Top Sports Headlines – April 28, 2026

LIV Golf's scheduled tournament in New Orleans in June will be postponed, sources told ESPN's Mark Schlabach on Monday, as the league continues to attempt to secure additional funding after Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund pulled back its commitment.

What were the best selections in each round? Which teams filled their needs? What were the top in-draft trades, and what was the most surprising pick?

NCAA president Charlie Baker, who is "pretty optimistic" the age-based eligibility proposal will pass, told ESPN that the implementation is not expected to include athletes who graduated or exhausted their eligibility in the 2025-26 season.

Newly drafted QB Ty Simpson said in an ESPN Radio interview that he kept his meeting with coach Sean McVay "private" in accordance with the Rams' wishes.

Pat Riley made it clear he is not retiring or changing his approach to running the Heat after Miami missed the playoffs for the first time since 2018-19.

The Guardians are calling up former No. 1 overall pick Travis Bazzana for the second game of their series vs. Tampa Bay.

Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby is checking into a residential treatment program for a gambling addiction, sources told ESPN.

Mavericks star Cooper Flagg, who shattered records as a teenage rookie this season, earned Rookie of the Year on Monday.

During media day proceedings with the Dallas Wings, star Paige Bueckers addressed the buzz surrounding her relationship with teammate Azzi Fudd on Monday.

Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby's decision to get treatment for gambling addiction feels like an inevitable result of a sports betting boom. The NCAA has to hope it doesn't get worse.

The latest gambling case at the NCAA leaves the transfer's future uncertain and Texas Tech with questions.

Mel Kiper Jr. evaluates the entire 2026 NFL draft, from the good (Cowboys, Jets) to the very questionable (Rams). See all 32 teams' grades.

What questions linger after the draft? We asked our reporters for every team's most pressing issue.

Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow said Monday he's open to feedback about his communication style, which drew criticism a day earlier in the wake of the team's surprise firing of manager Alex Cora and five members of his coaching staff.

During media day proceedings with the Dallas Wings, star Paige Bueckers addressed the buzz surrounding her relationship with teammate Azzi Fudd on Monday.

NCAA president Charlie Baker, who is "pretty optimistic" the age-based eligibility proposal will pass, told ESPN that the implementation is not expected to include athletes who graduated or exhausted their eligibility in the 2025-26 season.

LIV Golf's scheduled tournament in New Orleans in June will be postponed, sources told ESPN's Mark Schlabach on Monday, as the league continues to attempt to secure additional funding after Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund pulled back its commitment.

Mavericks star Cooper Flagg, who shattered records as a teenage rookie this season, earned Rookie of the Year on Monday.

What were the best selections in each round? Which teams filled their needs? What were the top in-draft trades, and what was the most surprising pick?

Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby is checking into a residential treatment program for a gambling addiction, sources told ESPN.

Pat Riley made it clear he is not retiring or changing his approach to running the Heat after Miami missed the playoffs for the first time since 2018-19.

Newly drafted QB Ty Simpson said in an ESPN Radio interview that he kept his meeting with coach Sean McVay "private" in accordance with the Rams' wishes.

Joel Embiid's return provided a momentary boost for the 76ers before Boston's onslaught of 3-point shots put the game out of reach early.

The Rockets staved off playoff elimination with a 115-96 win over the Lakers in Game 4 on Sunday night and credited Alperen Sengun's speech from morning shootaround for helping them believe they could come back in the series.

LeBron James shouldered the blame for the Lakers' 115-96 loss in Game 4 of their first-round Western Conference series against the Rockets on Sunday after he racked up nearly as many turnovers (eight), as he did points (10) in the blowout.