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The 2024 NFL Draft is scheduled for April 25-27 in Detroit, and there is already plenty of buzz surrounding the event. Registered fans can access free tickets via the NFL OnePass app. The draft is rumored to see several NFL teams, including the Vikings, Raiders, and Broncos, poised to aggressively trade up for top quarterback prospects like Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels. The Chicago Bears hold the first overall pick and are expected to take Williams first after trading former first-round Justin Fields to the Steelers for a sixth-round conditional pick in 2025.

Orlando Magic point guard Jalen Suggs suffered a left knee injury early in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night. Suggs did not return to the game, and his status for the remainder of the series is currently unknown.

Colts owner Jim Irsay has denied that his recent medical emergency was an overdose, saying he was treating a leg injury that developed into a serious hematoma. Irsay’s condition was initially reported as an overdose, but he has since said that he was unconscious due to a hematoma that required surgery.

MMA fighter Ali Heibati has received a lifetime ban from the sport after kicking a ring girl in the head prior to a fight. The incident occurred at a World Fight Championships event in Australia.

Despite reaching the FA Cup final, Manchester United’s Erik ten Hag faces an uncertain future, with pundits Alan Shearer and Graeme Souness predicting his potential departure even if he lifts the trophy.

Damian Lillard, acquired by the Milwaukee Bucks in the offseason, made a strong playoff return in Game 1 against the Indiana Pacers. He scored 35 points in the first half, helping the Bucks build a sizable lead that they held onto for a 109-94 victory. Giannis Antetokounmpo remains out due to injury, but Lillard has shown he can fill the void. The Pacers, meanwhile, are looking for their first playoff win since 2018.

The Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers, battling for the AL West lead, open a three-game series on Tuesday night in Arlington, Texas. Seattle’s starting pitching has been excellent recently, with a 1.44 ERA in the last 10 games. The Mariners’ offense has also come around, led by Julio Rodriguez and Cal Raleigh. The Rangers, coming off a 5-5 road trip, will counter with a potent offense featuring Andrew Knizner and Adolis Garcia.

San Jose Sharks broadcasters Randy Hahn and Bret Hedican will call Games 3 and 4 of the first-round playoff series between the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings. Hahn has called over 2,100 regular season games for the Sharks, while Hedican joined the broadcast team in 2014 after a 17-year NHL career. The series begins tonight on ESPN2 and moves to TBS for Games 2, 3, and 4.

The Minnesota Twins have optioned right-hander Louie Varland to Triple-A after a rough start to the 2024 season. Varland, 25, showed flashes of promise in 2023 but has struggled with command and home runs this year. The Twins’ starting rotation currently has an ERA of 5.98, which is better than only the Colorado Rockies. The move gives the Twins some flexibility with their roster and bullpen, but it also highlights the team’s ongoing pitching woes.

Casey Mittelstadt impressed in his playoff debut for the Colorado Avalanche, providing depth and offense behind Nathan MacKinnon. Despite one costly mistake, Mittelstadt showed his willingness to battle and create scoring chances, contributing to the team’s strong performance against the Winnipeg Jets in Game 1.