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.
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
Michael Porter Jr.’s brother Coban Porter was sentenced to 8 years in prison for killing another driver while driving under the influence, per @CPRMarkus
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.
Did you know @VanLathan was an intramural pool champion at Louisiana Tech University?
Neither did we until he told @SeanFennessey this story on @TheBigPic 's mega 1999 movie ... Show more
The Hater’s Guide to the 2024 NBA Playoffs’ First Round: Which first-round series will produce the most jokes? From the dream Knicks-76ers clash to the ...
theringer.com/nba/2024/4/19/24134832/2024-nba-playoffs-preview-first-round-series
Do the Lakers have any chance against the Nuggets?@BillSimmons and @kevinwildes look ahead to the upcoming 2023 Western Conference finals rematch:
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
Kick off your weekend by tailing our ‘Ringer Gambling Show’ #SameGameParlay .
Are you rolling with the Kings or Pelicans in tonight's play-in game?
Play along on @FDSportsbook ... Show more
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/
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
Angel Reese Shuts Down Rumored Caitlin Clark Beef With 3 Words: The former Louisiana State University star forward is making a few things clear.
huffpost.com/entry/angel-reese-caitlin-clark-rivalry-wnba-draft-2024_n_6621627ce4b07db21fd6a8b7
The top 10 centers in Stable FTA/75
1. Joel Embiid2. Jaren Jackson Jr
3. Anthony Davis4. Kristaps Porzingis5. Bam Adebayo
6. Alperen Sengun
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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
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/
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/
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.
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.
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
The NBA play-in tournament concludes tonight and #TheHundred has plays for both games!@iamrahstradamus breaks down why he's taking the over on @FDSportsbook for each matchup:
Suspended anti-Israel protester moans about being kicked out of dorm after she was arrested
nypost.com/2024/04/19/us-news/barnard-student-moans-about-being-being-kicked-out-of-dorm-for-anti-israel-protest/
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
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
"Could you imagine LeBron James having Klay Thompson to kick the ball out to on the wing? Could you imagine the New York Knicks with Brunson and those ... 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
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
“I wish [the NBA would’ve suspended Jontay Porter] for five years…to give him another chance”
- Charles Barkley(Via @SiriusXMNBA )
LSU women’s basketball transfer Hailey Van Lith commits to TCU: Mark Campbell continues to build a potential NCAA Tournament team in Fort Worth with a commitment ...
kentucky.com/sports/article287800775.html
NBA schedule today: How to watch, predictions for play-in tournament games on April 19
usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/playoffs/2024/04/19/play-in-tournament-games-april-19-times-tv-predictions/73356146007/
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/
Caitlin Clark nearing endorsement deal with Nike: Sources: The No. 1 pick in Monday's WNBA Draft is expected to receive a signature shoe as well.
theathletic.com/5424729/2024/04/17/caitlin-clark-nike-endorsement-indiana-fever-wnba/
Caitlin Clark was selected No. 1 overall in the 2024 WNBA draft, and is estimated to make $76,535 in her first season — or approximately $338 ... Show more 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.
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/
ESPN Sources: Atlanta is hiring Golden State’s Onsi Saleh as an assistant general manager. Saleh — who had been VP of Basketball Strategy and Team Counsel with ... Show more
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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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
An 11-Year-Old Girl’s Fossil Find Is the Largest Known Ocean Reptile: When Ruby Reynolds and her father found a fossil on an English beach, they didn’t know it ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/science/ichthyosaur-fossil-largest.html
Quick Glance: Girl Discovers Largest Ocean Reptile Fossil
- Ruby Reynolds and her father discovered a fossil of an 82-foot ichthyosaur on an English beach.
- As an 11-year-old, Ruby Reynolds found a fossil of an ichthyosaur, representing the largest marine reptile known to science.
- The Reynolds family has been fossil hunting near their home in Braunton, England for many years.
- Researchers found about half of a jawbone fragment of the massive ichthyosaur Ichthyotitan severnensis in Blue Anchor.
If the Bucks fall short in the postseason, how might that impact Damian Lillard's future?@ryenarussillo and @TheFrankIsola discuss.
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Melo reveals that the Knicks chose to match up against the Big 3 Heat instead of the Pacers because he felt the Knicks were better suited to face Miami than to ... Show more @7PMinBrooklyn
Caitlin Clark nearing endorsement deal with Nike: The No. 1 pick in Monday's WNBA Draft is expected to receive a signature shoe as well.
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What will the Patriots do at no.3 in the draft?@DannyBKelly joins @itsbrianbarrett to discuss New England's draft pick and what else they could do at their position on the ... Show more #OffThePike @FDSportsbook
Caitlin Clark effect: Washington Mystics, Las Vegas Aces move to bigger venues for Fever games
indystar.com/story/sports/basketball/wnba/fever/2024/04/18/washington-mystics-las-vegas-aces-move-to-bigger-venues-for-fever-games/73371248007/
It comes down to Heat-Bulls again for East’s No. 8 seed: ‘We’re in the same position as last year’
miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article287784700.html
Michigan basketball recruiting: Four-star Justin Pippen, son of Scottie Pippen, first to commit to Dusty May
cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/michigan-basketball-recruiting-four-star-justin-pippen-son-of-scottie-pippen-first-to-commit-to-dusty-may/
Jarrett Allen doesn’t regret saying lights were ‘brighter than expected’ after Knicks playoff loss
cavaliersnation.com/2024/04/19/jarrett-allen-doesnt-regret-saying-lights-were-brighter-than-expected-after-knicks-playoff-loss/
Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever conference overshadowed by uncomfortable exchange with reporter
theathletic.com/5424745/2024/04/17/caitlin-clark-gregg-doyel-fever/
Mom, 40, falls 140 feet to her death while hiking Arizona mountain with baby, husband
nypost.com/2024/04/18/us-news/zaynab-joseph-falls-to-her-death-while-hiking-bear-mountain-with-baby-husband/
Report: Multiple Lakers front office members raved about Gabe Vincent’s impact during play-in game
lakersdaily.com/report-multiple-lakers-front-office-members-raved-about-gabe-vincents-impact-during-play-in-game/
🎙️📻: HUGE Mavericks/Clippers series preview at noon CT on @971TheFreak on The Saturday Stein Line powered by @PaniniAmerica Star guests: Mavs play-by-play ace @MFollowill + Clips ... Show more @jimjackson419 @iHeartRadio 971thefreak.iheart.com/
“It's fair to say it's above $20 Million.” 👀
- @ShamsCharania on Caitlin Clark’s shoe deal with Nike
Breanna Stewart has one 'wish' after comments created Caitlin Clark stir: Breanna Stewart said she was slightly surprised that her recent comments about Caitlin ...
nypost.com/2024/04/19/sports/breanna-stewarts-wish-after-comments-created-caitlin-clark-stir/
Wonder who they're here to see...
Jung Ho Lee has a dedicated section in the stands tonight in San Francisco.
🎥 @MLB t.co/RqXs7GyGPL
Joe Biden Calls For Fair Pay In Sports As Caitlin Clark's Dismal Salary Goes Viral
huffpost.com/entry/joe-biden-fair-pay-womens-sports-caitlin-clark-wnba_n_661ff12ae4b0256906b72556
In the unending war between Calipari and Pitino, Ricky P. has won the latest battle
kentucky.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/mark-story/article287796785.html
Country Star Tim McGraw Paid Cool Tribute to Caitlin Clark During Concert in Indianapolis
si.com/college/2024/04/19/tim-mcgraw-cool-tribute-caitlin-clark-concert-indianapolis
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Scoring sensation Lucy Olsen transfers to Iowa. Ex-Villanova player helps fill void of Caitlin Clark
apnews.com/article/iowa-hawkeyes-lucy-olsen-82371bb061f4a96efd1779db5cb00def
Meet the 2024 All-Metro girls basketball team, led by Manchester's Woolfolk, JR's Grant
richmond.com/sports/high-school/804-varsity-blog/all-metro-girls-basketball-mia-woolfolk-lanie-grant/article_1b399434-fb51-11ee-83e5-939d97dd899b.html
Report: Caitlin Clark's 8-Figure Nike Shoe Contract Worth More Than $20M: After news broke of Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark's impending shoe deal with Nike ...
bleacherreport.com/articles/10117510-report-caitlin-clarks-8-figure-nike-shoe-contract-worth-more-than-20m
A Midwesterner through and through, Caitlin Clark wants Indiana back in WNBA playoffs
indystar.com/story/sports/basketball/wnba/fever/2024/04/17/caitlin-clark-will-stay-near-iowa-midwest-roots-with-wnba-indiana-fever-draft-2024/73364064007/
Steph Curry Tried to Recruit Caitlin Clark to Under Armor Before Nike Shoe Deal: The Warriors star couldn't quite close the deal, as Caitlin Clark opted to sign ...
si.com/nba/2024/04/18/steph-curry-caitlin-clark-shoe-under-armor-nike
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Barron Trump eyeing NYU for college, report says: With the deadline for committing to college weeks away, a new report said that New York University is at the ...
mercurynews.com/2024/04/18/barron-trump-eyeing-nyu-for-college-report-says/
College football’s unlimited transfers policy is shaking the sport — but isn’t anything new
theathletic.com/5426724/2024/04/19/college-football-transfer-history/
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards Believes He Can Be NBA's Best Player in 2-3 Years: Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards told ESPN's Malika Andrews on NBA ...
bleacherreport.com/articles/10117579-timberwolves-anthony-edwards-believes-he-can-be-nbas-best-player-in-2-3-years
Hawks run out of gas, are eliminated by Bulls in Play-In Tournament: CHICAGO -- The Hawks ran out of gas after overcoming an 18-point first quarter deficit and ...
ajc.com/sports/atlanta-hawks/hawks-run-out-of-gas-eliminated-by-bulls-in-play-in-tournament/WOJAEPYEWZF7RGRX4YVXS6RXFQ/
Victor Wembanyama Has Received 'Some Messages' from NBA Players Looking to Join Spurs
bleacherreport.com/articles/10117462-victor-wembanyama-has-received-some-messages-from-nba-players-looking-to-join-spurs
WNBA’s Aces, Storm, Sparks, Sky, Mercury, Sun add new jersey design for 2024 season
theathletic.com/5426255/2024/04/18/wnba-jerseys-aces-sparks-storm-sky-mercury-sun/
Jontay Porter pays the price, as NBA and other leagues play with fire on gambling
theathletic.com/5423274/2024/04/17/jontay-porter-nba-gambling-ban/
Mark Pope’s first Kentucky recruit hasn’t played basketball in two years. Does it matter?
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article287789635.html
I'm a Gen Zer who makes $96K a year from freelance gigs — I'll never work 9 to 5 again
nypost.com/2024/04/18/lifestyle/gen-zer-claims-to-earn-96k-a-year-from-freelance-gigs/
The NBA Playoffs are here - how the play-in tournament is shaping up. Plus, the WNBA already looks different.
kentucky.com/sports/article287819675.html
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