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Is Jim Nantz retiring | Image Credit: si.com One of the most well-known sports commentators in history is not yet done, despite widespread rumours to the contrary. Jim Nantz broadcast his final NCAA basketball game. The game was a championship matchup between the Connecticut Huskies and the San Diego State Aztecs, which the Huskies won handily, 76-59. He has two daughters with his current wife, Courtney, and had previously stated that he would be taking a leave of absence from collegiate coverage in order to spend more time with his family. Regarding his time spent refereeing NCAA football, Nantz stated: "This has played a significant role in my life. Being aware that you won't have to experience something like this again is never easy. Though not depressing, I'm feeling no...

Joel Embiid drops 70, breaking Wilt Chamberlain's 76ers record | Image Credit: si.com Philadelphia - After becoming the ninth player in NBA history to score 70 points in a game and breaking Wilt Chamberlain's club mark of 68 points, Joel Embiid said it was "great" to be in the same conversation as the legendary player. "Wilt accomplished everything in this league's history and in basketball in general," Embiid remarked after the Sixers defeated the Spurs 133-123 on Monday night thanks to his 70 points. "So to be in the same conversation, that's pretty cool." Before Monday's game, Embiid has never ended with 70 points, 18 rebounds, and 5 assists in the NBA, according to ESPN's Stats & Information. Also Read: Eagles address aging secondary, Bears move up after selecting quart...

Karl-Anthony against the Hornets with 62 points | Image Credit: wnct.com After a blazing first half, Minnesota's veteran center cools down to record the best single-game scoring total in franchise history. Minneapolis, Minnesota (MN) – Even though Karl-Anthony Towns scored a franchise-high 62 points, including 44 in the first half, the Charlotte Hornets ended the Minnesota Timberwolves' 18-point lead and won 128-125 on Monday night. In the fourth quarter, Towns shot just 2 out of 10 for just 4 points, as the Timberwolves were outscored 36 to 18. With Minnesota behind by one in the waning seconds of a drive to the hoop, he felt he had been fouled. Minnesota subsequently missed a 3-point shot on the last possession. Towns remarked, "Having a night like that on a loss doesn't feel...

Eagles selecting quarterback at No. 1 in the 2024 NFL Mock Draft | Image Credit: nfl.com It's obvious that the Eagles need to add young players to their secondary. The defensive backs struggled to have an influence during Philadelphia's dramatic turnaround from a 10-1 team to an away defeat in the opening round of the playoffs; in coverage, their value as tacklers was insignificant. In this mock draft, Philadelphia selects an SEC cornerback who shows promise. Just after Marvin Harrison Jr. signs a deal with the Cardinals, the Chargers choose Malik Nabers from the other team and conference. The LSU wide receiver, in my opinion, is just as talented as his Ohio State counterpart. Also Read: Updates on the Texans vs. Ravens game: Lamar Jackson about the talk of postseason disappoin...

Updates on the Texans vs. Ravens game | Image Credit: usatoday.com In the Ravens' 34-10 Divisional Round victory against the Houston Texans, Baltimore's MVP front-runner proved his mettle by scoring four touchdowns in total—152 yards via the air and 100 yards on the ground—eliminating any thoughts of his postseason shortcomings. Also Read: Marathon contingent of runners and spectators attended the Chevron Houston Marathon – Photos After the game, Jackson addressed the commotion around his lone postseason victory, saying, "You know I heard it." "I don't even need to hear it; I've seen it. I perceive it. Yet things are as they are. It doesn't really matter what other people think. My goal is to prevail. Every time I step onto the field, I strive to give it my all every single day. I...

Premier League talking points | Image Credit: skysports.com In his review of the Premier League weekend, our tipster Jones Knows thinks that Brentford's struggle against Nottingham Forest might be ignited by Ivan Toney's return. Despite the fact that Brentford has only won three of their previous eight Premier League games, Toney must have been keeping an eye on the club since they are still producing opportunities for their attackers. The Bees have only scored seven goals in those eight games out of a total projected goals number of 12.7; this is a trend that has hindered them the whole season. Brentford is the Premier League team with the worst xG underperformance, scoring 7.85 goals less than their xG of 33.85. Ivan Toney, a striker for Brentford, says he is eager to play in th...

Highlights of Inter Miami vs. El Salvador: Lionel Messi | Image Credit: mlssoccer.com For good reason, Lionel Messi's 2024 Inter Miami preseason start was brief. The opening half of Inter Miami's preseason match against the El Salvador national team was played by the squad's big four—Messi, Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba—all former Barcelona players. The game finished in a stalemate. The world's biggest soccer fan, Messi received waves of applause from the crowd at Estadio Cuscatlán in San Salvador, El Salvador, every time he touched the ball. In the 87th minute, Messi left the Inter Miami bench to proceed to the locker rooms. Before the 2024 MLS season officially starts, Inter Miami will go on a preseason globe tour that will cover more than 25,000 kilometers. Th...

Ravens vs. Texans Match | Image Credit: baltimorebeatdown.com Basics Kickoff: Saturday, 4:30 p.m. Stadium M&T Bank TV: nationally broadcast on ESPN, ABC, and other networks; WMAR Channel 2 (Baltimore); WUSA Channel 9 (Washington); and others. ESPN staff Joe Buck (play-by-play), Lisa Salters (sideline), Troy Aikman (analyst), and Laura Rutledge Radio: WBAL 1090 AM, 98 Rock 97.9 FM, Channels 82 or 226 on Sirius XM. Ravens team Play-by-play writer Gerry Sandusky and commentator Rod Woodson. Ryan Leaf (sideline), Ross Tucker (analyst), and Tom McCarthy (play-by-play) of Westwood One Sports Past Events With an 11-2 series record overall, including a 1-0 lead in the postseason, the Ravens are the favorites. On January 15, 2012, the Ravens and Texans played in their first-ev...

Mirra Andreeva: whos’ she? A teenager at the Australian Open goes from tears to triumph | Image Credit: skysports.com Twelve months prior, 15-year-old Mirra Andreeva broke down in tears at Rod Laver Arena following her defeat in the Australian Open girls' final. A year later, on the same court, the adolescent Russian destroyed a three-time Grand Slam finalist in the second round. Ons Jabeur, the 2022 Wimbledon and 2023 US Open finalist, was destroyed 6-0 6-2 by Andreeva in just 54 minutes. Although Andreeva's Australian Open 2024 is far from over—she has a winnable third-round encounter against either Diane Parry or Kamilla Rakhimova—it was the arrival of a potential tennis superstar. Mirra Andreeva: who is she? Russian women's tennis player Andreeva is 16 years old. S...