April 2026

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Where to watch Detroit Tigers vs. Boston Red Sox on Patriots Day: Live stream, start time, TV channel, odds for Monday, April 20

The Detroit Tigers, ranked second in the AL Central with a 12-10 record, face the Boston Red Sox, who are tied for last in the AL East with an 8-13 record. Boston is favored with a -135 moneyline compared to Detroit’s +110. Starting pitchers are Jack Flaherty for Detroit, with a 4.05 ERA, and Sonny Gray for Boston, with a 4.43 ERA.

  • Date: Monday, April 20

  • Time: 11:10 a.m. ET / 8:10 a.m. PT

  • Where: Fenway Park, Boston, MA

  • TV Channels: NESN, Detroit SportsNet

  • Live Stream:ESPN+, MLB.TV | Follow on Yahoo Sports

  • Detroit Tigers: 12-10 (second in AL Central)

  • Boston Red Sox: 8-13 (tied for last in AL East)

  • Spread: Boston Red Sox -1.5

  • Moneyline: Boston Red Sox -135 / Detroit Tigers +110

  • Over/Under: 8.0

Detroit Tigers: Jack Flaherty (0-1, ERA: 4.05, K: 21, WHIP: 1.40)

Boston Red Sox: Sonny Gray (2-1, ERA: 4.43, K: 11, WHIP: 1.28)

Weather: 46°F at first pitch — Sunny — Wind: 9 mph, Out To RF

How to watch the 2026 NBA Playoffs with DIRECTV: Full game schedule, where to stream and more

The 2026 NBA playoffs tip off this weekend with eight games across Saturday, April 18, and Sunday, April 19. You can catch NBA playoff games on ABC, NBC, ESPN, and Amazon Prime Video. Looking to watch the tournament with just one streaming service? We’ve (almost) got you covered. With DIRECTV’s MySports® Genre Pack®, you’ll have everything you need to tune in, apart from Prime Video — but who doesn’t have access to an Amazon account these days, anyway?

Here’s what you need to know so you won’t miss a single game of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. 

Dates: April 18 – June, 2026

TV channels: NBC, ESPN, ABC

Streaming: DIRECTV

The 2026 NBA playoffs officially get underway on April 18. The Eastern Conference finals are scheduled to begin May 19, and the Western Conference finals are scheduled for May 20. The NBA finals are set to begin on June 3, 2026.

 NBA playoff games will be broadcast across Prime Video, NBC, ABC, and ESPN. 

NBA playoff games that air on NBC, ABC and ESPN are all available to stream with DIRECTV’s MySports® Genre Pack®, which includes access to ESPN (and the ESPN Unlimited streaming tier), local ABC and NBC.

Cancel anytime. Local channels vary by market. Blackout restrictions apply. Select sales channels only.

This will not replace any existing Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, or Disney bundle subscription you may already have. All other accounts must be managed separately. You must remain on an eligible plan to retain your offer.

Note: You’ll still need Amazon Prime access to catch the Prime Video-exclusive NBA playoff games — but who doesn’t have Amazon Prime access these days?

As Senior Yahoo Tech writer Rick Broida puts it, DIRECTV is the “polished and likable” cable alternative that cord-cutters have been searching for. Miss flipping through endless channels on the hunt for a gem to tune into? DIRECTV’s got one of the best channel guides out there. And in terms of content diversity, DIRECTV has you covered there, too, with packages ranging from hyper-specific Genre Packs for sports fans and reality TV zealots to full-coverage options for TV fans who want it all. Sports fans, meanwhile, will appreciate that ESPN Unlimited is included with many DIRECTV plans to boot. And don’t worry about missing your favorite shows, either: In addition to live channels, DIRECTV offers a full range of on-demand programming and unlimited DVR, too. That’s why we called DIRECTV the best cable TV replacement in the streaming world.

April 18

  • 1 p.m.: Toronto Raptors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (Prime Video)

  • 3:30 p.m.: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets (Prime Video)

  • 6 p.m.: Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks (Prime Video)

  • 8:30 p.m.: Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers (ABC)

April 19

  • 1 p.m.: Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers (ABC)

  • 3:30 p.m.: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. TBD (ABC)

  • 6:30 p.m.: Detroit Pistons vs. TBD (NBC/Peacock)

  • 9 p.m.: San Antonio Spurs vs. Portland Trail Blazers (NBC/Peacock)

  • May 4: Conference Semifinals begin (can move up to May 2 or 3)

  • May 19: Eastern Conference Finals begin on ESPN/ABC (can move up to May 17)

  • May 20: Western Conference Finals begin on NBC/Peacock (can move up to May 18)

  • June 3: NBA Finals 2026 – Game 1 on ABC, 8:30 p.m. ET

  • June 5: NBA Finals 2026 – Game 2 on ABC, 8:30 p.m. ET

  • June 8: NBA Finals 2026 – Game 3 on ABC, 8:30 p.m. ET

  • June 10: NBA Finals 2026 – Game 4 on ABC, 8:30 p.m. ET

  • June 13: NBA Finals 2026 – Game 5 on ABC, 8:30 p.m. ET (if necessary)

  • June 16: NBA Finals 2026 – Game 6 on ABC, 8:30 p.m. ET (if necessary)

  • June 19: NBA Finals 2026 – Game 7 on ABC, 8:30 p.m. ET (if necessary)

Dodgers call up slugger Ryan Ward, last year’s Pacific Coast League MVP, put Freddie Freeman on paternity list

The Los Angeles Dodgers are calling up outfielder/first baseman Ryan Ward from Triple-A Oklahoma City. The team officially announced the move on Sunday. He will take the roster spot of Freddie Freeman, who was placed on the paternity list.

Ward, 28, earned Pacific Coast League MVP honors last season and had a slash line of .290/.380/.557 with 36 home runs, 31 doubles, 122 RBI and 16 stolen bases in 652 plate appearances.

The Dodgers’ 2019 eighth-round draft pick came into this year ranked as the team’s No. 19 prospect by MLB.com and just outside the organization’s top 20 minor-leaguers by The Athletic. This season, he’s batting .324/.432/.588 with 4 homers, 6 doubles, 14 RBI and 3 steals in 18 games.

While Ward’s production warrants a call-up to the majors, it’s unclear as to where he’ll play in the Dodgers’ lineup. Shohei Ohtani is entrenched as the designated hitter and Freddie Freeman mans first base. Teoscar Hernández doesn’t need a left-handed bat to platoon with him (he’s batting .313/. 306/.604 versus right-handed pitching this season), and Kyle Tucker bats left-handed in right field.

As a team, the Dodgers lead MLB with a .289 average and .864 OPS against right-handers, powered by the likes of Ohtani, Freeman, Tucker (who’s off to a slow start) and Max Muncy.

However, Ward would provide a left-handed power bat off the bench for a Dodgers roster that only has Dalton Rushing to bat from that side of the plate. Last season, Ward batted .319/.402/.636 in 463 PAs against right-handed pitching.

“The thing I like about Ryan is he’s performed,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told the California Post during spring training. “We’ve asked him to do certain things, whether it’s positional versatility or cutting back on the strikeouts, hit for a little more power. He’s done all that.”

Before going on the paternity list, Freeman batted 2-for-4 in the Dodgers’ 4-3 loss to the Colorado Rockies on Saturday. This season, he has a slash average of .296/.360/.519 with three home runs, seven doubles and 14 RBI in 89 plate appearances.

Freeman and his wife are expecting a baby girl, who will be the couple’s fourth child. Going on MLB’s paternity list allows him to miss one to three games.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named as 2025-26 MVP finalist

In a weekend filled with high-leverage basketball, the 2026 NBA playoffs are officially underway. That means we’re closer to finding out the 2025-26 regular season award winners.

The Oklahoma City Thunder had a handful of finalists announced. Shouldn’t be a shocker. They had an NBA-best 64-18 record and plus-11.1 point differential. After they picked up a 119-84 Game 1 win over the Phoenix Suns, they had their two All-Star representatives get love.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named a 2025-26 MVP finalist. The other two were Victor Wembanyama and Nikola Jokic. Things went pretty chalk there.

Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 31.1 points on 55.3% shooting, 6.6 assists and 4.3 rebounds. He played in 68 games. Considering what the tea leaves say, feels like he’s well on his way to win back-to-back MVP trophies. We’ll see, though, the NBA has yet to announce when the winner will be known.

This article originally appeared on OKC Thunder Wire: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named as 2025-26 MVP finalist

How to live stream Mammoth vs Golden Knights: NHL Playoffs, TV channel

The Utah Mammoth and Vegas Golden Knights open Game 1 of their first-round Stanley Cup Playoff series Sunday in Las Vegas, marking Utah’s first playoff appearance in franchise history.

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Vegas enters as the Pacific Division champions at 39-26-17 (95 points) and will host Game 1 at T-Mobile Arena, while Utah clinched the No. 1 wild-card spot at 43-32-6 (92 points).

The Mammoth secured that wild-card position with a late push, including a key 5–3 win over Winnipeg, while Vegas locked up the division with a 4–1 comeback win over Seattle.

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This is a historic matchup for Utah, which is making the playoffs in just its second NHL season, becoming one of the fastest expansion teams to reach the postseason.

The Golden Knights, meanwhile, bring playoff experience and home-ice advantage, led by Jack Eichel and a deep, structured lineup. Utah actually had success in the regular-season series, going 2–1 against Vegas, showing they can compete with the division champs.

Game 1 sets up as a contrast between Vegas’ experience and Utah’s momentum. The Mammoth entered having dropped three of their last four games, while the Golden Knights closed strong to secure the division title.

If Utah’s young core, led by Clayton Keller and Dylan Guenther, can generate offense early, they can pressure Vegas, but the Golden Knights’ depth and home ice make them the favorite heading into the series opener.

This is a great NHL matchup that you will not want to miss; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.

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Matt Fitzpatrick beats Scottie Scheffler in playoff to win RBC Heritage

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. ― As they started the back nine at Harbour Town Golf Links Sunday, Matt Fitzpatrick and Scottie Scheffler had separated themselves from the pack at the 58th RBC Heritage as they came down the stretch in what was basically a match play scenario.

Fitzpatrick led Scheffler, who entered the week at No. 1 in the Official World Golf Ranking, by three strokes as they made the turn and he knew Scheffler would keep the heat on.

The 29-year-old Scheffler did just that ― with birdies at the 15th and 16th holes to close within a stroke of Fitzpatrick, who had a run of 14 straight pars coming into the famous No. 18 hole at Harbour Town.

Fitzpatrick and Scheffler were nearly in the same spot just off the back of the green on the last hole in regulation. Scheffler hit first with a delicate pitch that teased the hole as the crowd erupted ― he tapped in for par to finish regulation with 4-under 67.

Fitzpatrick left himself a 22 footer for par and missed for his first bogey of the day as he carded a 1-under par 70. The duo headed back to the 18th hole to start the playoff.

The crowd was rooting for Scheffler as some chants “USA, USA” started from the bleachers surrounding the 18th green on the last hole of regulation and the extra hole. But it didn’t have any effect on Fitzpatrick, who hit a strong drive and then laced a low 4-iron into a strong wind that ended up 13 feet past the hole. Scheffler was short and right of the green and forced to chip up to about 10 feet.

Fitzpatrick calmly drained the winning putt for birdie and after retrieving the ball from the cup put his hand to his ear and looked playfully into the stands in what almost seemed like a Ryder Cup moment.

The native of Sheffield, England fell in love with Harbour Town as a youngster ― taking frequent vacations to Hilton Head Island with his family. Now he’s a two-time RBC champion, having also won in 2023.

 “It’s incredible. Words don’t really do it justice,” Fitzpatrick said. “I remember being stuck behind those gates and watching the players practice putting, and now I’m one of those and a two-time winner. I’m obviously absolutely delighted. To do it the way I did was special. The 18th hole was playing so different today compared to the first three days. It was quite funny that the playoff was just going to keep playing on 18. I was thinking it was going difficult in a way to separate ourselves because it’s such a difficult hole, so to do it how I did was special.”

Fitzpatrick said his final approach was the perfect yardage for a 4-iron, which was added to the bag for Sunday’s round by his caddie Daniel Parratt.

“I’ll be honest, I pulled it a little bit,” said Fitzpatrick, who now has four wins on the PGA Tour, including the 2022 U.S. Open. “But it was such a great number for 4-iron, again great planning from Dan. He’s just so aware of what’s going on with the wind even before we tee off and stuff. But I knew after the one in regulation, I had basically hit it as well as I could, and then in the fairway it was the same story. I knew I could just hit it. Fortunately, I hit a great shot.”

Asked about the chanting and the crowd favoring Schefler, Fitzpatrick, a veteran of four Ryder Cups, said it didn’t bother him in the least.

“No, it didn’t get out of line in terms of no one was shouting on backswings or anything like that, which was great. I’m all for it. I love the people ― they’re supporting Scottie; that’s great. You want golf to have an atmosphere ― in my opinion. I grew up watching football. I’m paid so much money to be out there in front of those crowds, having them chanting at you every week, it’s great feeling.

“However, there’s no better feeling than coming out on top against that,” he said. “To describe it in my terms, it’s kind of winning away against your biggest rival. Nothing to do with Scottie or the players; it’s the fans that have sort of spurred me on there. It was nice to obviously win, but it never crossed the line. It was just loud. Just loud.”

After winning at the Valspar Championship in March, the 31-year-old Fitzpatrick has two wins in his last three starts. He started the week at No. 7 in the World Golf Ranking and is projected to move up to a career high No. 3 with the win at Harbour Town.

Dennis Knight covers sports for the Savannah Morning News. Contact him at Dknight@savannahnow.com. Twitter: @DennisKnightSMN

This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: Fitzpatrick beats Scheffler in playoff to win second RBC Heritage title