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Hawks look to build comfortable series lead over Knicks
The New York Knicks held a comfortable lead for most of their Game 1 win last weekend.,Since then, the Atlanta Hawks have made things massively uncomfortable for an opponent with aspirations of a deep postseason run.,The pressure is intensifying for the Knicks, who will look to even up the first-rou...
Friday NBA Picks & Predictions: Best Bets for April 24 Playoff Slate
Get the best NBA picks for April 24, including Celtics vs 76ers, Lakers-Rockets total, and Spurs vs Blazers predictions....
MLB Best Bets Today: Strikeout Props and Total Plays to Target
Breaking down today’s top MLB bets, including a strikeout prop and a strong under play....
AJ Dybantsa’s Decision Proves NIL Still Can’t Compete With NBA Money
AJ Dybantsa declares for the NBA Draft. Here’s why skipping college was the obvious choice....
Shohei Ohtani Rule Explained: Why Dodgers Get Extra Pitcher
Craig Counsell questions MLB’s Ohtani rule—does it give the Dodgers an unfair advantage?...
What Prediction Markets Are Telling Us About NBA Playoffs in the East
The Eastern Conference playoff picture is shifting. Here’s where the best value lies right now on prediction markets like Kalshi....
2026 NFL Draft: Best available on Day 2
Round 1 of the NFL Draft came and went on Friday, starting the slide for prospects who were once viewed as first-rounders. Here's a look at the best players still available as we head into Round 2 of the draft:,Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee -- McCoy missed the entire 2025 season due to a torn right AC...
Avalanche down Kings, close in on series sweep
Artturi Lehkonen collected one goal and one assist while pacing Colorado to a 4-2 road victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday, putting the Avalanche on the verge of sweeping their Western Conference first-round playoff series.,Gabriel Landeskog, Cale Makar and Brock Nelson also scored for th...
CJ McCollum, Hawks pull out 2nd straight tight win over Knicks
CJ McCollum scored 23 points and sank the game-winning basket with 12.7 seconds left, lifting Atlanta to a 109-108 win over the visiting New York Knicks on Thursday and giving the Hawks a 2-1 lead in their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series.,Game 4 in the best-of-seven set will be played ...
Alex Smalley, Hayden Springer team up for early lead at Zurich
Alex Smalley and Hayden Springer turned in a 14-under-par 58 on the first day of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, earning a one-shot lead at the PGA Tour's only team event at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, La.,Smalley's birdie-eagle-birdie start to the round ignited the pair, and Springer closed the d...
Report: PGA Tour cutting 4% of workforce
The PGA Tour laid off 56 full-time employees, or about 4% of its total workforce, Sports Business Journal reported Thursday.,An additional 73 vacant roles would not be filled, but the tour plans to reinvest in 30 or more new full-time positions, the report said.,The moves come as the PGA Tour contin...
76ers, Celtics enter Game 3 all square; Philly 'hopeful' Joel Embiid returns
Welcome to the playoffs.,After the Boston Celtics dropped Game 2 against the Philadelphia 76ers, those four succinct words from Jaylen Brown summarized the situation at hand for the division rivals.,The Celtics look to recover from a surprising defeat to the Sixers when the teams reconvene Friday in...
PARIVISION rally in PGL Wallachia playoff opener
PARIVISION rallied for a 2-1 win against South America Rejects on Thursday as the playoffs got underway at the PGL Wallachia Season 8 tournament in Bucharest, Romania.,The other three upper-bracket quarterfinals in the $1 million Dota 2 event were decided by sweeps, with Aurora Gaming beating HEROIC...
Victor Wembanyama (concussion) traveling with Spurs
Victor Wembanyama will travel with the San Antonio Spurs to Portland for playoff games this weekend while going through the league's concussion protocol.,Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said Thursday that the star center is "progressing" and has not been ruled out for Game 3 against the Trail Blazers on F...
Falcons' James Pearce Jr. has path to dropped charges
Atlanta Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. will have all charges dismissed if he completes an intervention program that includes therapy sessions and staying out of trouble for six months.,Attorney Yale Sanford told ESPN on Thursday that his client also agreed to stay away from ex-girlfriend Rickea...
Galaxy leading scorer Joao Klauss to have foot surgery
Los Angeles Galaxy striker Joao Klauss will undergo surgery to repair ligament damage on a foot on Friday and will be sidelined until after the break for the World Cup, head coach Greg Vanney announced.,The Galaxy will return from the break on July 17 against Los Angeles FC.,Klauss has recorded a te...
Four Events That Might Be Axed in PGA Tour Shakeup
The PGA Tour is shaking up its schedule—here are the tournaments most at risk of being cut or demoted....
NBA Playoffs Betting Picks: Game 3 Predictions & Best Bets
NBA best bets for tonight’s playoff games, including Knicks vs Hawks, Cavs vs Raptors, and Nuggets vs Timberwolves....
Mike Vrabel Won’t Attend Day 3 of NFL Draft With Patriots Due To Counseling
Mike Vrabel will miss part of the NFL Draft amid controversy. Here’s what we know and the reaction....
After weather delay, Crew defeat Galaxy for first home win of season
Daniel Gazdag and Diego Rossi scored as the Columbus Crew downed the Los Angeles Galaxy 2-1 on Wednesday for their first home win of the season.,Gazdag in the 41st and Rossi in the 47th staked the Crew (2-4-3, 9 points) to the lead before Gabriel Pec countered for the Galaxy in the 86th minute on th...