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Top Sports Headlines – April 22, 2026
Curated from 58 sources across 3 leagues in the last 24 hours.
Last updated Apr 22, 2026 • 1:31 AM UTC
Top headlines
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Gilgeous-Alexander wins Clutch Player of the Year
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's trophy case is getting bigger as the reigning MVP added the Clutch Player of the Year award to his sterling résumé.
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Duren vows more aggression after 4 FGAs in G1
Jalen Duren promised to be more aggressive in Game 2 after the Magic's suffocating defense held the first-time All-Star to just four shot attempts in Game 1.
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Sources: Durant (knee) cleared to play in Game 2
Rockets star Kevin Durant has been cleared to return for Game 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers after missing Game 1 due to a knee tendon bruise.
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McDaniels jab: Nuggets are 'all bad defenders'
Jaden McDaniels took perhaps his most notable shot after Minnesota's 119-114 Game 2 playoff win at Denver, saying the Nuggets are "all bad defenders."
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📸 Celebrity sightings at NBA playoffs games
Celebrities have been out in style courtside at the NBA playoffs.
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McCollum plays MSG villain as Hawks tie series
CJ McCollum became the latest to join the list of Madison Square Garden villains as his fourth-quarter exploits helped the Hawks tie their first-round series against the Knicks with a come-from-behind 107-106 win in Game 2.
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Gobert carries DPOY snub into Jokic matchup, win
On the same day he finished fourth in Defensive Player of the Year voting, Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert held three-time MVP Nikola Jokic to 1-of-8 shooting in their Game 2 matchup, helping Minnesota to a series-tying 119-114 win.
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Donovan leaves Bulls amid sweeping changes
Billy Donovan has decided to step down as head coach of the Bulls after six seasons.
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Wembanyama ruled out, placed in concussion protocol
Victor Wembanyama was ruled out of the remainder of Tuesday's game after being placed in the concussion protocol.
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Sources: Durant (knee) cleared to play in Game 2
Rockets star Kevin Durant has been cleared to return for Game 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers after missing Game 1 due to a knee tendon bruise.
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Kentucky governor blasts decision-making at UK
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has publicly questioned the decision-making at the University of Kentucky, including the seven-figure gig retiring athletic director Mitch Barnhart was recently given.
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Vrabel: I had 'difficult' talks over Russini photos
Mike Vrabel said the Patriots and their fans will get "the best version of me going forward" after the New York Post published photos that appeared to show the coach embracing and holding hands with former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini.
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Gilgeous-Alexander wins Clutch Player of the Year
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's trophy case is getting bigger as the reigning MVP added the Clutch Player of the Year award to his sterling résumé.
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📸 Drake trolls Bears' QB in rollout of new album
The Canadian rapper posed in front of blocks of ice while wearing a Green Bay Packers jacket during his "Iceman" album rollout.
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Sanders touts 'new vibe' under Browns' Monken
Shedeur Sanders said there is a "new vibe" and "new energy" with the Browns under first-year coach Todd Monken and his staff.
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Leicester's 'horrible' journey ends with relegation
Leicester City have been relegated to League One from the Championship after a 2-2 draw with Hull City on Tuesday night.
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Duke lands Blackwell, top guard in transfer portal
Duke landed top guard transfer John Blackwell, adding a high-level, veteran scorer to a retooling Blue Devils team.
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Wemby out after hard fall, in concussion protocol
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was ruled out of the remainder of Tuesday night's first-round playoff game against the Portland Trail Blazers in San Antonio after being placed in the concussion protocol.
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📸 Drake trolls Bears' QB in rollout of new album
The Canadian rapper posed in front of blocks of ice while wearing a Green Bay Packers jacket during his "Iceman" album rollout.
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Jaylen Brown puts center Adem Bona on poster and gets T'd up
The Celtics forward attacks the basket with force and is assessed a technical foul for unsportsmanlike conduct.
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NBA breaks draft ties; Jazz keep protected pick
The NBA conducted its tiebreaking process for the league's 2026 draft, setting the order from 15 to 30 and breaking a pair of ties among teams nestled inside the lottery.