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No. 2 Nebraska (41-14, 23-7 Big Ten) opens the Big Ten Tournament in Omaha against Michigan with Carson Jasa as the probable starter. The Huskers, aiming for a third straight Big Ten Tournament title and a likely home NCAA regional, will meet Michigan Friday at 11 p.m. CDT on BTN at Charles Schwab Field, with Nebraska’s strong regular season and high RPI keeping them in prime position for a home regional.
A gallery reveals seven upcoming Viltrox lenses for Sony E-mount, including a Manual Focus 35mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift (FE), 26mm f/2.8 (FE), and AF primes across both APS-C and full-frame lines: 90mm f/2.2 (APS-C), 75mm f/1.8 (APS-C), 35mm f/1.4 Pro (FF), 18mm f/1.2 (APS-C), and 40mm f/1.2 (APS-C).
After a weekend sweep at Ohio State, No. 25 Nebraska baseball hosts rival Iowa for a three-game Big Ten series at Hawks Field. Nebraska leans on Carson Jasa, Ty Horn and Gavin Blachowicz in the rotation, while Iowa counters with Tyler Guerin, Maddux Frese and Logan Runde. Iowa leads the all-time series 32-28, but the Huskers enter with strong pitching and a potent offense; games are broadcast or streamed differently each day: Friday 6 p.m. CDT on Nebraska Public Media, Saturday 2 p.m. on B1G+, Sunday 2 p.m. on BTN.
TT Games' Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight merges Batman: Arkham-style combat with classic Lego gameplay, introducing a deep, co-op friendly fighting system that uses gadgets and character swapping, powered by Unreal Engine 5 to render a vivid Gotham. The game aims to balance accessibility with depth through multiple difficulties, including a Dark Knight mode, while exploring Batman’s origin-to-legend arc via nostalgic iconography and cinematic sequences to create an emotional core beyond simple fan service.
Euphoria season 3, episode 3 (The Ballad of Paladin) premieres Sunday, April 26 at 9 p.m. ET on HBO/HBO Max, with global start times listed; the episode centers on Nate facing the consequences of a $550,000 debt as his wedding to Cassie looms, Rue’s return to work with Alamo Brown and the fallout with Laurie, Jules’s post-high-school arc, and Cassie seeking to launch an OnlyFans with Maddy’s help, setting up potential clashes as the story deepens.
The San Antonio Spurs host Portland in Game 1 of the first round to start their playoff run, with seven Spurs making their playoff debuts after a week off. The preview emphasizes discipline, rest vs rust, and avoiding late-game slips, noting the Spurs' talent edge but warning against underestimating Portland. Tip-off is April 19, 2026 at 8:00 PM CT, with Peacock streaming.
Euphoria Season 3 Episode 2, titled 'America My Dream', premieres Sunday, April 19 at 9 p.m. ET on HBO/HBO Max, with a full list of global release times: Hawaii 3:00 p.m. HST; Alaska 5:00 p.m. AKDT; US West 6:00 p.m. PT; Mountain 7:00 p.m. MT; Midwest 8:00 p.m. CT; East Coast 9:00 p.m. ET; Canada 9:00 p.m. ET; Brazil 10:00 p.m. BRT; UK 2:00 a.m. GMT Monday; Spain/Central Europe 3:00 a.m. CEST Monday; Bulgaria/Eastern Europe 4:00 a.m. EEST; India 6:30 a.m. IST; New Zealand 1:00 p.m. NZST Monday. The episode delves into how money reshapes friendships, with Rue navigating past drug-mule risks, Cassie pursuing an OnlyFans with Maddy’s help, and growing tensions among the core group as they chase new opportunities.
The Apr 19, 2026 matchup at Paycom Center has Oklahoma City favored to beat Phoenix with a predicted 121.2–109.3 score line. The spread is OKC -16.5 (Phoenix +16.5 to cover) and the total is set at 216.5. The pick: OKC to win, Phoenix to cover, and the Over hit.
Philadelphia, the seventh seed, opens the first-round series in Boston without Joel Embiid, facing a Celtics squad led by a fully ramped Jayson Tatum. Tyrese Maxey leads Philadelphia’s scoring and rookie VJ Edgecombe provides energy as an X-factor, while Boston’s rebounding advantage and rest give the Celtics the edge—though a sleepy matinee and any early missteps could create a glimmer of hope for the Sixers in Game 1.
CelticsBlog’s Noa Dalzell previews a Celtics-Sixers playoff series with Embiid’s status uncertain due to an appendectomy. Boston is seen as the stronger overall team, especially with Jayson Tatum back, while Neemias Queta could be a key factor against a leaner Sixers lineup. Philly leans on Tyrese Maxey and Paul George, with VJ Edgecombe expected to contribute; Kelly Oubre and Quentin Grimes are noted as potential X-factors. The projection: Celtics win in five games.
Defector’s swaggering 2026 NBA Playoff Preview runs through every first-round series, highlighting the big matchups (Nuggets vs Timberwolves; Thunder vs Warriors or Suns; Celtics vs Sixers; Lakers vs Rockets; Pistons vs Charlando Hormagic; Blazers vs Spurs; Cavaliers vs Raptors; Knicks vs Hawks) and the key players and storylines (Jokic and Edwards, Wembanyama’s playoff debut, Harden’s fit with Cleveland) while assessing which teams might emerge and how health and vibes could swing outcomes, all in a brisk, irreverent tone.
Preview of the Avalanche’s final 2025-26 road trip game at Calgary. Colorado just won 2-1 in a shootout at Edmonton and features Nathan MacKinnon (52 goals, 126 points) with a league-best 84.3% penalty kill and 1.50 goals allowed per game since April 4. Calgary comes off a 4-1 win over Utah Mammoth. The Avalanche hold a recent edge in the season series (9-2 and 3-1 wins) as the teams meet for the third time, with standings and momentum favoring Colorado.
The 2026 NBA Playoffs bracket is set after the Play-In, with the Thunder aiming to defend its title and the Pistons pursuing their first championship since 2004. This first-round preview breaks down East matchups (Pistons vs TBD, Celtics vs TBD, Knicks vs Hawks, Cavaliers vs Raptors) and West matchups (Thunder vs TBD, Spurs vs TBD, Nuggets vs Timberwolves, Lakers vs Rockets), highlighting defensive fortitude, evolving offenses, key stars, injuries and health notes, and the big questions each series faces as teams chase titles and potential shakeups.
Carolina Hurricanes head to Salt Lake City to take on the Utah Mammoth in a matchup of two hot teams, with the Canes aiming to keep their recent surge going while Utah just clinched a playoff berth; look for a potential Canes goaltending rotation and a Stankoven-led scoring push against a Mammoth squad riding momentum.
UFC 327 in Miami features Jiří Procházka challenging Carlos Ulberg for the vacant light heavyweight title. Procházka, a former champion who vacated due to injury and later tasted adversity against Pereira, takes on Ulberg, who has won nine straight and earned the title shot with a knockout of Dominick Reyes. The card also promises impactful matchups across the weight classes, including Murzakanov vs Costa, Blaydes vs Hokit, Reyes vs Walker, Swanson vs Landwehr, Pico vs Pitbull, and more, setting up a showdown with stylistic contrasts and real implications for the division’s balance.