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Top Sports Headlines – April 27, 2026
Curated from 52 sources across 4 leagues in the last 24 hours.
Last updated Apr 27, 2026 • 3:31 AM UTC
Top headlines
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Wilson meets Banana Ball: Russell Wilson takes part in Savannah Bananas outing
The Super Bowl XLVIII-winning quarterback also took a swing for the Savannah Bananas and almost recorded a hit.
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Wemby back, unhappy with concussion process
Victor Wembanyama had 27 points, 12 rebounds and seven blocks in his return from a concussion as the Spurs beat the Blazers for a 3-1 series lead.
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Durant to miss Game 4 as Rockets face elimination
Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant, who was diagnosed with a bone bruise in his sprained left ankle after further testing, will miss Game 4 of the Western Conference quarterfinal against the Los Angeles Lakers Sunday night, a series his team trails, 3-0.
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Sources: Ant avoids ligament tear, to miss time
Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has a bone bruise and hyperextension in his left knee and is expected to miss multiple weeks, sources told ESPN.
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🏀 NBA coaching carousel: Latest on open jobs
Milwaukee has found its next coach, while Chicago and New Orleans are looking for long-term fits. Here's what lies ahead for each franchise.
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Raps top Cavs despite historically cold shooting
The Raptors outlasted the Cavaliers in Game 4 despite shooting the lowest 3-point shooting percentage (13.3%) in a playoff win in NBA history.
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Embiid back in lineup for Game 4 vs. Celtics
Joel Embiid is back in the lineup for the 76ers just 2½ weeks after undergoing an emergency appendectomy.
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Jokic, Randle fined; no suspensions for skirmish
Nikola Jokic was fined $50,000 and Julius Randle $35,000 for their parts in an altercation at the end of Game 4 between the Nuggets and Timberwolves.
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Hocevar earns first NASCAR Cup win at Talladega
Carson Hocevar earned the first victory of his NASCAR Cup Series career, outdueling Chris Buescher with a last-lap pass at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday.
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⚽ How the Liga MX Clausura play-offs will unfold
The regular season has ended, and we now know the top eight teams in Liga MX.We’ll have some great matchups in the final stage. Toluca will be looking for a third straight title, while América is n...
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Liga MX playoff field set with superlider Pumas meeting Club America in first round
Cruz Azul beat Necaxa on Sunday night to finalize the Liga MX playoff field. La Maquina sit third and will meet Atlas while top-seeded Pumas meet Club America.
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Washington Commanders draft picks tracker: Updated list of 2026 selections, next pick predictions
Here is the Commanders' complete list of draft picks in 2026.
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Buffalo Bills draft picks tracker: Updated list of 2026 selections, next pick predictions
Here is the Bills' complete list of draft picks in 2026.
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Detroit Lions draft picks tracker: Updated list of 2026 selections, next pick predictions
Here is the Lions' complete list of draft picks in 2026.
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Wilson meets Banana Ball: Russell Wilson takes part in Savannah Bananas outing
The Super Bowl XLVIII-winning quarterback also took a swing for the Savannah Bananas and almost recorded a hit.
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Wilson meets Banana Ball: Russell Wilson takes part in Savannah Bananas outing
The Super Bowl XLVIII-winning quarterback also took a swing for the Savannah Bananas and almost recorded a hit.
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Charania: Kevin Durant could miss rest of series versus Lakers
Even if the Lakers lose Game 4 and don't sweep the Rockets, the Rockets could still be in deep trouble.
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What's next for Nigerian NFL Draft pick Uar Bernard? How Eagles plan to use impressive athlete
There's a long journey ahead.
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Saints sign UDFA DE Michael Heldman
The Central Michigan pass rusher heads to New Orleans.