The NBA Just Banned a Player for Life. It Had No Choice.: He did things worse than anything Pete Rose ever got up to.
slate.com/culture/2024/04/jontay-porter-lifetime-ban-nba-sports-betting-scandal-gambling.html
Quick Glance: Lifetime Ban as Warning to NBA Gamblers: Coach
- Commissioner Adam Silver's firm stance on Raptors bench player Jontay Porter serves as a cautionary tale for potential NBA gamblers.
- The NBA's decision to ban Jontay Porter due to his involvement in gambling did not come as a surprise to anyone in the league.
- NBA bit players pose a gambling risk and were seen as an ideal example in this cautionary tale, as mentioned by an NBA coach.
- Porter's limited significance as a player will lead to the story fading quickly, even though it may be referenced in relation to his brother Michael Porter Jr. and the Nuggets during the playoffs.
Proud Boys group leader sentenced to over 5 years in prison for attacking police during Capitol riot
apnews.com/article/scott-miller-proud-boys-sentencing-capitol-riot-212ce817b7c04c6d9ac433e766b7cb9e
Quick Glance: Proud Boys Leader Sentenced to Over 5 Years in Prison for Capitol Riot Assaults
- A far-right extremist group leader received a sentence of over five years for assaulting police during the U.S. Capitol attack.
- Miller's white supremacist ideology influenced his decision to storm the Capitol.
- Judge Tanya Chutkan warned of potential future extremism and sentenced Miller to five years and six months in prison.
- While Miller apologized for his actions, evidence of violent and racist views was found on his devices.
Hurricanes march on as Auckland give Brumbies the blues: Wellington Hurricanes maintained their 100% start to this year’s Super Rugby Pacific with a 38-15 win ...
reuters.com/sports/hurricanes-march-auckland-give-brumbies-blues-2024-04-20/
Larry Nance Jr. on the Thunder:
“We got a ton of respect for them, but respectfully I'm betting on the Pels… No Jontay Porter.”
(via @CAlmanza1007 )
Sisi Rondina talks about Choco Mucho’s tough loss to Creamline. #PVL2024 | via Lance Agcaoili, Inquirer Sports
READ MORE: sports.inquirer.net/562311/pvl-creamline-dominates-choco-mucho-in-highly-anticipated-clash
Joe Alwyn, Matt Healy and Travis Kelce appear to be Taylor Swift’s latest inspirations
cnn.com/2024/04/19/entertainment/joe-alwyn-matt-healy-travis-kelce-taylor-swiftt/
Quick Glance: Taylor Swift's New Album 'The Tortured Poets Department' Needs an Editor: Review
- Taylor Swift's 11th studio album delves into her recent romances over 16 songs and a second LP, but the recurring themes yield diminishing returns.
- Swift's stretch of productivity and commercial success was also emotionally tumultuous, as revealed in her album 'The Tortured Poets Department.'
- The album returns to autobiographical and sometimes spiteful tales of heartbreak, full of detailed, referential lyrics that Swift's fans will delight in decoding.
- The first two songs of the album serve as potent reminders of how viscerally Swift can summon the flushed delirium of a doomed romance, with the title track showcasing a humanizing touch.
Adrian Wojnarowski says that the Miami Heat are well-positioned to potentially acquire a star who aligns with Bam Adebayo's age timeline
(h/t @ohnohedidnt24 )
Quick Glance: Bam Adebayo's Journey as Guardian of Heat Culture
- Bam Adebayo has taken on the responsibility to continue the tradition of Miami Heat and is the new keeper of Heat Culture.
- Heat Culture embodies maniacal intensity, unwavering accountability, and relentless toughness that have survived through generations since 1995.
- Adebayo learned from Haslem and Wade, officially taking on the role of Heat captain to carry on the culture and traditions.
- His leadership qualities shine through direct communication, personal bonding with teammates, and taking responsibility in challenging moments.
Video of a Colorado Rockies coach sitting in cockpit during team flight prompts FAA probe
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/video-colorado-rockies-coach-sitting-cockpit-team-flight-prompts-faa-p-rcna148554
Aaron Rodgers Plays Ball With Podcasters and Conspiracy Theorists: The N.F.L. great was supposed to be the Jets’ savior. But since arriving in New York ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/19/nyregion/aaron-rodgers-jets-podcasts.html
Quick Glance: Aaron Rodgers and the Podcast Conspiracy
- Aaron Rodgers, along with other pro football players, spent a week in Costa Rica in search of transformation.
- During his retreat, news from his home country emerged, including the possibility of running for vice president and conspiracy theories about the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre.
- These unusual events contrast with the image expected of an N.F.L. champion, raising questions about Rodgers' stance and actions.
- Despite his athletic success and prominence in the entertainment industry, Aaron Rodgers' recent activities and statements have put him in the spotlight, challenging his role as a player and personality.
Kelly Oubre Jr. takes shot at Madison Square Garden’s celebrity row ahead of Knicks-76ers series
ahnfiredigital.com/nba/philadelphia-76ers/kelly-oubre-jr-takes-shot-at-msgs-celebrity-row-ahead-of-knicks-76ers-series/
NFL: Buffalo Bills apparently planning share sale: Terry and Kim Pegula have owned the Buffalo Bills since 2014. Now they apparently want to sell a share of the ...
ran.de/sports/american-football/nfl/news/nfl-buffalo-bills-planen-offenbar-anteilsverkauf-pegula-361937
Frankfurt boost European football hopes after 3-1 win against Augsburg: Eintracht Frankfurt took a big stride towards European football next season as they came ...
reuters.com/sports/soccer/frankfurt-boost-european-football-hopes-after-3-1-win-against-augsburg-2024-04-19/
ATP Munich: Alexander Zverev loses to Cristian Garin: Alexander Zverev failed 4:6 and 4:6 to Cristian Garin in the quarterfinals of the BMW Open 2024 in Munich.
tennisnet.com/news/atp-muenchen-alexander-zverev-cristian-garin
Miami Heat, New Orleans Pelicans win play-in games to claim final two spots in NBA playoffs
usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2024/04/19/heat-bulls-pelicans-kings-nba-play-in-tournament/73392128007/
Dubai floods: South Island girls’ cricket team spends the night on airport floor: A team of 16 South Island teenagers have been caught in Dubai’s wild storm ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/dubai-floods-south-island-girls-cricket-team-spends-the-night-on-airport-floor/MK4CWRZQBNHILP6N6C5VKGRE7Q/
Coban Porter, Michael Porter Jr.'s younger brother, has been sentenced to six years in prison for a drunk driving crash that resulted in the death of a woman ... Show more @SteveStaeger
LSU's Angel Reese has chosen her new nickname as she joins the Chicago Sky: LSU's Angel Reese has chosen "Chi Barbie" as her new nickname as she joins ...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/lsus-angel-reese-chooses-her-new-nickname-with-chicago-sky/article_96e3cf4e-74e6-506c-b671-1f1b27c6bb79.html
LeBron James tattoo artist loses trial against 'NBA 2K' maker Take-Two: Take-Two Interactive's 2K Games, the maker of the popular 'NBA 2K' basketball video-game ...
reuters.com/legal/litigation/lebron-james-tattoo-artist-loses-trial-against-nba-2k-maker-take-two-2024-04-19/
Quick Glance: LeBron James Tattoo Artist Loses Case Against 'NBA 2K' Maker Take-Two
- Take-Two Interactive's 2K Games successfully defended against allegations of copyright infringement regarding LeBron James' tattoos in their games.
- The jury found that Take-Two had the right to depict the tattoos based on their agreement to use James' likeness in the games.
- Tattoo artist Jimmy Hayden sued Take-Two, claiming that their depiction of his tattoos in the NBA 2K series violated his copyrights.
- The verdict was deemed significant for the entertainment industry and individuals concerned about sharing their tattooed bodies freely.
PVL: Chery Tiggo forces 4-way tie in first place: MANILA, Philippines–Chery Tiggo survived an Akari resurgence in the second frame, 25-17, 25-20, 25-17 ...
sports.inquirer.net/562498/pvl-chery-tiggo-forces-4-way-tie-in-first-place
Can Nelly Korda make history, win the Chevron? How many majors for Scottie Scheffler?
theathletic.com/5422963/2024/04/18/nelly-korda-chevron-scottie-scheffler-majors/
SC Magdeburg's transfer hammer? Andreas Wolff back in the handball Bundesliga?: That would be a real transfer hammer: According to a media report ...
handball-world.news/artikel/andreas-wolff-zurueck-in-die-bundesliga-das-sagt-der-sc-magdeburg-zum-mega-geruecht-1017165
WTA roundup: Iga Swiatek jolts Emma Raducanu in Stuttgart: No. 1 seed Iga Swiatek of Poland recorded a 7-6 (2), 6-3 win over Great Britain's Emma Raducanu on ...
reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-iga-swiatek-jolts-emma-raducanu-stuttgart-2024-04-19/
The Lakers are the favorites to land Trae Young, per @BovadaOfficial Los Angeles Lakers +300
Chicago Bulls +500
Dallas Mavericks +700
San Antonio Spurs +700
Utah Jazz ... Show more
Mannnnnn Bryce James got me rollingggg 🤣🤣🤣 sound on, sound on
NFL Mock Draft from the bookmakers: The betting odds on the individual draft picks
ran.de/sports/american-football/nfl/galerien/nfl-mock-draft-der-buchmacher-die-wettquoten-auf-die-einzelnen-draft-picks-361795
Caitlin Clark's shoe deal with Nike is worth over $20 million, according to @ShamsCharania .
Adidas and Under Armour were among the finalists ... Show more @UpAndAdamsShow
Steph Curry on his relationship with Andrew Wiggins:
“It’s like that parent-child relationship. Not to say he is a child but to only ask him to do what he is ... Show more @NBCSWarriors
Carmelo to LaMelo Ball on who should get the “Melo” nickname:
“You ain’t gotta worry about that name. You got it. I’m supportive of you.”
(via @7PMinBrooklyn )
Wang Chuqin is the last #ITTFWorldCup Semifinalist, completing the roster 😎
He will face Ma Long tomorrow - who are you rooting for? 🤔 #LiftTheCup #Macao2024 #TableTennis #PingPong
Caitlin Clark blocks Antonio Brown on social media after he made rude posts about her
independent.co.uk/life-style/caitlin-clark-antonio-brown-twitter-b2531587.html
Damian Lillard says he’s happy in Milwaukee, but he has some off-court stuff that have been draining for him
“I saw somebody say “Dame’s not happy in ... Show more
Eintracht Frankfurt: Emotional scene! Suddenly Kevin Trapp | bends over Sports: Eintracht Frankfurt is reminiscent of a club legend. Before the Bundesliga game ...
bild.de/sport/fussball/eintracht-frankfurt-emotionale-szene-ploetzlich-bueckt-sich-kevin-trapp-6622b804c0cc626fad794ce9
Miles Russell, 15, becomes youngest to make cut on Korn Ferry Tour - PGA TOUR: Top-ranked AJGA player opens in 68-66 at LECOM Suncoast Classic
pgatour.com/article/tours/korn-ferry-tour/news/latest/2024/04/19/miles-russell-15-becomes-youngest-to-make-cut-on-korn-ferry-tour-lecom-suncoast-classic
Sixers fans want to part with Tobias Harris. They may get their wish this summer.
inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-tobias-harris-nba-playoffs-new-york-knicks-20240419.html
The GOAT keeps going 💪
Who awaits him in the #ITTFWorldCup Semifinals? Tune in and find out 👀 #LiftTheCup #Macao2024 #TableTennis #PingPong
the top 10 in Clutch WPA (Win Probability Added)
1. Stephen Curry2. Giannis Antetokounmpo3. DeMar DeRozan
4. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander5. Paul George
6 ... Show more
Oldest MLB player turns 100: Roomed with Yogi Berra, stymied Ted Williams: Yankees pitcher Art Schallock played for three World Series champions: “I thought it ...
theathletic.com/5427558/2024/04/19/oldest-mlb-player-turns-100-roomed-with-yogi-berra-stymied-ted-williams/
As Jameson Taillon delivers a win in his season debut, Chicago Cubs rely on resiliency during challenging start
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/19/chicago-cubs-jameson-taillon-jed-hoyer/
MLB roundup: Rangers hit three HRs, outslug Tigers: Jonah Heim hit a two-run home run, Marcus Semien and Adolis Garcia delivered solo shots and the visiting ...
reuters.com/sports/mlb-roundup-rangers-hit-three-hrs-outslug-tigers-2024-04-19/
WTA roundup: Iga Swiatek remains perfect in Stuttgart: No. 1 seed Iga Swiatek of Poland swept past Belgium's Elise Mertens 6-3, 6-4 on Thursday to reach the ...
reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-iga-swiatek-remains-perfect-stuttgart-2024-04-18/
Why many WNBA players leave the U.S. to supplement their incomes: Caitlin Clark's relatively low salary of $76,535 in her first year in the pros sheds light on ...
nbcnews.com/news/sports/many-wnba-players-leave-us-supplement-incomes-rcna148192
Reed Sheppard will enter the NBA draft. His Kentucky career is over.: Kentucky basketball star Reed Sheppard will enter the 2024 NBA draft and does not plan to ...
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article287302460.html
SC Magdeburg keeps Flensburg at a distance and on course for the handball championship
handball-world.news/spiel/flensburg-gegen-magdeburg-2024-handball-bundesliga-4875001/bericht
Warriors’ guard Klay Thompson not yet thinking about next season: Less than 24 hours after the Golden State Warriors’ season ended, Klay Thompson said Wednesday ...
sfchronicle.com/sports/warriors/article/warriors-guard-klay-thompson-not-thinking-next-19408406.php
Quick Glance: Kings-Warriors: Coach Kerr Endorses NBA Play-In
- Coach Steve Kerr supports the NBA play-in tournament for adding excitement to the season.
- The play-in format provided a lifeline for the Kings and Warriors, who wouldn't have made the playoffs in the old system.
- The Kings face challenges due to injuries to key players, while Coach Brown praises the Warriors' core players.
- Brown highlights the impact of Chris Paul and his greatness in the NBA.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker took the 6th most corner 3s in the NBA and hit 44.5% (!) this year
Gifted defender—corals & keeps excellent ball handlers in ... Show more
Creamline (8-2) stuns Choco Mucho (8-2), 25-17, 25-22, 25-19, to boost its semifinal bid in the PVL All-Filipino Conference. Photos: Marlo Cueto | inquirer.net #PVL2024
NFL Mock Draft: New York Giants trade down and provide QB hammer: The time between free agency and the draft is the time of mock drafts. Who goes when? Who will ...
ran.de/sports/american-football/nfl/galerien/nfl-mock-draft-von-ran-autor-chris-lugert-new-york-giants-traden-runter-und-sorgen-fuer-quarterback-hammer-361604
Caitlin Clark Nearing Nike Deal Worth 50 Times Her WNBA Salary: The No.1 overall pick reportedly turned down Under Armor despite it sending its top athlete—Steph ...
thedailybeast.com/caitlin-clark-nearing-nike-deal-worth-50-times-her-wnba-salary
Kyrie Irving says he misses the days when players tried out for Team USA and competed against each other
“I wish my brothers well ... Show more
Caitlin Clark's entire WNBA team, combined, will get paid about the same as one random back-bench NBA player next year. www.axios.com/2024/04/17/caitlin-clark-wnba-salaries-pay-contract
LeBron James gives Nikola Jokic his flowers:
“He’s one of the best players to ever play this game. It’s that simple…”
(via @jovanbuha )
He needs one more day on the roster for an MLB pension. Can the Braves help?: 67-year-old Gary Cooper of Savannah spent 42 days on the Atlanta Braves roster in ...
gpb.org/news/2024/04/12/he-needs-one-more-day-on-the-roster-for-mlb-pension-can-the-braves-help
“Character is not made in a bed of roses and sunshine. Like steel, it’s forged in fire, between the hammer and the anvil.
Right now ... Show more @AlexMSolana
Gloom for London Luxury Property Market as Mansions Sold at 30% Discount: Wealthy home sellers are cutting prices to secure deals as a slump grips the city’s ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-19/gloom-for-london-luxury-property-market-as-mansions-sold-at-30-discount
10 Philly schools are getting air conditioning because of Jalen Hurts: $200,000 from the Eagles quarterback pays for portable air-conditioning units at some ...
inquirer.com/education/jalen-hurts-philadelphia-schools-donation-air-conditioning-20240419.html
Kyrie Irving says he ‘grew up in a time’ when you had to try out for USA Basketball after omission from Paris 2024
cnn.com/2024/04/19/sport/kyrie-irving-team-usa-olympics-selection-spt-intl/
Before Eintracht against Augsburg: Goosebumps moment at Hölzenbein commemoration | Sports
bild.de/sport/fussball/vor-eintracht-gegen-augsburg-gaensehaut-moment-bei-hoelzenbein-gedenken-6622b74e714ff462fada5dc7
Wang Chuqin proves why he's World No. 1, staying collected in his encounter with Hugo Calderano, claiming the last spot in the #ITTFWorldCup Quarterfinals lineup 👑 ... Show more #LiftTheCup #Macao2024 #TableTennis #PingPong
Insurance: Comprehensive or third-party liability, what’s the difference?: Knowing the main difference is key to making a decision that works for you
gulfnews.com/your-money/community-tips/insurance-comprehensive-or-third-party-liability-whats-the-difference-1.1713455746424
When Fans Fight Back: Oakland has become a new center of sports fan activism. But with the A’s headed to Las Vegas, what are the fans there still fighting for? ...
theringer.com/mlb/2024/4/18/24132083/oakland-athletics-relocation-sacramento-fan-resistance-boycott
Quick Glance: Fan Resistance
- Summary of protest efforts by Oakland Athletics fans against the team's planned relocation.
- Organization of boycotts, demonstrations, and fan festivals to demonstrate solidarity and determination.
- Highlighting issues in professional sports such as ownership, equity, and representation through protest actions.
- Emphasis on the voice and power of fans, as well as the impact of collective actions on changes in sports.
PVL: Bea De Leon realizes dream to share Araneta floor with Gumabao: MANILA, Philippines — Bea De Leon fulfilled a longtime dream on Thursday ...
sports.inquirer.net/562314/pvl-bea-de-leon-realizes-dream-to-share-araneta-floor-with-gumabao
Darius Garland says that in this week’s practices, the Cavs are really emphasizing physicality by bumping into each other, holding, and grabbing, per @camijustice
NFL prospect AJ Simon dies one week before the draft: College football player Amitral “AJ” Simon died just one week before potentially realizing his pro-ball ...
nbcnews.com/news/sports/nfl-prospect-aj-simon-dies-one-week-draft-rcna148392
Quick Glance: Mourning NFL Draft Hopeful and Former High School Football Star
- The talented player AJ Simon from Albany University and NFL draft prospect has passed away at the age of 25.
- No cause for his death has been disclosed.
- Simon, a 6-foot-1, 267-pound defensive lineman, played at Pocono Mountain West High School and was a significant player at Albany University.
- Prior to the upcoming NFL Draft, he reportedly made a visit to the New England Patriots ahead of the draft.
Miwa Harimoto secures her 4-1 win over Adriana Diaz, making both Harimoto siblings the first two to secure Semifinals spots here at the #ITTFWorldCup 🤜🤛
Who else ... Show more www.youtube.com/ITTFWorld #LiftTheCup #Macao2024 #TableTennis #PingPong
On April 18, Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk beat China’s Qinwen Zheng to reach the quarterfinal of the Stuttgart Open ... Show more
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