This Week in Sport: 17th April − 23rd April 2023

Vinicius Jr versus Chelsea.

As April continues, so do the amazing sporting events on offer around the globe. On Monday, the Sacramento Kings and the Golden State Warriors face off in the second game of their Playoffs Round 1 matchup, Tuesday sees Chelsea aim to comeback against Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge in the UEFA Champions League, and on Wednesday, in their second game of the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Edmonton Oilers host the Los Angeles Kings. On Thursday, the LPGA’s Chevron Championship begins, and the Snooker World Championship continues on Friday.

Heading into the weekend, Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia take to the ring in a much-anticipated catchweight fight in Las Vegas, and on Sunday the Premier League heats up as Newcastle United host Tottenham Hotspur in the battle for fourth place.

NBA: Sacramento Kings v Golden State Warriors

Monday 17th April 2:00AM (18th) GMT/7:00PM Local Time

Golden 1 Center, Sacramento

The NBA Playoffs is always highly anticipated, and the all-Californian affair between the Sacramento Kings and the Golden State Warriors this Monday is no different. The Kings managed a narrow victory in the first game and will be hoping to use their home advantage this match to make it 2-0 before they travel to San Francisco for the third game. The Golden State Warriors will be hoping talisman Steph Curry can continue his good form and help overcome their state rivals.

UEFA Champions League: Chelsea v Real Madrid

Tuesday 18th April 7:00PM GMT/8:00PM Local Time

Stamford Bridge, London

Chelsea will look to come from behind this Tuesday to beat reigning champions Real Madrid in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League Quarter-Final tie. The first leg finished 2-0 to the Spanish side, with Karim Benzema and Marco Asensio getting on the scoresheet, and Chelsea’s Ben Chilwell receiving a red card. You won’t want to miss this one.

NHL: Edmonton Oilers v Los Angeles Kings

Wednesday 19th April 3:00AM (20th) GMT/8:00PM Local Time

Rogers Place, Edmonton

On Wednesday, the Edmonton Oilers welcome the Los Angeles Kings for the second game in their Stanley Cup Playoff series, the first being played on Monday. Both sides were closely matched in the Pacific Division, with only three wins separating them in the regular season, in favour of the Canadian Side. When they met earlier this month, the Oilers managed to best their opponents 3 goals to 1.

LPGA Tour: The Chevron Championship Day 1

Thursday 20th April 12:50PM GMT/7:50AM Local Time

The Club at Carlton Woods, The Woodlands

On Thursday, the prestigious LPGA Tour competition, The Chevron Championship gets underway at The Club at Carlton Woods. One of the five majors in Women’s golf, this will be the first edition of this tournament hosted on this course. Favourites for the competition include Jin Young Ko, Lydia Ko, Danielle Kang, and Minjee Lee.

Snooker Majors: World Championship Day 7

Friday 21st April 10:00AM GMT/11:00AM Local Time

Crucible Theatre, Sheffield

Friday sees the Snooker World Championship continue at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. The usual suspects are amongst the favourites to lift this year’s title, with Ronnie O’Sullivan, Mark Selby, and Judd Trump all topping the list. If the former were to win this year, he would break the record for number of World Championship titles in the modern era.

Boxing Fights: Gervonta Davis v Ryan Garcia

Saturday 22nd April 12:00AM (23rd) GMT/5:00PM Local Time

T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas

On Saturday, Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia will battle it out in the ring in Las Vegas in what promises to be a hotly contested affair. Davis heads into the fight as favourite, boasting a 28-0 record with 26 KO wins, and Garcia has an equally impressive 23-0 record with 19 knockouts.

Premier League: Newcastle United v Tottenham Hotspur

Sunday 23rd April 1:00PM GMT/2:00PM Local Time

St James’ Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Rounding out the week, a decisive game in the race for Champions League places in the Premier League, as Newcastle United host Tottenham Hotspur at St James’ Park. Newcastle are in the favoured position, currently sitting in fourth with three more points and a game in hand over their opponents, but a 3-0 loss to Aston Villa will see them less confident. Tottenham are also in less than ideal form in the league, losing 3-2 to Bournemouth this last weekend. Don’t miss what could be a decisive game come the end of the season.

Photo by:  Real Madrid C.F.

Written and information correct on 17th April 2023 at 6AM GMT

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