NBA, UEFA Champions League, Fishing Event Featured in Thursday's Newsletter
The Philadelphia 76ers will face the Miami Heat on Thursday, after the Heat lose to the Chicago Bulls. The game will be a rematch of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals match between the two teams last season, where the Heat won in five games.
Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans have had a tough season, and it just got worse. Despite playing the best game of his career, Williamson will not be able to play in the Pelicans' final game of the season due to a left hamstring strain. The Pelicans will be competing against the Sacramento Kings to earn the final spot in the playoffs.
Jontay Porter has been banned from the NBA for life after violating multiple league gambling policies. He disclosed confidential information about his health to an NBA bettor, placed bets on multiple NBA games, and even bet against his own team, the Toronto Raptors.
Real Madrid and Bayern Munich have secured their spots in the UEFA Champions League semifinals. Real Madrid scored multiple goals in the first half, and although Manchester City attempted a comeback, they were unable to catch up. The game was sent into penalty shots, where Madrid sealed the victory. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich defeated Arsenal with a final score of 1-0.
Several NFL stars are competing in this year's Sport Fishing Championship's "The Catch," where they will pair up with professional anglers to compete for a charitable cause. Among the competitors are running backs Dalvin Cook and James Cook, along with players such as Alvin Kamara, Raheem Mostert, and many more.
Here's what's happening in sports today:
NFL
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers hope to lock up the No. 2 seed in the NFC and a first-round bye with a win over the Carolina Panthers.
The Dallas Cowboys have clinched the NFC East division title, but are looking to improve their standing to potentially earn a first-round bye. They face the Philadelphia Eagles, who are also looking to strengthen their grip on a Wild Card spot.
College Basketball
The Oregon Ducks face the Oregon State Beavers in the final game of the Pac-12 basketball regular season. The Ducks are ranked No. 4 in the country, while the Beavers are No. 19.
MLB
The Los Angeles Dodgers are hoping to secure the NL West division title as they face the Milwaukee Brewers. The Dodgers currently hold a half-game lead over the San Francisco Giants.
The Toronto Blue Jays face the Houston Astros in a crucial match, where a win would keep their postseason hopes alive.
Tennis
The ATP Tour continues in Geneva, Switzerland, where several players are competing to earn one of the last two spots at the ATP Finals in Turin, Italy.
Soccer
The Seattle Sounders face the Vancouver Whitecaps in the MLS Cup playoffs. The Sounders are looking to claim the Western Conference championship, while the Whitecaps are hoping to reach the semifinals.
Horse Racing
The final day of the Cheltenham Festival takes place in Cheltenham, England. The day features several high-profile races, including the Gold Cup.
Golf
The PGA Tour continues in Fort Worth, Texas, with the Charles Schwab Challenge. Players such as Jon Rahm, Scottie Scheffler, and Sam Burns are competing to earn their share of the $8.7 million purse.
Cricket
The Pakistan vs. Australia Test series continues in Lahore, Pakistan. The series is currently tied at 0-0, with this being the second match of the three-match series.
Motorsports
The NASCAR Cup Series continues in Richmond, Virginia, with the Verizon 200. Several drivers are competing for the championship title, including Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin, and Chase Elliott.
Olympics
The Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 continue in Tokyo, Japan. Several events are ongoing, including basketball, soccer, and gymnastics.
eSports
The League of Legends Championship continues in Seoul, South Korea. The tournament is currently in the knockout stage, where several teams are competing to qualify for the main event.
That's all for today's newsletter!