- First-round selections of QB Caleb Williams and wide receiver Rome Odunze by the Chicago Bears in the 2024 NFL DraftWith the first overall choice in the 2024 NFL Draft, USC quarterback Caleb Williams was chosen by the Chicago Bears on Thursday.In the draft, the Bears had an additional first-round selection. Rome Odunze, a wide receiver from Washington, was chosen with it as the No. 9 overall choice. QB J.J. McCarthy of Michigan, a native… Read more: First-round selections of QB Caleb Williams and wide receiver Rome Odunze by the Chicago Bears in the 2024 NFL Draft
- Kirk Cousins is reportedly taken aback by the Falcons’ selection of quarterback Michael Penix Jr. in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.Taking Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth overall choice on Thursday night, the Atlanta Falcons stunned everyone and earned the title of most unexpected pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.The Falcons kept their decision so under wraps that they did not even inform Kirk Cousins of their decision. Daniel Jeremiah of… Read more: Kirk Cousins is reportedly taken aback by the Falcons’ selection of quarterback Michael Penix Jr. in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
- After falling to the Denver Nuggets for the third consecutive game, the Lakers are on the verge of elimination.In Game 3 of their first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night, the Denver Nuggets advanced to the second round with a 112-105 win led by Aaron Gordon (29 points, 15 rebounds), Nikola Jokic (24 points, 15 rebounds, and nine assists), and the team.The reigning NBA champion Nuggets defeated LeBron James and… Read more: After falling to the Denver Nuggets for the third consecutive game, the Lakers are on the verge of elimination.
- Celtics vs. Heat odds, timing, line, score prediction: 2024 NBA playoff predictions; best bets for Game 2 by tested algorithmOn Wednesday, the No. 8-seeded Miami Heat and the No. 1-seeded Boston Celtics will square off in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference rivalry. During the regular season, these two teams faced off three times, with the Celtics winning each time. Sunday’s game one of this 2024 NBA playoff series was won by Boston, 114-94.… Read more: Celtics vs. Heat odds, timing, line, score prediction: 2024 NBA playoff predictions; best bets for Game 2 by tested algorithm
- Manchester United overcomes Sheffield United thanks to Fernandes’ wizardry.Just as further danger seemed for struggling manager Erik ten Hag, Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes saved his team on Wednesday, scoring twice in a 4-2 home win against Sheffield United, the worst team in the Premier League.United fell down twice, with goals from Ben Brereton Diaz and Jayden Bogle for the visitors, but Fernandes… Read more: Manchester United overcomes Sheffield United thanks to Fernandes’ wizardry.
- 14 years after losing the Heisman Trophy, Reggie Bush receives it back.The Heisman Trust officially “reinstatement” of the 2005 Heisman Trophy to Reggie Bush was announced on Wednesday, citing “enormous changes in the college football landscape.”The Heisman Trust made its judgment after Bush lost his 2010 Heisman Trophy due to major NCAA fines against USC, which included Bush’s receipt of illicit payments throughout his stint as… Read more: 14 years after losing the Heisman Trophy, Reggie Bush receives it back.
- After Game 2 of the Nuggets vs. Lakers, there was an argument when Nikola Jokić’s brother seemed to hit a fan.Shortly after Game 2 of the Denver Nuggets first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night, Strahinja Jokić, the brother of teammate Nikola Jokić, appeared to strike a fan during an incident in the Ball Arena bleachers.The NBA informed The Athletic that it is investigating reports of a fight between Strahinja and… Read more: After Game 2 of the Nuggets vs. Lakers, there was an argument when Nikola Jokić’s brother seemed to hit a fan.
- Darren Waller and Kelsey Plum File for Divorce A Year into Her Marriage, WNBA Star Expresses Her DevastationAfter a year of marriage, NFL tight end Darren Waller and WNBA champion Kelsey Plum have filed for divorce, PEOPLE can confirm.According to court records PEOPLE was able to get, Plum, 29, and Waller, 31, jointly filed for divorce in Clark County, Nevada, on April 23. Plum sent a devastating statement on social media shortly… Read more: Darren Waller and Kelsey Plum File for Divorce A Year into Her Marriage, WNBA Star Expresses Her Devastation
- Following the Resurfacing of Her Viral 2021 ESPY Speech, Paige Bueckers is TrendingPaige Bueckers is a cherished fan favorite and a key player in the quickly expanding sport of women’s collegiate basketball.The UConn star is seldom not the subject of social media, but on Monday, her popularity increased even further. At the 2021 ESPYs, Bueckers was named the greatest collegiate athlete in women’s sports. Rather of concentrating… Read more: Following the Resurfacing of Her Viral 2021 ESPY Speech, Paige Bueckers is Trending
- How to watch the 2024 NBA playoffs online, the Cavaliers vs. Magic TV channel matchup, and a predictionThe Cleveland Cavaliers avoided an ugly first-round exit from last season by defeating the Orlando Magic handily in Game 1 of the playoffs on Saturday. When the teams square off again for Game 2 on Monday night, they’ll want to seize complete control of the series.Conversely, the Magic will be hoping to feel more at… Read more: How to watch the 2024 NBA playoffs online, the Cavaliers vs. Magic TV channel matchup, and a prediction
- The Broncos’ quarterback situation after the Zach Wilson dealThe decision-makers for the Denver Broncos have insisted that they have a quarterback plan.When they made the expensive decision to let go of Russell Wilson only two seasons after the big deal to get him, they made that statement. They claimed as much when they refused to sign free agents while one experienced quarterback after… Read more: The Broncos’ quarterback situation after the Zach Wilson deal
- Win vs the Heat (as well as some other Boston Celtics Playoffs thoughts)This sounds like it belongs in a screenplay. In the NBA Playoffs, the Boston Celtics will once again play the Miami Heat. I’m experiencing a range of contradictory emotions.On the one hand, this presents an ideal chance for retaliation. We can (and should) repay them for knocking us out the previous year. Maybe this team’s… Read more: Win vs the Heat (as well as some other Boston Celtics Playoffs thoughts)
- Prediction, odds, and timing for Real Madrid vs. Barcelona: 2024 April 21 La Liga predictions and El Clasico best betsThis Sunday’s El Clásico match between Real Madrid and Barcelona is expected to reignite a fierce rivalry. Real Madrid (24-6-1) advanced to the UEFA Champions League semifinals despite a 1-1 draw with Manchester City on Wednesday. The victory came from a 4-3 advantage in penalty kicks. Barcelona (21-7-3) on the other hand, lost to Paris… Read more: Prediction, odds, and timing for Real Madrid vs. Barcelona: 2024 April 21 La Liga predictions and El Clasico best bets
- When the Clippers play the Mavericks in Game 1, Kawhi Leonard is out due to illness.The Clippers defeated the Dallas Mavericks 109-97 at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday in the opening game of their first-round playoff series. However, Kawhi Leonard was not in the lineup.Leonard’s surgically repaired right knee was inflamed, causing him to miss his tenth consecutive game. Coach Ty Lue said before to the game that his status for… Read more: When the Clippers play the Mavericks in Game 1, Kawhi Leonard is out due to illness.
- After Anthony Edwards scores 33, the Timberwolves defeat the Suns.Anthony Edwards made the decision to gauge the intensity of his shooting run while the Target Center was throbbing.Already, a series of jumpers had been buried by the dynamic young superstar of the Minnesota Timberwolves, exuding confidence and becoming more passionate with each one that extended the score. Then, in the last 48 seconds of… Read more: After Anthony Edwards scores 33, the Timberwolves defeat the Suns.
- Playoff Game 1 saw the Knicks defeat the 76ers 111-104. With 22 points each from Brunson and Hart, the backups shine.In the first game of their Eastern Conference first-round series, the Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 111-104 on Saturday night. Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart both scored 22 points, while Deuce McBride spearheaded a tremendous effort by scoring 21 points.Joel Embiid was forced to exit the game when it seemed that he had re-injured his… Read more: Playoff Game 1 saw the Knicks defeat the 76ers 111-104. With 22 points each from Brunson and Hart, the backups shine.
- Nikola Jokic scores 32 as the Nuggets defeat the Lakers once again to win the first game of the series.The Nuggets versus. Lakers series opener felt a lot like every other Nuggets game.Early on, LeBron James and Anthony Davis made easy baskets, Los Angeles gave it their all against the reigning champs, even building a double-digit lead, and Denver then methodically and gradually battered its opponent into submission. After a flurry of 3-pointers by… Read more: Nikola Jokic scores 32 as the Nuggets defeat the Lakers once again to win the first game of the series.
- Bulls vs. Heat odds, forecast, and time: 2024 NBA Play-In Tournament predictions: a tested model’s top bets for April 19When the Miami Heat meet the Chicago Bulls in the 2024 NBA meet-In Tournament on Friday, they will strive to secure the eighth seed in the East by following a similar route to the playoffs as they did the previous season. The Bulls (39-43), who defeated Atlanta 131-116 on Wednesday to advance, are 19-22 away… Read more: Bulls vs. Heat odds, forecast, and time: 2024 NBA Play-In Tournament predictions: a tested model’s top bets for April 19
- Pelicans vs. Kings odds, forecast, time: dependable model’s April 19 wagers for the 2024 NBA Play-In TournamentOn Friday, the Sacramento Kings and the New Orleans Pelicans will play to discover who earns the eighth seed in the Western Conference. The Oklahoma City Thunder will host the victor of this match in the first round. This season, these clubs have faced off five times, with the Pelicans emerging victorious each time. New… Read more: Pelicans vs. Kings odds, forecast, time: dependable model’s April 19 wagers for the 2024 NBA Play-In Tournament
- How to watch, odds, and selections for Atalanta vs. Liverpool on April 18, 2024 Prediction of the UEFA Europa League scoreOn Thursday on Paramount+, Atalanta will play Liverpool in a 2024 UEFA Europa League match. When the Reds hosted the first leg of the match a week ago, they were the clear favorites, but the Italian Serie A team defeated them, 3-0. In league action, Atalanta and Verona drew 2-2, while Liverpool lost the Premier… Read more: How to watch, odds, and selections for Atalanta vs. Liverpool on April 18, 2024 Prediction of the UEFA Europa League score
- Heat defeats the 76ers to set up a decisive matchup against the Bulls. Remarks and details on Butler’s injuryThere are five things to remember from the Miami Heat’s play-in game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night at Wells Fargo Center, which ended in a 105-104 defeat. The Heat will now play the Chicago Bulls in a win-or-go-home play-in game on Friday at 7 p.m. in Miami:The Heat have struggled this season due… Read more: Heat defeats the 76ers to set up a decisive matchup against the Bulls. Remarks and details on Butler’s injury
- The terrible defeat to Bayern for Arsenal won’t ruin the season.While Mikel Arteta acknowledges that his team, Arsenal, is hurting over their Champions League loss to Bayern Munich, he also maintains that the setback won’t end their season.Joshua Kimmich’s lone goal in Wednesday’s second leg gave Bayern a 3-2 aggregate victory, sending the Gunners packing in the quarterfinals. With six games remaining, Arsenal will need… Read more: The terrible defeat to Bayern for Arsenal won’t ruin the season.
- In an incredible Champions League match, Real Madrid teaches Man City a lesson.Since Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed al Nahyan took over the team in 2008, Manchester City has undoubtedly become one of the best in the league, but Real Madrid is a much higher rung on the ladder and they gave Pep Guardiola a painful wake-up call when they upset the European champions and ended his hopes… Read more: In an incredible Champions League match, Real Madrid teaches Man City a lesson.
- Red Wings win over the Canadiens in a comeback, but they are out of the playoff race.The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Montreal Canadiens 5–4 in a shootout on Tuesday at Bell Centre, but their attempt to qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs was unsuccessful.on five seconds remaining in the third quarter, David Perron tied the game at four on a slap shot from the point through traffic. After the Washington… Read more: Red Wings win over the Canadiens in a comeback, but they are out of the playoff race.
- Kings defeat Warriors 118-94 to get beyond the play-in round.With a 118-94 victory on Tuesday night, Keegan Murray scored 32 points, De’Aaron Fox added 24, and the Sacramento Kings survived the play-in round by eliminating the Golden State Warriors.After ending an NBA record 16-year postseason drought last season, Sacramento advanced to play against New Orleans on Friday night with the opportunity to make a… Read more: Kings defeat Warriors 118-94 to get beyond the play-in round.
- Barcelona vs. PSG: the team’s confirmed lineupThis Tuesday, Barcelona has the chance to advance to the Champions League semifinals for the first time in five years and make amends for a poor performance in the last two seasons against rival Paris Saint-Germain, who is coming to the Olímpico Lluís Companys with revenge after losing in the first round (2-3).Aunque Xavi Hernández… Read more: Barcelona vs. PSG: the team’s confirmed lineup
- Media rights for the WNBA, Sterling, Stuart Scott document, “King Charles”There may finally be interest in the WNBA from the NBA’s broadcast partner with the longest contract. Additionally, ESPN is producing a 30 For 30 documentary on Stuart Scott; Charles Barkley’s CNN program has been canceled; and Yankees voice John Sterling has retired. WBD is considering WNBA rights.The Athletic said on Monday that Warner Bros.… Read more: Media rights for the WNBA, Sterling, Stuart Scott document, “King Charles”
- Chelsea defeat Everton 4–0 on four goals from Cole Palmer.On Monday, Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer contributed to the 6-0 demolition of Everton. Palmer scored three of his team’s hat tricks in the first thirty minutes as his squad maintained its pursuit of a European position despite the visitors’ precarious position just above the relegation zone.Twenty-one-year-old Palmer solidified his England credentials with a trifecta of… Read more: Chelsea defeat Everton 4–0 on four goals from Cole Palmer.
- The championship bid of Arsenal has been halted, but the Champions League provides hope.Arsenal has to show that they are not April Fools in one week. This month the Gunners started their quest for glory both domestically and internationally for the second year in a row.Nonetheless, Mikel Arteta’s team has one week to save their season after a 2-0 home loss to Aston Villa, and the Spaniard is… Read more: The championship bid of Arsenal has been halted, but the Champions League provides hope.
- First Bundesliga championship won by Bayer Leverkusen under Xabi AlonsoWith five games remaining, Bayer Leverkusen defeated Werder Bremen 5-0 to clinch the Bundesliga title and claim their first-ever title.After breaking Bayern Munich’s German record of 32 games without a loss in all competitions in February, Alonso’s club is still undefeated in all competitions this season. Currently, the run total across all contests is 43.… Read more: First Bundesliga championship won by Bayer Leverkusen under Xabi Alonso
- Coach Ancelotti of Real Madrid Provides Details About The City Lineup, Saying That Vinicius Mallorca Boos Are A “Success”In addition to revealing part of his starting lineup for Real Madrid’s crucial Champions League quarterfinal matchup against Manchester City on Wednesday, head coach Carlo Ancelotti also said that Vinicius’ whistle from Mallorca supporters is a symbol of “success” after his team defeated the Copa del Rey runners-up 1-0.Aurelien Tchouameni received a yellow card during… Read more: Coach Ancelotti of Real Madrid Provides Details About The City Lineup, Saying That Vinicius Mallorca Boos Are A “Success”
- 4/12 Preview: Celtics vs. HornetsWhen the Boston Celtics host the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night, they’ll try to avoid losing three games in a row.Boston (62-18) lost 104-91 on the road to the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday, then on Thursday, they were defeated 118-109 by the visiting New York Knicks. Since securing the top seed in the Eastern Conference… Read more: 4/12 Preview: Celtics vs. Hornets
- At the practice facility, the Sixers unveil a statue of Allen Iverson.Indeed, there is something very ironic about the fact that Allen Iverson was captured in his crossover posture in the Philadelphia 76ers’ practice facility, of all places.Practice. Not where the Sixers are supposed to play. Practice. Nearly 22 years after AI boasted about “practice” 22 times in a frequently staged press conference (see, Ted Lasso),… Read more: At the practice facility, the Sixers unveil a statue of Allen Iverson.
- Denver advances to the Frozen Four title game after defeating Boston University 2-1 in overtime.Growing up in Bloomington, Tristan Broz acknowledged, he fantasized of situations like the one he had on Thursday: winning the NCAA Frozen Four in overtime at St. Paul’s Xcel Energy Center, his backyard.“To accomplish something like that for your team is what every kid dreams of,” Broz said shortly after his goal, which put Denver… Read more: Denver advances to the Frozen Four title game after defeating Boston University 2-1 in overtime.
- Scores in the Europa League, fear gauge: AC Milan struggles against AS Roma, Liverpool is devastated by AtalantaThe first leg of the quarterfinals of the UEFA Europa League was anything but easy for the favorites, with teams like AC Milan and Liverpool losing to start the match and Bayer Leverkusen requiring two goals in the last ten minutes to take the lead.The most well-known teams in the competition now find themselves in… Read more: Scores in the Europa League, fear gauge: AC Milan struggles against AS Roma, Liverpool is devastated by Atalanta