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Spurs want 2 1st-round picks for Celtics target Poeltl
Jakob Poeltl is expected to cost two first-round picks from the San Antonio Spurs amid interest from the Boston Celtics and Toronto Raptors. Yesterday, it was reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic that both Boston and Toronto have significant interest in trading for Poeltl, who will become an unrestricted free agent this offseason. It was detailed that Poeltl’s ambition was higher than San Antonio’s and he desires to compete on the highest level possible, putting the Celtics on red alert. The Spurs will want to avoid losing Poeltl without any compensation leaving a February 9 trade deadline of the utmost importance to Gregg Popovich’s side. According to The Athletic’s Jared Weiss, Boston have been interested in Poeltl for multiple seasons and know their price is two first-rounders – t...
5-Star QB Wants Release After $13.5M NIL Deal Falls Through
Jaden Rashada was one of the most recruited quarterbacks of the 2023 class. The California high school star was the No.7-ranked quarterback and was 27th overall on the ESPN 300. Rashada had originally picked Miami over Florida but a $13.5 million Name-Image and Likeness deal made him flip schools to become a Gator. According to multiple reports, the NIL deal fell through and the young quarterback is requesting a release from his national letter of intent. The request also brings to light some of the potential complications that NIL deals can bring to college sports. 5-star Quarterback Rashada Wants Out of Florida Rashada signed a four-year deal that was contingent on him playing in Gainesville worth $13 million from the Gator Collective. However, when he arrived in Florida, the financial b...
Former Atlanta Brave Adam Duvall Signs With The Boston Red Sox
Former Atlanta Braves outfielder Adam Duvall and the Red Sox have agreed to a one-year, $7 million deal, with performance bonuses up to $10 million. Adam Duvall, Red Sox reportedly agree to 1-year deal, per https://t.co/Z3s2EpgF39‘s @Feinsand. pic.twitter.com/cma12JWcby — MLB (@MLB) January 18, 2023 Boston might offer Duvall a better opportunity than the Braves. It seems like there’s a chance he could be the everyday center fielder. With Trevor Story out after undergoing a procedure for his right elbow, Kiké Hernandez might be the starting shortstop, which could mean Duvall is the starting center fielder. Duvall made $9,275,000 in 2022 after a season in which he hit 38 home runs and led the NL with 113 RBIs. Despite coming off a season that ended because of wrist surgery, he could st...
Heisman Watch 2023: Early Look at the Heisman Candidates and Odds
It is never too early to start thinking about next season. The best US sportsbooks appear to have received that message too as they have already started pumping out odds for the 2023 Heisman Trophy Winner. Here, we will take at the sportsbooks‘ favorite Heisman candidates and their odds as 2023 Heisman Watch gets off to a very early start. Best Betting Sites for NCAA Football Drake Maye | QB | North Carolina | +525 with BetOnline The very early favorite to win the 2023 Heisman Trophy with BetOnline is North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Drake Maye. The issue that Maye will have is the Heisman Trophy is increasingly getting awarded to players on teams that are competing for end of year honors. UNC tends to struggle defensively, so that will allow Maye to get involved in shootouts to inflat...
Georgia Bulldogs AD Mitchell To Enter The Transfer Portal
AD Mitchell is reportedly expected to enter the transfer portal after spending 2 seasons with the Bulldogs. BREAKING: #UGA WR AD Mitchell has entered the transfer portal per @JakeMRowehttps://t.co/1TsSPmCv0G — DawgsHQ (@DawgsHQ) January 18, 2023 A former 4-star recruit, Mitchell missed most of the 2022 season with an ankle injury but caught a touchdown pass in the National Championship Game. Mitchell departs Georgia with 38 catches for 588 yards and 7 touchdowns in his career. He played in only 6 games this past season due to an ankle injury. Despite a relative lack of production, Mitchell became known as a clutch player during his time at Georgia. He caught 1 touchdown pass in all 4 of UGA’s College Football Playoff games over the past 2 seasons. The move comes to no surprise as Georgia g...
Vikings Expected to Engage In Extension Talks With Justin Jefferson
The Minnesota Vikings are looking to engage in contract extension talks with their star wide receiver Justin Jefferson. The Vikings and Pro Bowl WR Justin Jefferson are expected to have contract talks this off-season, but as of today the two sides have not yet begun any negotiations, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 18, 2023 “If they want me here, I’m here.” That was part of Justin Jefferson’s answer to a question about whether he wanted to remain in Minnesota long term. This came after the Vikings’ season-ending playoff loss to the New York Giants. Jefferson cemented his status as not only the NFL’s best wide receiver in the 2022 campaign, but also one of the game’s top players overall. The 23-year-old put together his third consecutive 1,000-yard season. He had h...
List Of Senior Bowl Coaches Confirmed For Next Months Showdown
With the Senior Bowl set to take place on February 4, the coaches have been confirmed for the match with a new “coach up” format being debuted this year. For those that aren’t aware, the Senior Bowl is a post-season college football all-star game played annually which showcases the best NFL Draft prospects of those players have completed their college eligibility. With the new format being highlighted this year, the Senior Bowl traditionally used whole coaching staffs of non-playoff teams, however this year they’ve introduced a new “coach up” format in an effort to promote young coaching talent in the NFL. First time that coaching staffs from two NFL clubs won’t be taking over the Senior Bowl teams. New format to promote professional development allows assistants from a variety of te...
Kyrie Irving expected to re-sign with Brooklyn Nets
Join our Telegram channel to stay up to date on the latest in marketing Kyrie Irving is expected to re-sign with the Brooklyn Nets this offseason and continue to play alongside Kevin Durant, according to a report. According to Michael Scotto, several NBA executives believe Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets will continue their partnership together beyond this season. Irving opted into his $37 million player option and returned to the Nets for the 2022-23 season despite some speculation that the 30-year-old would seek a move away to the Los Angeles Lakers. The NBA champion was suspended in November for five games for failing to ‘unequivocally say he has no antisemitic beliefs’ after sharing links on social media to a film called ‘Hebrews to Negroes: Wake up Black America’. Kyrie Irving...
Luka Doncic Keen On Mavs To Upgrade Ahead Of Trade Deadline
Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic and is one of the MVP favourites, but could do with a better squad around him if he wanted to win the NBA Championship, and has indicated for some changes to happen. He’s got all the capabilities in the world to have what it takes to be an all-time great, and he may be up for the MVP award, but he doesn’t have what it takes to lead the Mavs to an NBA Championship title, at least not with the current roster they have. Most triple doubles by a Player this season: 13 — Nikola Jokic10 — Luka Doncic No one else has more than 5. pic.twitter.com/jtwa7Ua25p — NBA Muse (@NBAMuse24) January 18, 2023 According to a recent report, Doncic has recently indicated that he wishes for there to be a stronger roster built around him. Tim MacMahon of ESPN reported:...
New York Jets To Interview Ex-Broncos Head Coach Nathaniel Hackett For OC
The New York Jets’ expansive search for a new offensive coordinator will now reportedly include former Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett. The New York Jets are currently meeting with former Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett for their offensive coordinator position, per sources. — Dianna Russini (@diannaESPN) January 18, 2023 Hackett was fired 15 games into his tenure at the helm of the Broncos. It was a rough season. It included one of the worst offenses in the NFL, multiple decision-making miscues and a 4-11 record. Despite his failures in Denver, Hackett does have experience in a coordinator role. He spent three seasons as the offensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers, four with the Jacksonville Jaguars, and two with the Buffalo Bills. Jets head coach Robert Sal...
Who Has The Best NFL Divisional Round Playoff Stats Out Of The Remaining Teams?
As the NFL Wild Card playoff round comes to an end, all eyes are now on this weekends Divisional round and we’re taking a look at which of the remaining teams have the best record at this stage of the postseason. NFL Divisional Round Fixtures Saturday, January 21, 2023 AFC: Jacksonville Jaguars @ Kansas City Chiefs, 4:30pm (ET) NFC: New York Giants @ Philadelphia Eagles, 8:15pm (ET) Sunday, January 22, 2023 AFC: Cincinnati Bengals @ Buffalo Bills, 3:00pm (ET) NFC: Dallas Cowboys @ San Francisco 49ers, 6:30pm (ET) Which Team Has Made Most Divisional Round Appearances? Cowboys: 27 games, 15 wins, 12 losses 49ers: 26 games, 18 wins, 8 losses Eagles: 15 games, 8 wins, 7 losses Chiefs: 14 games, 6 wins, 8 losses Giants: 14 games, 6 wins, 8 losses Bills: 13 games, 6 wins, 7 losses Bengals:...
NFL Divisional Round: Which Franchise Has the Most Divisional Round Wins?
12 has been whittled down to eight after a scintillating Wild Card weekend, but the action comes thick and fast as we look ahead to the NFL Divisional Round. With the Cowboys claiming a resounding 31-14 victory over the Buccaneers on Monday evening, the stage is set for both AFC and NFC Divisional brackets as first round-bye recipients Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs are joined by six teams. The Divisional Round is another stark reminder of how close we are to the season’s climax at the Super Bowl, but with four monumental match-ups on the horizon this weekend, we are taking a closer look at who has the most wins throughout NFL history at this stage of the playoffs. Which Franchise Has the Most Divisional Round Wins? AFC Divisional Round Wins -⭐️New England Patriot...
