This marked the largest halftime deficit ever overcome in a playoff game, surpassing a 1948 record held by Baltimore.
At Petco Park, the San Diego Padres hosted a ceremonial first pitch involving the Thomas family. Somber News: The Passing of Aaron Hernandez
This was the first time a No. 1 seed was swept in the first round since the NHL adopted its 1994 playoff format. MLB: Midweek Matchups and Milestones Midweek Sport – 19 April 2017
Beyond the field of play, the sports world was stunned by the news that former NFL star was found dead in his prison cell. Hernandez , who had been serving a life sentence for murder, was discovered early that Wednesday morning in a Massachusetts correctional center. Other Notable News
Nashville secured a 4–1 win in Game 4 behind two goals from Roman Josi and 30 saves by goaltender Pekka Rinne . This marked the largest halftime deficit ever overcome
LeBron James finished the game with a dominant stat line: 41 points, 13 rebounds, and 12 assists to lead the Cavs to a 119–114 victory and a 3-0 series lead. NHL: A Top-Seed Shock
The sports landscape on , was defined by a mix of historic playoff comebacks, unexpected post-season upsets, and somber news that rippled across several major leagues. NBA: LeBron's Historic Rally 1 seed was swept in the first round
On this same day, Fox News announced the firing of longtime host Bill O'Reilly following a series of sexual harassment allegations.