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.
Taylor Swift Lyrics: Who’s Mentioned on ‘Tortured Poets Department?: Ex-boyfriends may be alluded to. Travis Kelce, too, fans believe. And some actual poets.
nytimes.com/2024/04/19/style/taylor-swift-lyrics-tortured-poets-department.html
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
Cowboys’ Dak Prescott talks contract situation, says ‘real’ negotiations haven’t started
theathletic.com/5430638/2024/04/19/dak-prescott-cowboys-contract-comments/
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.
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 )
The Chicago Bulls are in the 3rd biggest market in America. They’ve only paid the luxury tax once. It’s actually hilarious how cheap they are ... Show more
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.
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
The New York Rangers Are in Pole Position. That’s What’s So Scary.: It’s been 30 years since the team won a Stanley Cup, and the last decade in particular has ...
theringer.com/nhl/2024/4/19/24134342/new-york-rangers-nhl-playoffs-preview-stanley-cup
For the fourth time in five seasons, familiar foes will face each other in the NBA playoffs 😯Boston Celtics 🆚 Miami Heat
BREAKING: The Arizona Coyotes are officially headed to Salt Lake City starting next season, sources tell The Athletic.
On Thursday ... Show more @reporterchris
Coban Porter, brother of Nuggets' Michael Porter Jr., sentenced in fatal DUI crash
usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2024/04/19/coban-porter-sentenced-dui-fatal-crash/73390069007/
Quick Glance: Coban Porter sentenced to prison after fatal crash
- Coban Porter, the brother of Denver Nuggets star Michael Porter Jr., was sentenced to six years in prison on Friday for killing a woman in a drunk-driving crash last year.
- Porter pleaded guilty in February to vehicular homicide and vehicular assault on the condition of a maximum eight-year sentence.
- Porter was driving drunk when he crashed into another vehicle in Denver in January 2023, resulting in the death of Kathy Limon Rothman.
- During the emotional hearing, many people described Coban Porter as a man of quality character full of remorse for his actions. Prosecutors asked for the maximum sentence and urged Porter to speak publicly about the dangers of drunk driving.
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/
The Kansas City Royals keep hitting big home runs. That led to Friday’s win vs. Orioles
kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article287853845.html
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/
Can James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers Save Each Other?: Harden might not be capable of carrying an offense the way he once was, but he just may be the ...
theringer.com/nba/2024/4/19/24134208/james-harden-los-angeles-clippers-2024-nba-playoffs
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
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
Lakers’ LeBron James on Nikola Jokic: “He’s one of the best players to ever play this game.”
denverpost.com/2024/04/19/lebron-james-nikola-jokic-best/
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Happy birthday to Hall of Famer, Troy Polamalu!
🙌 2x Super Bowl Champion
🙌 8x Pro Bowler
🙌 2010 Defensive Player of the Year
🙌 NFL 2000s All-Decade Team (🎥 ... Show more
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
Kentucky’s final player from the Calipari era makes a decision. He’s going to transfer.
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article287757780.html
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
Arkansas' John Calipari hires Kenny Payne as an assistant after duo previously worked together at Kentucky
cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/arkansas-john-calipari-hires-kenny-payne-as-an-assistant-after-duo-previously-worked-together-at-kentucky/
LeBron James on Nikola Jokic:
“He’s one of the best players to ever play this game. It’s that simple.“
(via @MikeAScotto , 🎥 @jovanbuha )
Tom Brady fuels NFL comeback speculation by sharing video of himself working out shirtless
cbssports.com/nfl/news/tom-brady-fuels-nfl-comeback-speculation-by-sharing-video-of-himself-working-out-shirtless/
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 )
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
2024 NBA playoff predictions: Celtics-Nuggets for the title, early West upsets and more
theathletic.com/5427893/2024/04/19/nba-playoff-predictions-nuggets-celtics-hollinger/
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.
“That's not a great fanbase at all. It hasn't been. They're frontrunners.”
- Michael Wilbon on the Miami Heat(h/t @awfulannouncing )
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.
This is Ryan Smith’s new ‘Plan A’ for Utah’s NHL arena: After originally thinking he would build a new arena, Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith said Friday he prefers ...
sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2024/04/19/this-is-ryan-smiths-new-plan-utahs/
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
President Joe Biden weighed in on the disparity between the salary of Caitlin Clark, the first pick in the WNBA draft, and her male counterparts.
Ashley Moyer-Gleich becomes second woman ever to be selected to officiate in NBA playoffs
cnn.com/2024/04/19/sport/moyer-gleich-nba-second-woman-playoff-spt-intl/
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
Coyotes officially leaving Arizona for Salt Lake City following approval of sale to Utah Jazz owners
apnews.com/article/arizona-coyotes-salt-lake-city-relocation-f847c9206632db191463128b01347857
Quick Glance: NHL Confirms Coyotes Sale, Move to Salt Lake City
- The team previously known as the Arizona Coyotes will be relocated to Utah by the NHL to play as a new franchise in the upcoming season, as announced by the league on Thursday.
- Smith Entertainment Group, represented by Ryan and Ashley Smith, acquired the team and its existing hockey assets from Alex Meruelo for $1.2 billion, as reported by sources to ESPN.
- Approval for the sale was granted during a virtual NHL board of governors meeting held on Thursday afternoon.
- The players, draft picks, and the hockey department of the Coyotes will move to Utah to compete for a new, yet-to-be-named franchise.
How name, image and likeness is impacting NFL draft decisions: ‘That is guaranteed money’
theathletic.com/5423892/2024/04/19/nil-college-football-nfl-draft-depth-salaries-contracts/
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
“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
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
NFL mock draft: Vikings trade up for QB, Bills move up for WR in latest predictions
usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2024/04/19/nfl-mock-draft-2024-round-1-trades-qb/73386874007/
Chicago baseball report: Cubs’ Jordan Wicks shows swing-and-miss stuff, while White Sox match franchise’s worst 18-game start
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/19/chicago-baseball-report-cubs-white-sox-2/
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
What do you think of the Ducks's unconventional basketball court? Will you miss it, or do you agree it's time for a change? www.oregonlive.com/ducks/2024/04/oregon-ducks-redesigning-court-at-matthew-knight-arena-for-move-to-big-ten.html 📷 Leon Neuschwander for The ... Show more
Duke’s Mark Mitchell, a former 5-star from Bishop Miege, will transfer to Missouri
kansascity.com/sports/college/sec/university-of-missouri/article287838080.html
"What you're doing right now, nobody else on earth is doing." 😮 Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Paul Skenes joins the @PatMcAfeeShow
The quest for Lord Stanley begins Saturday, and all eight matchups are set.
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Rangers vs. Capitals
Hurricanes vs. Islanders
Panthers vs ... Show more
Tim McGraw wore a Caitlin Clark jersey again — this time for her new team in new home stadium.
indystar.com/story/entertainment/music/2024/04/19/new-caitlin-clark-indiana-fever-jersey-tim-mcgraw-gainbridge-fieldhouse-basketball-country-music/73386867007/
ATHLETES & INVESTORS CONVERGE AT THE 2024 NFL DRAFT: Join us live in Detroit for the 2024 NFL Draft event, where you’ll uncover how athletes are pioneering ...
benzinga.com/nfldraft/
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
The Athletic's James Boyd asked Caitlin Clark how she finds a balance between chasing greatness and giving herself grace.
"I was a little bit of a head ... Show more @RomeovilleKid t.co/6xlV6EThJH
Royals’ Michael Massey returns from injured list. Here’s how KC will adjust MLB roster
kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article287843090.html
Sean Stewart to Transfer, Becomes Duke's 10th Departure: Stewart is the seventh Duke player to enter the transfer portal.
si.com/college/2024/04/19/duke-sean-stewart-transfer-departure
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2024 NHL Playoffs: Bracket, standings, playoff picture ahead of regular-season finales
usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/standings/2024/04/17/2024-nhl-playoffs-picture-bracket-seeding-standings/73359814007/
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