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- The NBA playoffs began on Saturday, April 20.
- The NFL Draft took place between Thursday, April 25 and Saturday, April 27, with quarterback Caleb Williams being drafted by the Chicago Bears with the first overall pick.
- The FA Cup final is scheduled for May 25, with Manchester City and Manchester United set to face off at Wembley Stadium.
- The Buffalo Sabres fired head coach Don Granato and replaced him with longtime coach and captain Lindy Ruff.
- The Buffalo Bills’ owners Terry and Kim Pegula have been exploring a deal to sell 25 percent of their ownership of the team.
- Former Iowa basketball star Caitlin Clark was drafted by the Indiana Fever with the first overall pick in the 2024 WNBA draft.
- The 2024 Laureus World Sports Awards were given out on April 22, 2024, with tennis player Novak Djokovic and soccer player Aitana Bonmati winning Sportsman and Sportswoman of the year, respectively.
- FC Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has decided to stay past this season, a switch from his public stance of leaving.
- The NHL playoffs began on Saturday, April 20.
- The Arizona Coyotes have agreed on a deal to relocate to Salt Lake City, Utah, effective next season.
- The 150th Kentucky Derby took place on Saturday, March 4, with Mystik Dan winning in a photo-finish.