WNBA Draft grades: Fever earn A for picking Clark, Sky receive C+ even with Angel Reese
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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.
Caitlin Clark Poised to Land Eight-Figure Deal, Signature Shoe With Nike, per Report
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How the Coyotes-Salt Lake relocation plan came together — and what issues remain: Inside details on the NHL-brokered deal to move the Coyotes to Salt Lake City ...
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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.
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/
On the day UK introduced Mark Pope, it was Kentucky fans who made a statement
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Quick Glance: Enthusiastic Kentucky Fans Welcome Mark Pope as New Wildcats Coach at Rupp Arena
- Mark Pope's debut game as Kentucky's coach is still over six months away. However, the manner in which fans packed Rupp Arena for his unveiling as UK's new men's basketball coach would surprise those unfamiliar with the sport's calendar, considering the 2024-25 season doesn't commence until November.
- Rupp Arena accommodates 20,500 spectators. The lower section of the venue features 10,000 theater-style seats, all of which were occupied. The upper section, with an additional 10,500 seats, took longer to fill, but by the time Pope was formally introduced at 4:54 p.m. on Sunday, not a single seat was vacant.
- All of this to greet back a beloved figure.
- "We witness these introductory press conferences frequently," Pope remarked. "No individual worldwide has ever witnessed a spectacle like this."
If UK can’t land its top coaching candidates, is it time to bring Rick Pitino back?
kentucky.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/mark-story/article287592545.html
Quick Glance: Tiger Woods Sets Record
- At this year's Masters in Augusta, Georgia, attention was on whether Tiger Woods would make the cut.
- Woods finished his opening rounds with a 1-over-par and an even-par, securing him comfortably above the cut line.
- His score was well above the projected cut, marking his 24th consecutive cut, a tournament record.
- As one of 27 players still on the course, Woods had a grueling day, mentioning fatigue after playing 23 holes.
Blake Griffin retires after high-flying NBA career that included Rookie of the Year, All-Star honors
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Hero hockey fan blocks out-of-play puck from hitting 4-year-old boy: Asia Davis went viral on TikTok after a man saved her son from getting hit by a puck at the ...
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CAPS CLINCH, CAPS CLINCH 🦅
That's right, the Washington Capitals have secured the final spot in the #StanleyCup Playoffs!
Thank you, Utica. ❤️
It's always special to see the best female players from across the world gather to compete for their country, and the Utica Comets ... Show more #WomensWorlds
What stood out in Bulls’ Play-In win over Hawks: Coby White shines as Atlanta lacks firepower to keep up
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Caitlin Clark stopped by the Pat McAfee Show today.
“Steph Curry range is no problem for you?”
“Yeah, no problem.”
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“We need Klay back, I know he had a tough night tonight…He still has good years left…We desperately want him back.”Steve Kerr spoke about Klay Thompson ... Show more @anthonyVslater t.co/iXbmRR7V60
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.
Caitlin Clark's Indiana jersey sold out on Fanatics' website in sizes XS, M, L, XL and XXL within an hour
Were you able to snag one?
H/T @darrenrovell
BYU’s best basketball recruit in nearly a decade now Mark Pope’s 1st commitment at Kentucky
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-recruiting/article287657255.html
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are selected in the first round of the WNBA draft : Caitlin Clark became the all-time leading scorer in college basketball history ...
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Today's the day. Leave it all out on the ice. #WomensWorlds Game day preview → teamusa.usahockey.com/news_article/show/1306935
"I think women's sport is having a moment that it always should've had."
23-time grand slam champion Serena Williams spoke exclusively to CNN Sport ... Show more edition.cnn.com/2024/04/15/sport/serena-williams-interested-owning-wnba-team-spt-intl
A hockey puck hurtled toward her son’s head. A fan jumped to block it.: During a Cleveland Monsters hockey game, the puck flew toward Asia Davis’s 4-year-old son ...
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“We need Klay back, he still has good years left. And I speak for everyone, we want him back.”
- Steve Kerr(Via @MarcJSpears )
Zion Williamson in his FIRST EVER post season game
40 points
11 rebounds
5 assists
Did everything he could 🫡
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Canada beats U.S. in OT thriller to win Women’s Worlds gold
sportsnet.ca/wwhc/article/canada-beats-u-s-in-ot-to-win-womens-worlds-gold/
WNBA expansion headed for 16 teams, commissioner says. Portland, Toronto, Philly options
theathletic.com/5418223/2024/04/15/wnba-expansion-16-teams-portland-toronto/
Paul Reed says he wanted to play the Knicks instead of the Celtics“We wanted the Knicks matchup, that's the easier team.” 👀
(Via @RunItBackFDTV )
“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
LeBron James — at 39 — finished the regular season averaging 25+ PTS, 8+ AST and 7+ REB per game.
Among other qualified players* ... Show more @OptaSTATS
ESPN Sources: The Oklahoma City Thunder’s Mark Daigneault has been voted the National Basketball Coaches Association's NBA coach of the year ... Show more
Crosby scores 42nd goal, Penguins keep playoff hopes alive with 4-2 win over Predators
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How to attend, watch the introduction of Mark Pope as the Kentucky men’s basketball coach
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article287631295.html
Man Saves Boy From Flying Puck At Hockey Game: A man deflected a puck heading straight for a boy’s head at a game in Ohio. With the help of TikTok ...
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Despite the loss, Zion Williamson had a season-high 40 points vs. the Los Angeles Lakers 👏New Orleans Pelicans
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.
Denver Pioneers top Boston College to win NCAA record 10th hockey national championship
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Bulls Bracing to be Without Alex Caruso for Must-Win Game vs Heat, per Report: Caruso could miss some time with a significant ankle sprain suffered on Wednesday ...
si.com/nba/2024/04/18/alex-caruso-injury-status
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'SNL' Weekend Update brought on Caitlin Clark to call out Michael Che's sexist jokes
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Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark Impresses on Saturday Night Live
- Caitlin Clark appears on 'Saturday Night Live,' thanking WNBA icons who paved the way
- Clark joined Michael Che to discuss the WNBA Draft, where the top pick was in New York City.
- She expressed gratitude to past players for their WNBA contributions and gifted Che a signed apron.
- Clark concluded by honoring predecessors who paved the way in the WNBA and presented Che with a signed apron as a token of appreciation.
Jalen Brunson is greatness
Massive offensive burden all season, takes a physical beatdown on both ends, unreal shotmaking, footwork, strength, creativity ... Show more
The NHL in Salt Lake City makes perfect to these Utah hockey pros: The NHL in Salt Lake City makes perfect to these Utah hockey pros.
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Paul Reed was happy when Philadelphia matched his offer sheet from Utah"I was super hyped...Ain't nothing in Utah for real." 😅
(Via @RunItBackFDTV )
Jontay Porter pays the price, as NBA and other leagues play with fire on gambling
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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.
As Domi fights for Matthews, a loaded Maple Leafs top-six takes shape: Max Domi is literally fighting to stay on Auston Matthews' line.
The duo combined ...
sportsnet.ca/nhl/as-domi-fights-for-matthews-a-loaded-maple-leafs-top-six-takes-shape/
BREAKING: Kai Jones is signing a multi-year deal with the Clippers and is eligible to play in this year’s playoffs, per @ShamsCharania
The End for LeBron and Steph Is Uncomfortably Close: For nearly two decades, James and Curry have been the NBA’s two defining stars, but Father Time is ...
theringer.com/nba/2024/4/16/24131402/lebron-james-steph-curry-lakers-warriors-nba-playoffs
South Carolina’s win over Iowa draws record 18.7 million viewers, most watched basketball game since 2019
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Knicks didn’t cheat the game and it could pay off: ‘Everything counts’: “You know who we play for,” Donte DiVincenzo said. “It doesn’t matter the type of game it ...
theathletic.com/5415205/2024/04/14/knicks-bulls-nba-playoffs/
Oshie scores game-winner into empty net as Capitals make playoffs by beating Flyers
apnews.com/article/capitals-flyers-score-401eaf1afd468a49f8f08e87702fa7f0
55 burgers, 55 fries... 55 wins! 🫡
With their 55th win tonight, the New York Rangers set a franchise record for points in a single season with 114!
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Kicking off the #U18MensWorlds coverage from the states with your hosts for the next couple weeks as we take off for Finland 🎙️
Houston native, WNBA star Brittney Griner and wife expecting baby soon: WNBA basketball star Brittney Griner expecting a baby in the next few months with wife ...
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Quick Glance: Brittney Griner and Wife Cherelle Expecting Their 1st Baby
- WNBA star Brittney Griner and her wife, Cherelle Griner, are expecting their first baby together.
- The couple announced the news on Instagram with an ultrasound image.
- Griner returned to the US after being released from a Russian prison and is set to release her memoir.
- HuffPost appeals for support to keep quality journalism freely accessible to all.
LSU's Angel Reese to begin new chapter of basketball career in Monday's WNBA draft
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Why UConn's Dan Hurley is joining legends like Wooden, Krzyzewski: Dan Hurley is a man at the pinnacle of his career, joining a star-studded list of coaches with ...
apnews.com/article/final-four-hurley-uconn-9107e54151c88bea8cae076bdc39704d
Quick Glance: Dan Hurley Confronts Purdue's Zach Edey Over Hard Screen on UConn
- During Monday's national championship game, Dan Hurley expressed discontent with Zach Edey, making his feelings known to the Purdue center.
- Hurley was observed engaging with the Boilermakers star after Edey knocked down UConn's Stephon Castle with a hard screen.
- Edey seemed to push Castle during the screen, frustrating Hurley as Purdue's key player avoided a potentially costly foul.
- Edey did not accumulate a foul in the first half, contributing 16 of the Boilermakers' 30 points, along with five rebounds and two blocks.
Caitlin Clark reacts to retiring of No 22 jersey says goodbye to Iowa fans: Caitlin Clark bid farewell to Iowa fans one last time
247sports.com/article/caitlin-clark-reacts-to-retiring-of-no-22-jersey-says-goodbye-to-iowa-fans-230280937/
Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark Honored for Historic Collegiate Career in Iowa
- The Iowa women's basketball program announced the official retirement of jersey No. 22 in recognition of Caitlin Clark, following the conclusion of her college career on Sunday with the Hawkeyes' loss to South Carolina in the NCAA tournament national championship game.
- Moving forward, no Iowa players will wear the iconic No. 22 jersey. Clark now joins Megan Gustafson (No. 10) as one of the three players from the Iowa women's basketball team to have her number retired.
- The decision was revealed by Iowa's Athletics Director, Beth Goetz, on Wednesday night at the Carver-Hawkeye Arena in the presence of Clark and the fans.
- Clark has officially entered the WNBA draft scheduled for Monday, April 15. She is anticipated to be the top pick, selected by the Indiana Fever.
WNBA draft 2024: Former Oregon prep star Cameron Brink goes to the Los Angeles Sparks with the No. 2 pick
oregonlive.com/collegebasketball/2024/04/wnba-draft-2024-former-oregon-prep-star-cameron-brink-goes-to-the-los-angeles-sparks-with-the-no-2-pick.html
The Pios finish the season as Champions! 🏆Denver took home their tenth NCAA National Championship in program history this weekend, grabbing the No ... Show more usahockey.com/college
The Lakers say Anthony Davis (back spasms) and LeBron James (left ankle peroneal tendinopathy) have been upgraded to AVAILABLE for tonight’s game at New ... Show more
Sabres fire Don Granato as record playoff drought continues - ESPN: The Sabres have fired coach Don Granato after their NHL-record 13th consecutive season ...
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Caitlin Clark’s rookie salary with WNBA sparks outrage: Women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark has signed a four-year contract with the Indiana Fever worth $338 ...
independent.co.uk/life-style/caitlin-clark-wnba-salary-contract-b2529712.html
New Jersey Warriors Won A Title At The Inaugural Warrior National Championship in More Than One Way
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With one spot remaining on team USA this summer, here are the remaining names left to pick from:
- Jarrett Allen- Paolo Banchero
- Desmond Bane
- Scottie ... Show more
"I think we can (win a championship) next season. Honestly, God-willing. If everyone stays healthy."
- Ja Morant on the Memphis Grizzlies(Via ... Show more @DamichaelC
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