Monthly Archives: February 2021

Bulls rookie Patrick Williams developing ‘stone cold’ reputation on court

Williams developing ‘stone cold’ reputation on court originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Not much fazes Patrick Williams. A dagger 3-pointer to cap a 25-point comeback against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday? The 19-year-old went deadpan. How about a 52-foot heave to beat the third quarter buzzer in Saturday’s win over the Sacramento Kings? “It was a 3,” Williams said after the game, face straight as an arrow. “I’ve made 3s before.” In fact, the most emotion Williams flashed the entire… Source link

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Sporting world stunned by extraordinary scenes

An aerial view of the Vegas Golden Knights and Colorado Avalanche playing the NHL Outdoors game at Lake Tahoe. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) The sporting world melted down over stunning scenes at Lake Tahoe on Saturday as the NHL attempted to hold its first-ever game outdoors. Unfortunately for players and fans, the ice also melted down under the bright sunshine. ‘CLASS’: Naomi Osaka’s incredible act after Aus Open final ‘DISGUSTING’: Donald Trump lawyer caught in up-skirt scandal The finish… Source link

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Russell Westbrook says Scott Brooks isn’t getting enough credit for wins

Westbrook says Brooks isn’t getting enough credit for wins originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington After the Wizards won their fourth straight game on Saturday night and praise was being heaped on Russell Westbrook and Bradley Beal who each had big nights, Westbrook took time to shine a light on someone he does not believe is getting enough respect for his role in the team’s recent turnaround. That would be head coach Scott Brooks, who has taken a lot of heat this season as the Wizards… Source link

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Yahoo DFS Basketball: Sunday Picks

Sunday slates tend to be smaller ones, but we’re being treated to seven games. What’s really nice is we have a bunch of close contests to look forward to, with only Milwaukee coming in as a massive favorite over Sacramento. Every other matchup should be tight, and that’s all we can ask for as DFS managers!   Guards Fred VanVleet, TOR vs. PHI ($38) With Kyle Lowry missing another game, FVV should get another start at point guard. He’s had monstrous usage in this role by averaging 38 minutes and… Source link

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Oscar Valdez knocks Miguel Berchelt out cold in 10th

LAS VEGAS, NV – FEBRUARY 20: Miguel Berchelt and Oscar Valdez exchange punches during their fight for the WBC super featherweight title at the MGM Grand Conference Center on February 20, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Mikey Williams/Top Rank Inc via Getty Images) LAS VEGAS — Oscar Valdez put on the performance of his young life on Saturday, pummeling Miguel Berchelt and knocking him out cold with a crushing left hook at the end of the 10th round. Valdez lifted the WBC super… Source link

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Yahoo DFS Hockey: Sunday Picks

The Canadiens and Bruins are significant favorites Sunday, while the Canucks are receiving short home chalk with the Yahoo featured contests only including the three evening games. Here’s a quick-hit primer to aid your lineup selections.  GOALIE Matt Murray, OTT vs. MON ($20): This is a letdown spot for the Canadiens after losing to Toronto 5-3 Saturday, and there’s potential for Murray to pad his fantasy point total through saves as Montreal has attempted the most shots per 60 minutes in the… Source link

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Draymond Green’s late ejection leads to wild Hornets win

Draymond Green got thrown out in the final seconds of Saturday’s matchup with the Charlotte Hornets, and it likely cost the Golden State Warriors the game. Green picked up a pair of technicals after a wild scramble for a loose ball with less than 10 seconds left in the game. So, Terry Rozier hit a pair of free throws for the Hornets to tie it back up at 100. He then hit a heavily contested shot at the buzzer to give Charlotte an improbable 102-100 win. “[Draymond] crossed the line. That’s… Source link

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Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp., Google reach deal on payments for journalism |

Murdoch, who turns 90 next month, owns dozens of newspapers in Australia. His papers have championed Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, whose administration has led the charge to regulate big technology platforms. “For many years, we were accused of tilting at tech windmills, but what was a solitary campaign, a quixotic quest, has become a movement, and both journalism and society will be enhanced,” Thomson, another Australian native, said in a statement announcing the deal. Google, for… Source link

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Rockets, DeMarcus Cousins to part ways

DeMarcus Cousins’ time in Houston is coming to an end. The Rockets and their veteran center are planning to part ways in the coming days, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. The team is reportedly trying to go smaller and younger in the post, and will lean on Christian Wood there moving forward. The Houston Rockets and center DeMarcus Cousins are planning to part ways in coming days, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Houston wants to go smaller, younger in frontcourt when… Source link

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