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A current NASCAR star dies suddenly, New York keeps rolling in the NBA playoffs, Montreal opens the NHL’s East final with a blowout, the reigning NFL MVP and Super Bowl champ re-signs and updates from golf’s Byron Nelson. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

New York rallies to open NBA’s East finals, a Basketball Hall of Famer loses his NBA coaching job, a star NFL wideout is sentenced to jail after violating probation, flag football could be coming to college, a former Cy Young winner is set to make his return and a team wins its first Premier League title in over two decades. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

An NBA coach gets a second chance, a star ex-football coach loses his arbitration hearing, a four-time MVP returns to practice, a notable golfer is set to reach the century mark in consecutive majors - and this week in sports history. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh has the latest in sports.

The defending PGA champion headlines a tie atop the leaderboard, a mid-game surge moves the Canadiens to the brink of the Eastern Conference Final, a coach with multiple Stanley Cup appearances is fired and a Super Bowl rematch in the NFL’s 2026 season opener. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

A late rally flips the script in a pivotal Game 5 in the NBA playoffs, an overtime winner to end a Stanley Cup playoffs series, a Cup-winning coach is fired by an Original Six team and a pair of MLB stars in the Big Apple leave with injuries. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

An MVP candidate returns from ejection in a big way in the NBA playoffs, a tragic day for basketball with two notable deaths, a front office shakeup in Philly, the birthday boy scores the winner in the Stanley Cup playoffs and the reigning NL Cy Young winner flirts with a no-no. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

A record-tying second half knots up one NBA playoffs series, an MVP finalist avoids discipline after his ejection, a West powerhouse roars back with a big win in the Stanley Cup playoffs and a trailblazing Super Bowl-winning quarterback dies. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

Detroit keeps winning to grab a 2-0 lead in the NBA playoffs, the March Madness field is expanding, an East powerhouse goes up 3-0 in the Stanley Cup playoffs, two of baseball’s hottest teams continue their streaks and a low round to start the week at Quail Hollow in golf. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

A big’s near-triple-double leads to a 2-0 lead in the NBA playoffs, a balanced scoring effort opens a Stanley Cup playoffs series, a three-homer performance for baseball’s two-time defending champs, a multi-game suspension for a two-time MLB All-Star pitcher and no Triple Crown for an eighth straight year. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

OKC handles L.A. in NBA playoffs West second-round opener, Detroit stays hot with another win in the East, a big fine for an eliminated Boston All-Star, a three-point night keys a decisive win in the Stanley Cup playoffs, an Original Six team wins the NHL Draft lottery and a walk-off win in baseball. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

Detroit and Cleveland advance after statement Game 7 victories in the NBA playoffs, a late goal sends Montreal to the second round in the Stanley Cup playoffs, a wire-to-wire winner on the PGA Tour and the second multi-race winner of the NASCAR season. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

The defending NBA champs lock up the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, the East leader gets its star back from injury, the NHL’s top star nets a hat trick to thrust his team into first place, the defending AL pennant winner avoids a World Series rematch sweep and MLB hands out suspensions for the Angels-Braves brawl. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

Michigan claims its first men’s hoops title in 37 years, UNC nears a deal with an NBA champion coach, an NBA MVP candidate suffers a late-season injury, a record 3-point shooting night, the Dodgers roll in a World Series rematch, a Cy Young winner is hurt, an NFL star requests a trade and a big name is dealt in the WNBA. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

Texas and South Carolina breeze back to the women’s Final Four, the reigning MVP goes off in a potential NBA Finals preview, an NHL Original Six franchise fires its GM on the verge of missing the playoffs, the NFL is hiring replacement referees and a desert city is set to host its second Super Bowl. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

An Elite Eight buzzer-beater eliminates the No. 1 overall seed in the men’s NCAA Tournament, an All-American leads his top-seeded team to the Final Four, a powerhouse program and a fellow top seed notch women’s Final Four berths, PGA Tour, NASCAR and tennis results and an NHL coaching change. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

The defending champs are headed home as the first top seed falls in the NCAA Tournament, a buzzer-beater sends a staple NYC program back to the Sweet 16, a last-second shot produces the day’s only women’s March Madness upset, a lengthy putt seals a win on the PGA Tour and another win for Michael Jordan’s NASCAR team. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

The top seed in March Madness survives a scare vs. a No. 16 seed and plenty of upsets on day one of the NCAA Tournament, the women’s bracket is set after First Four results, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer secures another milestone and a budding Pistons star is sidelined by a lung ailment. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

Miami of Ohio proves it belongs and Prairie View A&M nets a historic win in the First Four, Nebraska and Missouri State advance in the women’s March Madness bracket, two teammates earn AP All-America honors, baseball’s two-way star makes his spring pitching debut and a three-time NFL Pro Bowl QB is traded. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

Heartbreak for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic final, March Madness tips off with two First Four thrillers, the AP All-America men’s college hoops team is announced, a star NFL wideout gets traded and a top NHL player is sidelined for the season. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

MVP candidates shine as Lakers and Celtics earn victories, a four-time NBA title-winning coach notches a milestone, a top March Madness star is arrested before the tournament, Team USA has its opponent for the World Baseball Classic final, an MLB player is suspended and a notable NFL QB is traded. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

Team USA punches its ticket to the World Baseball Classic final, top seeds in the men’s and women’s NCAA Tournaments from Selection Sunday, the US wins Paralympic ice hockey gold, a golfer’s second PGA Tour victory at The Players Championship and a NASCAR star rallies at Las Vegas. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

SGA dethrones Wilt with another 20-point game, the No. 1 team in the country survives a conference tourney scare in college basketball, an NHL star is injured, a crowded leaderboard at The Players Championship and a multi-time Pro Bowl QB signs. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

Team USA survives at the World Baseball Classic with some help, the Ravens add a star pass rusher after backing out of a deal for another, a quarterback drafted No. 6 overall signs a multi-year extension, a three-time NBA MVP notches another triple-double, the top women’s hoops star debuts with Team USA and a longtime college basketball coach is headed to free agency. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaug...

A modern day record scoring night in the NBA, a top star shines and another is ejected in a key matchup of hoops contenders, a two-time All-Star is sidelined by injury, the NFL trade of a defensive star is reversed and a star quarterback is returning to his first pro team. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

U.S. men’s hockey opens the Olympics with big win in Milan, an American snowboarder falls short of a three-peat, a Japanese golfer leads at Pebble Beach, a CFP star QB is granted another season, the NBA announces an All-Star injury replacement and a former World Series champion dies. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.