Cooper Flagg edged out Kon Knueppel in a tight 56-44 vote to win NBA Rookie of the Year, becoming the third Maverick to claim the award. Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby faces serious NCAA investigation for allegedly making thousands in online bets, prompting an indefinite leave for gambling addiction treatment. This could derail the Big 12 title race if he's ruled ineligible.

The Magic pushed the Pistons to the brink with a 94-88 victory, needing one more win to eliminate the top-seeded Pistons. After falling behind 3-0, the Penguins won their second straight 3-2 against the Flyers to force Game 6. Shea Theodore's overtime goal helped the Golden Knights tie their series against the Mammoth.

Pete Prisco's post-draft NFL Power Rankings have the Seahawks atop the list, while the Cowboys emerge as serious contenders after a strong draft. In MLB, the Braves lead the NL East by 6.5 games, powered by Chris Sale's return to form and contributions from Bryce Elder and Martín Pérez. The Guardians' Travis Bazzana is set for his MLB debut after strong Triple-A performance.