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Top Sports Headlines – April 2, 2026
Curated from 71 sources across 2 leagues in the last 24 hours.
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 • 2:31 AM UTC
Top headlines
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NBA playoff watch: Wemby, Spurs look to stay hot
San Antonio will try to keep pace with OKC. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings after Tuesday.
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Draymond Green reflects on his future amid uncertainty in Golden State
As the Warriors face another season lost to injuries, Green confronts an uncertain future.
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Sources: Stoudemire, Rivers part of HOF class
Former WNBA MVP and champions Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne, along with former NBA star A'mare Stoudemire and current coach Doc Rivers will be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026.
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Izzo 'seriously' eyed Suns HC job last summer
Michigan State basketball head coach Tom Izzo said he "talked seriously" with Suns majority owner Mat Ishbia about Phoenix's head coaching job last summer before the team ultimately hired Jordan Ott.
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Bulls waive guard Ivey after anti-gay comments
The Chicago Bulls waived guard Jaden Ivey after his recent anti-gay comments amid several rants on religion and other topics.
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Grizzlies' Clarke arrested on drug, traffic charges
Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke was arrested Wednesday in Arkansas on charges that include speeding and possession of a controlled substance.
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Cuban: I regret selling Mavs to Adelson, Dumont
Mark Cuban says he regrets selling the Mavericks to the Adelson and Dumont families, adding that he "made a lot of mistakes in the process."
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Trail Blazers fined $100K for early Hansen contact
The NBA has fined the Trail Blazers $100,000 and suspended assistant GMs Mike Schmitz and Sergi Oliva for two weeks for illegal contact made with Yang Hansen in December 2023, two years before the 7-footer from China was drafted.
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Out like a lion: Luka ends March with 600 points
Luka Doncic had his third straight 40-point game, lifting his March scoring total to 600 points and adding to a strong month for the Lakers, who finished with a 15-2 record.
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👀 Detailing six free agency options for LeBron
Lakers? Cavs? Warriors? A wild card? Before LeBron makes his decision this summer, sources around the league weigh in.
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🐝 Buzz from the NFL league meeting
The NFL's annual league meeting wrapped up Tuesday, and 30 of our reporters shared all the buzz from Phoenix.
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Goodell backs Rooney Rule amid litigation threat
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says he believes the Rooney Rule is "consistent" with hiring laws after recently being threatened by Florida's attorney general with potential civil litigation if the rule was not eliminated.
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Rooney: Rodgers to make decision before draft
Steelers owner and team president Art Rooney II said Tuesday he anticipates a decision from four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers about his future by next month's NFL draft.
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Rams receiver Nacua is in rehab, attorney says
Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua has checked in to rehab, his attorney told The California Post. Last month, a woman in Los Angeles filed a lawsuit against Nacua alleging he made an "unprovoked antisemitic statement" and later bit her on the shoulder.
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Pats' Vrabel doesn't dismiss Brown trade chatter
As speculation swirls, coach Mike Vrabel didn't rule out the possibility of the Patriots acquiring receiver A.J. Brown in a trade with the Eagles.
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Bears' stadium choice 'late spring, early summer'
Kevin Warren, president and CEO of the Chicago Bears, says the team is targeting "late spring, early summer" for a decision on where the team's new stadium will be built.
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NFL owners OK Davis' Raiders succession plan
NFL owners on Tuesday approved a Las Vegas Raiders succession plan that will give Silver Lake co-chief executive officer Egon Durban the option to purchase a majority stake in the team from owner Mark Davis, commissioner Roger Goodell said.
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NFLPA: Player safety requires trained, pro refs
Player safety requires "trained, professional officials on the field," NFLPA executive director JC Tretter said in a statement amid ongoing contract negotiations between the NFL and the NFL Referees Association.
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QB Mendoza puts on show at Indiana pro day
Expected No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza threw roughly 56 passes in front of scouts from all 32 NFL teams and more than 100 members of the media Wednesday.
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Flathead depth shows early at Big Sky Triangular
MISSOULA — It wasn’t a day that screams fast times, but Flathead shook off the dust with impressive performances across the board on Tuesday at MCPS Stadium. The Braves and Bravettes turned an early-season triangular with Missoula Big Sky and Seeley-Swan (girls only) into a steady step forward, stacking wins and personal bests. The Bravettes were led by senior Bristol Lenz, who won the 200 ...
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OPEN THREAD: Gophers and Baylor Bears in College Basketball Crown
Gophers and Bears in Vegas
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Grizzlies Brandon Clarke arrested in Arkansas for speeding, possession of a controlled substance
Memphis coach Tuomas Iisalo said, "I'm aware of the report but don't have any comments."
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Masyn Winn praises Cardinals pitching after walk-off single vs. Mets
The Cardinals have gotten off to a hot start this year.
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Colts address two positional holes in latest NFL.com mock draft—adding ‘plug-and-play’ defensive starter
The Colts address two positional needs in this latest NFL.com mock draft, but one’s a questionable pick.
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Brandon Clarke Arrested in Arkansas
A professional basketball career derailed by injuries and now, future court cases.