postseason tournament
The Atlanta Falcons pulled the biggest stunner of the first round by drafting Michael Penix Jr.@VanLathan and @BillSimmons channel an old @TheRewatchables film to describe how the ... Show more
The Caitlin Clark Effect and the uncomfortable truth behind it: Let's be clear: Clark deserves every endorsement deal she's offered. Her appeal as an influencer ...
theathletic.com/5440119/2024/04/25/caitlin-clark-marketability-racial-bias/
Quick Glance: The Caitlin Clark Impact and the Uncomfortable Truth Behind It
- Caitlin Clark deserves every endorsement deal she's offered. Her influence as an influencer is based on several key factors.
- Clark’s attractiveness to local companies and national corporations is heightened by the fact that she is a White woman who has dominated a sport that’s viewed as predominately Black; a straight woman who is joining a league with a sizable LGBTQ+ player population; and a person who comes from America’s heartland, where residents often feel their beliefs and values are ignored or disrespected by the geographical edges of the country.
- There was a significant disparity in the competition for Caitlin Clark in the end. Nike offered 8 years / $28 million, Adidas 4 years / $6 million, Under Armour 4 years / $16 million, and Puma withdrew after hearing about $3 million.
- It is a fact that brand ambassadorship at her level is not simply a commentary on someone’s athletic ability. It’s also a reflection of society’s impact on who gets the biggest bags.
Breaking: Juwan Howard has agreed to join the Brooklyn Nets as an assistant coach, sources tell Adrian Wojnarowski.
Howard spent six seasons as a Miami Heat ... Show more
The Michael Penix and Bo Nix Picks Ushered in a New Era of NFL QB Chaos: At first blush, the shocking Falcons and Broncos selections may look similar ...
theringer.com/nfl/2024/4/26/24141353/michael-penix-jr-atlanta-falcons-bo-nix-denver-broncos-quarterback-chaos
Quick Glance: Falcons Surprise by Drafting QB Michael Penix Jr.
- The Atlanta Falcons made waves at the NFL draft by selecting Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth overall pick, shocking many.
- Despite recently signing Kirk Cousins to a lucrative deal, the Falcons opted for Penix, highlighting their long-term vision for the team.
- Penix expressed readiness to learn from Cousins, while the Falcons firmly believe he could be their future franchise player.
- Amid past controversial picks, the Falcons stand by their decision, aiming to follow successful team models by grooming Penix as the successor to Cousins.
Did the Falcons actually make the right call by drafting Michael Penix Jr.?@McShay13 joined @ryenarussillo live on YouTube today and explained why he likes the move for ... Show more
"If [LeBron] wants to win a fifth title, I don't know how you run it back with the Lakers."@BillSimmons and @jkylemann react as LeBron and the Lakers stare ... Show more
ESPN Sources: Sixers star Joel Embiid has been treated for a mild case of Bell’s Palsey for the past week. The condition began during the play-in victory over ... Show more
Stephen Curry named NBA’s Clutch Player of the Year: Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is the second recipient of the NBA Clutch Player of the Year Award ...
reuters.com/sports/stephen-curry-named-nbas-clutch-player-year-2024-04-26/
Quick Glance: Warriors: Stephen Curry Named NBA Clutch Player of the Year
- Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry was named the NBA’s Clutch Player of the Year, receiving the award on Thursday on TNT.
- Curry received 45 of 99 possible first-place votes and a total of 298 points, surpassing DeMar DeRozan and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
- Curry led the NBA this season with 189 points in 143 clutch minutes, showcasing impressive shooting percentages from the field, 3-point range, and free-throw line.
- Despite missing the playoffs, Curry is analyzing the game and planning to come back stronger next season with the Warriors.
Can the Miami Heat Burn the Boston Celtics Again?: Miami’s hot 3-point shooting was the story of Game 2, but it wasn’t the anomaly that allowed the Heat to claw ...
theringer.com/2024/4/26/24141453/miami-heat-boston-celtics-nba-playoffs-first-round
Quick Glance: Celtics Face Ridicule After Game 2 Loss to Heat Without Butler
- The Miami Heat evened up their NBA playoff series with the Boston Celtics with a 111-101 win in Game 2.
- Despite Miami's unusually strong performance from beyond the arc, Boston stayed within striking distance.
- The Celtics need to step up, especially Kristaps Porziņģis, to be successful.
- A win in Game 3 would be crucial for the Celtics to prove themselves as genuine contenders.
Kentucky basketball’s Mark Pope lands starting guard from recent Final Four team: Former San Diego State basketball guard Lamont Butler commits Kentucky ...
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-recruiting/article288058105.html
Chicago Bears NFL draft picks 2024: Full list of team's round-by-round selections
usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2024/04/25/chicago-bears-picks-2024-nfl-draft/73324071007/
Quick Glance: Chicago Bears 2024 Draft Selections by Rounds Overview
- In the first round, Chicago selected Caleb Williams, QB, USC as the No. 1 overall pick from the Panthers. Williams is viewed as a potential savior for the team, possessing elite arm talent and mobility to make difficult throws.
- With the ninth pick in the first round, Chicago picked Rome Odunze, WR, Washington. Odunze, an All-American last year, is seen as a future co-WR1 with Moore.
- The Chicago Bears also had selections in the third round.
- They also had a pick in the fourth round, which came from the Eagles.
.@iamrahstradamus is keeping everything nice and simple for his Friday edition of #TheHundred .
Check out which @FDSportsbook plays he’s taking for tonight’s NBA action here.
Sources - USC's Lindsay Gottlieb agrees to extension through 2030 - ESPN: University of Southern California women's basketball coach Lindsay Gottlieb -- ...
espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/40030606/sources-usc-lindsay-gottlieb-agrees-extension-2030
Should the Giants have made a bigger move for a top QB in the draft?@john_jastremski recaps New York's first round and what it means for the rest of the weekend ... Show more
WNBA star A’ja Wilson weighs in on pro basketball gender pay gap: ‘It’s going to turn’
today.com/news/sports/aja-wilson-wnba-salary-rcna149480
Megan Rapinoe talks business of women’s sports, the Caitlin Clark effect, USWNT and more
theathletic.com/5449374/2024/04/26/megan-rapinoe-womens-sports-business/
Give 'em hell, Doc. I'll be cheering for Rivers and Milwaukee Bucks in NBA playoffs.
usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2024/04/26/doc-rivers-milwaukee-bucks-nba-playoffs/73426169007/
NBA playoffs: Nuggets erase double-digit deficit (again) to take 3-0 lead on Lakers (again)
sports.yahoo.com/nba-playoffs-nuggets-erase-double-digit-deficit-again-to-take-3-0-lead-on-lakers-again-043851087.html
Ageless lawyer hoping to become oldest Miss Universe contestant at 60: A 60-year-old Argentinian lawyer is turning heads and is one step closer to making history ...
nypost.com/2024/04/26/lifestyle/alejandra-rodriquez-hoping-to-become-oldest-miss-universe-contestant-at-60/
Quick Glance: Historic Victory: 60-Year-Old Lawyer Wins Miss Universe Buenos Aires
- A 60-year-old lawyer, Alejandra Rodríguez, has made history by being crowned Miss Universe Buenos Aires.
- Rodríguez challenged stereotypes and captured the hearts of many with her victory at Miss Buenos Aires.
- Since her Miss Buenos Aires triumph, Rodríguez is reportedly a frontrunner for the Miss Argentina title, opening doors to compete in the global Miss Universe event.
- Previously, the Miss Universe competition restricted participants to ages 18 to 28, but starting in 2024, contestants will face no age limits.
Aaliyah Edwards — the No. 6 pick in the WNBA Draft — threw out the first pitch at the Nationals game Thursday 💪
🎥 @WashMystics | @UConnWBB https://twitter.com/WashMystics/status/1783599572918456721/video/1
The Bears Are Finally Ready for a QB Like No. 1 Pick Caleb Williams: Chicago has been called a franchise where quarterbacks “go to die.” But after selecting ...
theringer.com/nfl-draft/2024/4/25/24140462/caleb-williams-chicago-bears-first-pick-2024-nfl-draft
Columbia anti-Israel encampment ringleader Khymani James rages 'Zionists don’t deserve to live' in newly resurfaced video
nypost.com/2024/04/26/us-news/columbia-anti-israel-encampment-ringleader-once-said-zionists-dont-deserve-to-live/
The defending champs are having fun. 😎🏆
Angel Reese ‘super excited’ for ‘direction’ of WNBA and details ‘inspirational’ mentor Shaquille O’Neal
cnn.com/2024/04/25/sport/angel-reese-chicago-sky-introduction-shaquille-oneal-spt-intl/
Iowa, Iowa State athletes file lawsuit saying rights were violated after gambling sting
theathletic.com/5449852/2024/04/26/iowa-athletes-gambling-lawsuit/
The Los Angeles Lakers are on the brink of elimination following their 11th straight loss to the Denver Nuggets. 😳
Caitlin Clark to sign new Nike deal valued at $28 million over 8 years, reports say
apnews.com/article/caitlin-clark-nike-3ea6a96e0b830b66b4680cc5318de9e4
Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark Secures Groundbreaking Contract with Nike After WNBA Salary Criticism
- Following public criticism of Caitlin Clark's modest WNBA rookie salary, she secured an impressive deal with Nike.
- As the top pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, she landed a long-term agreement with the athletic footwear and apparel brand, including a signature shoe.
- This partnership represents the largest sponsorship deal for a female basketball player.
"I don't know anybody they’re hiring that's doing a better job than Darvin Ham has done"
- @TimBontemps on the Lakers
(Via Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective: Historic Embiid Performance, Nuggets Continue Domination Of Lakers on Apple Podcasts / h/t @BasketballOnX )
The top 10 in C&S 3PT FGA/75
1. Sam Merrill2. Donte DiVincenzo3. Sam Hauser
4. Klay Thompson
5. Lauri Markkanen6. Jordan Hawkins
7. Trey Murphy III
8 ... Show more
Caitlin Clark, Connor McCaffery share tender moment on one-year anniversary: 'Fav person'
nypost.com/2024/04/24/sports/caitlin-clark-connor-mccaffery-celebrate-one-year-anniversary/
The OKC Thunder are favorites to acquire Nic Claxton should he depart from Brooklyn, per @BovadaOfficial
Oklahoma City Thunder +225
New Orleans Pelicans ...
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Dear Abby: My younger boyfriend and his new girlfriend live with me -- he won't have sex with me anymore
nypost.com/2024/04/26/lifestyle/dear-abby-my-younger-boyfriend-and-his-new-girlfriend-live-with-me-he-wont-have-sex-with-me-anymore/
The top 10 wing stoppers in D-LEBRON
1. Dean Wade2. Ausar Thompson
3. Herbert Jones4. Haywood Highsmith5. Josh Hart
6. Jae'Sean Tate
7. Keegan Murray
8 ... Show more
Kansas C Hunter Dickinson Announces Return for Fifth Season: The Jayhawks appear primed to bounce back next year.
si.com/college/2024/04/26/kansas-hunter-dickinson-return-announcement
How I chose which college was right for me: Duke, Columbia, and Yale: A student couldn't decide which college he should go to after getting accepted to multiple ...
businessinsider.com/college-decision-day-ivy-league-duke-columbia-yale-2024-4
Inside the failed White House coup to oust Biden press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre
nypost.com/2024/04/26/us-news/inside-the-failed-white-house-coup-against-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre/
This duo is gonna be fun to watch in the WNBA 👀
🎥 @IndianaFever | @aa_boston | @CaitlinClark22 https://twitter.com/IndianaFever/status/1783199534513877062/video/1
Miami freshman Kyshawn George entering NBA draft: Miami Hurricanes freshman guard Kyshawn George, after 16 starts in college, told ESPN on Thursday that he is ...
reuters.com/sports/miami-freshman-kyshawn-george-entering-nba-draft-2024-04-25/
Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo Out for Game 3 vs. Pacers : The Milwaukee Bucks will play the Indiana Pacers on Friday night in Game 3 of their opening Eastern ...
si.com/nba/2024/04/26/giannis-antetokounmpo-game-3-status
The crowd was pumped to see Caitlin Clark ahead of Game 3 🙌
(via TylerSmith_ISL | X) #caitlinclark #indiana #pacers #fever #playoffs #nba #wnba #basketball
Darvin Ham Disputes Anthony Davis's Belief That Lakers Don't Know What They're Doing
si.com/nba/2024/04/24/darvin-ham-disputes-anthony-davis-game-2-remarks
A NEW ERA BEGINS IN CHICAGO. The Bears selected Caleb Williams as their new quarterback with the first overall pick. 🐻
These transfers are visiting Kentucky as part of a big recruiting weekend for Mark Pope
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-recruiting/article288026820.html
SGA MVP?Chet Holmgren thinks so.
“He’s too humble to say it, but this is the MVP right here.”
🎥 @NBA | #NBAPlayoffs X / ?
2023 NCAA Tournament Hero Lamont Butler Transferring to Kentucky, per Report: The fifth-year guard will live forever in San Diego State lore.
si.com/college/2024/04/26/kentucky-lamont-butler-transfer-san-diego-state
‘Migrant influencer’ Leonel Moreno is having trouble coming up with the money for an attorney despite previously waving huge wads of $100 bills on social media ... Show more
Why Des Moines area schools aren’t letting teachers carry guns despite new law: Des Moines Public Schools' officials announced this week that they do not plan to ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/education/2024/04/26/dmps-has-no-plans-to-let-staff-teachers-carry-guns-metro-area-schools-mull-security-options/73438840007/
Will the NBA’s Next Defining Team Emerge in These Playoffs?: The NBA has had five different champions in the past five years. Another new winner this year would ...
theringer.com/2024/4/25/24140051/nba-title-race-2024-dynasty-parity-adam-silver-denver-nuggets
Worked out pretty well last time for the Chiefs. 🏆🏆🏆
Miami steals one in Boston.
The Heat made 23 three-pointers in Game 2.
Series tied 1-1.@MiamiHEAT | #NBAPlayoffs
Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla stymied by Heat coach Erik Spoelstra’s game plan: Spoelstra had two full days to prepare for Game 2 and completely dominated his ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/25/sports/celtics-coach-joe-mazzulla-stymied-by-heat-coach-erik-spoelstras-game-plan/
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tonight:
33 PTS, 5 AST, 3 REB, 68% FGChet Holmgren tonight:
26 PTS, 7 REB, 2 BLK, 69% FG
Jalen Williams tonight:
21 PTS, 8 AST ... Show more
The top 10 anchor bigs in D-LEBRON
1. Rudy Gobert
2. Isaiah Hartenstein
3. Jusuf Nurkic4. Jakob Poeltl5. Chet Holmgren
6. Daniel Gafford
7 ... Show more
With the 3rd overall pick, the New England Patriots select UNC’s Drake Maye. 😤
Quick Glance: Belichick's Insights on Drafting Drake Maye
- Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick shared his thoughts on his former team's decision to select UNC quarterback Drake Maye with the third overall pick in the NFL draft.
- Belichick pointed out similarities in size and athleticism between Maye and Josh Allen, emphasizing Allen's exceptional talent.
- Maye is acknowledged as a very talented individual with good physical attributes, running ability, and throwing arm. However, his lack of playing time and experience is noted.
- It is highlighted that Maye possesses immense potential but may require time to fully develop. He is now considered the Patriots' franchise quarterback as they enter a new era.
UPenn swarmed by anti-Israel protesters who set up encampments on campus: 'Source of fear'
nypost.com/2024/04/25/us-news/upenn-swarmed-by-anti-israel-protesters-who-set-up-encampment-on-campus/
Florida attorney general files lawsuit against ACC over request for ESPN contract
theathletic.com/5445422/2024/04/25/florida-ag-suing-acc-espn-contract/
Jayden Daniels won almost every damn award in college football before NFL Draft: Jayden Daniels has a litany of awards to his name, including college football’s ...
sbnation.com/nfl/2024/4/25/24140455/jayden-daniels-nfl-draft-jaden-arizona-sun-devils-lsu-tigers-heisman-walter-camp-award
VCU hoops transfer portal updates: Fan favorite Lawal departs for Virginia Tech: The dunks were rim-rattling, the blocks emphatic.The "Tobi ...
richmond.com/sports/college/basketball/men/vcu-mens-basketball-rams-tobi-lawal-virginia-tech-transfer-portal-ryan-odom-jhamir-brickus-jamarii-thomas/article_b2ed68f6-03fc-11ef-9359-d74115516bbc.html
NCAA softball career home runs leader Jocelyn Alo joins Savannah Bananas baseball team
usatoday.com/story/sports/college/softball/2024/04/26/jocelyn-alo-signs-savannah-bananas-baseball/73472448007/
1️⃣ Caleb Williams
1️⃣ Victor Wembanyama1️⃣ Caitlin Clark1️⃣ Connor Bedard
What a run of No. 1 overall picks 🔥
Why drafting a successful NFL quarterback remains ‘an inexact science’: Despite NFL decision-makers' robust resumes as talent evaluators and extensive research ...
theathletic.com/5442706/2024/04/25/nfl-draft-quarterback-evaluation-strategy-luck/
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren combine for 59 points in the Thunder’s Game 2 win over the Pelicans.
◻️ SGA: 33 PTS, 5 AST
◻️ Chet: 26 PTS ... Show more
Chuck Arnold talks revelations from the new Bon Jovi documentary.
NBA: Joel Embiid leads 76ers past Knicks to cut deficit to 2-1: PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid is suffering from Bell's palsy and played Game 3 with a bulky ...
sports.inquirer.net/563229/nba-joel-embiid-leads-76ers-past-knicks-to-cut-deficit-to-2-1
Quick Glance: Joel Embiid's Controversial Foul: Turning Point in Game 3
- Embiid scored 50 points in the game against the Knicks but was also involved in controversy.
- Embiid's 50 points led to a win in a contentious Game 3 where the Sixers trailed 2-1.
- A controversial foul by Embiid on Mitchell Robinson could have meant a premature end.
- The Knicks have doubts about the officiating and are getting ready for Game 4.
McDonald’s All-American Boogie Fland, a former UK basketball signee, commits to new school
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-recruiting/article287736435.html
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