This Week in Sport: 21st April − 27th April 2025
A glorious week of sport lies ahead. On Monday, the Denver Nuggets host the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 2 of their NBA playoff series. On Tuesday, Manchester City face Aston Villa in the Premier League. There’s more playoff action on Wednesday as the Colorado Avalanche take on the Dallas Stars in Game 3 of their NHL playoff series. NFL teams are on the clock on Thursday as the NFL Draft gets underway. And on Friday, there’s plenty of tennis action to enjoy as the Madrid Open continues.
There are also some huge events to enjoy over the weekend. On Saturday, the champions of the Women’s Six Nations will be decided as England host France. Nottingham Forest face off against Manchester City in an exciting FA Cup Semi-final on Sunday.
NBA: Denver Nuggets v Los Angeles Clippers
Monday 21st 02:00AM GMT (22nd)/8:00PM Local
Ball Arena, Denver
The Denver Nuggets host the Los Angeles Clippers at Ball Arena for Game 2 of their NBA first-round playoff series. The action continues in the Mile High City after a thrilling Game 1 over the weekend. Veterans Russell Westbrook and James Harden both put in clutch performances reminiscent of their primes for their respective teams. However, the Nuggets prevailed late in a 112-110 overtime victory and take a 1-0 series lead into Game 2.
Premier League: Manchester City v Aston Villa
Tuesday 22nd 7:00PM GMT/8:00PM Local
Etihad Stadium, Manchester
With both teams eyeing a place in next season’s Champions League, Manchester City hosts Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium. After both teams earned dominant wins over the weekend, City are in fourth place with 58 points, while Villa are seventh with 57 points. While the hosts are undefeated in six games across all competitions, they did suffer a loss to Villa in Birmingham when the two sides met in December. Meanwhile, Villa enter the match with nine wins and just one loss to PSG in their last ten matches, across all competitions. With the season’s end drawing near, matches like this will be vital in determining the final standings.
NHL: Colorado Avalanche v Dallas Stars
Wednesday 23rd 01:30AM GMT (24th)/7:30PM Local
Ball Arena, Denver
The Colorado Avalanche host the Dallas Stars at Ball Arena for Game 3 of their NHL first-round playoff series. The Avalanche cemented their status as a Stanley Cup contender after dismantling the Stars 5-1 in Game 1 over the weekend. With Game 2 scheduled for Monday night, the Avalanche could enter Game 3 looking to put themselves one win away from the next round. Avalanche superstar Nathan MacKinnon has brought his stellar regular-season form into the playoffs, tallying three points in Game 1.
NFL: NFL Draft Day 1
Thursday 24th 12:00AM GMT (25th)/7:00PM Local
Lambeau Field, Green Bay
The 90th NFL Draft takes place at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. The Tennessee Titans hold the first overall pick and are widely expected to take a quarterback. The University of Miami’s Cam Ward is projected to be the Titans’ choice, but the draft is full of exemplary talent. Where will prospects such as Penn State’s Abdul Carter, Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty, and Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders end up starting their NFL careers?
WTA Tour: Madrid Open Day 4
Friday 25th 9:00AM GMT/11:00AM Local
La Caja Mágica, Madrid
The Madrid Open continues at La Caja Mágica. Most of the top ATP and WTA players will be in attendance, including defending champions Andrey Rublev and Iga Świątek. However, both players will face tough competition from their elite rivals if they want to retain their titles. Carlos Alcaraz, for example, if healthy will be eager to win in his home nation after disappointment in Barcelona last week, he will have medical tests on Monday to assess his back injury. With a month to go before the French Open, a strong performance on the clay courts in Spain is crucial preparation for the upcoming Grand Slam tournament in Paris.
Women’s Six Nations: England v France
Saturday 26th 3:45PM GMT/4:45PM Local
Twickenham Stadium, London
England host France at Twickenham Stadium for a title-deciding match in the Women's Six Nations. Both sides have utterly dominated this year's tournament, and each side boasts a perfect 4-0 record. England, whose point differential entering the final match is a staggering +184, hold a one-point lead over France in the standings by virtue of bonus points. However, France - the last team to win the tournament before England's run of dominance began in 2019 - will be eager to bring the trophy back to Paris and deliver England their first tournament loss since 2018.
FA Cup: Nottingham Forest v Manchester City
Sunday 27th 3:30PM GMT/4:30PM Local
Wembley Stadium, London
Nottingham Forest take on Manchester City in an FA Cup Semi-final at Wembley on Sunday. Amid a sensational season, Nottingham Forest are one win away from their first FA Cup Final since 1991. Standing in Forest’s way are seven-time FA Cup champions Manchester City, who are aiming to reach their third consecutive final. The two sides have split their pair of meetings in the Premier League this season, with Forest winning the most recent matchup in early March. Can Forest repeat that result and keep their historic cup run going? Crystal Palace or Aston Villa will meet the winner in the Final.
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Written and information correct on 21st April 2025 at 6AM GMT.
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