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Cardinals ordered to pay ex-VP Terry McDonough $3M for defamation
In a 62-page decision dated March 29, Jeffrey Mishkin, the arbitrator appointed by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, determined the Cardinals and their owner, Michael Bidwill, defamed McDonough “with malice” in a multipage statement to media organizations that accused McDonough of spousal abuse and neglect of his disabled adult daughter — allegations McDonough has denied. McDonough’s […]
Continue readingFantasy basketball tips and projections for Monday
Many fantasy leagues will be decided this week, adding to the gravity of Monday’s games. Two of the six games have spreads of at least 15 points — the Boston Celtics (-16.5) against the Charlotte Hornets and the Portland Trail Blazers visiting the Orlando Magic (-15.5). Such lines can make these contests less than ideal […]
Continue readingNBA betting: Four picks for Monday
On the pro side, the NBA has six matchups on the night. Three feature a postseason team against a lottery squad, and non-coincidentally all three have double-digit spreads. Two of the matchups are between two teams playing in the postseason and one is between two squads both headed for the lottery. The lines for the […]
Continue readingLawyer says Chiefs’ Rashee Rice cooperating with Dallas police
“On behalf of Rashee Rice, his thoughts are with everyone impacted by the automobile accident on Saturday. Rashee is cooperating with local authorities and will take all necessary steps to address this situation responsibly,” attorney Royce West said in a statement. Law enforcement officials had told the Dallas Morning News on Sunday that they were […]
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LeBron James joins Michael Jordan with another 40-point showing
James scored 40 points in L.A.’s 116-104 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday, joining Michael Jordan as the only players in NBA history with multiple games of 40 points or more after turning 39. James now has done it twice; Jordan, who played until he was 40, did it three times. The 21-year veteran […]
Continue readingCameron Sutton turns self in after allegations of domestic battery
Police had been unable to locate Sutton since March 7, when an arrest warrant was issued for him. They had responded to a call early that morning at a house in Lutz, Florida, where Sutton allegedly battered a woman before fleeing the scene. Sutton’s attorney contacted the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office last Monday to say […]
Continue readingFantasy basketball tips and projections for Friday
But, thankfully, Friday and Sunday look much more like normal slates and hopefully savvy fantasy managers used the two slow nights to their advantage by picking up players from teams who played on both nights. As far as Friday goes, we should be able to take advantage of injury situations to find our sleepers, but […]
Continue readingNBA betting: Six picks for Friday
De’Aaron Fox over 24.5 points. The Kings-Mavericks game has the second-highest total on the slate (231.5 at ESPN BET). Fox has scored over 24.5 points only six times in his past 20 games. While he has had success against the Mavericks, he had only 18 points against them on Tuesday. However, tonight is a must-win […]
Continue readingNBA betting: Six picks for Wednesday’s slate
Devin Booker over 5.5 assists. Wednesday’s matchup against the Nuggets serves as a significant test for Booker and the Suns. Securing a win will require a collective effort from Phoenix, especially in a tight Western Conference playoff race. Booker has surpassed this line in six of his past 10 games, averaging 11 potential assists per […]
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