Jon Rahm leads LIV Golf Mexico after a 4-under 67, going for his second win of the 2026 season. He finished one shot ahead of teammate Tyrrell Hatton, who shot a 66. Rahm aims to secure his second LIV victory this year, having gone winless in 2025. The tournament is part of the LIV Golf series held in Mexico.
Cody Rhodes sustained a severe eye injury during WrestleMania 42 on April 2, 2026, while defending his undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton. Rhodes was visibly swollen and showed a gruesome eye injury after the match, highlighting the physical toll of the event. The injury garnered significant attention among fans and media.
Mavericks' rookie Cooper Flagg, Hornets' Kon Knueppel, and 76ers' VJ Edgecombe are finalists for NBA Rookie of the Year, announced Sunday. The selection highlights the top emerging talents in the league, with voting and awards scheduled for later this season. Flagg's standout performance has garnered significant attention among analysts and fans alike.
The New York Mets' losing streak reached 11 games after a 2-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs on April 19, 2026. Nico Hoerner's sacrifice fly in the 10th inning secured the win for the Cubs, with Craig Kimbrel pitching for the Mets. The Mets head home amid their longest skid of the season.
MSU football head coach Pat Fitzgerald expressed optimism about the team's progress during spring practice and shared excitement for the upcoming 2026 season. While specific details and dates were not provided, Fitzgerald highlighted improvements and anticipation for the season, signaling a positive outlook for Michigan State's football program as they prepare for the new campaign.
The New York Yankees secured a 7-0 win over the Kansas City Royals on April 16, completing a three-game sweep. Aaron Judge and Ben Rice homered early, with Rice hitting his fourth straight game. Ryan Weathers earned his first win with the Yankees, pitching 7 1/3 innings. The Yankees hit nine home runs in the series, winning the last two games by a combined 20-4.
Matt Fitzpatrick won his second RBC Heritage title after a dramatic playoff against Scottie Scheffler. Fitzpatrick led by three shots entering the final round but faltered with a duffed chip on 18, allowing Scheffler to tie and force a playoff, which Fitzpatrick won with a birdie at the first playoff hole.