The Pistons snapped a 16-year drought, securing their first home playoff win since 2008 by defeating the Magic 98-83. In other NBA action, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder past the Suns 120-107 in Game 1. The Flyers dominated their in-state rivals with a 5-2 win, taking a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Penguins. The series shifted to Orlando tied at 1-1 after Detroit's crucial victory.

Spurs forward Keldon Johnson took home the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award after breaking Manu Ginóbili's franchise record with 1,081 bench points this season. Alabama rewarded coach Kalen DeBoer with a massive seven-year extension worth $12.5 million annually. The Mets ended their 12-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over the Twins, though Francisco Lindor exited with calf tightness.

The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off tonight with experts predicting potential chaos at the top. While the Raiders will take Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza first, uncertainty surrounds the rest of the first round. Duke basketball made significant moves in the transfer portal, adding John Blackwell and Drew Scharnowski to bolster their roster for the upcoming season.