As quarterback Shedeur Sanders slid through round two and three of the draft, the question of whether he should try to return to college football for another year caught fire.
Game 5 Puck Drop Time Set Between Golden Knights and Wild
The Vegas Golden Knights and the Minnesota Wild find themselves even at two games apiece, with the series heading back to Vegas on Tuesday for a 6:30 p.m. PST puck drop.
The series has been a tale of two stories. When the Golden Knights win the special teams battle, they go on to be victorious. When they don't, Kirill Kaprizov takes over and leads the Wild to wins.
Games 1 and 4 saw the Golden Knights take advantage of their power play opportunities while shutting down the Wild with their penalty kill. Games 2 and 3 were filled with unforced errors from the Golden Knights and iffy goaltending from Adin Hill.
Although the Golden Knights would rather be leading the series and heading back onto home ice looking to close it out, they still maintain home ice advantage in what can now be considered a best-of-three.
In Game 4, the HC Bruce Cassidy threw his lines into a blender, trying anything to spark some offence. The move paid off, scoring two even-strength goals alongside their two power play markers. Ivan Barbashev ended the game in overtime, scoring his first of the series, assisted by Reilly Smith and Nicolas Roy, a trio that has rarely seen the ice together.
Cassidy will have a decision to make for Game 5 regarding his lines. He can continue with what brought him success in Game 4, or go back to what's worked so frequently throughout the regular season. Whatever his choice is, it will have major implications.
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3 Takeaways: Barbashev Lifts Golden Knights To 4-3 Overtime Win In Game 4, Sends Series Back To Vegas Tied 2-All The Minnesota Wild were the only NHL team to carry an undefeated record into the third period when leading after two.
Captain Mark Stone Epitomizes Leadership Role For Golden KnightsLAS VEGAS -- When the Golden Knights traded for Mark Stone in 2019, general manager Kelly McCrimmon knew the franchise landed much more than one of the most talented 200-foot forwards in the NHL.
Bournemouth 1-1 Manchester United: Premier League – as it happened
Manchester United rallied to grab a point through Rasmus Højlund and dent their 10-man hosts’ European hopes
The teams walk out into the sunshine. Bournemouth are in their Stendhal stripes, United in all-white, like a poor man’s Real Madrid.
As United go into their huddle, Luke Shaw seems to be giving the pep talk, which is a nice touch. Shaw is at left centre-back, so the wing-backs are Mazraoui and Dorgu. Amorim does like to have three full-backs on the field at all times.
Continue reading...Winners And Losers From Week 1 Of The 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs
Whenever he’s asked about expanding the Stanley Cup playoff pool, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman has come up with a response that’s tough to argue: the current format creates the most compelling first round in all of sports.
This year has been no different, with familiar matchups, old favorites from a generation ago and fresh rivalries igniting. After eight days, all 16 teams are still alive, and there’s at least a small element of doubt in every series.
Here are six players that have stood out in the early going — for better or for worse.
Winners
Gabriel Landeskog – Colorado Avalanche
The smile said it all when Landeskog’s high wrister beat Jake Oettinger over his glove to put the Colorado Avalanche up 3-0 against the Dallas Stars on Saturday night.
1,041 days later 💙
— NHL (@NHL) April 27, 2025
What a night for Gabriel Landeskog who scores his first NHL goal since the 2022 #StanleyCup Final. pic.twitter.com/cr1ZBHUwfc
It was the first goal for the Colorado captain since June 20, 2022 — a triumphant story of perseverance that also served as an important insurance marker to level one of this year’s most high-level first-round series at 2-2.
Adrian Kempe - Los Angeles Kings
Does practice make perfect for the big Swede? Kempe had 11 goals and 19 points across 18 games in the Kings’ previous three playoff meetings with the Edmonton Oilers. This year, he has obliterated that pace with nine points in the first three games, including four goals.
The Kings let one slip away in Edmonton on Friday, but Kempe still finished the night with two points. At 28, he’s an underrated threat whose start could shine brighter than ever before if L.A. can finish the job and advance.
Jake Sanderson – Ottawa Senators
Who better than the Senators’ future Norris Trophy hopeful to foil the Toronto Maple Leafs’ dream of a first-round sweep? At just 22, Ottawa has Jake Sanderson locked up for seven more years. He could become one of the league’s great bargains if he continues his trajectory.
Sanderson picked a perfect moment to score the most important goal of his career on Saturday. Let’s see what’s next.
CATCH US WATCHING THIS ON REPEAT 🔁#GoSensGopic.twitter.com/Ltf5N8NPlV
— X - Ottawa Senators (@Senators) April 27, 2025
Losers
Stuart Skinner - Edmonton Oilers
He’s been here before, but it can’t be easy for Stuart Skinner to cede his crease to Calvin Pickard for the second-straight year.
Last season, Kris Knoblauch replaced Skinner for two starts against Vancouver in Round 2. He was steadier when he got back into action, and earned his team two series wins.
This year, Skinner’s regular-season numbers dropped, and his playoff performance followed suit. He gave up 11 goals in five-and-a-half periods and gave up 4.7 goals above expected before he got the hook.
The silver lining? After three games, the Kings’ Darcy Kuemper has surrendered 5.2 goals above expected. If the Oilers can stay alive long enough for Skinner to get back on track, there’s still a path for them to advance.
Jack Eichel - Vegas Golden Knights
Eichel picked up his first playoff point of the year as the Golden Knights evened their series with the Wild on Saturday. But he was also a minus-2, taking him to minus-7 over four games.
Plus-minus may not be a perfect stat, but that’s not good.
Being a No. 1 center is no easy task, but Eichel crushed it in his maiden voyage two years ago, chipping in better than a point a game while playing sound two-way hockey on his way to winning a Cup.
He knows exactly what it takes, so is there something holding him back? Despite hitting a new career high with 94 points and attracting some Hart Trophy chatter during the regular season, he went cold late in the year, logging just one point in his last five games played, and missing four just before the playoffs with an upper-body issue.
Eichel led all Vegas forwards with 29:57 of ice time on Saturday, and his six shots were one more than the first three games of the series combined. Sin City fans will be hopeful that’s a sign that his full game is starting to round back into form.
Aaron Ekblad – Florida Panthers
It’s a small sample size, to be sure. But after his Florida Panthers carved out a 2-0 series lead on the road in Tampa, Ekblad’s return to the lineup from his 20-game performance-enhancing-substance suspension couldn’t have gone much worse.
While he was out, Nate Schmidt seized his moment and scored three goals in two games. But with Ekblad back in the lineup and Uvis Balinskis scratched, the Panthers suffered a 5-1 beatdown on home ice on Saturday.
Ekblad finished third in ice time among Florida defensemen, at 20:20. But he and partner Gustav Forsling were both an ugly minus-4 for the day.
Ekblad needs to sharpen up in a hurry to help the Panthers move on — and to help set the table for his next payday. The 29-year-old is heading for free agency on July 1, and there hasn’t been much talk yet about an extension with Florida.
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Yankees removing Devin Williams from closer role 'for now'
Yankees manager Aaron Boone confirmed on Sunday morning that the team is moving reliever Devin Williams out of the closer role “for now.”
Speaking to reporters ahead of Sunday’s doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays, Boone said that Luke Weaver will get the majority of the save opportunities, while the club wants to see Williams build up some positive momentum in non-save chances.
“The good news for Devin is, he has everything to get through this and come out better from the other side. That’s my expectation," Boone said, via MLB.com's Bryan Hoch. "Right now, it’s best for everyone to pull him out of that role and try to start building some good rhythm, confidence, and momentum.
"I fully expect him to be a central figure for us moving forward.”
SNY MLB Insider Andy Martino wrote on Friday that the Yankees could be making a change at closer, noting Williams’ command issues along with Weaver’s early-season success.
Williams, a two-time All-Star and twice named the Trevor Hoffman National League Reliever of the Year, was acquired in an offseason trade with the Milwaukee Brewers, looking to give the Yankees another lockdown closer in their storied history.
But the 30-year-old's start in New York has been nightmarish, with the right-hander pitching to an 11.25 ERA and a 2.375 WHIP with only eight strikeouts and seven walks in 8.0 innings of work.
Stars' Hintz, Oilers' Nugent-Hopkins Headline Playoff Players Due for Bounce Back Performances
Dallas Stars forward Roope Hintz and Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins among names listed for struggling players yet to produce in Stanley Cup Playoffs
The Stanley Cup Playoffs have seen some exciting moments early on like Colorado captain Gabriel Landeskog returning to the lineup after being sidelined for three years or Toronto depth defenceman Simon Benoit finally getting his moment and contributing two overtime winners.
It's been fun to see some players get their day in the sun but for others, this postseason has been one to forget following a slow start. Here are some players that have either been out to slow starts or have done well but aren't being respected at the sportsbooks.
Roope Hintz - Dallas Stars
The 28-year-old Finnish winger has struggled to generate offence early on after recording 28 goals and and 39 assists for 67 points this season. His 0.88 point-per-game average was still very solid and people expected the young centre to play a big role in the Stars' postseason success.
After the first four games of the opening round, Hintz has recorded just one point—a surprising turn considering he came into the series riding a three-game point streak against Colorado and had finished the regular season strong with 12 points in his final 13 games. Points will come eventually for Hintz and I expect his prop bets to become a great value over the final three games.
Ivan Demidov - Montreal Canadiens
This one is more of a player simply being due as the highly-anticipated Russian prospect has now played five career games in the NHL and hasn't gotten on the scoresheet since his debut. His wild first game was fun to watch and I expect another big Demidov game as the Habs have the momentum in the series after a big game three win.
The Capitals have also lost a ton of steam after losing starting goaltender Logan Thompson to what looked like a painful knee injury. They will likely smell blood in the water and play a very tight second game in Montreal. Demidov is seeing more chances after playing just over 15 minutes in game three which was his most time on the ice since his debut. If he gets more ice-time the chances should come.
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Ryan Nugent-Hopkins - Edmonton Oilers
The Oilers have really struggled to find secondary scoring with superstars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl being forced to carry the load. While both star players were out this season, Nugent-Hopkins stepped into a much bigger role as the team's top centre and finished the season strong with ten points over his last 13 games.
He recorded his first point of the series with a goal in a 7-4 game three win and I expect him to build on it as the Oilers will only look to get hotter and climb back into their series with LA. Nugent-Hopkins sees time on the first power play unit, which has been shown to be deadly in the past and could provide a cheap option to get in on scoring from McDavid and Drasaitl for odds at plus money.
More NHL: Edmonton Oilers vs LA Kings Round 4 Betting Guide: Best Bets, Strategies and Future Options
Mark Stone - Vegas Golden Knights
It was a breakout year for the Vegas captain, who managed a 1.02 point-per-game average with a career-high 67 points through 66 games. It was a solid campaign from the 32-year-old Winnipeg native but since turning to the postseason, he hasn't found nearly the same success.
Stone is known to be a gamer for Vegas with 64 points through 75 playoff games with the Golden Knights. However, the Minnesota Wild have been shutting down Stone and limiting his chances with just one point through the first four games of the series. I expect a huge bounce back from Stone after finishing second on the team in points during the regular season and will most certainly see points start to come as he plays with lethal forwards in Ivan Barbashev and superstar Jack Eichel.
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John Carlson - Washington Capitals
A name that many may forget about is Carlson as a solid defenceman that has helped quarterback the Capitals blueline since being drafted back in 2008 with the 27th overall pick. The now 35-year-old defenceman has been a decent source of points throughout his career with 51 points this season and passing the 50-point mark for the seventh time in the last 11 seasons.
When making the playoffs, Carlson has also been one of the highest producing blueliners in the game with 40 points over his last 54 playoff games. He has no points through the Capitals' three games so far and I expect this to change over the next few games.
Yankees' Luis Gil beginning throwing program on Sunday: report
With the Yankees preparing for a Sunday doubleheader with the Blue Jays in the Bronx, the team got some good news on the injury front, with right-hander Luis Gil set to start his throwing program, per YES Network's Meredith Marakovits.
The reigning AL Rookie of the Year was originally scheduled to resume throwing earlier this month as he recovers from a lat strain, but the Yankees decided to push the date back by 10 days to give Gil some extra time, following an MRI.
When the Yankees announced they were giving Gil more time, manager Aaron Boone said Gil's rehab is going “fine,” but the team wanted to see a higher level of healing before he resumed throwing.
“It’s just the level of healing. So it’s got to get to, I don’t know, 80 percent,” Boone explained. “When they start, there are checkmarks of when you start the throwing program. It’s going how it should, it’s just, we need another 10 days.”
Gil made 29 starts for the Yankees last season, pitching to a 3.50 ERA with a 1.193 WHIP and 10.1 strikeouts per nine innings.
Carlton prove their mettle to show there is light at the end of the tunnel | Jonathan Horn
The Blues put a disastrous opening month behind them after adding the prized scalp of the Cats to wins over the Kangaroos and Eagles
There were signs in the last fortnight that Carlton’s game was back in order. Geelong at the MCG was, however, a different proposition than the atrocious North Melbourne and West Coast. For any team that fancies its chances, Geelong will show you exactly where you stand. They’ll give you the print out. They’ll expose every flaw. They’ll test your coaching. And they’ll probe your soft spots.
At various stages in the final term, it looked as though the Cats would run over the top of the Blues. It would have been a devastating loss, given how well the Blues had played for three terms. With a couple of goals in it, and the Cats pressing hard, the ball was in the hands of Patrick Cripps, who signalled his rather dubious intention to take a shot. The Blues skipper bought some precious seconds and spotted up George Hewett, who converted and effectively sealed the win. Hewett is one of those teammates that players like Cripps should thank on Brownlow night – a selfless, unobtrusive type, a footballing sherpa. He seized and deserved his moment in the spotlight after hitting a rich vein of form in recent weeks.
Continue reading...Mets place A.J. Minter on IL, Ronny Mauricio beginning rehab assignment
The Mets announced on Sunday morning that left-hander reliever A.J. Minter has been placed on the 15-day IL with a left lat strain.
In a corresponding move, right-hander José Ureña has been called up from Triple-A Syracuse.
Minter entered Saturday's win over the Nationals in the eighth inning, but threw just nine pitches before exiting with the training staff. While the initial diagnoses was triceps tightness, further testing showed the injury to be a lat strain.
"I can't remember what pitch it was, but about two pitches or a pitch before you can see me move my tricep a little bit, it tightened up," Minter said on Saturday. "I'm just glad it wasn't my elbow. That's what I was happy about. We're probably looking at an IL stint. Come back, get this thing fixed and continue to help the team."
Coming off of offseason hip surgery, Minter has been outstanding for the Mets, pitching to a 1.64 ERA in 13 games.
Ureña, 33, has been well-traveled in his major league career, as the Mets will become his seventh team he's pitched for, including six seasons with the Miami Marlins. Overall, Ureña has a career 4.76 ERA in 232 career games.
Ronny Mauricio's rehab assignment begins
The Mets also announced that infielder Ronny Mauricio is beginning a rehab assignment with Low-A St. Lucie.
Mauricio, the No. 8 prospect in the Mets' system according to Joe DeMayo, initially tore his ACL playing Winter Ball after the 2023 season, and a second procedure was needed to remove scar tissue last August. Not long after that second surgery, Mauricio dealt with inflammation that stalled his recovery a bit, and he was not able to get into a game during spring training or the first few weeks of the regular season.
MotoGP: Álex Márquez reigns in Spain to take title lead as brother Marc crashes
- Álex leads Marc Márquez in title race after Jerez win
- Fabio Quartararo second, Francesco Bagnaia third
Gresini Racing’s Álex Márquez claimed his first MotoGP race victory at the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday, taking the championship lead from his elder brother Marc, who crashed early in the race and finished 12th.
After seven second-place finishes in sprints and races this season, Álex secured a dream race win on home turf in front of over 100,000 fans, with the Spaniard imploring them to increase the volume as he took the last few corners on the final lap in Jerez.
Continue reading...'The Best Story In Sports': The Hockey World Reacts To Gabriel Landeskog’s First NHL Goal In 1,041 Days
Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog grabbed the headlines with a storied goal against the Dallas Stars in Game 4 on Saturday.
For the first time in nearly three years, Landeskog has scored a goal in the NHL. It took him over 1,000 days to recover from his chronic knee injury that he suffered back in 2020 and lingered for another two years. Furthermore, he has undergone three surgeries since March 2023.
However, he made a dramatic return to the Colorado lineup on Wednesday for Game 3, playing his first game since June 2022.
Now, in his second game since returning, he has scored his first goal since June 20, 2022. “There were days where I didn’t know if I would ever score again,” Landeskog told reporters after the Avalanche's 4-0 victory over the Stars to tie the series at two games apiece.
“There were days where I didn’t know if I would ever score again”
— Jesse Montano (@jessemontano_) April 27, 2025
- Gabe Landeskog
His goal came in the second period to give the Avs a 3-0 lead. It came off an assist from trade-deadline acquisition Brock Nelson. Nelson recorded his first playoff point as a member of the Avalanche on the play, as he coasted into the offensive zone on the left wing, found Landeskog in the slot, and the Avs captain wired it home.
🚨 GABRIEL LANDESKOG GOAL! GABRIEL LANDESKOG GOAL! 🚨
— NHL (@NHL) April 27, 2025
His first goal in the NHL since June 20, 2022 puts the @Avalanche up 3-0 in this one! #StanleyCup
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🇨🇦: @Sportsnet or stream on Sportsnet+ ➡️… pic.twitter.com/w7UBXIWFpM
Landeskog’s teammates were smiling ear-to-ear as they joined him along the boards in celebration. And their excitement for him didn’t wear off after the game.
“There's only one Gabe Landeskog in the world," said Nathan MacKinnon, a longtime teammate and friend of Landeskog’s. "It was more than just a playoff goal... It was a life goal."
Along with teammates, the hockey world acknowledged the incredible comeback story that has unfolded in front of their eyes.
NHL on TNT host Liam McHugh said on X (formerly Twitter), “The best story in sports just keeps getting better. Gabe Landeskog buries his first goal in 1,041 days — and the roof is about to rip off of Ball Arena.”
Landeskog’s goal wasn’t the last time he would make an impact in this contest. He added a secondary assist in the third period, connecting with Nelson again, with defenseman Samuel Girard scoring the fourth and final goal of the game – his first goal of the 2025 playoffs.
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Captain Mark Stone Epitomizes Leadership Role For Golden Knights
LAS VEGAS -- When the Golden Knights traded for Mark Stone in 2019, general manager Kelly McCrimmon knew the franchise landed much more than one of the most talented 200-foot forwards in the NHL.
"That's when I felt we were moving into the contender category," McCrimmon said one day before the Knights opened their postseason series with the Minnesota Wild.
Sure, the Golden Knights had already shocked the hockey world with an impressive run to the Stanley Cup Final in their inaugural season. But, to sustain a certain prowess that allows you to navigate through 82 games annually, to be a perennial favorite, they would need a leader.
"That was a tremendous acquisition," McCrimmon continued. "Fantastic player that makes players better. Really adds a lot to your team, to his linemates, the leadership, he's our captain. The emotional energy that he brings to the team, to a game, what that does for a team.
"He's been everything that we would have ever hoped for, and more."
Since his first game as a Golden Knight, Stone ranks No. 1 with 323 points, along with his team-high 91 power-play points.
He also has a franchise-best 23 game-winning goals, while his +86 margin is fourth behind current Knights Brayden McNabb (+102), William Karlsson (+88) and Shea Theodore (+87).
But it's more than numbers when it comes to the captain.
For instance, his leadership and mere presence couldn't have been any clearer than in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win in Minnesota that evened the opening round series, 2-2.
Just 1:48 into the third period, Wild rookie Zeev Buium gouged the blade of his stick into Stone's eyebrow and sent Vegas' leader to his knees. As he emerged, Stone was bleeding profusely, left the ice immediately, and sprinted down the tunnel once it was determined they couldn't stop the blood flow.
Stitched up and ready to skate, Stone returned to the ice later in the period, knowing the importance of his presence in a game that held even more urgency.
"I think what makes Stoney so great at what he does is he's himself every day," team points leader Jack Eichel said. "His character, and I think his values and his ability to relate to people, he never strays from who he is, he's himself. He doesn't change, he's very honest, he's honest with himself, he's honest with us.
"He's a special guy."
GOLDEN STONE
Bloody eye aside, Stone has dealt with his share of injuries since 2022, including two back surgeries and a lacerated spleen. And yet he's still considered by many as one of the league's best two-way wingers. His fierce tenacity that comes from within is the same vibrant energy displayed after he scores a goal.
It's an energy felt by anyone on the ice, the players on the bench, the roughly 18,000 fans inside T-Mobile Arena every home game, and in living rooms across Southern Nevada with fans glued to their television sets.
"His emotions during the games, it's something special," veteran forward Tomas Hertl said. "I think that's why he's such a good captain, probably one of the best in the league. And he shows it on the ice, off the ice, he cares.
"After every loss, he's pissed. After wins, he's super excited. On the ice, if somebody scores, the emotion you see from him is something special. And you don't see that from many guys. And I think his leadership is really good here. I think that's why the locker room works like (it does), everybody having great time. But when it's time to work, everybody (is) ready to go."
And it's shown.
Since Feb. 26, 2019, his first game with Vegas, the franchise ranks fifth in the NHL with 605 regular-season points, one of only seven teams with 600 or more points, spanning 474 games. Though Stone has played in only 340 of those games, it's his presence and captainship that continues to fuel one of the league's most powerful vessels.
In addition, since Stone started wearing a Knights jersey, Vegas has the fourth-most playoff wins (45), ranks third with 3.20 goals per game, and in allowing 2.47 goals per contest.
Most importantly, getting back to McCrimmon's notion, the 32-year-old captained the Knights to a Stanley Cup title in 2023, fulfilling owner Bill Foley's goal of the franchise doing so by its sixth year in the league.
"I've been around a lot of leaders, and he's obviously the best captain that I've played with," Eichel said. "I think he exemplifies what it means to be a leader. He's just such a great guy, too. Somebody enjoy being around.
"Obviously his play on the ice, I think, speaks for itself. But I think what he means to our locker room and the organization goes far beyond that. We're really lucky to have him."
THE ROLE
Stone, the franchise's first and only captain, understands and appreciates the 'C' he wears on his sweater, but said he doesn't overthink the role, knowing how important all the personalities in the room have become as McCrimmon annually constructs the roster.
When the team is experiencing a lull, or certain players might be in scoring droughts, Stone said there's no elixir as a captain to fix things. It's more about providing support and simply being there for a teammate like anyone else in the room might do.
"I don't think I've really done much different than anything that I've done in the five years that I've been the captain," Stone said. "I don't think it's been much. We've had a lot of guys kind of elevate their games in times where we needed it. I haven't really changed anything, to be honest with you, I don't think I've had to."
As the Golden Knights maneuver their way through another postseason, which has come down to a best-of-three series with the Wild, Stone said if there's one thing he's become appreciative of when it comes to learning new things, it's observing his teammates evolve their game by coming into their own and playing to their potential during the grind of an 82-game season.
"Whether it's elevated roles, or maybe you see a guy bring a little more than he has in the past, I think we've had that this season," said Stone, who is signed with the Golden Knights through the 2026-27 season. "I think that's the only thing that I noticed that's a ton different throughout a season, is guys elevate their games, they rise in the lineup I guess you could say. I think that's been mostly the things that I noticed throughout the years. You find different things out about different about people."
And it's those teammates who are elevating their games that give Stone credit for helping them evolve.
"I think it was bound for him to be captain, I think it was an obvious choice," said Brayden McNabb, one of four original Knights on the roster. "He's meant everything to this city, and the team. He's a good friend, great leader, and his play on the ice shows. He's a very smart player. If you have any questions in terms of hockey in your game or anything like that, he's a very smart guy. He sees the game well, and he can analyze the game very well, and he's fun to be around."
Added veteran defenseman Noah Hannifin: "He's just one of those guys that comes to the rink, he does his job hard every single day, leads by example, and when he speaks everybody listens. I think for me, those are usually the most impactful types of leadership. Sets the example for us every day. And obviously, he's a winner. Just a great guy to have in the room, great teammate, we all love him here."
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Mets at Nationals: How to watch on April 27, 2025
The Mets (19-8) continue their series with the Washington Nationals (12-15) in DC on Sunday at 1:35 p.m. on PIX11. Here's what to know about the game and how to watch...
Mets Notes
- Both of Sunday's starting pitchers have been excellent in the early going, with Tylor Megill posting a 1.09 ERA, while Nats starter Mitchell Parker isn't far behind at 1.39
- With three more hits on Saturday, Francisco Lindor is on an absolute tear. In his last seven games, Lindor has a slash line of .448/.484/.759 with three home runs, six RBI, and seven runs scored
- The Mets are a perfect 3-0 in Sunday games this season
- Brandon Nimmo has yet to get going this season, hitting at a .200 clip overall
METS | NATIONALS |
|---|---|
Francisco Lindor, SS | CJ Abrams, SS |
Juan Soto, RF | James Wood, LF |
Pete Alonso, 1B | Luis Garcia Jr., 2B |
Mark Vientos, 3B | Nathaniel Lowe, 1B |
Starling Marte, DH | Josh Bell, DH |
Brandon Nimmo, LF | Dylan Crews, CF |
Luis Torrens, C | Jose Tena, 3B |
Luisangel Acuña, 2B | Alex Call, RF |
Tyrone Taylor, CF | Riley Adams, C |
How can I watch the game online?
To watch Mets games online via PIX11, you will need a subscription to a TV service provider and live in the New York City metro area. This will allow fans to watch the Mets on their computer, tablet or mobile phone browser.
To get started on your computer, go to the PIX11 live stream website and follow the site's steps. For more FAQs, you can go here.
ICYMI in Mets Land: A.J. Minter discuses his injury; Francisco Alvarez back with a bang
Here's what happened in Mets land on Saturday, in case you missed it...
- Francisco Alvarez blasted a two-run homer early, and that was the only offense the Mets needed in a soggy 2-0 win over the Washington Nationals
- Reliever A.J. Minter was forced to leave the game with triceps tightness, with Carlos Mendoza saying that the lefty will most likely need a stint on the IL, given the injury is to his pitching arm
- When Minter left the game, Max Kranick once again came up clutch when the Mets needed him most
- Clay Holmes continues to be a revelation in the Mets' starting rotation, throwing 5.0 shutout innings on Saturday
Pacers vs. Bucks Predictions: Odds, expert picks, recent stats, trends and best bets for April 27
It’s Sunday, April 27, and the Indiana Pacers (50-32) and Milwaukee Bucks (48-34) are all set to square off from Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee for Game 4 of the first round.
The Bucks earned a monumental Game 3 win at home over the Pacers, 117-101. Pascal Siakam led the way for the Pacers with 28 points, but that wasn't enough against Giannis Antetokounmpo and Gary Trent's 37 points apiece. Damian Lillard only scored seven points on 2-for-11 from the field, so his efficiency will be something to watch in Game 4.
The Pacers are currently 20-20 on the road with a point differential of 2, while the Bucks have a 6-4 record in their last ten games at home. We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.
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Game details & how to watch Pacers vs. Bucks live today
- Date: Sunday, April 27, 2025
- Time: 9:30 PM EST
- Site: Fiserv Forum
- City: Milwaukee, WI
- Network/Streaming: TNT
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Game odds for Pacers vs. Bucks
The latest odds as of Sunday:
- Odds: Pacers (+158), Bucks (-190)
- Spread: Bucks -4.5
- Over/Under: 226 points
That gives the Pacers an implied team point total of 112.13, and the Bucks 114.47.
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Expert picks & predictions for Sunday’s Pacers vs. Bucks game
Rotoworld Best Bet
Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) leans Brook Lopez Under 9.5 Points + Rebounds:
"In the first three games of this series, Brook Lopez hasn't played more than 21 minutes and is coming off his worst performance in the Bucks' only win. That's not a good sign for his minutes moving forward. Bobby Portis played almost twice as many minutes in Game 3 as Lopez and is a much better offensive threat and matchup for Myles Turner rather than Lopez. Lopez has a low 9.5 prop for his points and rebounds, but I could only look at his Unders."
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Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the NBA calendar based on data points like recent performance, head-to-head player matchups, trends information and projected game totals.
Once the model is finished running, we put its projections next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.
Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today’s Pacers & Bucks game:
- Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Milwaukee Bucks on the Moneyline.
- Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Indiana Pacers at +4.5.
- Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 226.
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Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Pacers vs. Bucks on Sunday
- The Bucks have won 4 of their last 5 games at home against divisional opponents
- The Over is 32-23 in the Bucks' matchups against Eastern Conference teams this season
- The Pacers have won 4 straight matchups against Eastern Conference Central Division teams
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