Sports Briefs 4/23/21

NHL

The Chicago Blackhawks will look for a home series sweep tonight when they host the Nashville Predators. Chicago beat Nashville 5-4 on Wednesday night in overtime after losing to the Preds 5-2 on Monday in the Music City. The Blackhawks are currently three-points behind Nashville for the final playoff spot in the Central. Puck drop tonight is scheduled for 7 p.m.

NBA

Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies play tonight and Sunday against the Trail Blazers in Portland as they continue their seven-game trip. Memphis is 2-and-2 on the journey after a loss Wednesday to the Clippers in LA. The Grizz wrap up the trip on Monday in Denver.

Golf

The teams of Viktor Hovland and Kris Ventura and Brice Garnett and Scott Stallings share the first-round lead at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. Both pairs shot a 10-under 62 at TPC Louisiana. Seven other teams are tied for third, one shot back, including Tony Finau and Cameron Champ.