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Preview of the 6:10 pm CT Cubs vs Reds game at Great American Ball Park, detailing Cubs lineup tweaks against Hunter Greene, Reds lineup, a Shota Imanaga vs. Hunter Greene pitching duel, and broadcast/weather notes ahead of the All-Star break.
In Queens, the Cubs and Mets open a four-game series with rain in the forecast. Chicago’s Edward Cabrera is slated to start against New York’s Kodai Senga, while both clubs publish updated lineups (Cubs with Crow-Armstrong in CF and a mix of regulars; Mets flesh out a reshuffled lineup featuring players like Bichette and Soto). First pitch is 6:10 pm CT, with MARQ on TV and 104.3 The Score on radio. Citi Field is expected to be around 71°F with a chance of showers, and an injury report lists multiple players on both rosters.
Today features four World Cup group-stage matches: Spain vs Cape Verde (12pm ET, Atlanta); Belgium vs Egypt (3pm ET, Seattle); Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay (6pm ET, Miami); and Iran vs New Zealand (9pm ET, Los Angeles). US networks FOX/Telemundo with streams on Fubo, plus TSN in Canada and BBC/ITV in the UK; SBS covers Australia. Notable players to watch include Lamine Yamal (Spain), Jeremy Doku (Belgium), Fede Valverde (Uruguay) and Chris Wood (New Zealand).
During Game 3 of the NBA Finals, ABC’s Minnesota affiliate briefly went dark and the audio played a discussion about fake flowers instead of the live sequence, causing viewers to miss a live play as the automation system reportedly kicked in around 10 p.m. CT.
UFC’s White House card in Washington, D.C., will be called by a star broadcast team led by Jon Anik with Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier, plus Megan Olivi backstage and Bruce Buffer as ring announcer. Brendan Fitzgerald hosts with analysts Michael Bisping, Chris Weidman and Dominick Cruz for seven fights airing exclusively on Paramount+. The main event features Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje for the lightweight title unification, with Ciryl Gane vs. Alex Pereira serving as the interim heavyweight bout.
A 90-minute California governor’s debate will be staged in San Francisco in a CBS News California–San Francisco Examiner event at the Julia Morgan Ballroom. Seven candidates (Xavier Becerra, Chad Bianco, Steve Hilton, Matt Mahan, Katie Porter, Tom Steyer, Antonio Villaraigosa) will be moderated by Ryan Yamamoto, Tom Wait and Schuyler Hudak Prionas, with a format that lets candidates question each other and covers real-world voter challenges. It will air at 5:30 p.m. PT on CBS-owned stations in the Bay Area, Los Angeles and Sacramento (pre-show at 5:00 p.m.), with post-debate analysis through 7:30 p.m. It also streams on CBS platforms, YouTube, and CBS apps (Paramount+, Roku, Pluto TV) and on KION for Monterey Bay.
Bleacher Nation previews tonight’s Cubs-Rangers matchup in Arlington, detailing the Cubs’ lineup (including Conforto back in the lineup and Crow-Armstrong batting eighth), the Ben Brown vs. Kumar Rocker pitching duel, and where to watch (Marquee Sports Network and 104.3 The Score). The piece also notes key injuries/roster moves (Ethan Roberts activated) and the Cubs’ hot stretch, with Globe Life Field’s roof eliminating weather concerns.
TNT Sports released the on-air lineup for the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 2, detailing game-by-game announcer assignments for May 6–9 across TNT, truTV and HBO Max. Host Liam McHugh will lead in studio with analysts Anson Carter, Paul Bissonnette and Henrik Lundqvist, while specific play-by-play teams include Brendan Burke/Shane Hnidy/Darren Pang & Jackie Redmond for Canadiens at Sabres (Game 1, May 6); Kenny Albert/Eddie Olczyk/Brian Boucher for Ducks at Golden Knights (Game 2, May 6); Alex Faust/Jennifer Botterill/Colby Armstrong for Hurricanes at Flyers (Game 3, May 7); Burke/Hnidy/Pang/Redmond for Canadiens at Sabres (Game 2, May 8); Randy Hahn/Jody Shelley/Chris Mason for Knights at Ducks (Game 3, May 8); and Kenny Albert/Olczyk/Boucher for Avalanche at Wild (Game 3, May 9), with additional pregame "NHL on TNT Face Off" shows and postgame coverage on TNT/ HBO Max.
The NHL announced the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round opening schedule for Apr 18–20, highlighted by three Saturday games (Senators–Hurricanes 3 p.m. ET on ESPN/SN/TVAS; Wild–Stars 5:30 p.m. ET on ESPN/SN/TVAS; Flyers–Penguins 8 p.m. ET on ESPN/SN/TVAS). Sunday and Monday matchups have Time/TV TBD as the final two series are set after tonight’s games. The piece also notes playoff turnover, milestones for Crosby and Malkin, the Lightning’s streak, Utah’s playoff emergence, and bracket Challenge details, with extensive NHL Network coverage planned during the postseason.
The Chicago Cubs visit the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park for a 5:40 p.m. CT game, with Riley Martin opening for the Cubs (likely followed by Colin Rea) against Aaron Nola for the Phillies. Cubs’ lineup features Nico Hoerner, Michael Busch, Alex Bregman, Ian Happ, Seiya Suzuki, Moises Ballesteros, Carson Kelly, Pete Crow-Armstrong, and Dansby Swanson, while the Phillies counter with Trea Turner, Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, Adolis García, JT Realmuto, Bryson Stott, Edmundo Sosa, Justin Crawford, and more. The game will be shown on Marquee Sports Network and TBS, with 104.3 The Score providing radio coverage. Weather in Philadelphia is around 85°F with winds blowing out, and both teams list several injury notes.
Chelsea host Manchester City at Stamford Bridge in a confirmed-lineups Premier League clash. The article lists each side’s starting XI and substitutes, with kickoff set for Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 16:30 BST (11:30 ET), refereed by Chris Kavanagh with VAR by Paul Howard. Broadcasts include Sky Sports Main Event in the UK and NBC Telemundo in the US, with streaming options via Sky Go and NBC Sports Live.
During a 123-94 Pacers win over the Nets in Brooklyn, a couple shown on the broadcast argued in the stands; the woman, Grace, later claimed on X that their interaction is how they talk, while fans debated what happened as the clip went viral with millions of views.
The Professional Women's Hockey League's first U.S. national TV game—New York Sirens vs Montréal Victoire on ION as part of the Takeover Tour—marks a watershed moment for visibility and growth in women's hockey, riding Olympic-era interest and featuring sold-out games and marquee ties in New York and Boston that signal the league’s rising profile.
Netflix’s first MLB broadcast faced a rough premiere: during MLB’s first-ever ABS ball/strike challenge, Netflix aired an interview and never switched to the scoreboard, leaving viewers without the crucial review. Critics blasted the production for missed cues, limited graphics, and poor on-air handling, though Lauren Shehadi was praised, and the piece notes the need for Netflix to fix the kinks before the Home Run Derby.
USA opens World Baseball Classic pool play in Houston with Logan Webb on the mound and a star-studded lineup (Witt Jr., Harper, Judge, Schwarber, Bregman, Raleigh) against Brazil’s Ramirez-led lineup; FOX will televise the 7:00 p.m. CT game, and the post provides the full USA and Brazil lineups along with the pitching matchup and broadcast info.