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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

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

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

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

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

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

Police have located an autistic 14-year-old boy who was reported missing on Friday night. There were concerns for the welfare of the boy after he was last seen leaving his home in South Sydney on Queens Road in Brighton Le Sands, about 8.40pm. However, on Sunday afternoon, NSW Police said on Facebook the boy had been located “safe and well” at about 2pm. In a previous media release, police said it was believed the boy used public transport and may have travelled to the Newcastle area. The… Source link

A property management company filed a lawsuit against Indianapolis Colts defensive end Denico Autry this week alleging that his smoking in the garage of his apartment did more than $30,000 in damages last month, according to the Indianapolis Star. Autry, per the report, had leased an apartment in August from Viewegh Properties. On Jan. 2, Autry allegedly started a fire in the garage while smoking a cigar. That fire caused “significant damage” to the garage, and smoke from that fire… Source link

InvestorPlace 10 Dividend Stocks Increasing Their Payouts There are two types of dividend stocks: those that increase their annual dividend payments year after year, often referred to as Dividend Aristocrats, and those that grow their annual dividends by double-digit percentages every year. In early January, Rob Carrick, one of Canada’s best personal finance columnists, wrote an article about dividend stocks that doubled their payouts over the past 10 years. With an assist from Tom Connolly… Source link

InvestorPlace 10 Dividend Stocks Increasing Their Payouts There are two types of dividend stocks: those that increase their annual dividend payments year after year, often referred to as Dividend Aristocrats, and those that grow their annual dividends by double-digit percentages every year. In early January, Rob Carrick, one of Canada’s best personal finance columnists, wrote an article about dividend stocks that doubled their payouts over the past 10 years. With an assist from Tom Connolly… Source link