Buddy Hield has officially snapped the longest active streak for not making the playoffs at 632 games!
The new longest playoff drought streak belongs to Lauri ... Show more
San Diego FC hires founder of free, national scouting program to lead academy: Joaquin Escoto founded the Alianza de Futbol academy and will now direct the ...
theathletic.com/5421404/2024/04/17/san-diego-fc-academy-joaquin-escoto-mls/
Quick Glance: Founder of Free Scouting Program Leads San Diego FC Academy
- Joaquin Escoto successfully established the Alianza de Futbol Academy and now directs the youth development of upcoming MLS clubs.
- As a former co-owner of Alianza de Futbol, Escoto developed a cost-free national scouting program that connected several outstanding Latino players with professional clubs.
- Currently serving as Executive Vice President at San Diego FC and Right to Dream Academy, Escoto oversees all decisions related to the academy.
- San Diego FC will operate a school for grades six through twelve and introduce a residential academy, expected to open in 2025.
NBA bans Jontay Porter after gambling probe shows he shared information, bet on games
npr.org/2024/04/17/1245301982/nba-bans-jontay-porter-gambling
Quick Glance: NBA Bans Jontay Porter of Raptors for Gambling Violations
- Jontay Porter of the Toronto Raptors was banned from the league for disclosing confidential information to bettors, limiting his participation in at least one game with the Raptors, and betting on NBA games in the G-League.
- NBA commissioner Adam Silver stressed the importance of protecting the integrity of NBA competition for fans, teams, and all associated with the sport when announcing the ban.
- The investigation into Porter began in late March after sportsbooks noticed unusual betting on the reserve center's statistics in two Raptors' games, where Porter exited early in each game.
- Porter placed at least 13 bets on NBA games through an associate's online betting account, totaling $54,094. The total payout from these bets amounted to $76,059, resulting in a net winnings of $21,965.
Nikola Jokic on sweeping the Lakers in the playoffs last season:
“Can we not mention that anymore?”
(via @arniestapleton )
Nikola Jokic hosted his teammates at his house to drink and watch the Lakers-Pelicans play-in game, per @HarrisonWind .
Wholesome.
Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso has a “significant” right foot sprain and his availability vs. Miami on Friday with the 8th-seed on the line is in doubt ... Show more
Los Angeles Lakers edge past the New Orleans Pelicans in ‘gritty’ win to punch NBA Playoffs ticket
cnn.com/2024/04/17/sport/lakers-pelicans-nba-playin-spt-intl/
Quick Glance: Key Insights from Lakers vs. Pelicans Play-In Game
- After Zion Williamson exited due to an injury and scoring 40 points, the Lakers won and secured the 7th seed.
- The Lakers will face the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs, while the Pelicans will play the Kings for the 8th seed.
- Zion Williamson delivered an impressive performance before his injury, and the Lakers clinched a crucial three-pointer courtesy of D'Angelo Russell.
- The Pelicans struggled with their identity, and the Lakers displayed weaknesses in their game, leading to uncertainties ahead of their matchup against Denver.
The salary of Caitlin Clark, who became the leading scorer in NCAA basketball history and the first pick in the WNBA draft this week ... Show more edition.cnn.com/2024/04/17/business/caitlin-clark-will-earn-a-usd76-535-salary-this-year-the-lowest-paid-nba-player-makes-usd1-1-million/index.html
Caitlin Clark's $76,000 WNBA salary puts a spotlight on pay disparity: The WNBA rookies will make 100 times less than their NBA counterparts.
goodmorningamerica.com/living/story/caitlin-clarks-76000-wnba-salary-puts-spotlight-pay-109341851
Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark's Eventful WNBA Draft Week
- Caitlin Clark, the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer, had a whirlwind week before the WNBA Draft, signaling just the beginning of her promising career.
- From the national championship to "SNL" to the Empire State Building and the draft, Clark is celebrated as one of the most sought-after and scrutinized rookies in the WNBA.
- After a series of events within eight days, including appearances on "Saturday Night Live", meetings, and honors, Clark looks forward to starting her professional career with the Indiana Fever.
- With a 190 percent increase in ticket prices and a massive fan response upon her arrival at the Fever, Clark and the team have high hopes for a successful season and a return to the playoffs.
Batum - role player Hall of Fame
Diar DeRozan will not be in attendance for tonight’s play-in game, per @Will_Gottlieb Big loss for Chicago
“It was probably the toughest series that we had (last year)”
- Nikola Jokic on the Lakers(Via @DNVR_Nuggets )
“We swept them last year. We swept them this year. They come in playing really well and hungry. They want to flip that script. Our players understand that ... Show more @HarrisonWind
It was a great run. One of the best dynasties of all time. 🫡
Coby White's monster game leads Bulls into rematch with Heat: Dejounte Murray and Trae Young have both been All-Stars. But it was Coby White who looked like a ...
yardbarker.com/nba/articles/coby_whites_monster_game_leads_bulls_into_rematch_with_heat/s1_13132_40250628
Prayers out to Jimmy 🙏
Nuggets loom, but Lakers are confident and ready for rematch: ‘We’re not ducking the smoke’
theathletic.com/5421990/2024/04/17/lakers-nuggets-playoff-rematch-zion-pelicans-play-in/
Quick Glance: Lakers Ready for Nuggets Rematch: Embracing the Challenge
- The Lakers are confident and prepared to face the playoff rematch against the Nuggets, refusing to shy away from the challenge.
- Despite some struggles, the Lakers prevailed against the Pelicans with a 110-106 win, securing the 7th seed in the West.
- Facing injuries and fatigue, the Lakers fought hard to clinch a playoff spot, displaying resilience and determination.
- Players are geared up for the upcoming challenge against the Nuggets, who have posed difficulties for the Lakers in the past, yet hope for a victory remains.
LeBron and AD are officially Olympic bound 🔥
Kendrick Perkins thinks people aren’t ready to admit that Jalen Brunson is better than Steph Curry 👀
"I can never see myself not with those two guys... we've experienced so much together... I know they want to win. I know I want to win ... Show more
LeBron says it doesn’t make sense that he hasn’t won DPOY, comparing it to Beyoncé never winning AOTY
"The year I finished 2nd… the guy who won Defensive ... Show more @TheShopUN
Arsenal’s progress this season will be undermined if their title challenge fizzles out
theathletic.com/5424687/2024/04/18/arsenal-bayern-munich-champions-league/
Hasebe changes to coaching staff: At 40, the oldest Bundesliga professional has had enough
n-tv.de/sport/fussball/Mit-40-Jahren-hat-der-aelteste-Bundesliga-Profi-genug-article24881309.html
Quick Glance: Farewell to Makoto Hasebe
- At the age of 40, Makoto Hasebe is concluding his over 20-year career in professional football. He made the move from Japan to VfL Wolfsburg in 2008, also playing for 1. FC Nürnberg before joining Eintracht Frankfurt in 2014. Achievements include winning the German Championship with Wolfsburg (2009) and the DFB-Pokal (2018) and Europa League (2022) with SGE. Additionally, he triumphed in the 2011 Asian Cup with Japan.
- More information to follow soon.
MARC STRYDOM | Sundowns’ fatigue a concern against Esperance, and PSL scheduling not helping
timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2024-04-17-marc-strydom-sundowns-fatigue-a-concern-against-esperance-and-psl-scheduling-not-helping/
Austin Rivers says Team USA should give the final roster spot to
Cooper Flagg
“Grab Cooper Flagg, hell, make him the 12th guy ... Show more
"I think we are less than 12 hours away from the final game Steph, Draymond and Klay play together."
- @getnickwright (Via @theherd)
👀
Biden Weighs in on Caitlin Clark Salary Debate After WNBA Draft: President Biden’s remarks on the issue came shortly after Caitlin Clark, the University of Iowa ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/us/politics/caitlin-clark-salary-biden.html
Steph Curry on Draymond and Klay:
“I can never see myself not with those two guys.”
[via @anthonyVslater ]
“It’s Scott Foster time, baby!”
-Scott Foster
As Warriors dynasty winds down, Steve Kerr eyes another run: 'We're not at the end'
foxsports.com/stories/nba/as-warriors-dynasty-winds-down-steve-kerr-eyes-another-run-not-at-the-end
Keon Ellis tonight:
15 Points
5 Assists
4 Rebounds
3 Steals
3 Blocks
62% FG
3/4 3PM
Underrated
A woman who accused Trevor Bauer of sex assault is now charged with defrauding ex-MLB player
apnews.com/article/mlb-trevor-bauer-accuser-fraud-charges-6d3f2767d51edcd40271d1c0fa17061f
“We're one of the teams that dominates the paint night in and night out, we have a physical force in Zion... It just seems like we're not getting those calls ... Show more @PelsFilmRoom
Point Game with John Wall and C.J. Toledano: Point Game with John Wall and C.J. Toledano is an insider’s look at the NBA and the culture surrounding the league ...
link.chtbl.com/PointGame2
Nikola Jokic on the difference between this and last year’s title run:
“We want to go to Las Vegas again to party. So that's why we want to win a championship ... Show more @TomerAzarly
“We have Kai.”
- Luka Doncic on the difference between now vs the last two series vs the Clippers(Via @noahweber00 )
Breaking: The NBA announced that Jontay Porter has received a lifetime ban for violating the league's gaming rules.
AJ Simon dies at 25: 2024 NFL Draft prospect was a standout DL at the University of Albany
cbssports.com/college-football/news/aj-simon-dies-at-25-2024-nfl-draft-prospect-was-a-standout-dl-at-the-university-of-albany/
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.
The time is right for Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov to get his ovation: John Romano | The reluctant superstar is one pass away from becoming the fifth player in ...
tampabay.com/sports/lightning/2024/04/17/nikita-kucherov-wayne-gretzky-mario-lemieux-bobby-orr-connor-mcdavid/
Absolutely bruuuutal 🤦
(🎥 @thekylevaughan/x)
Keegan Murray tonight:
32 Points
9 Rebounds
50% FG
8/13 3PM
Orioles sweep Twins, 4-2, on Cedric Mullins’ walk-off homer as Albert Suárez makes triumphant MLB return
baltimoresun.com/2024/04/17/orioles-sweep-twins-cedric-mullins-walk-off-albert-suarez-return/
Following Play-In defeat, is the Golden State Warriors dynasty over?: The Golden State Warriors have been the personification of continued excellence over the ...
cnn.com/2024/04/17/sport/golden-state-warriors-nba-dynasty-spt-intl/
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.
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has announced that the league is considering Philadelphia, Toronto, Denver, Nashville, and South Florida as potential cities ... Show more @YahooSports
Playoffs day 1 schedule is set…
Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo were held out of Bucks practice due to injury
jsonline.com/story/sports/nba/bucks/2024/04/16/damian-lillard-giannis-antetokounmpo-held-out-of-milwaukee-bucks-practice-due-to-injury/73334121007/
Justin Verlander to make season debut for Astros on Friday night at Washington: Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander will make his season debut Friday night at ...
apnews.com/article/verlander-astros-start-d0de569d49de7917efcc7cf55664c76a
Where will Paige Bueckers go in the 2025 WNBA Draft? Our big board projections: Stanford's Kiki Iriafen and LSU's Aneesah Morrow are other top prospects next ...
theathletic.com/5421511/2024/04/17/paige-bueckers-uconn-2025-wnba-draft-big-board/
Caitlin Clark is 'sole reason' for women's basketball viewership growth, Dawn Staley says
cbssports.com/womens-college-basketball/news/caitlin-clark-is-sole-reason-for-womens-basketball-viewership-growth-dawn-staley-says/
Mike Trout Still Has Dreams of Second Playoff Appearance in Los Angeles: Mike Trout isn't going anywhere. As usual.
si.com/mlb/2024/04/17/mike-trout-still-dreams-of-playoffs-with-angels
This year's WNBA Draft viewership reached 2.45 million, shattering the previous record set in 2004 when Diana Taurasi was drafted, which had 601 ... Show more @Sportico
This juke back in Lamar’s first MVP season 🥶
Report: LeBron James is listed as PROBABLE, and Anthony Davis is listed as QUESTIONABLE tomorrow vs. the Pelicans
(h/t @jovanbuha )
Dazn is threatened with a mega scandal: DFL stops tender for Bundesliga rights: The DFL stopped the tender for the TV rights for the Bundesliga and the 2nd ...
focus.de/sport/fussball/mega-eklat-um-dazn-droht-dfl-stoppt-ausschreibung-der-bundesliga-rechte_id_259865179.html
After DAZN complaint: DFL stops auction of TV rights for Bundesliga: It is a first-of-its-kind action: the DFL is stopping the sale of TV rights for the ...
n-tv.de/sport/fussball/DFL-stoppt-Auktion-der-TV-Rechte-fuer-Bundesliga-article24881798.html
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