The Pistons and Thunder grabbed 2-0 series leads in their NBA playoff matchups. Cade Cunningham posted a double-double with 25 points and 10 rebounds in Detroit's 107-97 win over Cleveland. Chet Holmgren added 22 points while shooting 60% from three in Oklahoma City's 125-107 victory over the Lakers.

The 2026 WNBA season begins with a new CBA finally in place after nearly losing the campaign. A'ja Wilson remains queen of the league after winning her fourth MVP, third championship and second Finals MVP. Caitlin Clark, limited to just 13 games last season due to lower-body injuries, returns fully healthy and ranked in the top five. This weekend marks Angel Reese's debut for Atlanta after the Sky traded her to the Dream.

The NCAA Tournament is expanding from 68 to 76 teams starting next season, and early projections show high-major conferences dominating the extra at-large bids. The Big Ten landed 12 projected bids, followed by the SEC with 11 and Big 12 with 10, while mid-major leagues saw minimal benefit from the expansion.