overview of sports traditions in the United States
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
She stands alone. 👑
The 2024 NCAA All-Around National Champion:
Haleigh Bryant
LSU Gymnastics x #ItJustMeansMore
BREAKING: The Arizona Coyotes are officially headed to Salt Lake City starting next season, sources tell The Athletic.
On Thursday ... Show more @reporterchris
Haleigh Bryant, Aleah Finnegan lead LSU to NCAA gymanstics semifinal with 198.1125 score
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Tunde Onakoya: Nigerian attempts to break chess marathon record: The 29-year-old chess master hopes raise $1m for charity by playing for 58 consecutive hours.
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68852876
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Relationship Timeline: A comprehensive timeline to all the details of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s relationship ...
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Quick Glance: The Emotional Appeal of Taylor Swift's Breakup Songs
- Taylor Swift's highly anticipated album delves deeply into her painful breakup. Specialists elaborate on the allure of these songs and the insights they provide.
- Music plays a crucial role in encouraging people to confront challenging experiences and emotions they would typically avoid, according to Hiser. He sees this as a simple gateway to mindfulness.
- Heartbreak is Swift's specialty. The sophistication in Swift's songwriting could be the key to the success of her breakup songs, as highlighted by Gallagher. In addition to grief and loss, her lyrics often emphasize themes of self-empowerment.
- While breakup songs can be comforting, empowering, and unifying, Gallagher warns against excessive focus on them. It is important to take a break and explore other genres of music to promote overall well-being.
Coyotes officially leaving Arizona for Salt Lake City following approval of sale to Utah Jazz owners
apnews.com/article/arizona-coyotes-salt-lake-city-relocation-f847c9206632db191463128b01347857
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.
Big fan of 22 🏀
NFL Mock Draft from the bookmakers: The betting odds on the individual draft picks
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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 in Clutch WPA (Win Probability Added)
1. Stephen Curry2. Giannis Antetokounmpo3. DeMar DeRozan
4. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander5. Paul George
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GEAUXIN' TO THE SHIP 😤
No. 2 LSU Gymnastics scorches through the National Semifinals in the top spot with a 198.1125!#NCAAGym x #ItJustMeansMore
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/
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/
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: 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.
When Fans Fight Back: Oakland has become a new center of sports fan activism. But with the A’s headed to Las Vegas, what are the fans there still fighting for? ...
theringer.com/mlb/2024/4/18/24132083/oakland-athletics-relocation-sacramento-fan-resistance-boycott
Quick Glance: Fan Resistance
- Summary of protest efforts by Oakland Athletics fans against the team's planned relocation.
- Organization of boycotts, demonstrations, and fan festivals to demonstrate solidarity and determination.
- Highlighting issues in professional sports such as ownership, equity, and representation through protest actions.
- Emphasis on the voice and power of fans, as well as the impact of collective actions on changes in sports.
2024 NHL Playoffs: Bracket, standings, playoff picture ahead of regular-season finales
usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/standings/2024/04/17/2024-nhl-playoffs-picture-bracket-seeding-standings/73359814007/
Nothing is personal 🫶🏽
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 quest for Lord Stanley begins Saturday, and all eight matchups are set.
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Rangers vs. Capitals
Hurricanes vs. Islanders
Panthers vs ... Show more
How name, image and likeness is impacting NFL draft decisions: ‘That is guaranteed money’
theathletic.com/5423892/2024/04/19/nil-college-football-nfl-draft-depth-salaries-contracts/
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
He needs one more day on the roster for an MLB pension. Can the Braves help?: 67-year-old Gary Cooper of Savannah spent 42 days on the Atlanta Braves roster in ...
gpb.org/news/2024/04/12/he-needs-one-more-day-on-the-roster-for-mlb-pension-can-the-braves-help
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.
Kyrie Irving says he misses the days when players tried out for Team USA and competed against each other
“I wish my brothers well ... Show more
The Lakers are the favorites to land Trae Young, per @BovadaOfficial Los Angeles Lakers +300
Chicago Bulls +500
Dallas Mavericks +700
San Antonio Spurs +700
Utah Jazz ... 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
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/
FLORIDA 👏 KEEPS 👏 FIGHTIN' 👏
No. 4 Florida Gators Gymnastics notches a 197.8750 to hold off No. 1 Oklahoma and secure the final spot in the National ... Show more #NCAAgym #ItJustMeansMore
What’s Klay Thompson’s future after his 0-for-10 clunker?: Asked about his future with Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, Steph Curry said; "I can never see ...
theathletic.com/5421858/2024/04/17/klay-thompson-warriors-future-kings-kawakami/
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.
NEWS: Jimmy Butler is expected to be out multiple weeks with what is feared to be an MCL injury, sources tell @ShamsCharania .
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
Detroit Lions unveil new uniforms: Honolulu Blue and silver, white, and black alternates
usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2024/04/18/detroit-lions-new-uniforms-unveiled-black-alternate-jerseys-back/73377931007/
Quick Glance: Lions Unveil Modern Classic Uniforms and Black Alternates with Overhauled Helmet Design
- Following the premature leak of the Detroit Lions' new jerseys online, the full uniforms were officially unveiled at an evening event for season-ticket holders at Ford Field.
- Influenced by Ford Motor Company's relaunching of the Bronco in 2021 as a modernized classic, the uniforms borrowed heavily from the Lions' early 1990s look.
- The black alternate uniforms feature an overhauled black lion logo, triggering memories of a past era of Lions football among fans, with detailed explanations provided at the Ford Field event.
- Small changes to helmets and jerseys, along with insights into the design decisions, were thoroughly explained to fans during the unveiling of the new uniforms at Ford Field.
A jawbone fossil found by a British father-daughter duo belonged to perhaps the largest-known marine reptile on Earth – dating back to around 202 million years ... Show more www.reuters.com/science/gigantic-marine-reptiles-fossils-found-by-british-girl-father-2024-04-17/
Quick Glance: Huge marine reptile fossils discovered by British girl and father
- A fossil jawbone found by a British girl and her father on a beach in Somerset, England belongs to a gigantic marine reptile from the Triassic Period.
- Researchers estimated that the marine reptile, named Ichthyotitan severnensis, was between 22 and 26 meters long, making it one of the largest known marine reptiles.
- Ichthyotitan was part of a family of giant ichthyosaurs called Shastasauridae and survived until a global mass extinction event about 201 million years ago.
- The discovered bone fragment, the surangular, hints at the size and bite force of the animal, emphasizing the importance of each species in the delicate fabric of life.
NFL Mock Draft: New York Giants trade down and provide QB hammer: The time between free agency and the draft is the time of mock drafts. Who goes when? Who will ...
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MLB roundup: Rangers hit three HRs, outslug Tigers: Jonah Heim hit a two-run home run, Marcus Semien and Adolis Garcia delivered solo shots and the visiting ...
reuters.com/sports/mlb-roundup-rangers-hit-three-hrs-outslug-tigers-2024-04-19/
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/
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
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.
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.
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
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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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
The Victor Wembanyama Interview: Spurs Rookie Goes Deep on Year 1: The Spurs sensation sits down (thankfully) for an exclusive with The Ringer to talk about ...
theringer.com/nba/2024/4/18/24133725/victor-wembanyama-san-antonio-spurs-interview
"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
“I get to play alongside my favorite player of all time, which is Kevin Durant.”
- Anthony Edwards on playing for Team USA
(via @Complex )
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/
THE KINGS TIE THINGS UP WITH THE GOALIE PULLED 💥
The battle for the third spot in the Pacific is coming down to the wire.
🎥 @LAKings t.co/MTeF4ZQPBt
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 )
Michael Malone on LeBron James:
"It's year 21, and the guy is getting better...I hope he gets tired. I hope he wears down ... Show more @HarrisonWind
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
“Derrick Rose hands down has put on the greatest, if not one of the greatest, rookie campaigns.”
- Paul George on the best rookie he’s ever seen
(via @PodcastPShow )
On this date in 1995, Joe Montana retired from the #NFL .
💎 4× Super Bowl champion
💎 3× Super Bowl MVP
💎 8× Pro Bowler (🎥 @nfllegacy)
💎 2× NFL Most Valuable ... Show more
Marvin Harrison Jr. will be drafted by the ______?
(🎥 @nfl)
The Blackhawks are throwing a late wrench into the playoff picture 👀
🎥 @NBCSBlackhawks t.co/UwNKR40osH
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
Hassan Whiteside mourns death of 23-year-old brother: ‘I will never be okay’: Former NBA big man Hassan Whiteside took to Instagram to mourn the death of his ...
ahnfiredigital.com/nba/hassan-whiteside-mourns-death-of-23-year-old-brother-i-will-never-be-okay/
Quick Glance: Hassan Whiteside Mourns Loss of 23-Year-Old Brother
- Hassan Whiteside mourns the loss of his 23-year-old brother, sharing heartfelt memories and grief on Instagram.
- NBA figures like Wayne Ellington, Udonis Haslem, Isaiah Thomas, Matt Barnes, and Gabrielle Union showed support for Whiteside.
- Whiteside recently retired from the NBA after a successful career, primarily with the Miami Heat. His departure from basketball was acknowledged throughout the league.
- Ending his NBA journey with impressive stats and dedication, Whiteside closes this chapter while aiming to honor his brother's legacy amidst this personal loss.
The Arizona Coyotes had employees join the team on the ice for a final goodbye to the Arizona faithful.
(🎥 @BR_OpenIce)
NFL prospect AJ Simon dies one week before the draft: College football player Amitral “AJ” Simon died just one week before potentially realizing his pro-ball ...
nbcnews.com/news/sports/nfl-prospect-aj-simon-dies-one-week-draft-rcna148392
Quick Glance: Mourning NFL Draft Hopeful and Former High School Football Star
- The talented player AJ Simon from Albany University and NFL draft prospect has passed away at the age of 25.
- No cause for his death has been disclosed.
- Simon, a 6-foot-1, 267-pound defensive lineman, played at Pocono Mountain West High School and was a significant player at Albany University.
- Prior to the upcoming NFL Draft, he reportedly made a visit to the New England Patriots ahead of the draft.
Apart from the Warriors, the Spurs are the favorites to be the next team for which Steph Curry suits up, per @BovadaOfficial Golden State Warriors -5000
San Antonio ... Show more
Where will Paige Bueckers go in the 2025 WNBA Draft? Our big board projections: Stanford's Kiki Iriafen and LSU's Aneesah Morrow are other top prospects next ...
theathletic.com/5421511/2024/04/17/paige-bueckers-uconn-2025-wnba-draft-big-board/
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/
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/
Breaking: Jimmy Butler is expected to be out several weeks with a right knee MCL injury, sources told @wojespn .
The Arizona Coyotes' players invited team employees to join them on the ice in a salute to the fans.
The team's future still hasn’t been settled ... Show more @BR_OpenIce t.co/Lmgmx44wgR
George Brett shares thoughts on Royals’ future in KC after stadium tax failure: Baseball Hall of Famer George Brett also shared his reasons for why the Royals ...
kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article287787410.html
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