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- Ex-ref Crawford: Challenges hold refs accountable
by Myron Medcalf on April 6, 2026 at 5:30 amJoey Crawford, a member of the 2026 Hall of Fame class, advocated for the use of challenge systems in sports, saying they hold officials accountable.
- 🏆 Final NBA MVP and ROY straw pollby Tim Bontemps on April 6, 2026 at 5:30 am
Can Wemby’s late push unseat SGA? Tim Bontemps polls 100 NBA insiders for the latest MVP snapshot. Plus, a look at the race for top rookie.
- Pistons seal East’s top seed as ‘gritty’ D steps upby Vincent Goodwill on April 6, 2026 at 5:30 am
The Pistons have clinched home-court advantage throughout the East playoffs for the first time since the 2006-07 season while missing franchise player Cade Cunningham.
- Sources: Lakers’ Reaves (oblique) out 4-6 weeksby Dave McMenamin on April 6, 2026 at 5:30 am
Lakers guard Austin Reaves has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 left oblique muscle injury and will be out for the remainder of the regular season.
- Jokic outduels Wemby in ‘amazing’ OT thrillerby Michael C. Wright on April 6, 2026 at 5:30 am
Nikola Jokic outdueled Victor Wembanyama in a clash of MVP candidates as the Nuggets extended their win streak to eight games.