Goals, Gags, and Glory: April’s 11 Wildest Sports Moments

April was packed with the best moments from across the sports world—NBA and NHL playoff chaos, NFL Draft drama, the spectacle that is WrestleMania, and the March Madness grand finale (sorry for taking that one from you, March). Here’s a countdown of the top 11 sports highlights fans couldn’t stop talking about this month.

1. Wayne Gretzky’s Record Falls

A record once thought to be unbreakable fell this month when Capitals left winger Alex Ovechkin netted his 895th career goal, surpassing NHL legend Wayne Gretzky’s record for most goals in a career. Gretzky’s record had stood for 31 years, and fittingly, Ovechkin broke it in his 1,487th career game—the exact number Gretzky played—underscoring the Capitals star’s incredible longevity.

2. Prank Call at the NFL Draft

It’s not often that the 144th pick is the NFL Draft’s biggest story. In a fall that left the NFL world stunned, Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders—once projected as a top-10 pick—wasn’t selected until the third day of the draft. The most shocking moment came when Sanders, livestreaming his draft-day reactions on Twitch, received a phone call from someone posing as the Saints’ general manager. It turned out to be the son of Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich in a prank that led to hefty fines—and even more memes.

3. Game-Winning, Buzzer-Beater Dunk

In Game 4 of the NBA Playoffs’ first round, Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon made history as the first player to win a postseason game with a buzzer-beating dunk. With the score tied, Nikola Jokić launched a three that fell short—until Gordon came flying in from the weak side to slam it home just before the buzzer.

4. Florida Wins March Madness

If you’re a fan of underdog stories, this March Madness wasn’t for you. For the first time since 2008 (and only the second time ever), all four Final Four teams were No. 1 seeds. The finale saw Florida edge out Houston with a 12-point second-half comeback, securing the program’s third national title.

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5. Declan Rice’s 2 Stunning Free Kicks

In the Champions League quarter-final first leg, Arsenal’s Declan Rice lit up the Emirates with two thunderous free-kicks in a 3–0 win over Real Madrid. They were the first direct free-kick goals of his senior career—and made him the first player to score two in a single Champions League knockout match.

6. Rockies on Pace to Become MLB’s Worst Team Ever

The Colorado Rockies ended April 2025 with a 4–24 record—the worst start in MLB history. With a struggling rotation and an ice-cold offense, they’re on pace for just 20 wins this season. For comparison: the Mets already have 20.

7. Two Goals in 11 Seconds—Twice!

In Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Panthers and Lightning made NHL history—both teams scored two goals within 11 seconds, something never before seen in a playoff game. Florida went on to win and took a 3–1 lead in the series.

8. The Most Lopsided NBA Playoff Series Ever

Talk about a mismatch. Cleveland swept Miami in the most lopsided NBA playoff series ever, outscoring the Heat by 122 points over four games. Game 4 ended in a 138–83 blowout, and Cleveland’s bench alone outscored the entire Miami team.

9. Paige Bueckers Drafted #1 in WNBA Draft

UConn star Paige Bueckers was selected No. 1 overall in a WNBA Draft that drew a record 1.25 million viewers—more than the NHL and MLB drafts. It marked a major cultural moment for women’s sports and a turning point for WNBA visibility.

10. Madness at WrestleMania

WrestleMania 41 brought major shocks, including John Cena winning his record 17th world title in controversial fashion—with a low blow and a Travis Scott cameo. Seth Rollins beat Roman Reigns and CM Punk, Paul Heyman switched sides, and IYO SKY delivered a 5-star match to retain her title.

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11. Champions League Semi-Finals Drama

The 2025 Champions League semis kicked off with fireworks. PSG edged Arsenal 1–0 at the Emirates thanks to an early Dembélé strike, while Barcelona and Inter Milan played out a 3–3 thriller. Both ties are finely poised heading into the second legs, with a trip to Munich on the line.

So there you have it, 11 of the most memorable sports highlights from April 2025! Stay tuned for the next installment.