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In an age where sponsor patches are on every NBA uniform and the Nike swoosh has even hit MLB jerseys, maybe it was only a matter of time before companies started pushing for the actual names of major American sports teams. Michigan State entered new territory on Thursday by announcing a massive expansion in its endorsement deal with Rocket Mortgage, including a name change for its men’s basketball team on campus. Yes, rather than call them the Michigan State Spartans, the team will now… Source link

The Guardian The Bears are in a perfect position to end Russell Wilson’s Seahawks career The quarterback believes the team he has been a part of for his entire career is holding him back. If he wants out, now is the time to strike Russell Wilson has been to two Super Bowls with the Seahawks. Photograph: Elaine Thompson/AP Russell Wilson is the latest franchise star to put himself forward for this offseason’s game of quarterback musical chairs. Wilson, his agent has been at pains to point… Source link

The NBA returns from the All-Star break Wednesday, albeit with a limited two-game schedule. That doesn’t leave us with a lot of options to consider in DFS. Still, here are some of the top players to consider for your entries, as well as a few to possibly avoid. GUARDS Luka Doncic, DAL vs. SA ($53): Doncic sat out the Mavericks last game before the break because of a back injury, but since he played in the All-Star game, expect him to be a full-go for this contest. He’s continued to provide… Source link

Thursday marks the last day of games before the All-Star break. It will be a busy one with nine games on the schedule. As you try to narrow down the options, here are some players to consider, as well as a few to potentially avoid. GUARDS Paul George, LAC at WAS ($35): Injuries could be a problem for the Clippers in this game with Marcus Morris (concussion) listed as doubtful and Kawhi Leonard (back) listed as questionable. Leonard was a late scratch in their last game Tuesday, and with the… Source link

Tuesday brings a limited schedule in the NBA consisting of only six games. There are still some exciting matchups, though, including the Lakers hosting the Suns. As you work your way through the options in DFS, here are some players to consider adding to your lineups, as well as a few to potentially avoid. GUARDS Dejounte Murray, SA vs. NY ($35): Murray produced another valuable all-around stat line Monday, finishing with 19 points, six rebounds and eight assists versus the Nets. He’s scored… Source link

The NBA tips off the week with seven games on the schedule Monday. Among the exciting matchups is the Sixers hosting the Pacers and the Pelicans taking on the Jazz. Let’s try to add to the fun by hopefully winning some cash on Yahoo. Here are some players to consider for your entries, as well as a few to possibly avoid. GUARDS LaMelo Ball, CHA at POR ($37): Ball has been locked in offensively during the Hornets’ current West Coast trip, scoring at least 20 points in all four games. That… Source link

Sunday slates tend to be lighter, but that’s not the case here. We have just one game during the day and then an eight-game nightcap. The good news is we don’t have a lot in terms of injuries or COVID news, which is a breath of fresh air with everything over the last few weeks. It’s also one of my final articles before the All-Star break, and we’re looking forward to finishing off the first half strong. Without further ado, let’s get into it!  Guards  Dennis Schroder, LAL vs. GSW… Source link

Friday’s slate was a lot of fun, and we have another exciting Saturday slate here. We have seven games in total, beginning at 7ET. What’s fascinating is that we have some of the worst defenses in the NBA on display. That’s definitely going to be a theme in this article, so let’s kick things off with one of those.   Guards  Dejounte Murray, SAN vs. NOP ($35)  The Spurs just had a COVID breakout in their locker room, and it’s leaving Murray to feast. They’re currently without DeMar DeRozan, Source link

The NBA closes out the work week with nine games on the schedule. Players resting and injuries will once again have a significant impact in DFS. As you work your way through the options, here are some players to consider targeting, as well as a few to possibly avoid. GUARDS De’Aaron Fox, SAC at DET ($36): It’s been an ugly stretch for the Kings, who have lost nine straight games. It hasn’t been Fox’s fault considering he averaged 22 points, 3.0 rebounds, 9.4 assists and 1.3 steals during that… Source link

We should have another busy night in the NBA on Wednesday with nine games on the schedule. Let’s get right down to business and highlight some players to consider for your Yahoo entries, as well as a few that it might be best to stay away from. GUARDS Dejounte Murray, SA at OKC ($31): An outbreak of COVID-19 recently sidelined the Spurs, but they are set to return Wednesday and play their first game in 10 days. The problem is, they will be without several key players, including DeMar DeRozan… Source link