Anthony Edwards’ dunk of the year gave John Collins a head injury
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by Ricky O'Donnell
4h ago
Anthony Edwards’ dunk of the year on John Collins injured both players. Anthony Edwards is no stranger to the dunk of the year contest. Back in his rookie year of 2021, Edwards absolutely baptized Yuta Watanabe for one of the best dunks you will ever see. Believe it or not, he may have outdone himself on Monday night against the Utah Jazz. As the Timberwolves were on their way to a 114-104 win in Utah, Edwards unleashed an all-timer that gave John Collins a head injury, and will probably be viewed across all media platforms tens of millions of times. In the third quarter, the ball came Edward ..read more
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Valspar Championship 2024: Odds, prediction, value picks for PGA Tour event
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by Jack Milko
9h ago
Taylor Moore smiles after winning the 2023 Valspar Championship. | Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images The PGA Tour continues its Florida Swing on the West Coast, where the Copperhead Course at Innisbrook awaits. A full field of 156 PGA Tour professionals will head to the Copperhead Course at Innisbrook for the Valspar Championship this week. This tournament marks the fourth—and final—PGA Tour stop in Florida, with the “Snake Pit” taking center stage in the golf world. The 16th, 17th, and 18th holes at the Copperhead Course comprise the “Snake Pit,” as they rank among the most challenging thre ..read more
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6 March Madness Cinderellas who can bust your bracket in men’s NCAA tournament
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by Mike Rutherford
16h ago
Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images We’ve got a 15-seed for you to take a hard look at. March Madness scholars may debate this, but it is widely accepted that there are two types of NCAA tournament Cinderellas: 1) The 13-16 seed that pulls off a first round stunner and occasionally makes it to a Sweet 16 or beyond, and 2) The 8-12 seed (especially from a mid-major conference) that makes a run all the way to a regional final or Final Four. There are plenty of options in this year’s field that fit one of the two descriptions. Let’s look at the six with the best opportunity to make good on thei ..read more
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Joel Dahmen’s ‘juicy’ Players Championship round nearly cost some cash for fans
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by Savannah Leigh Richardson
16h ago
Bushmills Irish Whiskey Dahmen surged up the leaderboard at The Players Championship after an impressive weekend, but thankfully his bank account is safe. This year’s Players Championship proved to be a fantastic week for Joel Dahmen. He ought to go buy some lottery tickets, as his prognostication skills were on point. The former Washington Husky made a bet on himself with his sponsor Bushmills Irish Whiskey for St. Patrick’s Day. Dahmen is a man of the people, so it wasn’t surprising to see him make the wager on social media. I’m feeling the luck of the Irish this weekend! I'm betting on my ..read more
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Scottie Scheffler vs. Tiger Woods by the numbers: It’s closer than you think
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by Jack Milko
17h ago
Scottie Scheffler, Tiger Woods Scottie Scheffler won The Players Championship for the second straight year, building upon his already impressive resume. All day Sunday, Scottie Scheffler had that killer instinct in him. Scheffler was a man on a mission, someone who wanted to win for the second straight week and, in this case, for the second straight year at The Players. He also looked like Tiger Woods in his prime. He chased down another trophy with a disciplined, yet systematic style of play while others behind him caved under pressure. “Anytime you can be compared to Tiger, I think, is reall ..read more
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Anthony Black and Gradey Dick gave NBA fans the jersey swap meme they were craving
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by James Dator
19h ago
Who doesn’t need this in their life? The only thing Gradey Dick seems to enjoy more than playing basketball is having the last name “Dick.” On Sunday night he teamed up with Anthony Black of the Magic to prove that it’s not the size of the jersey that matters, but how you use it. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sports Blog Nation (@sbnation) In case you’re trying to give them the benefit of the doubt, as if this was some wild coincidence they have no idea was going to happen — please see Exhibit B, when the two players clearly formulated the plan for the “BLACK DICK” jersey ..read more
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Daniel Ricciardo’s future, Alpine’s present and more storylines for F1 Australian GP
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by Mark Schofield
22h ago
Photo by Gongora/NurPhoto via Getty Images F1 is back this week with the Australian Grand Prix The 2024 Formula 1 season could potentially reshape the sport. With over half the grid driving on expiring contracts, the driver transfer market could truly shake up the field over the next few months. We have already seen one seismic move — the upcoming switch to Ferrari from Mercedes from seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton — and more could be on the way. As such, the competition for seats on the 2025 grid expects to be tight. And one driver who might feel they are lagging in that fight right now? D ..read more
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March Madness men’s bracket makes no sense thanks to selection committee
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by Ricky O'Donnell
22h ago
Photo by David Berding/Getty Images No one can make sense of a bizarre 2024 men’s NCAA tournament bracket. The NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournament has always been the best event on the American sports calendar to these eyes. The NBA provides the greatest basketball in the world, sure, but nothing can beat the charm of a single-elimination format with players who have worked their whole life for this one shining moment. The drama, the intensity, and stakes of March Madness are simply unmatched. The current version of the NCAA tournament with 68 teams is perfect and does not require any ..read more
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NIT 2024: Bracket, schedule, and scores
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by James Dator
1d ago
Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images Here’s your full NIT bracket and the schedule for the first round. It’s NIT time baby! Some questionable decisions in the NCAA bracket is the NIT’s gain, with the National Invitational Tournament getting national sweetheart Indiana State in their tournament. There’s no doubt this is a mammoth disappointment for the Sycamores. Indiana State was first in the Missouri Valley this year on the back of spectacled center Robbie Avila, who became the most captivating player the school has had since Larry Bird. The other schools to watch this year are the biggest stub ..read more
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NIT bracket 2024: The full field revealed
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by James Dator
1d ago
Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images Here’s everyone competing in the 2024 NIT. This is going to be a very different NIT. The National Invitational Tournament has routinely been the place where mid-majors and lesser-known teams had their chance to compete against the best programs in the country who barely missed out on the big dance of the NCAA Tournament, but not anymore. In the quest to increase the profile of the NIT, organizers removed the longstanding method of entry: Winning a conference regular season title. Now the focus (like all college sports) is on getting as many power conference a ..read more
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