The completed a monumental first-round upset by sweeping the Chicago Blackhawks , the Western Conference's top seed.

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

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 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