EuroLeague playoffs update and upcoming sports schedule for April 30, 2026

In the EuroLeague playoffs, Panathinaikos secured a 68-67 away victory against Valencia in Game 1, gaining a 1-0 lead in the series. Kendrick Nunn led the scoring with 21 points and made the decisive free throw with 2.1 seconds remaining, followed by a critical defensive play by Nigel Hayes-Davis. Meanwhile, Olympiacos defeated Monaco 91-70 at the Peace and Friendship Stadium (SEF) to also lead their series 1-0. Sasha Vezenkov scored 20 points for Olympiacos, despite suffering a nose injury during the match. Both teams are preparing for their next encounters, with Olympiacos coach Giorgos Bartzokas evaluating the fitness of Taysom Ward and Tyler Dorsey, who are dealing with back pain and an ankle sprain, respectively. The full sports schedule for Thursday, April 30, 2026, includes further basketball action, football matches such as Nottingham Forest vs. Aston Villa, and tennis at the ATP 1000 Madrid tournament. All games are scheduled for broadcast across various channels including Cytavision Sports and Novasports.