The Houston Rockets, led by Kevin Durant, are set to play the Los Angeles Lakers in a first-round NBA playoff series. Durant is close to reaching a historic milestone, needing 15 points in the first game to become the seventh player to score 5,000 points in NBA playoff history.
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Kevin Durant is playing his 18th NBA season at age 37.
He is a 16-time NBA All-Star and a four-time NBA scoring champion.
Durant needs 15 points in the upcoming playoff game to reach 5,000 career playoff points.
Only six other players have reached 5,000 playoff points: LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal, and Tim Duncan.
The Rockets face the Lakers in Game 1 on Saturday at 8:30 p.m. ET at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Durant averaged 26 points per game in the 2025-26 season, with a shooting accuracy of 52% overall and 41.3% from three-point range.
Durant will be competing against LeBron James, who holds the NBA record for the most playoff points scored (8,289).
Durant emphasized that winning in the playoffs requires a full team effort, not just individual talent.
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Before a baseball game between the Colorado Rockies and Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field, the stadium was covered in snow. The snow was expected to stop before the game started, so the game was planned to continue as scheduled.
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The Colorado Rockies hosted the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field.
Snow covered the stadium hours before the first pitch at 8:40 p.m. ET.
Pitchers were Colorado’s Tomoyuki Sugano and the Dodgers’ Tyler Glasnow.
Snow caused surprise among fans and quickly spread on social media.
The weather was cold in Colorado but warm at the Dodgers’ home stadium.
The snow was expected to stop before the game began, allowing it to proceed.
The snowy scene revived talks about whether teams in cold areas should have covered or dome stadiums.
Fan reactions ranged from concern about the game continuing to jokes about the snow.
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The 2026 NFL draft will take place from April 23 to 25 in Pittsburgh. Texas Tech player David Bailey is expected to be picked early, likely by the Arizona Cardinals, who need help in their pass-rushing defense.
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The 2026 NFL draft is scheduled for April 23-25 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
David Bailey is an edge-rusher from Texas Tech and a top draft prospect.
Many mock drafts predict Bailey will be selected by the Arizona Cardinals.
The Cardinals have a weak pass rush and need to improve this position.
Experts think the Cardinals will choose Bailey rather than another team like the Dallas Cowboys.
Bailey is one of the few draft players ready to play immediately at this position.
The draft is the 91st annual event where NFL teams select new players.
Trades involving multiple first-round picks to move up in the draft are rare since 2003.
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The 2026 NFL draft will take place from April 23 to 25 in Pittsburgh. Jeremiyah Love, a running back from Notre Dame, is predicted to be selected by the Tennessee Titans due to his offensive potential and ability to support veteran player Tony Pollard.
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The 2026 NFL draft is scheduled for April 23 to 25 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Fernando Mendoza is expected to be the number one overall pick by the Las Vegas Raiders.
Jeremiyah Love is seen as a top running back prospect in the draft.
NFL analyst Chad Reuter predicts the Tennessee Titans will pick Love in the first round.
Love is expected to be the future leader of the Titans’ offense as a running back.
Tony Pollard, the current Titans running back, is entering a contract year and will benefit from Love sharing rushing and receiving duties.
Love will initially play behind Pollard to gradually adjust to the NFL.
The Titans offense may need additional help besides Love to improve overall.
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The 2026 NFL draft will take place from April 23 to 25 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is expected that Fernando Mendoza will be picked first overall by the Las Vegas Raiders, and another likely first-round pick is edge-rusher Arvell Reese by the New York Jets.
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The 2026 NFL draft is scheduled for April 23-25 in Pittsburgh.
Fernando Mendoza is widely expected to be the first overall pick by the Las Vegas Raiders.
NFL analyst Chad Reuter predicts four trades during the first round of the draft.
Reuter also predicts that the New York Jets will pick Ohio State edge-rusher Arvell Reese.
The Jets have a team need for a strong edge-rusher, making Reese a logical choice.
Reese is projected to be the second overall pick in the draft.
The comparison was made to a previous draft choice by the Jacksonville Jaguars selecting Travon Walker first overall.
These picks are seen as likely guaranteed moves by experts before the draft begins.
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UConn’s basketball team, coached by Dan Hurley, lost the national championship game to Michigan, ending their perfect record in title games. After the season, several players, including junior forward Jaylin Stewart, entered the NCAA transfer portal, signaling upcoming changes to the team roster.
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UConn lost the national championship game to Michigan by a score of 69-63.
The loss ended UConn’s previous perfect 6-0 record in national championship games.
Jaylin Stewart, a junior forward and former four-star recruit, entered the NCAA transfer portal.
Stewart averaged 4.2 points and 2.6 rebounds in the 2025-26 season over 32 games.
Other players including guards Uroš Paunović and Jacob Furphy also entered the transfer portal.
Seniors Tarris Reed Jr. and Alex Karaban are leaving the program.
Freshman Braylon Mullins is expected to enter the 2026 NBA Draft.
Coach Dan Hurley is recruiting new players, including transfer center Najai Hines and Duke transfer Nikolas Khamenia.
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Aliyah Boston signed a new four-year contract extension with the Indiana Fever worth $6.3 million, the highest total salary in WNBA history. This contract surpasses the previous record held by A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces.
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Aliyah Boston is 24 years old and plays for the Indiana Fever.
Boston’s new contract is for four years and totals $6.3 million.
The contract includes $1 million in salary for the upcoming season and 20% of the salary cap through 2029.
This contract is now the richest in WNBA history, passing A’ja Wilson’s $5 million deal.
Boston was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft and won Rookie of the Year.
Boston has been an All-Star for three seasons and earned All-WNBA and All-Defensive honors.
The new WNBA collective bargaining agreement allows top players like Boston to earn supermax contracts based on their performance.
The Indiana Fever also drafted Raven Johnson, Boston’s former college teammate, in the 2026 WNBA Draft.
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WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas is expected to feature many celebrities involved in the wrestling event. Some will participate in matches, while others will appear in other roles, including music performances and hosting.
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WrestleMania has a history of celebrity involvement since the first event, with stars like Mr. T and Lawrence Taylor participating.
Pat McAfee, a former NFL player and WWE commentator, will compete for the WWE championship.
Country music artist Jelly Roll is expected to appear in the main event match.
Livestreamer IShowSpeed will wrestle in a six-man tag team match alongside Logan Paul and Austin Theory.
Rapper Lil Yachty will accompany wrestler Trick Williams for a U.S. championship match.
Joe Jonas will sing the National Anthem at the show.
John Cena, a 17-time world champion wrestler now retired, will host the event.
The Rock is unlikely to appear, though some fans hope for a surprise during the event.
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Azzi Fudd, the top pick in the WNBA Draft, has joined the Dallas Wings and talked about playing with her close friend and teammate Paige Bueckers. Fudd said having Bueckers on the team helps her feel comfortable as she starts her professional career, but she did not directly comment on their dating status.
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Azzi Fudd was the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA Draft.
She now plays for the Dallas Wings, the same team as Paige Bueckers.
Fudd and Bueckers were college teammates at UConn.
Bueckers previously said in a video that she and Fudd were dating.
The Dallas Wings declined to answer questions about their personal lives.
Fudd praised Bueckers' mindset of turning challenges into opportunities.
Fudd said having Bueckers on the team gives her comfort during her rookie season.
Fudd did not confirm if they are still romantically involved.
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Roman Reigns will compete in his 11th main event at WrestleMania 42 against CM Punk in Las Vegas. Before the match, Reigns suggested he might retire or take a long break from wrestling if he loses.
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WrestleMania 42 will take place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
Roman Reigns has held a world title for 1,316 days, a modern record.
Reigns lost his title at WrestleMania 40 to Cody Rhodes.
He has been a top WWE star for over ten years.
Reigns now appears less frequently on WWE TV, wrestling mainly at big events.
He is starting a career in Hollywood, including a role in the movie "Street Fighter."
Reigns said if he loses to CM Punk, he might retire or leave WWE.
Fans and wrestling communities are discussing what his future might hold after this match.
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Angel Reese was traded from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream in April 2026. Reese said she wanted to join a team that could help her improve and win more games, and she feels supported by her new teammates and management in Atlanta.
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The Chicago Sky traded Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream for two first-round draft picks on April 6, 2026.
Reese is a WNBA All-Star forward who led the league in rebounds in her first two seasons.
Chicago had poor team records during Reese’s time, winning only 26 games across two years.
Reese expressed frustration with Chicago’s team performance and was suspended for critical comments made in September 2025.
The Atlanta Dream kept key players from their successful 2025 season, including several All-Stars and award winners.
Reese said joining the Dream feels like a "breath of fresh air" because the organization cares about players and wants to help her grow.
Reese hopes to help the Dream win their first WNBA championship; the team previously lost in three finals appearances.
The Dream's 2026 season starts on May 10 against the Minnesota Lynx.
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The Atlanta Dream traded for Angel Reese, a top WNBA player, giving up two future first-round picks and a draft pick swap. Head coach Karl Smesko sees Reese not just as a great rebounder but also as a skillful playmaker who will improve the team's overall strength and chances to win.
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Angel Reese was traded from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream on April 6, 2026.
Atlanta gave up two first-round draft picks (2027 and 2028) and a draft pick swap to get Reese.
Reese was the 7th overall pick in the 2024 WNBA draft.
She set the WNBA single-season rebounding record and was named an All-Star and All-Rookie Team member in her first year.
In her second season, Reese averaged 14.7 points, 12.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.5 steals per game.
Reese leads the WNBA in rebounding and has become a strong playmaker, helping to start offensive plays for her team.
Coach Smesko believes Reese's abilities and competitive nature will make the Dream a stronger team and potential title contender.
The Atlanta Dream also have well-known players like Rhyne Howard, Allisha Gray, and Brionna Jones on their roster.
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Bryson DeChambeau played in the LIV Golf tournament at Club de Golf Chapultepec in Mexico City despite rumors the league might shut down. He criticized the condition of the golf course during the event, and his performance was not strong, tied for 31st place after 27 holes.
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LIV Golf held a tournament in Mexico City at Club de Golf Chapultepec despite rumors of closing.
Bryson DeChambeau aimed to win three straight individual titles in LIV Golf, something not done before.
DeChambeau publicly criticized the golf course, saying the grass was in poor condition.
Fans reacted to his complaints, with some saying golf is hard and others noting the league should provide better course conditions.
DeChambeau shot one-over par in his first 27 holes, tying him for 31st place.
Days earlier, he had a disappointing Masters tournament, failing to make the cut despite high expectations.
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Pat McAfee, a former NFL player and WWE commentator, is a major part of WWE’s promotion for WrestleMania 42. He will accompany Randy Orton in a WWE championship match and has mentioned the rival wrestling company AEW during his promotions, stirring interest among fans.
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WrestleMania 42 is WWE’s biggest wrestling event of the year.
Pat McAfee is not wrestling but will support Randy Orton in a championship match.
WWE president Nick Khan supports McAfee’s role in building excitement for the event.
McAfee referenced AEW, WWE’s competitor, during a live show before WrestleMania.
McAfee joked that no surprise signings from AEW were happening.
McAfee has freedom to create his own promotional speeches for this event.
WWE hopes McAfee attracts new fans without losing longtime viewers.
The event takes place in Las Vegas.
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The Phoenix Suns beat the Golden State Warriors 111-96 to end the Warriors' season. With this win, the Suns earned the 8th seed in the playoffs and will play against the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round.
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The Suns won the game against the Warriors with a score of 111-96.
The Warriors are now out of the playoffs.
The Suns secured the 8th seed spot in the playoffs.
The Suns will face the No. 1 seed, the Oklahoma City Thunder, in the first round.
The game took place on a Friday night.
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Kennedy Wesley scored her first goal for the United States women’s national soccer team. The US team won 3-0 against Japan in a friendly match in Commerce City, Colorado.
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Kennedy Wesley scored her first international goal.
The match was between the US women’s national soccer team and Japan.
The US won with a score of 3-0.
The game was played in Commerce City, Colorado.
The match was a friendly, meaning it was not part of a tournament.
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The NBA playoffs are starting soon, with four games scheduled on Saturday. The Oklahoma City Thunder are the current champions, and people are wondering which team could beat them and win the title this year.
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The first round of the NBA playoffs begins on Saturday.
Four playoff games will take place on the opening day.
The Oklahoma City Thunder won the NBA title last year.
The Thunder are aiming for their second straight championship.
Experts and fans are discussing which team might defeat the Thunder.
Chris Branch from The Athletic gave analysis about the playoffs.
The discussion aired on CBS News and is also on the CBS News app.
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The Orlando Magic defeated the Charlotte Hornets 121-90 in a play-in tournament game. The Magic built a big 35-point lead in the first half and will next play the Detroit Pistons in the first round of the playoffs.
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The game was part of the NBA play-in tournament.
Orlando Magic won by 31 points, with a final score of 121-90.
The Magic led by 35 points during the first half.
The Hornets were the losing team in this match.
The win means the Magic move on to face the Detroit Pistons in the playoffs.
This game took place on a Friday night.
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NFL reporter Dianna Russini resigned from the Athletic amid an investigation into photos of her and New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel. The day after resigning, she helped rescue an elderly man and a dog from an overturned car in New Jersey following a crash.
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Dianna Russini resigned from the Athletic during an investigation related to photos of her and coach Mike Vrabel.
The photos showed Russini and Vrabel at an Arizona resort before NFL owners’ meetings.
Russini and Vrabel said the photos showed a friendly, not romantic, relationship.
The crash happened in Wyckoff, New Jersey, when a 17-year-old driver collided with a Jeep driven by a 73-year-old man.
The Jeep flipped onto its side, trapping the driver and his dog inside.
Russini stopped at the accident scene, helped open the Jeep’s door, and assisted in rescuing the man and dog.
The Jeep driver was taken to the hospital with head and shoulder pain; the dog was safe and given to a friend.
No traffic tickets were issued immediately, and the crash is still under investigation.
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The article discusses what NBA teams that did not make the playoffs, such as the Hornets and Clippers, can do during the offseason. It focuses on their plans for the draft, free agency, and possible trades to improve their teams.
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Several NBA teams did not reach the playoffs this season.
These teams enter the offseason to plan for the next year.
Key activities include the NBA draft, where teams pick new players.
Free agency allows teams to sign players whose contracts have ended.
Teams also consider trades to strengthen their rosters.
The article highlights how these moves can help teams become more competitive.
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