NBA Playoff Drama Surges Across Narrow Finals Contention
Joel Embiid scores a playoff career high 50 as the 76ers beat the Knicks 125-114 to trim the series. Orlando Magic snap a 13 year wait with a big win over the Cavaliers 121-83. Nikola Jokic leads Denver past the Lakers 112-105 to seize a 3-0 edge. Boston remains favored for the title with BetMGM odds, and Curry earns Clutch Player of the Year as awards season rolls on. Embiid reveals Bell’s palsy while Khris Middleton joins Bucks’ injury woes with Giannis sidelined.
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Offensive flood defines NFL first round draft choices
The first round set a record pace with 23 offensive players chosen and six quarterbacks among the top 12, as teams prioritized offense over defense despite a lower scoring season. The Falcons shocked by drafting Michael Penix Jr at eight after signing Kirk Cousins, signaling a league-wide tilt toward quarterbacks and potent scoring.
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DeJean Drafted by Iowa Third Round No 40 Pick
Iowa defensive back DeJean, praised by coach Phil Parker, was drafted 40th overall, the highest Hawkeye defensive back selected in the Kirk Ferentz era. He set a 2022 program record with three interceptions returned for touchdowns and had five picks that season. He missed four games with a broken fibula in 2023.
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