The Lead: Starting Five

Plus: The Lightning remind everyone of their considerable playoff pedigree. And the Panthers insist that size (of quarterbacks) doesn’t matter.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: Jalen Hurts completes his journey from second round pick to franchise QB. And a newcomer to marathon running takes home one of the sport’s biggest prizes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: Two of hockey’s greatest rivals produce another in epic championship finals. And A Yankees ace continues his electric start. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: The Rays keep streaking their way into history. And the punchy Wolves get ready for a win or go home game. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: A former top MLB prospect finally starts to live up to his potential. And the longest playoff streak in major American pro sports comes to an end. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: The Hawks turn to bully ball in their play-in showdown with Miami. And the Falcons take a flier on a former top pick. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: The Fever hope they can turn their fortunes around with one of college basketball’s most accomplished stars. And the Rays do something we haven’t seen since 1987. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: The Timberwolves get punch drunk on the final day of the NBA season. And a baseball team manages to give up a crooked number while not allowing a hit. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: A pitcher gets his first win in a long, long time. And Tyreek Hill says he’ll soon be throwing up the peace sign to the entire NFL.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: The last undefeated team in MLB. And fans in New York get an early taste of playoff hockey. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: The Phillies avoid making some ignominious history. And a pair of old PGA rivals gear up for what might be their final Masters. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: A Brewers rookie has his moment in the sun even with the roof closed. And an old PGA villain looks to make some noise again at Augusta. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: KD shows why he makes the Suns the most dangerous team in the West. And a new spooky pitch has MLB hitters running in fear. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: Five observations from a very eventful Opening Day. And the Hokies gear up for a clash with one of college basektball’s best. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: It's fear the deer time in the NBA Eastern Conference. And the Panthers get a dramatic and essential win as they try to hunt down a wild card spot. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: Another dispiriting Ben Simmons update in Brooklyn. And a USWNT legend is back in the mix for the World Cup — she just needs to find a team.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: An epic superstar showdown looms in the other half of the women’s Final Four. And a catcher finds himself on the wrong side of one of the most bizarre ejections you’ll ever see.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: Iowa’s maestro guides the program back to its first Final Four in 30 years. And the Seahawks bring in an old stalwart to solidify their defense. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: A 5’8” point guard’s virtuoso performance steals the heart of the nation. And another undersized collegiate star makes his case to become a number one pick. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: A Western Conference All-Star makes his long-awaited return at a crucial point of the season. And MLB puts bat boys and girls on notice. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: Rick Pitino completes his improbable return to the Big East. And a former-MVP looks to make his return to the NFL. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: Japan comes back from the dead to walk it off at the WBC. And Frank Reich gives a Kentucky fried metaphor for picking his next quarterback.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: One of college basketball’s most storied programs misses the Sweet Sixteen for the first time in over a decade. And Trea Turner catches fire at the WBC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: The Kings continue their impressive climb up the Western Conference Standings. And Shohei continues to go full Ohtani at the WBC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: Aliyah Boston joins one of the most exclusive clubs in college basketball. And Puerto Rico gets a landmark victory at the WBC — but they have most lost a key piece along the way. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .