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Draft Lottery Winners and Losers
The NBA Draft Lottery has come and gone. For fanbases of teams who got lucky, congratulations. For those who didn't, well better luck next year. Here's the winners and losers from the 2023 NBA Draft Lottery. Winner: San Antonio Spurs The Spurs have one of the brightest future's in the NBA. They have landed the number one overall pick and the right to draft Victor Wembanyama. Wemby
Hurricanes Giving Red Wings Blueprint to Success
"Hurricanes Giving Red Wings Blueprint to Success" If you were to look at the Carolina Hurricanes roster right now there’s one name that sticks out as a for sure hall of famer. The other 19 guys either aren’t close or have some work to do. The Hurricanes aren’t a superstar laden team. They don’t have Connor McDavid or Nathan McKinnon. They don’t have a team stacked with
Ja Morant in limbo again as he awaits review of latest gun video on social media
Ja Morant still had his endorsement deals Monday. While his latest gun video on social media is costing him plenty in public relations currency, he hasn’t lost any money. Any, or all, of that could change any day. Once again, Morant is in limbo — awaiting the outcome of yet another NBA investigation into what could end up becoming a cataclysmic off-court decision. “This is going to be a
Peacock will exclusively carry NFL playoff game in a first for streaming service
The NFL is taking another big step into streaming by putting one of its playoff games exclusively on a digital platform for the first time. The league and NBCUniversal announced Monday that the Saturday night game on wild card weekend will be on Peacock. The Peacock exclusive game on Jan. 13 would start at 8:15 or 8:30 p.m. EST. The game will be broadcast on NBC stations
MLB’s new pitch clock may be leading to more blown saves
NEW YORK (AP) — The pitch clock has sped up baseball as hoped — and it might be leading to more exciting endings, too. A quarter of the way through Major League Baseball’s first season with the pitch timer, relief pitchers seem to be bearing the most stress from it, with save conversions dropping to 61.4% from 67.8% at a similar point last season. Save percentage lowest in decades
As NBA coaching changes mount, some lament the lack of job security
MIAMI (AP) — Miami’s Erik Spoelstra and Denver’s Michael Malone are two of the four NBA coaches to have spent at least eight years with their current team. They know how rare that is. Spoelstra and Malone both spoke out Monday following the recent dismissals of three coaches who aren’t far removed from great success – 2019 NBA champion Nick Nurse, 2021 champion Mike Budenholzer and most
Wembanyama about to learn his NBA destination, with the draft lottery on Tuesday
Academy Award winner Michael Douglas loves basketball. He’s a big Miami fan, mainly because of his relationship with Heat President Pat Riley. He has followed the game for decades. He’s gone to a couple French league games in recent weeks for one reason: Victor Wembanyama, the 7-foot-3 French phenom who is already capturing the basketball world’s imagination and attention. “I’ve seen Victor play twice in person and
Detroit Lions: Hometown Standout Trevor Nowaske Poised to Make Team
In a league where big names often overshadow unheralded talent, local standout Trevor Nowaske is scripting a different story. A former athlete from Canton's Salem High School before starring at Saginaw Valley State, Nowaske is fighting tooth and nail for a permanent spot on the Detroit Lions roster after signing as an undrafted free agent. The Rise of Nowaske At Saginaw Valley State, Nowaske wasn't just any
Lions Unleashed: Detroit Rookies Ignite NFL Excitement
Anticipation buzzes across the NFL landscape as the Detroit Lions thrust into their rookie minicamp. On the practice fields of Allen Park, the Lions' headquarters, the team’s fresh-faced rookies and free-agent signings stepped into their jerseys and helmets for the first time. When the young cubs broke from their first huddle, a roar pierced the air with its intensity. https://twitter.com/woodwardsports/status/1657805489235718144?s=20 A Game of Gesture and Grit On
Fights To Make After UFC 288 Fight Night!
The UFC has had two back-to-back successful events with UFC 288 and a Fight Night in Charlotte. The events were headlined by Aljamain Sterling vs. Henry Cejudo and Jairzinho Rozenstruik vs. Jailton Almeida. After these successful events, the main question is "What's next?". 1. Aljamain Sterling vs. Sean O'Malley Bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling successfully defended his belt for the third time against Henry Cejudo at UFC 288.
Tigers Look to Get Closer to .500
The road back to .500 baseball will continue for the Tigers as they welcome the struggling Pittsburgh Pirates into town. Detroit will play two against the team from Pennsylvania before traveling to Washington to take on the Nationals. https://twitter.com/jkloss29/status/1658153235935375364?s=20 Taxing the Bullpen The Detroit Tigers have to get better starting pitching. While their offense was nothing to write home about against the Mariners, their starting pitching had
Detroit Lions: Brodric Martin can bolster run defense
The 2022 Detroit Lions had one of the worst defenses in the NFL. Injuries, a lack of depth and a lack of high-level talent limited the team's defense throughout the season. Detroit ranked dead last in yardage allowed and 28th in points allowed this past season. GM Brad Holmes quickly upgraded a pass defense that ranked 30th in passing yards allowed and 23rd in passing touchdowns allowed.
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