The Los Angeles Lakers lock up the 7 seed...
...and the Denver Nuggets are waiting for them in the first round 😅🍿
Zion Williamson's reaction after LeBron James took a charge from him 😅 New Orleans Pelicans | Los Angeles Lakers
Quick Glance: Key Insights from Lakers vs. Pelicans Play-In Game
- After Zion Williamson exited due to an injury and scoring 40 points, the Lakers won and secured the 7th seed.
- The Lakers will face the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs, while the Pelicans will play the Kings for the 8th seed.
- Zion Williamson delivered an impressive performance before his injury, and the Lakers clinched a crucial three-pointer courtesy of D'Angelo Russell.
- The Pelicans struggled with their identity, and the Lakers displayed weaknesses in their game, leading to uncertainties ahead of their matchup against Denver.
From opponents in high school and college to WNBA teammates 🔥
The Chicago Sky have a new duo in town 👏
Connor McDavid is only the FOURTH player in NHL history to record 100 assists in a single season 👏
Ridiculous company to be a part of 🔥
The Bayou Barbie is heading to Chicago ☁️ Chicago Sky
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.
BACK-TO-BACK NO. 1 PICKS IN INDY 🔥
The league is about to turn upside down with this duo‼️Indiana Fever | WNBA
Scottie Scheffler shared a moment with some members of his family after winning the 2024 Masters Tournament ❤️
300 DINGERS FOR CUTCH 💥Andrew McCutchen hit the 300th home run of his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates!
(via MLB, Pittsburgh Pirates, Sportsnet Pittsburgh)
Jalin Turner walked away from Renato Moicano during this knockdown.
Moicano ended up finishing him the next round 😅 #UFC300
O.J. Simpson has died at the age of 76, according to a statement from his family that said he "succumbed to his battle with cancer."
More: www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39920478/oj-simpson-dies-cancer-age-76-family-says
Quick Glance: O.J. Simpson's Failed Attempt at Rebranding
- O.J. Simpson tried unsuccessfully to improve his image through social media.
- Despite attempts at normalization through videos, he could not alter his negative image.
- Expert Bernt Ullmann explains Simpson's lack of remorse, crucial for a successful comeback.
- Simpson's controversial videos further polarized and isolated him from the public.
Caitlin Clark spoke on how she feels having never won a national championship at the University of Iowa .
Sources - Scott Drew turns down Kentucky, to remain Baylor coach - ESPN: Scott Drew, who won a national title at Baylor in 2021, has a close relationship with ...
espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/39920614/sources-scott-drew-turns-kentucky-remain-baylor-coach
MLB's No. 1 prospect, Jackson Holliday, has the Ripken family's stamp of approval 🧡Baltimore Orioles | Cal Ripken Jr
Jackson Holliday will be the first Baltimore Orioles player since Cal Ripken Sr. to wear number 7 ❤️
Dan Hurley with a big statement 🏆
Quick Glance: Dan Hurley Confronts Purdue's Zach Edey Over Hard Screen on UConn
- During Monday's national championship game, Dan Hurley expressed discontent with Zach Edey, making his feelings known to the Purdue center.
- Hurley was observed engaging with the Boilermakers star after Edey knocked down UConn's Stephon Castle with a hard screen.
- Edey seemed to push Castle during the screen, frustrating Hurley as Purdue's key player avoided a potentially costly foul.
- Edey did not accumulate a foul in the first half, contributing 16 of the Boilermakers' 30 points, along with five rebounds and two blocks.
Dan Hurley made sure his son Andrew, a walk-on, got into the championship game 💙
UConn Men's Basketball
Giannis Antetokounmpo went back to the locker room after going down with an apparent leg injury.Milwaukee Bucks
"These awards never get old."Caitlin Clark showed gratitude after winning the Wooden Award in back-to-back seasons 🏆
Elly De La Cruz's second homer of the game is an inside-the-parker ⚡
via MLB, Bally Sports Cincinnati | Cincinnati Reds
Dawn Staley is ready for the potential impact of this year's title game between South Carolina Women's Basketball and Iowa Women's Basketball 🙌
Quick Glance: Record Audience at NCAA Women's Championship
- South Carolina's victory over Caitlin Clark and Iowa in Sunday's women's NCAA championship game garnered a preliminary average viewership of 18.7 million on ABC and ESPN.
- Nielsen's final numbers on Tuesday may reveal an increase in viewership.
- It marks the most-watched basketball game since 2019, when the men's NCAA title game between Virginia and Texas Tech averaged 19.6 million viewers on CBS.
- The women's final also recorded the highest viewership for a Sunday afternoon sporting event on ESPN and ABC since early 2021.
Quick Glance: Jason Kelce, Lane Johnson Help Rey Mysterio Secure WrestleMania 40 Victory
- Jason Kelce and Lane Johnson assisted Rey Mysterio and Andrade in defeating Dominik Mysterio and Santos Escobar.
- The two athletes celebrated in the ring, revealing their identities and tearing off their shirts.
- After the match, Kelce shouted into the camera, showcasing his typical spontaneity.
- The event took place at Lincoln Financial Field during WrestleMania 40.
National Women's Soccer League owners Eli Manning and Patrick Mahomes are talking trash ahead of Gotham FC-KC Current this weekend 🍿
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Dawn is really like that 🔥
🏀 3x National Champion
🏀 8x SEC tournament champion
🏀 4x Naismith Coach of the Year
🏀 109-3 record in the last three years
🏀 First ... Show more
SAMI ZAYN WINS THE INTERCONTINENTAL TITLE AT WRESTLEMANIA 🔥
He ended Gunther's longest IC title reign of all time!
Close one at the half 🍿
The national championship is up for grabs 🏆
Purdue Basketball | UConn Men's Basketball
"Everybody can make a big deal out of that one single play, but not one single play wins a basketball game. ... There was a lot of mistakes that I made ... Show more
Kamilla Cardoso played BIG when it mattered most 👏
She is now a two-time NCAA champion 🏆🏆South Carolina Women's Basketball
These young stars balled out 🔥
The Philadelphia 76ers take the W in 2OT vs. the San Antonio Spurs on a career-high night from Tyrese Maxey.
Jalen Hurts in the house for the women's national championship 🏆
Iowa Women's Basketball | South Carolina Women's Basketball | Philadelphia Eagles
ZACH EDEY AND PURDUE END NC STATE'S TOURNAMENT RUN‼️
The Boilermakers are going to the national championship for the first time since 1969 🚂
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Quick Glance: Purdue Advances to NCAA Title Game by Beating N.C. State 63-50
- Purdue defeated North Carolina State 63-50, advancing to the NCAA title game.
- Zach Edey scored 20 points and 12 rebounds, dominating the battle of big men.
- Purdue (34-4) moves on to face the winner of Alabama and defending champion UConn.
- Edey and coach Matt Painter's team have overcome every challenge so far, despite facing some difficulties.
Iowa Women's Basketball and Purdue Basketball each have a chance to end the Big Ten's long title drought 👀
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