The New York Knicks clinched a spot in the NBA Finals with a 130‑93 demolition of the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4, completing a sweep of the Eastern Conference. The victory pushes New York onto an 11‑game postseason winning streak and marks the franchise’s first Finals appearance since 1999, and a confident outlook before meeting the winner of the Spurs‑Thunder series.

Houston delivered MLB’s first combined no‑hitter since 2024, blanking the Texas Rangers 9‑0. Starter Tatsuya Imai worked six innings, while relievers Steven Okert and Alimber Santa closed out the effort. The final pitch survived an electronic review, with the umpire upholding a strike call. The feat underscores the Astros’ pitching depth as they chase a postseason berth for the team.

Andrei Svechnikov delivered the overtime winner for Carolina, giving the Hurricanes a 2‑1 edge over Montreal in the Eastern Conference final. The 3‑2 triumph came despite the Canadiens outshooting the visitors 38‑13, forcing the game into extra time. The win places Carolina two victories from a Stanley Cup Final, keeping the franchise’s first championship pursuit alive in the next round.