Day: April 21, 2023

5 NFL players suspended for violating league's gambling policy, betting on NFL games5 NFL players suspended for violating league's gambling policy, betting on NFL games

April 21, 2023| 17:46

The NFL has suspended five players for violating the league's gambling policy, including Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams. 5 NFL players got popped with hefty suspensions for betting on football, including Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams and three of his teammates. Detroit receiver Quintez Cephus and safety C.J. Moore have been suspended indefinitely, [...]

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Cowboys pick up Lamb option, eye longer dealCowboys pick up Lamb option, eye longer deal

April 21, 2023| 17:32

The Dallas Cowboys picked up the fifth-year option for 2024 on CeeDee Lamb on Thursday, but would like to sign the wide receiver to a long-term extension at some point this season.

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Stanley Cup playoffs takeaways after the first 16 games — and what it all means for the rest of Round 1Stanley Cup playoffs takeaways after the first 16 games — and what it all means for the rest of Round 1

April 21, 2023| 17:24

Each series is through two games. Here are the biggest surprises (and non-surprises) so far, and how those trends will influence the rest of the postseason.

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Biggest celebrity fans for all 16 Stanley Cup playoff teamsBiggest celebrity fans for all 16 Stanley Cup playoff teams

April 21, 2023| 16:59

From Steve Carell’s Bruins fandom to Justin Bieber and the Leafs to Lil’ Jon and the Golden Knights, here’s a group of celebs in each team’s corner.

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Could another surprise AFC suitor emerge for Aaron Rodgers?Could another surprise AFC suitor emerge for Aaron Rodgers?

April 21, 2023| 15:33

The more you think about it, the Tennessee Titans would be an ideal landing spot for Aaron Rodgers should the Green Bay Packers conceivably trade him there. Although he has been tied to the New York Jets throughout most of the offseason process, Aaron Rodgers might actually be a better fit with the Tennessee Titans should [...]

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Raptors Expected To Consider Ime Udoka For Next CoachRaptors Expected To Consider Ime Udoka For Next Coach

April 21, 2023| 14:55

The Toronto Raptors are expected to consider Ime Udoka for their next head coach. Toronto fired Nick Nurse with one season remaining on his contract.

Udoka has one year of head coaching experience, as he led the Boston Celtics to the 2022 NBA Finals. Udoka was then suspended by the Celtics shortly before the start of this season, due to inappropriate workplace behavior. Boston and Udoka have since fully parted ways.

Udoka and Toronto president Masai Ujiri have an existing relationship from the work they’ve done through basketball throughout Africa. Ujiri offered praise for Udoka in the past when he was an assistant coach interviewing for head coach opportunities.

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Raptors Fire Nick NurseRaptors Fire Nick Nurse

April 21, 2023| 14:45

The Toronto Raptors have fired head coach Nick Nurse. Nurse and Toronto were reportedly considering parting ways at the end of the season, as far back as midseason.

Nurse was the Raptors coach for five seasons from 2018 until 2023. In his first season a head coach, Nurse led Toronto to their first, and only, championship in 2019. Following the 2019-20 season, Nurse was named as Coach of the Year.

Overall, Nurse went 227-163 in five regular seasons. He was a further 25-16 in three playoff appearances.

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3 strangest players we ever saw in a Denver Broncos uniform3 strangest players we ever saw in a Denver Broncos uniform

April 21, 2023| 13:48

Russell Wilson could go down as the strangest player to ever wear a Denver Broncos jersey, but we need to hold onto what little faith we have that he could turn it around. There are plenty of other stars who make no sense in a Broncos jersey, despite absolutely playing in Denver. The Denver Broncos [...]

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Dubs ‘lock in’ without Green, save series with winDubs ‘lock in’ without Green, save series with win

April 21, 2023| 12:08

Stephen Curry said the Warriors knew their first-round series “would be pretty much over” if they lost Thursday night, and said that their 114-97 win over the Kings gave the team life.

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Booker feasts on Clips’ D with 45; Suns lead 2-1Booker feasts on Clips’ D with 45; Suns lead 2-1

April 21, 2023| 12:08

Devin Booker scored a game-high 45 points in the Suns’ Game 3 victory, attributing much of his success Thursday night to teammate Kevin Durant drawing the Clippers’ attention.

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