NBA playoffs 2024 -- Is this the end for the Golden State Warriors? - ESPN: Missing the playoffs is not where old and expensive Golden State expected to be two ...
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Caitlin Clark to receive signature shoe in eight-figure Nike deal, per reports: This deal is one of many for the Fever rookie, as she is working with insurance ...
indystar.com/story/sports/basketball/wnba/fever/2024/04/17/caitlin-clark-to-get-eight-figure-nike-deal-signature-shoe-endorsements-indiana-fever-wnba/73365539007/
Bayern Munich knock Arsenal out of UEFA Champions League: Bayern are through to semis after 3-2 aggregate win over Arsenal.
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Quick Glance: Bayern Munich Eliminates Arsenal from UEFA Champions League
- A 63rd-minute header by Joshua Kimmich gave Bayern Munich a 1-0 win over Arsenal and secured a spot in the Champions League semi-finals on Wednesday.
- The 3-2 aggregate victory in the quarter-finals marks Bayern's return to the last-four since winning the title in 2020.
- Bayern will face either Manchester City or Real Madrid in the next round for a chance to reach the final.
- The outcome adds to a tough week for Arsenal, who lost their top spot in the Premier League standings on Sunday, marking their first league defeat of 2024.
Nuggets loom, but Lakers are confident and ready for rematch: ‘We’re not ducking the smoke’
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Quick Glance: Lakers Ready for Nuggets Rematch: Embracing the Challenge
- The Lakers are confident and prepared to face the playoff rematch against the Nuggets, refusing to shy away from the challenge.
- Despite some struggles, the Lakers prevailed against the Pelicans with a 110-106 win, securing the 7th seed in the West.
- Facing injuries and fatigue, the Lakers fought hard to clinch a playoff spot, displaying resilience and determination.
- Players are geared up for the upcoming challenge against the Nuggets, who have posed difficulties for the Lakers in the past, yet hope for a victory remains.
Warriors’ guard Klay Thompson not yet thinking about next season: Less than 24 hours after the Golden State Warriors’ season ended, Klay Thompson said Wednesday ...
sfchronicle.com/sports/warriors/article/warriors-guard-klay-thompson-not-thinking-next-19408406.php
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.
Dundee punished by SPFL over condition of Dens Park pitch: The league have taken action after games were postponed at the Premiership club.
news.stv.tv/sport/dundee-punished-by-spfl-over-condition-of-dens-park-pitch
Manchester City vs Real Madrid live updates: Real win penalty shootout after 4-4 Champions League draw
theathletic.com/live-blogs/manchester-city-real-madrid-live-updates-champions-league-score-result/LByfDbGsatgu/
Birmingham doctor could be struck off after Just Stop Oil protest: Dr Sarah Benn from Birmingham was part of a demonstration at the Kingsbury oil terminal in ...
bbc.com/news/articles/cv20p4e1zy5o
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
Coyotes get win in final Arizona game; fans show plenty of love: The Coyotes won their final game in Arizona on Wednesday night before the team relocates to Salt ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/coyotes/2024/04/18/coyotes-fans-last-game-salt-lake-city/73366601007/
Nets Rumors: Donovan Mitchell, Ben Simmons, Cam Thomas, Nic Claxton, Jordi Fernandez
hoopshype.com/lists/nets-rumors-donovan-mitchell-ben-simmons-cam-thomas-nic-claxton-jordi-fernandez/
The 20-year-old striker Seok-ju Hong is moving from the 3rd division of Viktoria Köln to the U23 of the S04 for the new season.#S04 [@knappenschmiede ]
Victory in the quarter-finals: And suddenly Thomas Tuchel is the hero of FC Bayern
welt.de/sport/fussball/article251084342/Sieg-im-Viertelfinale-Und-ploetzlich-ist-Thomas-Tuchel-der-Held-des-FC-Bayern.html
High-scoring transfer Lucy Olsen has committed to play final season at Iowa: At Villanova, she averaged 23.3 points per game last season as a junior
thegazette.com/iowa-basketball/high-scoring-transfer-lucy-olsen-has-committed-to-play-final-season-at-iowa/
Rafael Nadal bows out at Barcelona Open to Australian Alex de Minaur as fans farewell Spanish great
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-18/rafael-nadal-loses-to-alex-de-minaur-at-barcelona-open/103738216
Quick Glance: Rafael Nadal's Exit from 2024 Barcelona, Defeat to Alex de Minaur in Second Round
- The 12-time champion couldn’t replicate his first-round performance, exiting the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell against the fourth-seeded Aussie.
- Nadal's comeback at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell concluded in the second round on Wednesday on the unseeded icon's home court.
- De Minaur, seeded fourth in Barcelona, defeated the living legend in a straight-set victory to advance to the third round.
- Overall, Nadal managed just 11 winners to 42 unforced errors, while De Minaur played the cleaner match with 21 to 26, respectively, awaiting the Aussie in the third round will be either No. 16 seed Arthur Fils or Daniel Altmaier.
After their final game, all of the Arizona Coyotes players lined up to hug longtime equipment manager Stan Wilson 🥹
Real Madrid in the Champions League: thanks to Rüdiger and Kroos in the semi-finals
sueddeutsche.de/sport/real-madrid-ruediger-manchester-city-1.6563374
Real Madrid defeats Manchester City in penalty shootout to reach Champions League semifinals
cnn.com/2024/04/18/sport/real-madrid-manchester-city-champions-league-spt-intl/
Side note: "Dazn" will soon be launching the "Infinity League" together with FC Bayern, Borussia Dortmund and Delay Sports ... Show more #FCBARS
Baerbock's promises on ARD cause ridicule: “It would be helpful to show subtitles” - Video
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Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever conference overshadowed by uncomfortable exchange with reporter
theathletic.com/5424745/2024/04/17/caitlin-clark-gregg-doyel-fever/
'I wanted it': Matthews' great chase for 70 masks Maple Leafs' concerns: Auston Matthews' attempt to become the first 70-goal man in 31 years was so ...
sportsnet.ca/nhl/i-wanted-it-matthews-great-chase-for-70-masks-maple-leafs-concerns/
Internally, Karel Geraerts is said to be combative and willing to tackle the new start with a team that he is involved in putting together.
Moreover ... Show more
Nikola Jokic on sweeping the Lakers in the playoffs last season:
“Can we not mention that anymore?”
(via @arniestapleton )
Batters or batsman? Aggers, it’s not a hill to die on: Jonathan Agnew is one of the greats, but he’s fighting a losing battle against the term “batter” in modern ...
smh.com.au/sport/batters-or-batsman-aggers-it-s-not-a-hill-to-die-on-20240417-p5fkgy.html
Alex Caruso suffered an apparent injury after this collision with Andre Drummond.
He has returned to the game for the Chicago Bulls after briefly heading to ... Show more
Rodri felt that Man City deserved to go through to the Champions League semifinals ahead of Real Madrid.
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 )
Nikola Jokic hosted his teammates at his house to drink and watch the Lakers-Pelicans play-in game, per @HarrisonWind .
Wholesome.
Real Madrid dispatch holders Man City in Champions League shootout: Antonio Ruediger scored the decisive penalty as Real Madrid beat holders Manchester City in ...
reuters.com/sports/soccer/real-madrid-dispatch-holders-city-champions-league-quarter-final-shootout-2024-04-17/
Real Madrid beats Man City to advance to Champions League semifinals: Real Madrid has advanced to the semifinals of the Champions League after beating Manchester ...
apnews.com/article/man-city-real-madrid-score-champions-league-d89432d110b6c060b0eb4f7a3c8f3c11
Bayern Munich vs. Arsenal: Germans win Champions League quarterfinal: Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich powered in a header to give the Germans a 1-0 victory over ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/2024/04/17/bayern-munich-vs-arsenal-champions-league-quarterfinals/73362080007/
U.S. Basketball Writers Association will name women's coaching award after UConn's Geno Auriemma
apnews.com/article/auriemma-award-coach-uconn-5d3d55b5a30074864a4dedde42b34905
Quick Glance: U.S. Basketball Writers Association Honors UConn's Geno Auriemma with Coaching Award Recognition
- The U.S. Basketball Writers Association revealed the decision to name their annual women's national coach of the year award after Geno Auriemma from UConn.
- Having just concluded his 39th season at the school, the 70-year-old coach led the Huskies to their 23rd Final Four.
- Successfully guiding UConn to 11 national championships and six flawless seasons, he has been a standout recipient of the USBA award.
- Auriemma's impressive record of 1,213-162 places him second on the all-time Division I wins list, trailing only three games behind Stanford's Tara VanDerveer.
Brighton: Police apology over 1986 schoolgirls murder case: Karen Hadaway and Nicola Fellows, both aged nine, were killed in Brighton in 1986.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-sussex-68836232
HAPPENING NOW: Number 1 WNBA pick Caitlin Clark meets her Indiana Fever teammates. abcnews.go.com/Sports/caitlin-clark-helps-wnba-shatter-draft-viewership-record/story
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.
A huge banner has been unfurled over a busy Glasgow road in tribute to a tragic Rangers fan 😓
The emotional show of support for Thomas McAllister has been ... Show more www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/huge-banner-displayed-tragic-rangers-32617495
Tuchel probably has a surprising plan against Arsenal - and sacrifices Thomas Müller
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“It was probably the toughest series that we had (last year)”
- Nikola Jokic on the Lakers(Via @DNVR_Nuggets )
Speed really just signed a contract at Man United 😂
United invited him to Old Trafford to sign a contract and gave him his own shirt and locker in the ... Show more
ATP Munich: Alexander Zverev wins wet opening match against Yuri Rodionov: Alexander Zverev has advanced to the quarter-finals of the ATP Tour 250 tournament in ...
tennisnet.com/news/atp-muenchen-alexander-zverev-gewinnt-nasses-auftaktmatch-gegen-jurij-rodionov
Coyotes end a disappointing Arizona tenure in emotional fashion against Oilers: The Coyotes never really won much during their time in Arizona. But still ...
sportsnet.ca/nhl/coyotes-end-a-disappointing-arizona-tenure-in-emotional-fashion-against-oilers/
BVB: Boss Hans-Joachim Watzke rushed onto the pitch after reaching the CL semi-finals! | Sport
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‘Why I’m here’: Blue Jays' Encarnacion imparting wisdom on Guerrero Jr.: Edwin Encarnacion and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. have known each other a long time ...
sportsnet.ca/mlb/why-im-here-blue-jays-encarnacion-imparting-wisdom-on-guerrero-jr/
UCL: Pain for Arsenal as Kimmich heads Bayern Munich into semi-final: For Arsenal fans, it was another heartache after last weekend’s loss to Aston Villa ...
premiumtimesng.com/sports/football/686967-ucl-pain-for-arsenal-as-kimmich-heads-bayern-munich-into-semi-final.html
Quick Glance: Bayern Munich vs. Arsenal 2024 Livestream: Watch Champions League for Free
- Arsenal and Bayern Munich couldn't be separated in the first leg, showcasing quality and drama. The upcoming match promises more excitement.
- The Bayern Munich vs. Arsenal game will kick off on April 17 at 8:00 p.m. BST at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany.
- Austrian viewers can stream select Champions League games for free through ServusTV, with VPN access available for global viewers.
- ExpressVPN is recommended for streaming Bayern Munich vs. Arsenal live, offering servers in 105 countries, an easy-to-use app, and fast connection speeds.
Ice hockey: Bremerhaven wins first play-off game against Berlin: The dream of the German championship is alive: The Fischtown Pinguins won the first play-off ...
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“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
Karel Geraerts was chosen as the ideal solution at FC Brugge for the role of the new head coach for the new season.
But Bruges doesn't want to wait much ... Show more
'Only one team deserved to win this evening': Clement believes Rangers can still be champions despite 0-0 setback at Dens Park that leaves them three points ... Show more news.stv.tv/sport/i-still-believe-philippe-clement-not-losing-hope-despite-title-setback
NBA bans Jontay Porter after gambling probe shows he shared information, bet on games
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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.
Cedric Brunner suffered such a bad bruise against Nuremberg that he will almost certainly miss the game against Elversberg.
As Brandon Soppy is fit again ... Show more #S04
Norbert Elgert when asked why he didn't feel the urge to leave his Schalke "living room" and take on other interesting challenges:
"For me ... Show more
What do you think of the new logo and how does it compare to last year's?
Images: Courtesy of the Cleveland Browns
Quick Glance: Former Browns star leaks Cleveland's new helmet and logo for 2024 season
- Former Browns star Eric Metcalf may have leaked Cleveland's new helmet and logo by sharing and deleting photos on social media.
- The Browns are set to switch from a brown to a white facemask, marking a change in their visual identity.
- The team is likely to also alter the helmet logo to match the white facemask seen in the leaked image.
- The unveiling of the new look is expected this week, with the helmet being glossier and featuring a more 'orangier orange,' according to Daryl Ruiter from 92.3 The Fan in Cleveland.
Man City had 33 shots against Real Madrid, including 9 on goal, and had 18 corners to Madrid's 1.
25-year-old Ukrainian goalkeeper Andriy Lunin only conceded ... Show more
What to know about the Maple Leafs, the Bruins’ first opponent in the playoffs: Toronto has not won a playoff series against Boston since 1959 ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/17/sports/heres-what-know-about-maple-leafs-bruins-opponent-first-round-playoss/
Bayern Munich moves into the semi-finals of the Champions League: See you again at Wembley? After Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich also reached the semi-finals ...
faz.net/aktuell/sport/fussball/champions-league/bayern-muenchen-zieht-ins-halbfinale-der-champions-league-ein-19645236.html
Does Mark Pope still have time to build a contender for next season? ‘He’s turning heads.’
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article287788840.html
Kate Martin attends WNBA draft to support Caitlin Clark, gets drafted by Las Vegas in second round
apnews.com/article/kate-martin-wnba-draft-iowa-fb36bcc7eaae78867db57fd50e7cd075
Thanks to Kimmich's head: FC Bayern fights its way into the semi-finals: Match report for the Bayern Munich game - Arsenal FC
kicker.de/bayern-gegen-arsenal-2024-champions-league-4913590/spielbericht
Canucks' commitment to change leads to Pacific Divison title: After three straight years of upheaval and chaos, the Canucks won the Pacific Division and the ...
sportsnet.ca/nhl/canucks-commitment-to-change-leads-to-pacific-divison-title/
Real Madrid have now reached the #UCL semi-final in 12 of the last 14 seasons and have eliminated the reigning title-holders six times in knockout ties.
The deal with Anton Donkor has now been signed.
Donkor signed a contract for the next 3 seasons this week, without an exit clause ... Show more #S04
Ex-Knappenschmiede talent Joselpho Barnes on Schalke:
"Once you've been to Schalke like I have, you can't let go of Königsblau ... Show more
'We'll be ready': Maple Leafs must sharpen up fast for Bruins series: Tuesday's loss to the Panthers could end up being a sneaky win for the Maple Leafs — a ...
sportsnet.ca/nhl/well-be-ready-maple-leafs-must-sharpen-up-fast-for-bruins-series/
FC Bayern: In the middle of the CL clash – Mathys Tel warms up with ball boys | Sports
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Column: Play-in fever missing for Jerry Reinsdorf’s Chicago Bulls, while his White Sox rely on a milkshake and a prayer
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/16/jerry-reinsdorf-chicago-bulls-white-sox-milkshake/
Philippe Clement responds to Rangers fan panic and brands Dundee 'lucky': Clement refused to crown Celtic favourites as he responded to raging fans
dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/philippe-clement-responds-rangers-fan-32612563
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