Los Angeles Lakers (53-29) @ Houston Rockets (52-30) –  Friday, Apr 24th

8:00 PM ET | 1:00 AM London (Sat) | 10:00 AM Tokyo (Sat) – Prime Video

The series shifts to Houston for Game 3 as the Lakers look to take a commanding lead. Can the Rockets earn their first win of the series?

Atlanta Hawks (46-36) @ New York Knicks (53-29) – Saturday, Apr 25th

6:00 PM ET | 11:00 PM London  | 8:00 AM Tokyo (Sun) – NBC/Peacock

The last two games of this series have been decided by a total of two points, both Atlanta wins. The Hawks can take a 3-1 series lead before the series heads back to New York for Game 5.

Boston Celtics (56-26) @ Philadelphia 76ers (45-37) – Sunday, Apr 26th

7:00 PM ET | 12:00 AM London (Mon) | 9:00 AM Tokyo (Mon) – NBC/Peacock

Friday’s game will determine which team takes the series lead. Whoever loses will be looking to tie on Sunday.

Oklahoma City Thunder  (64-18) @ Phoenix Suns (45-37)– Monday, Apr 27th

9:30 PM ET | 2:30 AM London (Tues) | 11:30 AM Tokyo (Tues) – Peacock/NBC Sports Network

Depending on how Saturday’s game goes, the Thunder could have a chance to sweep the Suns on Monday night. Easy work for the defending champs.

Tampa Bay Lightning (50-26-6) @ Montreal Canadiens (48-24-10) – Friday, Apr 24th

7:00  PM ET | 12:00 AM London (Sat)  | 9:00 AM Tokyo (Sat) – TNT/truTV/HBO Max

The series enters Friday tied at one game apiece. Both games have gone to overtime, and these teams have been so evenly matched that it could be a long series.

Dallas Stars (50-20-12)  @  Minnesota Wild (46-24-12) – Saturday, Apr 25th

5:30 PM ET | 10:30 PM London | 7:30 AM Tokyo (Sun) – TNT/truTV/HBO Max

Dallas survived a double-overtime thriller in Game 3 thanks to a tip-in by Wyatt Johnston. The Stars have now won two in a row to take a 2-1 series lead. But Minnesota won’t go quietly on home ice.

Pittsburgh Penguins (41-25-16) @ Philadelphia Flyers (43-27-12) – Saturday, Apr 25th

8:00 PM ET | 1:00 AM London (Sun) | 10:00 AM Tokyo (Sun) –  TBS/truTV/HBO Max

The Flyers’ hot streak to end the regular season has continued in the playoffs. They enter the weekend with a 3-0 series lead and a chance to eliminate their in-state rivals.

Rounds 2&3 – Friday, Apr 24th

7:00 PM ET | 12:00 AM London (Sat) | 9:00 AM Tokyo (Sat) – ABC/ESPN/NFL Network

Rounds 4-7 – Saturday, Apr 25th

12:00 PM ET | 5:00 PM London  | 2:00 AM Tokyo (Sun) – ESPN/NFL Network

Most of the top-tier prospects were selected on Thursday night, but playmakers can still be found throughout the weekend. See who your team selects.

Minnesota United FC (5-2-2) @ Los Angeles FC (5-2-2)– Saturday, Apr 25th

4:45 PM ET | 9:45 PM London |  6:45 AM Tokyo (Sun) – FOX/AppleTV+

Minnesota’s last loss came on March 15. It has not allowed a goal in three straight games, and the last four matchups between these two have involved shutouts with overall scoring at a premium.

Inter Miami CF (5-3-1) @ New England Revolution (5-03)– Saturday, Apr 25th

7:30 PM ET | 12:30 AM London (Sun) | 9:30 AM Tokyo (Sun) – AppleTV+

Miami has owned this series, but New England is riding a five-match winning streak after a horrible start to the season.

Austin FC (1-4-4) @ Houston Dynamo (4-0-4)– Saturday, Apr 25th

7:30 PM ET | 12:30 AM London (Sun) | 9:30 AM Tokyo (Sun) – AppleTV+

These teams are both near the bottom of the MLS this season, but state bragging rights are on the line. The winner holds an early advantage on the loser and FC Dallas in Texas.

Philadelphia Phillies (8-17) @ Atlanta Braves (18-8) –  Friday, Apr 24th

7:15 PM ET | 12:15 AM London (Sat) | 9:15 AM Tokyo (Sat) – Apple TV+

NL East rivals meet with opposing starts to the season. Atlanta sits in first place in the division, while Philadelphia has lost nine games in a row, including a sweep against the Braves last weekend.

Chicago Cubs (16-9) @ Los Angeles Dodgers (17-8) –  Friday, Apr 24th

10:10 PM ET | 3:10 AM London (Sat) | 12:10 PM Tokyo (Sat)– Apple TV+

National League contenders face off in LA. It’s the first of six meetings between the two squads this season.

Detroit Tigers (14-12) @ Cincinnati Reds (16-9)  –  Saturday, Apr 25th

7:15 PM ET | 12:15 AM London (Sun)  | 9:15 AM Tokyo (Sun) – FOX/MLBTV

A meeting of Central Division first-place teams. The big question is: can the Tigers’ pitching shut down the Reds’ offense?

Los Angeles Angels (12-14) @ Kansas City Royals (8-17)  –  Sunday, Apr 26th

7:20 PM ET | 12:20 AM London (Mon)  | 9:20 AM Tokyo (Mon) – FOX/MLBTV

Bad seasons for both teams. At least this game features a top pitcher for each side with Kansas City’s Seth Lugo taking on LAA’s Reid Detmers.

Netflix: Apex

A survival thriller following a woman (Charlize Theron), who finds herself on the run from a hunter in the Australian wilderness.

Prime Video: New Bandits – Season 2

Season 2 picks up where Season 1 left off, following Ubaldo, Dinorah, and Dilvania in the face of a war with the Maleiros.

Apple TV+: My Brother the Minotaur

A minotaur raised by humans sets out to discover his true identity with the help of his brother and their friends.

Netflix: Supernova Genesis

A live boxing event from Mexico City with a twist. The participants are all streamers, actors, and comedians.

Michael

Jaafar Jackson stars as Michael Jackson in a biopic about the “King of Pop” and his rise to fame.

Over Your Dead Body

Jason Segel and Samara Weaving star as a struggling couple who enter seclusion in the woods to work on their relationship. However, they soon discover they both plan to kill each other.

Desert Warrior

A rogue warrior puts a target on his back as he saves a fugitive king and princess from their enemies.

FUZE

The City of London undergoes a mass evacuation after the discovery of an undetonated explosive from World War II.

Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft gave several teams a major boost. The Las Vegas Raiders landed quarterback Fernando Mendoza, a move that could reshape the franchise. The New York Jets also stood out with an aggressive first round, adding talent on both sides of the ball. Meanwhile, the Kansas City Chiefs once again found value through smart drafting and strategic positioning.

Not every team came away stronger. A few clubs raised eyebrows by reaching for positional needs or overlooking more pressing roster gaps. As always, the draft is part science, part gamble, and a few selections already look riskier than others.

China’s internet controls, known as the Great Firewall, block many Western apps, news sites, and streaming platforms. Services such as Google, YouTube, and many social media platforms may be unavailable without preparation.

A reliable VPN installed before arrival can help maintain access to essential services. It is important to set up and test the VPN before entering China, since VPN provider websites and app stores may also be blocked once you are there. Some protocols perform better than others under heavy censorship.

Before traveling to a country with internet restrictions, set up a private cloud folder that automatically syncs essential files to all your devices. Include VPN installers, manual setup guides, offline maps, booking confirmations, streaming login details, and emergency contacts. Then save an encrypted local copy on your laptop or phone.

Results of our last poll.