated John Cena in Wrestlepalooza 2025. 

As recently as January 2026, Lesnar was ranked as the No. 22 wrestler in WWE. He was defeated twice in the Royal Rumble 2026 by Cody Rhodes and LA Knight. 

Although the end of the WrestleMania match felt like a farewell, Lesnar has not formally announced his retirement yet. However, his 2020-2021 retirement was never formally announced. 

Roman Reigns and Rhea Ripley were crowned champions after WrestleMania 42. 

Reigns fought in the main event against CM Punk. Their match lasted 33 minutes. Ultimately, Reigns was able to outlast him. Reigns became a WWE champion for the fourth time in his career. He holds the record for the longest championship reign with a 1,316-day reign. 

Toward the end of his last reign, he didn’t do as many title defenses. Most WWE experts expect him to keep his title until WrestleMania 43.

One wrestler who could challenge Reigns is Oba Femi. Femi defeated multiple-time champion Brock Lesnar in an earlier day-two event. WWE announcer Michael Cole proclaimed Femi as “the next big thing.” 

Meanwhile, Ripley dethroned Jade Cargill and ended Cargill’s 169-day reign. 

Ripley entered WrestleMania with an impressive resume. She was a two-time Tag Team champion, a women’s Triple Crown champion and a women’s Grand Slam champion. Despite this, this is her first undisputed WWE championship.

Despite this loss, Cargill is expected to still be in the hunt for a championship. There’s currently no rematch scheduled with Ripley, but it’s always a possibility. Cargill could also compete in the tag team event again. 

There are also reports that Cargill could join the Raw roster. WWE Raw focuses on storylines. The Raw Show airs every Monday on Netflix.

Ripley is expected to face many competitors for the WWE title. Tiffany Stratton, Jordynne Grace, Chelsea Green and Cargill are all possible competitors for Ripley. 

Stratton was eliminated by Ripley in the Elimination Chamber earlier this year. Ripley winning the Elimination Chamber secured her spot in WrestleMania 42.

Despite this, Stratton still put up a good performance. Stratton defeated Kiana James in their match.

Stratton forced James to the ground. James lay on the ground for several seconds. While on the ground, her bra slipped, partially exposing her nipple. The camera did not turn away or black out while James was on the ground.

Former Houston Astros prospect Jon Kenner has died in a car accident at age 35.

After his playing career, he became a coach for the 14U HTX Battle Bucks in the Houston area. He was driving home from a practice when his car veered off the road. His car hit a utility pole and flipped over. The Galveston County Medical Examiner’s Office said he died upon impact. His former team made a statement about his death.

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“We are deeply saddened to hear of the tragic passing of Jon Kenner over the weekend,” the Astros said. “Jon was drafted by the Astros in 2013 and developed into one of the organization’s most productive players, advancing to the Triple-A level and also appearing in several spring training games. Our thoughts and prayers are with Jon’s family and friends during this very difficult time.”

He played seven seasons in the minor leagues with the Astros, Minnesota Twins and Los Angeles Dodgers. He also played a year in the Mexican baseball league. He retired from professional baseball in 2021.

The Battle Bucks had their last game before Kenner’s death on April 12. They played two games in the 2026 14U PGBA Triple Play Classic. They were supposed to play three games, but the final game got rained out. The Battle Bucks currently have a record of 9-9.

The Battle Bucks play in the Perfect Game league in Texas. This league has produced 17 MLB players, 378 draft picks and over 10,000 college players.  Atlanta Braves pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver was the first to make his debut in 2023. Pittsburgh Pirates top prospect Konnor Griffin also played in the Perfect Game League. 

Dianna Russini’s departure from The Athletic has caused tension between The Athletic’s leadership and the staff of its parent company, The New York Times.

Page Six originally posted photos of Russini with New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel on April 7. The two were seen holding hands and hugging at the Ambiente Sedona hotel in Arizona. 

The Athletic originally defended Russini.  

“These photos are misleading and lack essential context,” Steven Ginsberg, executive editor of The Athletic, said in a statement. “These were public interactions in front of many people. Dianna is a premier journalist covering the NFL, and we’re proud to have her at The Athletic.”

Despite this, The New York Times launched a formal investigation into the photos on April 11. Two days later, Russini announced that she would be stepping away from her job at The Athletic. 

“When the Page Six item first appeared, The Athletic supported me unequivocally, expressed confidence in my work and pride in my journalism. For that I am grateful,” Russini said. 

Page Six interviewed an anonymous source from The New York Times. The source was unhappy with how The Athletic handled the news initially.

“It was really embarrassing for the Times,” said one insider, who told us that after the story broke, it was a major talking point on various desks across the Times newsroom. “It raised a lot of concerns because it’s something that should be taken seriously and [the statement] made it seem as if they didn’t think it warranted investigation.”

Ginsberg revealed that The Athletic was also investigating the photos. However, he said the publication’s instinct was to defend its writer. 

He also said the investigation will continue even after Russini leaves The Athletic. He considers journalistic integrity an important part of The Athletic’s mission. 

The Washington Nationals have acquired reliever Richard Lovelady from the New York Mets.

Lovelady was designated for assignment by the Mets on April 11. After being DFA’d, a player stays on waivers for up to seven days, where they can be acquired by any team.

In 2026, Lovelady made six appearances and had an ERA of 3.68. The Mets DFA’d him to make room for Craig Kimbrel on the 40-man roster. Kimbrel is a 38-year-old veteran who’s recorded 440 saves in his career.

Lovelady started his career with the Kansas City Royals in 2019. He had a 7.65 ERA in 25 games during his rookie season.

On April 13, 2023, Lovelady was claimed off waivers by the Oakland Athletics. Lovelady had a 4.63 ERA with the Athletics. 

In 2024, Lovelady was acquired by the Tampa Bay Rays. He had a 3.77 ERA in 28 games with the Rays. There was optimism that Lovelady had figured things out.

However, he had an 8.49 ERA in 2025 with the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Mets. Although he looked better in 2026, the Mets still didn’t see him as a long-term option in the bullpen.

Lovelady is a pitch-to-contact pitcher. He uses his sweeper and sinker to force ground balls. This means Lovelady is reliant on his defense to get outs.

The Mets are considered an above-average defensive team. The trade for Marcus Semien in the offseason has improved their defense in the infield.

Meanwhile, the Nationals are ranked second-worst defensively, behind the Tampa Bay Rays. C.J. Abrams, Brady House and Luis Garcia Jr. all have negative Outs Above Average. This could make outs difficult to come by for Lovelady.  

Lovelady is likely to make his Nationals debut during the weekend series against the San Francisco Giants.

The Dallas Wings selected Azzi Fudd with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft.

Fudd was widely considered to be the best player in the draft. She is dating the Wings’ 2025 No. 1 overall pick Paige Bueckers.

The two played together at UConn from 2022 to 2025. In the 2024-25 season, UConn won the NCAA women’s basketball championship. During the season, Bueckers averaged 20 points per game while Fudd averaged 14 points per game.

With Bueckers graduating after the 2025 season, Fudd needed to step up to keep UConn competitive. She increased her points-per-game average to 17.3. UConn lost in the national semifinal against South Carolina. 

Fudd is known for complementing other stars well. She’s able to do this with her elite three-point shooting. She led the nation in three-point shooting percentage in the 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons. On defense, she has top-tier lateral quickness, which helps her keep up with anybody.

Many scouts consider her NBA equivalent to be Klay Thompson. Thompson won four NBA titles with the Golden State Warriors from 2015 to 2022. He was widely considered the second-best shooter in the league, only behind his teammate Stephen Curry. 

Bueckers and Fudd have been playing together for over a decade. The two quickly formed chemistry on the court.  

“I mean, Paige is an incredible player. Everybody knows that she’s someone who makes playing basketball easy, and so I think just the prior experience knowing how to play with her, play off of her will only help going to this,” Fudd said. 

In the third round, the Wings selected Zee Spearman from Tennessee. She averaged 10 points per game in her senior season. 

The Wings will play their first game of the season on May 9 against the Indiana Fever.