William Nylander was a full participant in Leafs practice ahead of Game 4 against the Bruins, according to Sportsnet’s Luke Fox 👀
D'Angelo Russell will likely turn down his player option and become a free agent this summer, per @WindhorstESPN (h/t @LakersDailyCom )
The top 10 in Matchup Difficulty
1. Luguentz Dort2. Jeremy Sochan
3. Alex Caruso
4. Jaden McDaniels
5. Dillon Brooks6. Vince Williams Jr.
7. OG Anunoby
8 ... Show more
Jamal Murray hits buzzer-beater to cap 20-point Game 2 comeback for the Denver Nuggets against the Los Angeles Lakers
cnn.com/2024/04/23/sport/jamal-murray-denver-nuggets-la-lakers-nba-playoffs-spt-intl/
Quick Glance: Jamal Murray Leads Denver Nuggets to Impressive Victory over LA Lakers
- Jamal Murray achieved an impressive 15-foot buzzer-beater over Anthony Davis to complete a sensational 20-point comeback and give the Denver Nuggets a 101-99 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. This unexpected triumph grants the defending champions a 2-0 lead in the first round, as they now prepare for the upcoming games in the Lakers' arena.
- Following the game-winning shot, Jamal Murray fell into the Nuggets' bench and was embraced by his teammates, igniting the atmosphere in the Ball Arena. Murray faced a challenging start in the game, hitting only three of his first 16 shots before going 6-for-8 in the fourth quarter, scoring 14 of his total 20 points, including the decisive basket.
- While Murray encountered difficulties, the Nuggets stayed competitive thanks to another outstanding performance by Nikola Jokić, who recorded 27 points, 20 rebounds, 10 assists, and two steals. Michael Porter Jr. also played a crucial role in the Nuggets' victory with 22 points, including successful shooting from beyond the arc.
- The Lakers expressed dissatisfaction with the officiating, particularly regarding a play in the third quarter where a foul against Porter Jr. on D'Angelo Russell was overturned after a review by the Nuggets. It is evident that the Lakers' prospects are increasingly dim after losing 10 consecutive games against the Nuggets. A monumental shift in fate will be required for Los Angeles to progress to the next round.
The top 10 in Defensive Positional Versatility
1. Scottie Barnes
2. Deni Avdija3. Dillon Brooks4.Naji Marshall
5. Peyton Watson
6. Russell Westbrook
7 ... Show more
Bob Cole, veteran CBC broadcaster and former voice of 'Hockey Night in Canada,' dead at 90
ctvnews.ca/sports/bob-cole-veteran-cbc-broadcaster-and-former-voice-of-hockey-night-in-canada-dead-at-90-1.6861784
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: Lifetime Ban as Warning to NBA Gamblers: Coach
- Commissioner Adam Silver's firm stance on Raptors bench player Jontay Porter serves as a cautionary tale for potential NBA gamblers.
- The NBA's decision to ban Jontay Porter due to his involvement in gambling did not come as a surprise to anyone in the league.
- NBA bit players pose a gambling risk and were seen as an ideal example in this cautionary tale, as mentioned by an NBA coach.
- Porter's limited significance as a player will lead to the story fading quickly, even though it may be referenced in relation to his brother Michael Porter Jr. and the Nuggets during the playoffs.
Inside the day Shohei Ohtani did not fly to Toronto: The Dodgers feared they had lost Shohei Ohtani to the Blue Jays when rumors spread that he was flying to ...
latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2024-04-26/dodgers-shohei-ohtani-did-not-fly-to-toronto-blue-jays
Blue Jays lose as Barger experiences several big-league firsts in debut
sportsnet.ca/article/barger-experiences-many-big-league-firsts-in-debut-with-blue-jays/
Report: Purdue star Zach Edey declares for NBA draft: Purdue center Zach Edey, the two-time national player of the year, has officially entered the 2024 NBA ...
reuters.com/sports/report-purdue-star-zach-edey-declares-nba-draft-2024-04-23/
Tough bounces aside, Oilers still have 'a lot to clean up' after Game 2 loss: The Los Angeles Kings won their fourth consecutive overtime game over the Edmonton ...
sportsnet.ca/nhl/tough-bounces-aside-oilers-still-have-a-lot-to-clean-up-after-game-2-loss/
Why the Maple Leafs are in a good spot heading to Game 3: The Maple Leafs are set for the series to head back to Toronto Wednesday night, tied 1-1 ...
sportsnet.ca/nhl/why-the-maple-leafs-are-in-a-good-spot-heading-to-game-3/
What is the total cap hit of Vegas' Game 1 lineup vs. Dallas?: The Vegas Golden Knights will have Mark Stone back in the lineup for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup ...
sportsnet.ca/nhl/what-is-the-total-cap-hit-of-vegas-game-1-lineup-vs-dallas/
MASON MARCHMENT SAYS TAKE A SEAT! 💥
Winnipeg is MADE for #StanleyCup Playoff hockey. ❄️
Watch Game One between the Jets and Avs live on Sportsnet or stream on Sportsnet+
The Denver Nuggets use a team effort for the Game 3 W! ⚒️
Gordon: 29 PTS | 12-18 FG | 15 REB
Jokic: 24 PTS | 15 REB | 9 AST
Murray: 22 PTS | 5 REB | 9 AST ... Show more
Maple Leafs' Sheldon Keefe: Bruins' Brad Marchand 'elite' at getting away with penalties
usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/2024/04/25/brad-marchand-bruins-maple-leafs-sheldon-keefe/73448596007/
The top 10 guards in Half Court Shot Making
1. Luka Doncic2. Jalen Brunson
3. Stephen Curry4. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander5. Devin Booker
6. Kyrie Irving
7 ... Show more
With bats characteristically quiet, Blue Jays lose to rain, Royals in series finale
sportsnet.ca/mlb/with-bats-characteristically-quiet-blue-jays-lose-to-rain-royals-in-series-finale/
“D'Angelo Russell play better, Lakers have a chance. D'Angelo Russell don’t play better, Lakers don’t stand a chance.”
- Draymond Green
(via @TheVolumeSports )
Warriors Expected To Evaluate Trade Options On Andrew Wiggins
theringer.com/nba/2024/4/17/24132900/golden-state-warriors-future-steph-curry-klay-thompson-offseason
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.
the top 10 in Clutch WPA (Win Probability Added)
1. Stephen Curry2. Giannis Antetokounmpo3. DeMar DeRozan
4. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander5. Paul George
6 ... Show more
Thoughts after Toronto's Game 3 loss: Go to the net, Mitch: After Toronto's Game 3 loss at home to Boston, Justin Bourne shares his takeaways from the game ...
sportsnet.ca/nhl/thoughts-after-torontos-game-3-loss-go-to-the-net-mitch/
141 NBA players voted for who they think should win MVP:
41.8%: Nikola Jokic
36.9%: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander9.9%: Luka Doncic4.3%: Jayson Tatum
1 ... Show more
The Var-Show: Toronto OF shines again as Blue Jays beat Padres: Daulton Varsho made quite the impression in San Diego on Friday night with a remarkable catch ...
sportsnet.ca/mlb/the-var-show-toronto-of-shines-again-as-blue-jays-beat-padres/
LeBron James rants at NBA's replay center for calls, Lakers lose on buzzer-beater, trail Denver 2-0
nbcnews.com/sports/lebron-james-rants-nbas-replay-center-calls-lakers-lose-buzzer-beater-rcna148911
Will the Sacramento Kings Make a Trade After Plateauing?: The bar has been raised in Sacramento. Will this version of the Kings be able to reach it? Or will ...
theringer.com/nba/2024/4/22/24137192/sacramento-kings-trades-rumors-nba-offseason
Quick Glance: Potential Trade Moves for Sacramento Kings Post Stagnation
- After a promising season, the Kings' playoff debut ended after just one season. Despite similar performance to the previous year, altered expectations led to disappointment. The Kings find themselves stuck in the NBA's Maddening Middle, where progress is painstaking, exhilaration fleeting.
- The Kings have a solid foundation with emerging players like Fox, Sabonis, and Murray. Despite missing the play-in, the core for a strong playoff team is in place. The challenge now lies in making the leap from good to great, meeting high expectations, and navigating the competitive Western Conference.
- Despite a promising season, the Kings were not as dominant as before. Improvements in defense and offensive challenges shaped their course. Sacramento needs patience and strategic decisions to thrive in the tough Western Conference, make the next step, and stay competitive.
BREAKING: Clutch player of the year finalists;Stephen Curry DeMar DeRozan Shai Gilgeous-Alexander(via @NBAonTNT )
ESPN’s Top 15 players in the postseason:
1. Nikola Jokic
2. Luka Doncic3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander4. Joel Embiid5. Jalen Brunson
6. Kawhi Leonard
7 ... Show more
Maple Leafs' Matthews in vs. Lightning and shooting for 70: Auston Matthews — stalled at 69 goals and hungry for 70 — will play in an otherwise meaningless Game ...
sportsnet.ca/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs-auston-matthews-will-play-regular-season-finale-vs-tampa-bay-lightning/
Daulton Varsho pushes Blue Jays toward elite team defence: When MLB teams are said to be built around pitching and defence the second part of that description ...
sportsnet.ca/mlb/daulton-varsho-pushes-blue-jays-toward-elite-team-defence/
Former Houston Astros prospect Ronny Garcia dead at 24: Ronny Garcia, a former Houston Astros prospect, died in a traffic accident.
nbcnews.com/news/sports/former-houston-astros-prospect-ronny-garcia-dead-24-rcna148722
'We didn't really finish': Canucks shoot often but poorly in Game 2 loss: Never have the Canucks shot so often, and rarely have they shot so poorly ...
sportsnet.ca/nhl/we-didnt-really-finish-canucks-shoot-often-but-poorly-in-game-2-loss/
The top rated players in the DEN/LAL series via LEBRON
1. Nikola Jokic 6.77
2. Anthony Davis 4.77
3. LeBron James 3.03
4. Aaron Gordon 1.26
5 ... Show more
This angle of Mark Scheifele’s goal 😮💨
The @nhljets look to bounce back tonight! ✈️ Catch Game 3 between the Jets and Avs TONIGHT at 10pm ET / 9pm CT on CBC ... Show more
With pitchers rolling, offensive improvement holds key to Blue Jays' ceiling: The Blue Jays have been out-scored, out-homered and at times outplayed ...
sportsnet.ca/mlb/with-pitchers-rolling-offensive-improvement-holds-key-to-blue-jays-ceiling/
"The foundation of everything I do is through hard work."Zach Hyman chats Gene Principe after scoring a hat trick in Edmonton's Game 1 victory.
'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/
The top 10 guards in Pull Up 3PT%
1. Mike Conley 45.2%
2. CJ McCollum 43.3%
3. Cameron Payne 42.9%
4. Jamal Murray 42.6%
5. Kyrie Irving 39.5%
6 ... Show more
Through a slow first three quarters, Jamal Murray's coaches and teammates told their star guard to stick with it, knowing what he’s capable of in the clutch ... Show more
Kansas City Royals start new winning streak with another close victory vs. Jays
kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article287993305.html
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
Steph Curry on his relationship with Andrew Wiggins:
“It’s like that parent-child relationship. Not to say he is a child but to only ask him to do what he is ... Show more
‘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/
Is this the last stand for Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and the Oilers?: While the future in Edmonton remains unsettled, the Oilers are chasing playoff success ...
theathletic.com/5425994/2024/04/19/connor-mcdavid-leon-draisaitl-edmonton-oilers-nhl-playoffs/
Nickeil Alexander-Walker took the 6th most corner 3s in the NBA and hit 44.5% (!) this year
Gifted defender—corals & keeps excellent ball handlers in ... Show more
Chet Holmgren on Shai Gilgeous Alexander:
“He’s too humble to say it, but this is the MVP right here.”
(via @NBAonTNT )
BREAKING: The US House of Representatives has approved sending $60.8bn (£49bn) in foreign aid to Ukraine.
Our US correspondent Mark Stone has the latest from ... Show more
Crucial $60.8bn Ukraine aid package approved by US House of Representatives after months of deadlock | US News | Sky News
Crucial $60.8bn Ukraine aid package approved by US House of Representatives after months of deadlock | US News | Sky News
Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.
- The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.
- Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.
- He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
BREAKING: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's first signature shoe will be released in 2025 with Converse, per @ShamsCharania .
The NBA has announced that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a finalist for the Most Valuable Player and Clutch Player of the Year Award. 🏀🇨🇦
Unified, organized Jets have potential to end Canadian Cup drought: It’s not a stretch to think this Winnipeg Jets team can finally bring the Cup back over the ...
sportsnet.ca/nhl/unified-organized-jets-have-potential-to-end-canadian-cup-drought/
JAMAL MURRAY THREW THIS DOWN 🏹
Two-thirds of Canadians consider themselves fans of women's sport - study: Two thirds of Canadians consider themselves to be fans of women's sport ...
reuters.com/sports/two-thirds-canadians-consider-themselves-fans-womens-sport-study-2024-04-22/
Shohei Ohtani ‘grateful’ for Dodgers support in wake of Ippei Mizuhara gambling scandal
theathletic.com/5442879/2024/04/24/shohei-ohtani-grateful-dodgers-gambling-scandal/
How does Macklin Celebrini compare to recent No. 1 NHL Draft picks? Scouts, execs weigh in
theathletic.com/5367202/2024/04/23/macklin-celebrini-nhl-draft-connor-mcdavid/
After years of being playoff understudies, Oilers are ready for a starring role: As another playoffs opens for the Connor McDavid-Leon Draisaitl era here in ...
sportsnet.ca/nhl/after-years-of-being-playoff-understudies-oilers-are-ready-for-a-starring-role/
Justin Turner starts things off with a bang. 💥
Watch the Blue Jays vs. Padres on Sportsnet and stream on Sportsnet+.
Romano's return caps impressive Blue Jays win after Kikuchi's high-octane performance
sportsnet.ca/mlb/romanos-return-caps-impressive-blue-jays-win-after-kikuchis-high-octane-performance/
Nuggets' Michael Porter Jr. Shares How He's Processing Brothers' NBA Ban, Prison Sentence
si.com/nba/2024/04/21/michael-porter-jontay-coban-brothers
Prospect of Interest: What does Addison Barger bring to the Blue Jays?: After being selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the sixth round of the 2018 MLB Draft ...
sportsnet.ca/mlb/prospect-of-interest-what-does-addison-barger-bring-to-the-blue-jays/
Watch Damian Lillard, Andrew Nembhard draw double technical fouls: Bucks All-Star Damian Lillard got tied up with Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard ...
indystar.com/story/sports/nba/pacers/2024/04/21/damian-lillard-andrew-nembhard-draw-double-technical-fouls/73407597007/
Oshae Brissett sends a message to Heat fans
“See you guys on Sunday. Keep chanting 'We want Celtics.' We will continue this conversation after the first round ... Show more
Winnipeg Jets’ anthem singer sharing passion for music in arena and in the classroom - Winnipeg | Globalnews.ca
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Wings still alive in playoff race, stage dramatic comeback to beat Habs 5-4 in OT
detroitnews.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2024/04/15/wings-still-alive-in-playoff-race-stage-dramatic-comeback-to-beat-habs-5-4-in-ot/73327122007/
How close are the Blue Jays' top hitting prospects to playing in the majors?: Some top Blue Jays prospects are putting up eye-catching offensive numbers at ...
sportsnet.ca/mlb/how-close-are-the-blue-jays-top-hitting-prospects-to-playing-in-the-majors/
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