Oklahoma City Thunder dominant in opener, rout Phoenix Suns - ESPN
OKLAHOMA CITY — Once again, the Oklahoma City Thunder landed a haymaker for their first punch of the playoffs.
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Wembanyama, Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokic named MVP finalists - ESPN
Victor Wembanyama joined former winners Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic as finalists for this season's Most Valuable Player award, the league announced Sunday night.
Fitzpatrick beats Scheffler in playoff at RBC Heritage - ESPN
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — Matt Fitzpatrick was in a playoff at Harbour Town against an American favorite Sunday, facing a large and noisy gallery cheering and chanting for his opponent — Scottie Scheffler this time, the No. 1 player in the world.
San Antonio Spurs rock matching all-black suits before Game 1 - ESPN
The San Antonio Spurs are hosting their first home playoff game in seven years Sunday and arrived dressed for the occasion.
Guardians' Austin Hedges gets engaged on field following game - ESPN
CLEVELAND — Austin Hedges scored the first run of the game for the Guardians but had a bigger moment after the final out.
Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Previews, stats, schedule, bracket - ESPN
Following a trio of Game 1s opening the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs Saturday, there are four more clashes throughout the day Sunday as eight additional teams begin their postseason journeys.
Mets' losing streak reaches 11 games; longest since 2004 - ESPN
CHICAGO — Nico Hoerner hit a sacrifice fly off Craig Kimbrel in the 10th inning, and the Chicago Cubs sent the New York Mets to their 11th consecutive loss by rallying for a 2-1 victory Sunday.
76ers face familiar playoff fate as Celtics dominate Game 1 - ESPN
BOSTON — Since the Philadelphia 76ers took down the Celtics in a Game 7 at the old Boston Garden in 1982, the two division rivals have squared off six times in the playoffs. Each time, Boston has emerged victorious.