Luka Doncic's Grade 2 left hamstring strain, suffered April 2 during the Los Angeles Lakers' blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, has sidelined the superstar for the remainder of the 2025-26 regular season and cast doubt on his availability for the playoffs. The injury, confirmed by MRI and announced by the Lakers, has fueled fresh debate about durability in the modern NBA and revived timeless questions about careers derailed by injuries.
Chris Walker
Apr 13, 2026
SYDNEY — With the 2026 FIFA World Cup less than two months away, Australia's Socceroos face steep odds of advancing deep into the expanded 48-team tournament. Betting markets and statistical models peg the probability of the Socceroos reaching the semifinals at approximately 0.8% to 1%, reflecting a long-shot scenario even in a more forgiving format that guarantees at least a round of 32 for most teams.
Chris Walker
Apr 12, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO — Stephen Curry returned to the Golden State Warriors' lineup earlier this month after missing more than two months with a nagging right knee injury, but the 37-year-old superstar is still navigating a careful ramp-up as the NBA regular season winds down and the play-in tournament approaches.
Chris Walker
Apr 12, 2026
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 NBA regular season after suffering a Grade 2 left hamstring strain, dealing a significant blow to the team's playoff positioning and his MVP candidacy just weeks before the postseason begins.
Chris Walker
Apr 12, 2026
PARK CITY, Utah — Olympic skiing legend Lindsey Vonn has not closed the door on a potential return to competition at the 2030 Winter Games, telling CNBC Sport she would consider one final Olympic appearance only if she could still race at a high level, even as she continues recovering from a devastating crash at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Games.
Chris Walker
Apr 12, 2026
NEW YORK — As the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, soccer's brightest talents are preparing for the tournament co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada, where legends like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo could make final appearances alongside a new wave of superstars ready to claim the global stage.
Chris Walker
Apr 12, 2026
BARCELONA — Lamine Yamal, the teenage sensation who has dazzled the football world since bursting onto the scene, continues to dominate headlines in April 2026 with stellar club performances, emotional moments on the pitch and growing expectations ahead of the FIFA World Cup later this year.
Chris Walker
Apr 12, 2026
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers powered past the visiting Texas Rangers 6-3 on Saturday night at Dodger Stadium, improving to 10-3 on the young 2026 season while handing the Rangers their sixth loss in 13 games.
Chris Walker
Apr 12, 2026
MIAMI — Inter Miami CF and the New York Red Bulls played out a pulsating 2-2 draw Saturday night at the sparkling new Nu Stadium, with Lionel Messi heavily involved but unable to secure the hosts' first victory in their state-of-the-art venue.
Chris Walker
Apr 12, 2026
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic remains sidelined with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain suffered April 2 in a blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, but the 27-year-old MVP candidate is aggressively pursuing advanced treatment in Europe in hopes of returning for the 2026 NBA playoffs.
Chris Walker
Apr 12, 2026
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Golf fans tuning in for the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament on Saturday, April 11, can catch live coverage on CBS starting at 2 p.m. ET, with early action available on Paramount+ from noon as defending champion Rory McIlroy seeks to protect a commanding lead at Augusta National Golf Club.
Chris Walker
Apr 12, 2026
CHENNAI, India — Cricket fans across India and around the world are gearing up for a high-stakes Indian Premier League 2026 encounter as Chennai Super Kings host Delhi Capitals in Match 18 at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday evening.
Chris Walker
Apr 12, 2026
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Cristiano Ronaldo delivered a masterclass in resilience, scoring twice — including a breathtaking volley — as Al Nassr overcame a first-half deficit to defeat Al Riyadh 2-1 on Saturday in the Saudi Pro League.
Chris Walker
Apr 12, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham isn't shying away from the realities of stardom in the booming WNBA. In a revealing new interview with GQ Sports, the 29-year-old sharpshooter detailed everything from unsettling fan encounters with "old creepy men" to the pure joy of inspiring the next generation of young athletes.
Chris Walker
Apr 11, 2026
Kai Trump, the 18-year-old granddaughter of President Donald Trump and an emerging golf talent, shared photos from Augusta National Golf Club this week, offering fans a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the iconic venue just days after her mother Vanessa Trump's boyfriend, Tiger Woods, was arrested on DUI charges and departed for treatment outside the United States.
Chris Walker
Apr 11, 2026
LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic's availability for the 2026 NBA playoffs hangs in the balance after the Los Angeles Lakers star suffered a Grade 2 left hamstring strain, an injury that has sidelined him for the remainder of the regular season and cast uncertainty over his postseason participation.
Chris Walker
Apr 11, 2026
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Rory McIlroy arrived at Augusta National Golf Club this week as the defending Masters champion, carrying the weight — and freedom — of having finally completed golf's career Grand Slam in dramatic fashion just 12 months earlier.
Chris Walker
Apr 11, 2026
LONDON — Arsenal host Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday in a Premier League fixture that could tighten their grip on the 2025-26 title race, with Mikel Arteta's side sitting nine points clear at the top of the table.
Chris Walker
Apr 11, 2026
LISBON, Portugal — Cristiano Ronaldo has delivered a series of positive updates on his recovery from a right hamstring injury, calming widespread concerns that the setback could diminish his performance or threaten his participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer.
Chris Walker
Apr 11, 2026
LOS ANGELES — LeBron James delivered a vintage performance with 28 points, 12 assists and six rebounds Friday night, leading a short-handed Los Angeles Lakers squad to a dominant 101-73 victory over the Phoenix Suns at Crypto.com Arena and securing home-court advantage in the first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs.
Daniel Lee
Apr 11, 2026
LOS ANGELES — Max Muncy delivered a historic performance Friday night, smashing three home runs — including a dramatic two-out solo shot in the ninth inning — to lift the Los Angeles Dodgers to an 8-7 walk-off victory over the Texas Rangers at Dodger Stadium.
Chris Walker
Apr 11, 2026
BALTIMORE — Willy Adames and Jung Hoo Lee each launched home runs, and rookie right-hander Landen Roupp delivered six strong innings as the San Francisco Giants defeated the Baltimore Orioles 6-3 on Friday night at Oriole Park at Camden Yards for their season-high third consecutive victory.
Chris Walker
Apr 11, 2026
SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama delivered a masterclass performance, scoring 40 points and grabbing 13 rebounds in just 26 minutes Friday night to lead the surging San Antonio Spurs to a 139-120 victory over the struggling Dallas Mavericks at Frost Bank Center.
Chris Walker
Apr 11, 2026
SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama turned a potential footnote into a statement performance, dropping 40 points and 13 rebounds in just 26 minutes Friday night to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 139-120 victory over the Dallas Mavericks and secure his eligibility for end-of-season NBA awards.
Chris Walker
Apr 11, 2026
ADELAIDE, Australia — Football fans around the world can tune into a unique AFL 2026 Gather Round matchup Saturday as the North Melbourne Kangaroos host the Brisbane Lions at Barossa Park in Lyndoch, South Australia, with kickoff scheduled for 12:35 p.m. local time (AEST).
Chris Walker
Apr 11, 2026
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers have officially secured a spot in the 2026 NBA playoffs, guaranteeing their place in the postseason for the first time since acquiring superstar Luka Doncic and ensuring they will avoid the play-in tournament entirely as the regular season winds down.
Chris Walker
Apr 11, 2026
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers are navigating a late-season injury crisis that has sidelined two of their top offensive weapons for the remainder of the 2025-26 regular season, raising questions about their seeding and early playoff prospects despite already clinching a postseason berth.
Chris Walker
Apr 11, 2026
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 NBA regular season after suffering a Grade 2 left hamstring strain, dealing a significant blow to both the team's playoff positioning push and his once-promising case for the 2026 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player award.
Chris Walker
Apr 11, 2026
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Scottie Scheffler arrived at Augusta National Golf Club this week as the clear betting favorite to claim a third Masters title, but defending champion Rory McIlroy stole the early spotlight by sharing the first-round lead at 5-under par Thursday in the 90th edition of the season's first major.
Chris Walker
Apr 10, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia — In a stunning Billie Jean King Cup debut that sent shockwaves through John Cain Arena, 17-year-old Great Britain teenager Mika Stojsavljevic pulled off a massive upset Friday, defeating Australia's in-form world No. 56 Talia Gibson 7-6 (4), 7-5 to give her team a 1-0 lead in the 2026 qualifiers.
Chris Walker
Apr 10, 2026
