Monthly Archives: April 2026

Former Hawks executive Jones sentenced to over 3 years in prison for embezzling $3.7 million from team

ATLANTA (AP) — Authorities announced Wednesday that former Atlanta Hawks finance executive Lester T. Jones Jr. was sentenced to three years and five months in prison for embezzling approximately $3.7 million from the team through fraudulent expense reimbursement requests and misuse of corporate credit cards. Federal prosecutors said in a court filing in November that Jones, a former Hawks accounting …

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Kansas’ Tyran Stokes commitment brings outrageous LeBron James, Magic Johnson comparison

Kansas’ Tyran Stokes commitment brings outrageous LeBron James, Magic Johnson comparison originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Tyran Stokes has some big shoes to fill. Advertisement Less than 24 hours after the nation’s No. 1 college basketball recruit committed to the Kansas Jayhawks over the Kentucky Wildcats, he received …

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Steve Kerr reportedly had productive meeting with Warriors brass about future, decision not expected until next week

Steve Kerr’s future with the Golden State Warriors is still up in the air, and a resolution isn’t expected until next week at the earliest. Kerr met with owner Joe Lacob and general manager Mike Dunleavy for two hours on Monday, according to ESPN, but the two sides did not determine whether Kerr would remain the franchise’s head coach next …

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Duke, UConn set for rematch of Elite Eight thriller

It won’t have as much riding on the outcome, but it will be fun nonetheless when Duke and UConn meet in college basketball next season. A rematch of the Elite Eight thriller, won by the Huskies on a deep three-pointer by Braylon Mullins after a turnover by Cayden Boozer, is set for Thanksgiving Eve inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. …

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Celtics vs 76ers Prediction, Picks & Odds for NBA Playoffs Game 6

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. Throughout an erratic opening round of the NBA Playoffs, Payton Pritchard remains the Boston Celtics’ north star. Advertisement The reserve guard is giving Boston its most consistent efforts versus the Philadelphia 76ers, which says something when you have stars like Jayson Tatum and …

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The nation’s top basketball recruit will play in the Big 12

The Big 12 just added another star for next season. Consensus top high school recruit Tyran Stokes has committed to the Kansas Jayhawks, he announced Tuesday night on ESPN. Stokes chose Kansas over a number of other notable programs, with former BYU head coach Mark Pope’s Kentucky Wildcats coming in second place for his services. Advertisement The 6-foot-7 small forward …

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Knicks vs Hawks Prediction, Picks & Odds for NBA Playoffs Game 6

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. Karl-Anthony Towns’ postseason performance is as sweet as his new favorite flavor of Gatorade: Glacier Cherry Freeze. Advertisement If you bet on KAT to top his points prop last time out, however, you have a different taste in your mouth. I call it, …

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Will Billy Donovan coach Kentucky basketball in 2027?

Mark Pope looks like a coach who is already on his last legs at Kentucky. He has whiffed on high-end recruits. He has not made a splash in the transfer portal. Kentucky doesn’t appear to be a top-20 team, let alone top-10. That’s not the Big Blue standard. If Kentucky has a season anything close to its recently-concluded campaign — …

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Magic vs Pistons Computer Picks: Our Best Player Prop Projections for Game 5

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. Our NBA player prop projections are ready for Game 5 between the Orlando Magic and Detroit Pistons, with the model highlighting several high-value spots. Advertisement By analyzing the data against current market lines, we’ve identified where the strongest edges exist. These Magic vs. Pistons …

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How prized Kansas recruit Tyran Stokes compares to Darryn Peterson

The Kansas Jayhawks have done it again. For the second consecutive season, the Jayhawks will arguably feature the nation’s most talented freshman. Darryn Peterson showed flashes of brilliance during his first and only season with Kansas, and the Jayhawks are hoping that Tyran Stokes can provide the same electricity. Advertisement While both players bring supreme ability to the floor, their …

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Rockets vs Lakers Props & NBA Playoffs Game 5 Best Bets

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. If the Los Angeles Lakers aren’t careful, the Houston Rockets could still make this an interesting series. Advertisement These Rockets vs. Lakers props and NBA picks expect Los Angeles to emphasize the importance of Game 5 on Wednesday, April 29. Best Rockets vs …

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Iowa State’s T.J. Otzelberger agrees to 10-year contract extension paying $6 million annually

AMES, Iowa — Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger has agreed to a 10-year contract extension that will increase his annual salary to $6 million, athletic director Jamie Pollard announced Wednesday. Otzelberger led the Cyclones to a 29-8 record and their third NCAA Sweet 16 appearance in five years this past season. He is 124-53 since becoming head coach in 2021-22. …

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UConn lands Wofford transfer to try to fill Solo Ball void

UConn’s roster is set to look a lot different next season, but Huskies coach Dan Hurley is hoping a new cast of characters can carry the torch of recent success. Wofford transfer guard Nils Machowski will be one of the players Hurley looks at to lead the way. Machowski averaged over 17 points for the Terriers in his college basketball …

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