The Lead: Starting Five

Plus: Jayson Tatum awakes from his fourth quarter coma. And a first period implosion has the Stars on the brink. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: Sergei Bobrovsky continues his scorching run. And Freddie Freeman tortures his old hometown fans once again.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: It’s looking like sweep season in the NHL and NBA conference finals. And Breanna Stewart flashes her MVP credentials in her home debut. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: Carolina and Florida put on a marathon performance in the Eastern Conference Finals. And the surprising name at the top of the PGA Championship leaderboard. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: Playoff Jimmy pulls off a heist at TD Garden. And Man City closes in on history after brushing aside Real Madrid in the UCL semifinals. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: Nikola Jokic needs every bit of another 30 point triple double to get past the Lakers. And a European soccer giant makes its long awaited return to the Champions League final. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: Roope Hintz sinks the Kraken in Game 7. And Sabrina Ionescu has a new challenge to fit in with her star teammates — hitting open shots. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: Jonathan Marchessault delivers with an elimination-game silencer of his own. And Todd Bowles fulfills his mother’s dream decades in the making. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: The Sixers try (and fail) to put their Celtics curse to bed. And Carlos Correa hopes a clutch hit can get his season back on track.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: The Oilers turn a weakness into a strength in a crucial game against Vegas. And a big gamble in the Champions League Milan derby pays off handsomely. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: Shohei Ohtani makes his case for the MVP Cy Young double play. And JJ Watt does some “research” in the pubs of Burnley.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: The Knights quiet Edmonton's explosive power play in a crucial game 3. And Tampa’s Ace explains how he made a leap into Cy Young contention this season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: The Devils bounce back to make it a series with Carolina. And college basketball’s most famous recruit finally announces where he’ll play next season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The rapper and mogul makes his case for an ownership role in the NHL. Meanwhile, Klay Thompson finds his stroke in the Bay and Lamar sets some pretty lofty goals for next season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: Ronaldo Acuña Jr.’s hot hitting continues with a bang in Miami. And Erling Haaland rewrites the Premier League record books. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: The Knicks and Heat turn the clocks back to the Mid-90s at MSG. And Travis Scott delivers a special gift to Dusty Baker and the Astros.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: A rookie goaltender comes up huge in game 7 of the Battle of the Hudson. And a two-time MLB MVP gets ready to return to action WAY before anyone expected. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: The Bruins’ historic season ends with a whimper and the defending champs go down to a first timer. And a father-son phone call that will warm even the staunchest Cowboy hater’s heart.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: The Ravens keep their most important bird in hand. And the Leafs are shaking after another missed chance to get out of round 1.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: Chase Young gets a challenge from the Commanders front office. And a Kevin De Bruyne masterclass has City eying another title — and maybe even more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: Edmonton takes their historic power play to another level. And Ice Trae comes up huge at the (other) Garden.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: Aaron Rodgers finally gets his wish. And the Battle of the Hudson is set for an electric finish.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: Steph Curry manages to avoid his own Chris Webber moment. And after more than decade, a career minor leaguer finally gets to The Show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: The Warriors bounce back big in their return to the Bay. And Toronto gets a statement win in Game 2 of their series against Tampa. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: The Grizz even things up with the Lakers with their superstar on the sideline. And the Bruins get a reality check from a feisty Panthers team. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: The Lightning remind everyone of their considerable playoff pedigree. And the Panthers insist that size (of quarterbacks) doesn’t matter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: Jalen Hurts completes his journey from second round pick to franchise QB. And a newcomer to marathon running takes home one of the sport’s biggest prizes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: Two of hockey’s greatest rivals produce another in epic championship finals. And A Yankees ace continues his electric start.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: The Rays keep streaking their way into history. And the punchy Wolves get ready for a win or go home game. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: A former top MLB prospect finally starts to live up to his potential. And the longest playoff streak in major American pro sports comes to an end. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: The Hawks turn to bully ball in their play-in showdown with Miami. And the Falcons take a flier on a former top pick.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: The Fever hope they can turn their fortunes around with one of college basketball’s most accomplished stars. And the Rays do something we haven’t seen since 1987. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: The Timberwolves get punch drunk on the final day of the NBA season. And a baseball team manages to give up a crooked number while not allowing a hit.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: A pitcher gets his first win in a long, long time. And Tyreek Hill says he’ll soon be throwing up the peace sign to the entire NFL. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: The last undefeated team in MLB. And fans in New York get an early taste of playoff hockey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: The Phillies avoid making some ignominious history. And a pair of old PGA rivals gear up for what might be their final Masters.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: A Brewers rookie has his moment in the sun even with the roof closed. And an old PGA villain looks to make some noise again at Augusta.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: KD shows why he makes the Suns the most dangerous team in the West. And a new spooky pitch has MLB hitters running in fear.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: Five observations from a very eventful Opening Day. And the Hokies gear up for a clash with one of college basektball’s best. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: It's fear the deer time in the NBA Eastern Conference. And the Panthers get a dramatic and essential win as they try to hunt down a wild card spot. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: Another dispiriting Ben Simmons update in Brooklyn. And a USWNT legend is back in the mix for the World Cup — she just needs to find a team. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: An epic superstar showdown looms in the other half of the women’s Final Four. And a catcher finds himself on the wrong side of one of the most bizarre ejections you’ll ever see. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: Iowa’s maestro guides the program back to its first Final Four in 30 years. And the Seahawks bring in an old stalwart to solidify their defense.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: A 5’8” point guard’s virtuoso performance steals the heart of the nation. And another undersized collegiate star makes his case to become a number one pick. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: A Western Conference All-Star makes his long-awaited return at a crucial point of the season. And MLB puts bat boys and girls on notice.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: Rick Pitino completes his improbable return to the Big East. And a former-MVP looks to make his return to the NFL. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: Japan comes back from the dead to walk it off at the WBC. And Frank Reich gives a Kentucky fried metaphor for picking his next quarterback. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: One of college basketball’s most storied programs misses the Sweet Sixteen for the first time in over a decade. And Trea Turner catches fire at the WBC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: The Kings continue their impressive climb up the Western Conference Standings. And Shohei continues to go full Ohtani at the WBC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: Aliyah Boston joins one of the most exclusive clubs in college basketball. And Puerto Rico gets a landmark victory at the WBC — but they have most lost a key piece along the way. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.