Top Sports Headlines – April 22, 2026

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.

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.

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.

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."

Celebrities have been out in style courtside at the NBA playoffs.

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.

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.

Billy Donovan has decided to step down as head coach of the Bulls after six seasons.

Victor Wembanyama was ruled out of the remainder of Tuesday's game after being placed in the concussion protocol.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Canadian rapper posed in front of blocks of ice while wearing a Green Bay Packers jacket during his "Iceman" album rollout.

Shedeur Sanders said there is a "new vibe" and "new energy" with the Browns under first-year coach Todd Monken and his staff.

Leicester City have been relegated to League One from the Championship after a 2-2 draw with Hull City on Tuesday night.

Duke landed top guard transfer John Blackwell, adding a high-level, veteran scorer to a retooling Blue Devils team.

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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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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The Celtics forward attacks the basket with force and is assessed a technical foul for unsportsmanlike conduct.

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.