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Anthony Edwards fined $50,000 for 'inappropriate language' while trash talking Lakers fans

A Lakers fan looking to go viral has cost Minnesota's Anthony Edwards $50,000 in a fine from the league.

In the third quarter of the Timberwolves pushing around the Lakers in Game 1 of their playoff series, Edwards — along with Rudy Gobert, Naz Reid and Donte DiVincenzo — were about to check back in when a Lakers fan nearby hit record on his phone and tried to trash talk Edwards. The Timberwolves player shut him down, pointing out how he has a $200 million contract, Gobert has a $300 million contract, and added "my d*** is bigger than yours" while grabbing his crotch.

The rest of the story is obvious: The fan did post the interaction, it did go viral, and now the league has come down with a $50,000 fine for Edwards "for directing inappropriate language and making an obscene gesture toward a fan."

That's BS by the league.

A fan near the players pulls some crap trying to go viral, then let it go. Edwards didn't say anything wildly inappropriate. It's just trash talk, the fact a fan filmed it should not matter.

That said, based on the online response, this all worked out for Ant as he gained a lot of new fans and followers — and probably sold a few shoes — with his comments.

This marks the eighth time Edwards has been fined this season for a total of more than $300,000.

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Islanders parting ways with team president and GM Lou Lamoriello

The Islanders announced on Tuesday that the club is moving on from president and general manager Lou Lamoriello, saying his contract will not be renewed.

According to a release by the team, operating partner John Collins will lead the search for the club’s next general manger.

“The Islanders extend a heartfelt thank you to Lou Lamoriello for his extraordinary commitment over the past seven years,” the club said in a statement. “His dedication to the team is in line with his Hall of Fame career.”

Lamoriello, 82, was hired by the Islanders in May 2018 as president of hockey operations and took over as GM a couple of weeks later, after Garth Snow was fired. Under the guidance of Lamoriello, the Islanders made the playoffs in five of his seven seasons, though they never made it past the Eastern Conference Finals.

Joining the Islanders following a three-year-stint with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Lamoriello made his name as one of the best executives in hockey with the Devils, where he was at the reins as GM from 1987-2015. The Devils made the Stanley Cup Final five times then, winning three championships.

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Golden Knights Attempting To Stay Mentally Sharp; Using Experience and Rest To Take Upper Hand

Vegas Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy speaks at a press conference before playing against the Florida Panthers in game one of the 2023 Stanley Cup Final at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

The Vegas Golden Knights hold multiple advantages over the Minnesota Wild, but the greatest advantage and one that could win them the series is the experience they have in the playoffs. 

There's a select number of players on the Golden Knights roster who haven't been on a long Stanley Cup run, and the bulk of the lineup who have can share that experience with those players.

That leadership stems from the coaches first and foremost, and HC Bruce Cassidy displayed just that by giving the Golden Knights a day off on Monday to keep them fresh and in the right mental space. 

"Today I thought, they've been here three or four days, it's been a lot," said Cassidy. "Game 1, there's a lot of anxiety, preparation, and you're excited. Now that Game 1's behind us, get out of the rink today, go enjoy the day. Spend time with your kids, cleanse the hockey mind, and tomorrow let's start thinking about Minnesota again."

The Golden Knights know how to win. That's why they're understanding of what they need to do on a personal level is so important.

"I don't think you can think about a team 24 hours a day as a player. Coaches do because we're always thinking of stuff, but I think players need a break."

The winning culture of the Golden Knights is perfectly embodied by veteran defenseman Brayden McNabb. He's led the team in blocked shots on multiple occasions and has been as consistent as they come since his arrival in the inaugural season.

"It is important to unwind and get away from it because it can be on your mind all day, every day," said the 34-year-old. "You need to find a routine where you can get your mind off of it. I think most guys probably enjoy watching the games, they're fun to watch, but you need to find a way to get away, whatever that is"

The Golden Knights held a full practice today ahead of Game 2, where they'll be looking to take a commanding 2-0 series lead and win both games at home. 

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Grizzlies vs. Thunder Odds, predictions, recent stats, trends and Best bets for April 22

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Preview

It’s Tuesday, April 22, and the Memphis Grizzlies (48-34) and Oklahoma City Thunder (68-14) are all set to square off from Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.

The No.1 seed Oklahoma City Thunder embarrassed
the Grizzlies in game one of the series.

The Thunder won 131-80. Not a single Grizzlies player scored more than 17 points in that matchup.

Now the Grizzlies must rely on a banged up Ja Morant to try and level the series before they head to Memphis.

The Grizzlies are currently 22-19 on the road with a point differential of 5, while the Thunder have a 8-2 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 the 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 Grizzlies vs. Thunder live today

  • Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
  • Time: 7:30PM EST
  • Site: Paycom Center
  • City: Oklahoma City, OK
  • Network/Streaming: TNT

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Game odds for Grizzlies vs. Thunder

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Odds: Grizzlies (+737), Thunder (-1190)
  • Spread:  Thunder -14.5
  • Over/Under: 229 points

That gives the Grizzlies an implied team point total of 113.63, and the Thunder 121.19.

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Expert picks & predictions for Tuesday’s Grizzlies vs. Thunder game

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Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas) is betting on the Thunder -14.5...

Thomas: "It feels lazy to bet on the Thunder to cover again in game two. However, it's for good reason. This is not a good Grizzlies team. They are banged up, and they are playing against the best team in basketball, on the road, in front of a sellout crowd."

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 Grizzlies & Thunder game:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Memphis Grizzlies at +14.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the under on the Game Total of 229.

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Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Grizzlies vs. Thunder on Tuesday

  • The Thunder have won four of their last five games at home against Western Conference Southwest Division teams
  • Six of the Thunder's last seven home matchups against the Grizzlies have stayed under the Total
  • Oklahoma City have won four of the last five meetings by at least 17 points

The Thunder have won 7 of their last 9 home matchups against the Grizzlies

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New York Islanders Part With GM Lou Lamoriello

Lou Lamoriello, seen here in 2013 (Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images)

The New York Islanders won't renew the contract of the second-winningest GM in NHL history, Lou Lamoriello.

The search for a new GM is underway, the Islandersannounced Tuesday. Operating partner John Collins will lead the search.

Lamoriello's Islanders missed the playoffs by nine points this season. Their .500 points percentage was their lowest since 2017-18.

Lamoriello, 82, joined the Islanders organization ahead of the 2018-19 season as GM and president of hockey operations. In the past seven seasons, he's had a 268-195-71 record with the Islanders.

He was named the NHL's GM of the year in 2019-20 and 2020-21, when the team made back-to-back Stanley Cup playoff semifinal appearances. Under Lamoriello, the Islanders ultimately won five playoff rounds, six including the qualifying round in the 2020 bubble playoffs.

Lamoriello brought on key players over the years, such as Semyon Varlamov, Bo Horvat, Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Kyle Palmieri, Alexander Romanov and Anthony Duclair. He also re-signed important Islanders to long-term contracts, such as captain Anders Lee, Horvat, Ilya Sorokin, Ryan Pulock and Adam Pelech, as well as depth players Pierre Engvall and Scott Mayfield.

The Islanders have had three coaches in the past seven seasons. Barry Trotz coached for four campaigns after winning the Stanley Cup with the Washington Capitals in 2018. Lane Lambert then took over for parts of two seasons and had a 61-46-20 record before Lamoriello replaced him with Patrick Roy on Jan. 20, 2024.

Whoever replaces Lamoriello has seven pending RFAs and five pending UFAs to handle, including RFAs Noah Dobson, Adam Boqvist, Romanov and Maxim Tsyplakov and UFAs Palmieri, Mike Reilly and Tony DeAngelo.

Lamoriello's resume includes the second-most regular-season games, wins and losses in NHL history, trailing only David Poile in each category. The biggest difference between Lamoriello and Poile is the former's three Stanley Cup wins, all with the New Jersey Devils in 1995, 2000 and 2003.

The Johnston, R.I., native also has the most playoff games managed and ninth-most post-season wins in NHL history. He also won a World Cup gold medal on Team USA in 1996.

Lamoriello was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame as a builder in 2009 and the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame as a builder in 2012.

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Padres at Tigers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for April 22

Its Tuesday, April 22 and the Padres (16-7) are in Detroit to take on the Tigers (14-9). Nick Pivetta is slated to take the mound for San Diego against Jack Flaherty for Detroit.

The Tigers won game one of the series yesterday 6-4. Keider Montero started on the mound for the Tigers. He pitched 4.1 innings, giving up five hits, walking four batters, and striking out three, with just three runs earned.

Flaherty is looking to bounce back from a rough performance last time out when he went up against the Brewers. He only made it through 4.2 innings and picked up the loss.

Pivetta is looking to make it three wins in a row against the Tigers tonight and four on the season.

Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.

We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the 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 Padres at Tigers

  • Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
  • Time: 6:40PM EST
  • Site: Comerica Park
  • City: Detroit, MI

  • Network/Streaming: FanDuel Sports Network Detroit, Padres.TV

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Odds for the Padres at the Tigers

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Moneyline: Padres (-105), Tigers (-115)
  • Spread:  Tigers 1.5
  • Total: 7.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Padres at Tigers

  • Pitching matchup for April 22, 2025: Nick Pivetta vs. Jack Flaherty
    • Padres: Nick Pivetta, (3-1, 1.57 ERA)
      Last outing (4/16): 6.0 Innings Pitched, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 4 Hits Allowed, Walks, and 6 Strikeouts
    • Tigers: Jack Flaherty, (1-1, 2.53 ERA)
      Last outing (4/15): 4.2 Innings Pitched, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 4 Strikeouts

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Padres at Tigers

  • The Padres have won 5 of 7 games following a defeat
  • The Tigers are showing a profit of 4.24 units on the Run Line in their last 5 games at Comerica Park

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Padres and the Tigers

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Once the model is finished running, we put its projection 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 Tuesday's game between the Padres and the Tigers:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the San Diego Padres on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the San Diego Padres at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 7.0.

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Manchester City 2-1 Aston Villa: Premier League – as it happened

Matheus Nunes scored the winner deep into added time as City put some clear blue light between themselves and Villa in the race for Champions League qualification

17 secs: Ollie Watkins scored after 34 seconds against Newcastle on Saturday. Marcus Rashford nearly does so after half that tonight! He twists and turns down the inside-left channel before threading a shot across Ortega and off the base of the right-hand post!

Villa get the ball rolling. It’s not a sell-out.

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Brewers at Giants Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for April 22

It's Tuesday, April 22 and the Brewers (12-11) are in San Francisco to take on the Giants (15-8). Jose Quintana is slated to take the mound for Milwaukee against Jordan Hicks for San Francisco.

Milwaukee won the series-opener against San Francisco, 5-2 yesterday with one run scored in the fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth innings. Milwaukee did not score after the second inning of yesterday's loss.

Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two. 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 the Brewers at Giants

  • Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
  • Time: 9:45PM EST
  • Site: Oracle Park
  • City: San Francisco, CA
  • Network/Streaming: FDSNWIX, NBCSBA

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Probable starting pitchers for the Brewers at Giants

  • Pitching matchup for April 22, 2025: Jose Quintana vs. Jordan Hicks
    • Brewers: Jose Quintana, (2-0, 0.71 ERA)
      Last outing: 5.2 Innings Pitched, 1 Earned Run Allowed, 4 Hits Allowed, 3 Walks, and 4 Strikeouts
    • Giants: Jordan Hicks, (1-2, 6.05 ERA)
      Last outing: 7.0 Innings Pitched, 5 Earned Runs Allowed, 6 Hits Allowed, 4 Walks, and 5 Strikeouts

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Odds for the Brewers at the Giants

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Moneyline: Brewers (+115), Giants (-135)
  • Spread:  Giants -1.5
  • Total: 7.0 runs

Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Brewers and the Giants

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Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) leans the Brewers ML for the plus-money price:

"The Giants have struggled against left-handed pitching this season with bottom 10 wRC+ ranks. While Jose Quintana isn't a star-studded pitcher, he has been efficient with a 0.71 ERA so far. The pitching edge is certainly with Milwaukee today, so it's Brewers ML at +110 or pass for me."

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Tuesday's game between the Brewers and the Giants:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Milwaukee Brewers at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 7.0.

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Brewers at Giants

  • The Brewers have won 4 of their last 5 series
  • 4 of the Brewers' last 5 matchups with the Giants have stayed under the Total
  • The Giants are 5-2 at home this season

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Simone Biles unsure of competing at 2028 LA Olympics: ‘My body is aging’

  • American has won seven Olympics golds
  • Biles would be 31 at the start of next Summer Games

Simone Biles says she is unsure whether she will compete at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.

The 28-year-old says she has other priorities, and is mindful of the demands her sport puts on her body at an age when most elite gymnasts have long since retired. Biles will be 31 when the LA Olympics start: the oldest all-around female gymnastics champion is Maria Gorokhovskaya, who won gold at the age of 30 at the 1952 Games.

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Ronnie O’Sullivan holds narrow lead over Ali Carter in World Snooker Championship

  • O’Sullivan leads 5-4 on his return to competition
  • Former champion Judd Trump makes positive start

Ronnie O’Sullivan had to settle for a single-frame overnight advantage as the opening session of his world championship first-round encounter with his old foe Ali Carter failed to live up to its pre-match hype.

The seven-time champion, returning to the tour for the first time since dumping his cue after losing a Championship League match in January, appeared to have scraped out a 6-3 lead to take into Wednesday afternoon’s scheduled conclusion. However, Carter dug deep after O’Sullivan missed a long red to the top corner in the final frame of the day, gradually reeling in a 51-point deficit and nervelessly clearing the colours to cut his deficit to 5-4.

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Uh-oh … Sanchez leaves after 2 inning vs. Mets with forearm soreness

Uh-oh … Sanchez leaves after 2 inning vs. Mets with forearm soreness originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia

NEW YORK – Oh boy …

A start after dominating the Giants to the tune of 12 strikeouts, Cristopher Sanchez was lifted Tuesday night with left forearm soreness after just two innings against the Mets.

Sanchez needed 58 pitches to complete those two innings, struggling with command and allowing three hits with two walks.

Sanchez’ sinker velocity was down from a season average of 95.9 mph to 94.7. He threw a good changeup to Juan Soto in the second inning but didn’t have his best changeup otherwise.

Sanchez saw a team doctor after leaving the game and went through movement drills in the training room.

“Right now, I feel normal,” he said. “I think it’s not going to be a thing we have to worry about. … The doc checked me out and I feel positive that we’re not gonna have to be worried about this.”

Forearm injuries are never a good sign and the Phillies will hope that this doesn’t reach Sanchez’ elbow. He will be further evaluated throughout the week and may go for an MRI. Sanchez is such an important piece of the Phillies’ rotation and team, especially with Aaron Nola struggling and Ranger Suarez yet to make his season debut.

Suarez threw five scoreless innings Tuesday at Triple A in his third rehab start and is still in line to make another one on Sunday for Lehigh Valley, manager Rob Thomson said late Tuesday night. Suarez has topped out at five innings/59 pitches and the Phillies ideally wanted him extended to six innings/85 pitches before having him join the rotation.

Sanchez has a 3.42 ERA through five starts. He broke out last season with a 3.32 ERA in 181⅔ innings, 33 above his prior career-high, and with additional velocity, more muscle and more confidence, Sanchez appeared poised to take another step in 2025.

The Phillies will cross their fingers that he’ll still have a chance.

“Well, he’s one of the best pitchers in the National League,” Thomson said of Sanchez. “Other people would have to pick it up. But I’m not anticipating that yet.”

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Suarez moved up to AAA, could be back with Phillies during next homestand

Suarez moved up to AAA, could be back with Phillies during next homestand originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia

NEW YORK — Ranger Suarez had his rehab assignment transferred from Single A Clearwater to Triple A Lehigh Valley and will make his third tune-up start on Tuesday night for the IronPigs.

He could be back with the Phillies by next weekend’s home series against the Diamondbacks.

Suarez will be in the five-inning, 75-pitch range Tuesday and will make one more rehab start on Sunday with Lehigh Valley. The Phillies want to extend him to 85-90 pitches in that one before returning him to the major-league rotation.

Suarez has been out since the second week of March with low back stiffness. He made just two Grapefruit League appearances and totaled five innings, so this rehab assignment has basically been his spring training, part two.

The lefty has been effective in two rehab starts, throwing his sinker 92 mph and striking out 11 in seven innings with just one walk. He was facing a much lower level of competition, obviously, which is why the Phillies wanted to send him back north once the schedule and weather permitted.

If Suarez returns to a healthy Phillies rotation, he will replace Taijuan Walker, who has a 2.29 ERA in 19⅔ innings over four starts. Walker experienced shoulder stiffness during Saturday’s start but came out of Tuesday’s bullpen session feeling good. He’s on track to pitch Friday at Wrigley Field.

Outfielder Brandon Marsh (hamstring strain) ran the bases at 100% intensity on Tuesday and will likely begin a rehab assignment Thursday.

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Suarez moved up to AAA, could be back with Phillies during next homestand

Suarez moved up to AAA, could be back with Phillies during next homestand originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia

NEW YORK — Ranger Suarez had his rehab assignment transferred from Single A Clearwater to Triple A Lehigh Valley and will make his third tune-up start on Tuesday night for the IronPigs.

He could be back with the Phillies by next weekend’s home series against the Diamondbacks.

Suarez will be in the five-inning, 75-pitch range Tuesday and will make one more rehab start on Sunday with Lehigh Valley. The Phillies want to extend him to 85-90 pitches in that one before returning him to the major-league rotation.

Suarez has been out since the second week of March with low back stiffness. He made just two Grapefruit League appearances and totaled five innings, so this rehab assignment has basically been his spring training, part two.

The lefty has been effective in two rehab starts, throwing his sinker 92 mph and striking out 11 in seven innings with just one walk. He was facing a much lower level of competition, obviously, which is why the Phillies wanted to send him back north once the schedule and weather permitted.

If Suarez returns to a healthy Phillies rotation, he will replace Taijuan Walker, who has a 2.29 ERA in 19⅔ innings over four starts. Walker experienced shoulder stiffness during Saturday’s start but came out of Tuesday’s bullpen session feeling good. He’s on track to pitch Friday at Wrigley Field.

Outfielder Brandon Marsh (hamstring strain) ran the bases at 100% intensity on Tuesday and will likely begin a rehab assignment Thursday.