Tag: nfl
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Real Madrid advances to the Champions League semi-finals after defeating Chelsea.
Real Madrid defeated Chelsea 2-0 at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday to go to the Champions League semifinals by a final aggregate score of 4-0. Rodrygo scored a second-half hat trick for Real Madrid.For the first time since 1993, Chelsea has lost four straight games. As Chelsea started out strong before the visitors got into the…
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9 takeaways as Derrick White leads the Celtics to a Game 2 victory against the Hawks
On Tuesday, the Celtics seized a 2-0 lead in their first-round series against the Hawks with another easy win, this time 119-106. Here are the key points: 1. Derrick White was a threat again on Tuesday, scoring 26 points on 11-for-16 shooting to go with seven rebounds, two assists, and three blocked shots after scoring…
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The Suns’ road to redemption begins with a blemish in their defeat to the Clippers.
The topic of the postseason is atonement. It’s a term that doesn’t start with the letter “L.” Unfortunately, the Suns’ postseason record does not reflect this. Our road to redemption started with a big mark on Sunday night: a 115-110 defeat to the Clippers, which gave the opponent early momentum and home-court advantage. It marks…
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LeBron James attributes the Lakers’ Game 1 victory to their supporting cast.
The Los Angeles Lakers led the Memphis Grizzlies by six points entering the fourth quarter of Game 1 of their first-round series on Sunday. LeBron James and Anthony Davis each tried one shot in the opening 11 minutes of the fourth period. Despite this, Los Angeles won 128-112 as a bench player and a man…
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Harden begins Round 1 with a ‘perfect game,’ as the Sixers defeat the Nets.
A year ago, James Harden entered the playoffs with the Philadelphia 76ers having played 21 games with his new club, still adjusting to a new environment after coming through a blockbuster midseason deal. On Saturday afternoon, Harden and the 76ers opened up this year’s playoffs against Harden’s old team, the Brooklyn Nets, and he couldn’t…
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Celtics Outperform Hawks They can’t compete with them.
The first game of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals wasn’t even a playoff game. It was a thrashing in the playoffs. After one quarter, Boston led by 10 points. They were up by 30 points at the half. Atlanta’s two-quarter three-point percentage is 6.3%. Sure, the Hawks cut the margin to 19 at the conclusion of…
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Fox leads the Kings over the Warriors 126-123 in their playoff return.
De’Aaron Fox had one more mission to do after a spectacular playoff debut that had taken years to develop. With the home fans ticking down the seconds after a thrilling return to the playoffs, Fox clicked the button and lighted the ceremonial beam, thereby ending Sacramento’s 17-year drought. “Sacramento showed out tonight,” Fox stated. “But…
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Randle returns as the Knicks claim a “great team win” in Game 1.
As the New York Knicks approached Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, they hoped Julius Randle would be able to play. After spraining his left ankle against the Miami Heat on March 29, there was considerable doubt about whether the All-Star forward would be ready to start the series.…
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The NBA suspends Miles Bridges for 30 games due to domestic violence.
Miles Bridges, the NBA player who pleaded no guilty to felony domestic abuse in the fall, was banned for 30 games on Friday, according to the league. Bridges, 25, spent four seasons with the Charlotte Hornets before being accused of abusing his girlfriend in front of their children last June. During the 2022-23 regular season,…
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Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Play-In Preview
The Oklahoma City Thunder are battle-tested despite being the NBA’s youngest squad. They are one victory away from reaching the playoffs after a huge win against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night. The Minnesota Timberwolves, who visit the Oklahoma City Thunder today, are the only club standing in their way. This means that Oklahoma…
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The Heat defeated the Bulls 102-91 and will meet the Bucks in the first round.
In an elimination game, Max Strus had another 3-point attempt blocked. He and Jimmy Butler rendered it irrelevant.The playoffs are almost around the corner. Strus and Butler each scored 31 points as the Miami Heat upset the Chicago Bulls 102-91 in an Eastern Conference play-in game Friday night. “Our team has obviously not been perfect…
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Questions to consider before Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz: Diaz, can you box? Who has the upper hand? How effective will the promotion be?
For over a year, Nate Diaz and Jake Paul have been trading insults on social media and in the press. During one of Paul’s bouts, their two squads got into a violent battle backstage. In multiple encounters, Paul called Diaz out, notably in his postfight interview after defeating Anderson Silva last year. Until recently, it…
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RBC Heritage leader Viktor Hovland is eight strokes ahead of Jon Rahm.
Viktor Hovland’s round of 7-under 64 at the rain-delayed RBC Heritage on Thursday handed him a first-round lead for the second week in a row, leaving Masters winner Jon Rahm eight strokes down and with a lot of work ahead of him to get back into contention following his major triumph. Hovland recorded the best…
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Jonathan Toews’soaks in’ the Blackhawks’ last game.
Jonathan Toews did a few laps and waved to the crowd who screamed “Jonny! Jonny!” As the audience cheered, he touched his heart and lifted his stick in the air. Toews played his last game with Chicago on Thursday, capping off a hugely successful 15-year career that includes three Stanley Cup victories. The captain was…
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Manchester United has a tough Europa League journey ahead of them due to mistakes and suspensions.
Manchester United lost a two-goal lead in the first leg of their Europa League quarterfinal against Sevilla, resulting in a 2-2 draw at Old Trafford.Erik ten Hag’s side seemed to be in charge of their Europa League fate after two goals from Marcel Sabitzer in the first 20 minutes, but late own goals from Tyrell…
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Devin White, an LB with the Buccaneers, reportedly asked for a trade.
Devin White, a first-round draught selection in 2019 and Pro Bowl inside linebacker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has asked to be traded, sources informed ESPN on Tuesday. One of the sources told ESPN that White has been “fed up” with the squad and has gotten more and more irritated with them. White has become…
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When WR Hopkins is ready, Gannon and the Cardinals will welcome him.
The Arizona Cardinals’ first optional practise under new coach Jonathan Gannon on Tuesday was absent one important player. While his current colleagues gathered in the weight room at the Cardinals’ facility in Tempe, Arizona, wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins was exercising 1,165 miles away at a gym in Houston. Gannon said, “We’ll see,” when asked whether…
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Lakers defeat Timberwolves in overtime to secure the 7-seed in the West.
LeBron James scored 30 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the depleted Minnesota Timberwolves 108-102 in overtime on Tuesday night to secure the seventh berth in the Western Conference playoffs.For the Lakers, who will play second-seeded Memphis in the first round beginning on Sunday, Dennis Schroder scored 21 points and…
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Wrexham: A last-second penalty stop brings Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney closer to promotion.
The major goal of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s ownership of Welsh soccer team Wrexham A.F.C. was to advance the team to the greatest levels possible. Actually, the primary motivation was to create a TV program, but the programme would be far more entertaining if they improved their standing in English soccer. They seem to…
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How to watch Manchester City vs. Bayern Munich live stream online, along with the TV station and odds
On Tuesday, Manchester City will host Bayern Munich in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal, with Thomas Tuchel now coaching the German giants. Julian Nagelsmann was still in command when the draw for the final eight was made, and the Bundesliga champions only made the switch during the recent international break. Bayern…
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In the 2023 WNBA draft, Indiana Fever choose Aliyah Boston first overall.
The Indiana Fever picked former South Carolina standout and 2022 Naismith Player of the Year Aliyah Boston with the first overall choice in the 2023 WNBA draught on Monday night at New York City’s Spring Studios.Boston, a 6-foot-5 forward from St. Thomas in the United States Virgin Islands who moved to Massachusetts as a teenager…
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Final Leaderboard, Total Purse, and Payouts for the 2023 Masters
When the Masters’ entire prize money is given out on the Sunday after the competition in 2023, records will be broken again again. The overall prize for this year is $18 million, an increase of $3 million from the total purse in 2022, and winner Jon Rahm will earn $3.24 million this year compared to…
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Liverpool stage a spectacular comeback tie to end Arsenal’s championship challenge.
Liverpool came from two goals behind to tie 2-2 with Premier League leaders Arsenal at Anfield on Sunday thanks in large part to a late Roberto Firmino header.After goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus in the first half were cancelled out by goals from Mohamed Salah and Firmino, Arsenal moved six points ahead of…
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Jon Rahm wins the 2023 Masters with ease, giving the Spaniard his second major triumph.
On Sunday, Jon Rahm won the 2023 Masters, his first green jacket and second career major.The Spaniard put on a consistency masterclass, winning by four shots against LIV Golf Series combo Brooks Koepka and Phil Mickelson. After two days of inclement weather forced repeated suspensions of play at the 87th edition of the historic major,…
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Braves outfielder Michael Harris II gets placed on the disabled list with a strained back.
Less than a day after leaving a game against the San Diego Padres due to back discomfort, the Atlanta Braves put centre fielder Michael Harris II on the disabled list. The Braves responded by promoting seasoned utility man Eli White from Triple-A Gwinnett.Harris, 22, had a sluggish start to this season. He has played seven…