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A word of thanks to ‘Eels Nation’
I want to begin with saying a huge thank you to all of our parents, community members, coaches and student athletes for a great 2023-2024 athletic school year. The love and support that you all have shown over the last year has been amazing to witness, and it brought back a sense of joy and pride within our community. This year, we have accomplished so much, but we have many more goals and aspirations moving forward. Starting in the fall season, our volleyball team competed in the sectional final.
Aaron Rodgers Traded to New York Jets
The four-time NFL MVP and 2011 Super Bowl Champion Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was traded to the New York Jets. Along with Rodgers, the Jets received the Packers No. 15 and No. 170 picks in Thursday’s draft, while the Packers received the Jets No. 13, No. 42 and No. 207 for the 2023 draft with a 2024 second-round conditional pick that becomes a first if Rodgers returns in 2024.
De'Aaron Fox Broke Finger, Game 5 Status in Jeopardy
Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox Game 5 status has been listed as doubtful after suffering a fractured index finger to his left shooting hand, per Shams Charania. Fox joins a long list of NBA stars who’ve missed time due to injury: Joel Embiid, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kawhi Lenard and Ja Morant. It is believed that Fox suffered the injury during the fourth quarter in Game 4 and played through it to finish the game with 38 points and five assists.
Damar Hamlin Returning to Field in 2023
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin was fully cleared to return to playing football Tuesday after suffering cardiac arrest in January. “He’s fully cleared, he’s here and he is of the mindset, he’s in a great head space to come back and make his return,” Brandon Beane said. Beane described his progress during a Bills press conference as voluntary workouts began Monday in preparation for upcoming OTA’s. “When he left Cincinnati, he came here, it was Buffalo General [Hospital],” Beane said.
Maxey Leads 76ers Dominant 2nd Half, Control Series 2-0
After the Brooklyn Nets controlled the first half, the Philadelphia 76ers took over the second half in a commanding 96-84 victory taking a 2-0 series lead. “Why don’t we put the scout team in,” Doc Rivers said. “I thought we wasted the whole first half.” After James Harden‘s Game 1 23-point performance, he struggled to score eight points, shooting 3-13 from the field. Tyrese Maxey stepped up for Harden’s poor shooting with 33 points, shooting 13-23 from the field and 6-13 from three.
Bryce Young Hints at Panthers No. 1 Selection
Alabama quarterback Bryce Young canceled his remaining pre-draft visits Monday after only visiting the Carolina Panthers and Houston Texans. “A sign to back up the belief he will be the Panthers’ pick,” Tom Pelissero said. After the decision, Young’s FanDuel odds of being selected No. 1 by the Panthers increased to -1050. Young has been the favorite to go No. 1 in April after Ohio State quarterback CJ Stroud was the favorite in March when Carolina traded up to the No. 1 spot.
Timberwolves suspend Rudy Gobert for one game
The Minnesota Timberwolves suspended center Rudy Gobert for their Tuesday play-in game and will not travel with the team against the Los Angeles Lakers. Gobert is expected to return from the one-game suspension if the Timberwolves have to play another play-in game or if they advance into the Western Conference playoffs. This comes after Sunday’s altercation where Gobert punched teammate Kyle Anderson. After the game, Rudy Gobert issued the following statement. “Emotions got the best of me today.
The Case for Bryce Young at No. 1
The Carolina Panthers hold the No. 1 pick, and their potential selection in Alabama quarterback Bryce Young will be visiting Charlotte Tuesday for a top 30 pick visit. Young was the favorite to be drafted with the top pick before the Panthers traded up to No. 1, but the odds are shifting in Young’s favor. As time has passed, the first selection seems to be a toss-up between Young and C.J. Stroud. Stroud has been considered the safe pick, but Young has the highest ceiling.
The Case for CJ Stroud at No. 1
The Carolina Panthers traded up to the No. 1 overall draft pick to select their next franchise quarterback and will have to decide between CJ Stroud and Bryce Young. The Ohio State quarterback is considered the safe pick in the 2023 quarterback class, as CJ Stroud has the highest floor. Standing at 6’2, he doesn’t have the height concerns that Young has at 5’10. Stroud also doesn’t have the accuracy concerns that Anthony Richardson has, as he’s a raw athletic talent.
Jaylen Brown cuts hand, expected to be ready for playoffs
Boston Celtics All-Star shooting guard Jaylen Brown received five stitches after lacerating his hand while picking up a broken glass vase Thursday. Brown showed up to the locker room of Friday’s game with a heavily bandaged right hand. He expects to be ready for the playoffs. The stitches are on Jaylen Browns’ shooting hand, and with the playoffs beginning in less than a week, he’ll need to recover quickly.
Mac Jones shopped by Patriots in 2023 offseason
New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones has been shopped to multiple teams this offseason, according to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. The 2021 first-round pick had a disappointing 2022 season with 2.997 passing yards, 14 touchdowns and 11 interceptions compared to his rookie season with 3,801 passing yards, 22 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. Jones led the Patriots to the AFC Wild Card with a 10-7 record but missed three games in 2022 and had a 6-8 record in games he started.
Final Four Preview & Predictions
For the first time in NCAA Tournament history, there’ll be no one, two or three seeds in the Final Four, and UConn is the only past champion in the Final Four. The 2023 NCAA Tournament has been far from predictable and may give us a surprising champion with three games remaining. Saturday, April 1 No. 5 San Diego State vs No. 9 Florida Atlantic The cinderella of Flordia Atlantic keeps finding a way to victory and finds themselves one game away from playing in the National Championship.
Elite Eight Day 2 Preview & Predictions
The two Regional Champions in Florida Atlantic and UConn await their matchups in the Final Four as their opponents will be revealed after day two of the Elite Eight. Sunday, March 26 No. 5 San Diego State vs No. 6 Creighton The Aztecs shocked the nation Friday in their upset over No. 1 Alabama as San Diego State shut down the Tide’s offense. They’ll have to perform similarly in their Elite Eight matchup against the Blue Jays, as Creighton is shooting above 45% in the NCAA Tournament.
Elite Eight Day 1 Preview & Predictions
With the eight teams remaining winning three straight to reach the Elite Eight in hopes of cutting down the nets to reach the Final Four. Saturday, March 25 No. 3 Kansas State vs No. 9 FAU After the record-breaking performance from Markquis Nowell against Michigan State Thursday to reach the Elite Eight, the Wildcats are in a prime opportunity to reach the Final Four.
Sweet 16 Day 2 Preview & Predictions
Friday’s Sweet 16 features both remaining No. 1 seeds and the NCAA Tournament cinderella No. 15 seed Princeton with teams searching for an Elite Eight appearance. Friday, March 24 No. 1 Alabama vs No. 5 San Diego St. The No. 1 overall seed Crimson Tide have cruised to the Sweet 16 and have a clear pathway to the Final Four while being led by freshman standout Brandon Miller.
Sweet 16 Day 1 Preview & Predictions
With the NCAA Tournament moving to its final regional locations for the second weekend, the Sweet 16 kicks off Thursday in the final stretch of the tournament. Thursday, March 23 No. 3 Kansas St. vs No. 7 Michigan St. Spartans head coach Tom Izzo is again in the Sweet 16 after upsetting No. 2 Marquette Sunday. The Spartans shot 12.5% from beyond the arc and still managed to close out the win with Izzo’s specialty defense.
Winners & Losers: NFL Free Agency Day 2
After the second day of free agency, the Dallas Cowboys made a blockbuster trade to sure up the secondary, and the Aaron Rodgers wait continues, but signs point to an agreement soon. Winner: The Aaron Rodgers Wish List A free agency wish list from Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets was released Tuesday morning, including Randall Cobb, Allen Lazard, Marcedes Lewis and Odell Beckham.
Winners & Losers: NFL Free Agency Day 1
Free agency negotiations began at noon as teams were allowed to legally tamper Monday, with contracts becoming official Wednesday. Winner: Kansas City Chiefs The reigning Super Bowl Champions continued to show why their the best with the signing of offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor to a four-year, $80 million deal. This deal covers the loss of offensive tackle Andrew Wylie signing with the Washington Commanders.
Jimmy Garoppolo Signs With the Raiders
Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo signed a 3-year, $67.5 million deal with the Las Vegas Raiders and will be reunited with his former 2016 New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels. McDaniels, now Raiders head coach, has found his new quarterback after releasing former quarterback Derek Carr in February. Jimmy Garoppolo spent six years with the 49ers and appeared in the 2020 Super Bowl.
Chance's NCAA Tournament First-Round Upsets
Selection Sunday marked the beginning of the madness as predictions for the NCAA Tournament were made, including the numerous upsets that make March unique. Here are five of my favorite first-round upsets you should look out for when games tip off Thursday. No. 12 Charleston over No. 5 San Diego State At 31-3, Charleston will be a trendy first-round upset pick after being ranked in the AP Top 25 earlier in the season.
Why Are Teams Not Pursuing Lamar Jackson?
Multiple teams leaked that they won’t be pursuing Lamar Jackson after the Baltimore Ravens placed the exclusive tag on their 2019 MVP quarterback Tuesday. To negotiate with Jackson, a team would need to trade away two first-round picks to the Ravens unless Baltimore decides to match the offer within the five-day limit.
Verstappen Dominates Bahrain GP & Alonso Finishes Third
Red Bull Racing dominated the first race of the Formula One season, while Aston Martin put on a show with Fernando Alonso leading the way with a podium finish. To start the race, Charles Leclerc jumped on Sergio Perez to take second place because of a poor start from Perez, while Max Verstappen drove away to cruise to a race victory. “A big thank you to the team over the winter and what they have done again to give us such a quick race car again,” Verstappen said.
Max Verstappen Claims Bahrain Pole
In the first qualifying session of the 2023 season, a familiar Dutch face took the pole at Bahrain, and the two-time World Champion will be at the front of the grid. Q1 Surprisingly Alpine’s new driver Pierre Gasly will start at the back of the grid while his teammate Esteban Ocon will start ninth. Gasly will have to make his way through the field to score points possibly, but the new season looks like a rough start for the French driver.
The NBA Has a Scoring Problem
Twenty-four hours removed from Damian Lillard, scoring 71 points, and became the second player this season to score 70+. High-scoring games have become the new norm in the NBA, leading to a scoring problem where there’s too much talent on each team. It used to be rare that a player averaged 30+ in a season, and there are six players in the 2022-23 season with that metric. Here are a few options to minimize the amount of scoring and offensive dominance in the league.
Jayson Tatum Game Winner & Grizzlies Dismantle Nuggets
A playoff atmosphere night in the NBA as two of the best in each confrence went head to head, highlighted by a Jayson Tatum game-winning shot in Philadelphia. Jayson Tatum Stuns Philly A thrilling ending in Philadelphia as the 76ers battled against the Eastern No. 1 seeded Boston Celtics, where Jayson Tatum nailed a game-winning three.
Formula One Offseason: New Drivers, Schedule & Expectations
As teams prepare for pre-season testing at Sakhir Feb. 23, an eventful Formula One offseason ends with the first Bahrain Grand Prix looming March 5. New Drivers The 2022 top three teams in Red Bull Racing, Ferrari and Mercedes retain their drivers, hoping to climb atop the Constructors Championship. The seven teams below the top three changed a driver other than Alfa Romeo as they retained the veteran Valtteri Bottas and second-year driver Zhou Guanyu.
Eric Bieniemy Named Commanders OC
Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy was hired as the 2023 Washington Commanders offensive coordinator; after Bieniemy wanted an upgraded title in Kansas City, he decided to coach elsewhere. Eric Bieniemy joins Commanders head coach Ron Rivera as Bieniemy was Rivera’s No. 1 choice after firing 2022 offensive coordinator Scott Turner.
Mikal Bridges' Career Night & Sixers Snap Cavs Win Streak
Brooklyn has found another star in Mikal Bridges as he ties Kevin Durant‘s season-high as a Net, while Philadelphia’s star duo halts Cleveland’s 7-game win streak. Brooklyn Bridges Mikal Bridges was a part of the blockbuster Durant trade to move him to Phoniex, while Bridges found a new home in Brooklyn where he’s flourished as he’s become their leading scorer. Bridges had career-high 45 points, shooting 17-24 from the field, eight rebounds and five assists.
Timberwolves Shock Mavericks & Mitchell's 41-Point Night
The new duo in Dallas now sits at 0-2 together after the last possession falls apart against Timberwolves. At the same time, Cleveland’s star guard has another high-scoring night to push his team within the top three of the Eastern Conference. Kyrie’s 20+ Point Fourth Quarter Not Enough In their second game together, Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic scored 69 points but would come up short in a 124-121 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Knicks Duo Has Big Night & Embiid Scores 37
The Philadelphia 76ers and their MVP candidate closed out the new-look Brooklyn Nets, while the New York Knicks got a big win at the Garden courtesy of their high-scoring duo. Knicks Duo Score Combined 69 Points The Knicks took on the Utah Jazz as newly acquired guard Josh Hart made his New York debut with 11 points, seven rebounds and four assists coming off the bench. Alongside him was former college teammate Jalen Brunson with a game-high 38 points shooting 50% from the field.
Heat Escape Upset On Last-Second Lob & More
Miami won a thriller on a lob before the buzzer, and two of the best guards in the NBA went to battle in a high-scoring affair. Heat Win At the Buzzer In a closer game than expected against a young Houston Rockets team, the Miami Heat found themselves tied up with 0.7 seconds remaining. On a lob inbound pass from Gabe Vincent, Jimmy Butler found himself wide open for a slam dunk to seal the win.
LeBron Breaks All-Time Points Record & Thomas Makes History
An NBA legend breaks a 39-year all-time scoring record in the same way his career began, a fadeaway that’ll be remembered forever. Brooklyn Nets rookie makes history of his own, surpassing Allen Iverson‘s record. The King Makes History With LeBron James needing 36 points to surpass the once unbreakable all-time points record held by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, James broke the record at the end of the third quarter.
Keegan Murray & Cam Thomas Score Career Highs
A pair of young players stepped up as the Brooklyn Nets have found their next star point guard, and the Sacramento Kings rookie Keegan Murray helped the Kings score 140. Thomas Dazzles with 47 Points After his 44-point performance on Saturday, Nets guard Cam Thomas scored 47 points, averaging 46 points since Kyrie Irving left the team. Even in a 124-116 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, Thomas stole the show as he shot 15-29 from the field and 7-11 from three.
Career Night for Cam Thomas & Clippers Duo OT Victory
An unlikely leading scorer in Cam Thomas arises with 44 points, and Giannis Antetokounmpo has a 30-point triple-double. From the Bench to Stardom After Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving requested a trade, Irving was ruled out tonight, meaning the Nets would be without Irving and forward Kevin Durant. The hero for the Nets came from the bench as guard Cam Thomas finished the game with 44 points, six rebounds and five assists in 29 minutes.
Nuggets Remain Superior & Garland Steps Up
With many playoff-like matchups, the best of the best displayed their talents as Jokic recorded another tripe-double, and Garland scored 32 points. Nuggets Keep Rolling Totaling the most points on the night, the Denver Nuggets took down the Golden State Warriors in a 134-117 victory. Nuggets guard Jamal Murray had 33 points, five rebounds, and eight assists as Murray had his first back-to-back 30-point game of the season.
Tatum and the Celtics Continue Historic Run
To begin February, the Tatum-led Boston Celtics continued their dominance while two of the NBA’s best point guards went toe to toe. Celtics Dominance Over Nets Continues In the most lopsided game of the night, the Celtics have now won 10 straight against the Brooklyn Nets. Small forward Jayson Tatum started the first quarter hot, as his 18 points were more than the Nets had as a team with 16 points. Boston finished the quarter with 46 points, the highest-scoring quarter of the Celtics season.
NBA Tuesday Rapid Reactions: Los Angeles Shows Out
The Los Angeles Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers play highlights a pivotal night as January basketball closes. Clippers End January Strong In a 108-103 road win against the Chicago Bulls, they are now 6-1 in their last seven games. Thanks to the play of power forward Kawhi Leonard averaging 27/6/4 in January and tonight had 33 points, five assists, five steals and two blocks. Leonard had helo from shooting guard Norman Powell, had 27 points and shot 7-11 off the bench.
Eagles vs Giants Divisional Round Takeaways
The Philadelphia Eagles dominated the New York Giants in a 38-7 Divisional Round playoff victory to host the NFC Championship. Run Eagles Run The Eagles run game was in full force as Philadelphia totaled 268 rushing yards, with running back Kenneth Gainwell leading the way with 112 yards. With one of the best offensive lines in the NFL, the Eagles could move down the field effectively and chew up the clock leaving the Giants hopeless.
Chiefs vs Jaguars Takeaways
The Kansas City Chiefs clinched their fifth AFC Championship appearance while the Jacksonville Jaguars fell short. One-Legged Mahomes Can Get the Job Done Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffered a significant right leg injury during their second drive after a solid start to the game. Mahomes finished the drive but had to hop around to be even able to hand the ball off before being sent to the locker room for x-rays.
2023 NFL International Games Announced
The NFL announced this morning the Buffalo Bills, Tennessee Titans, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kansas City Chiefs and New England Patriots will each play international games in 2023. The Bills and Titans will host in London at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, while the Jaguars will play at Wembley Stadium. The Jaguars have played nine regular season games in London since 2013 and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future.
Aaron Rodgers shares thoughts about his future
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers displayed his opinions on what lies ahead for the four-time NFL MVP Tuesday on the Pat McAfee Show. “I think I can win MVP again in the right situation.. is that Green Bay or somewhere else,” Rodgers said. “I’m not sure, and there are more conversations to be had.” Rodgers seemed to open the door to the possibility of playing elsewhere if he were to commit to playing in 2023.
Jim Harbaugh remains Michigan head coach
After numerous rumors of Jim Harbaugh returning to the NFL, Harbaugh will stay in college and continue to head coach the Michigan Wolverines. Michigan President Santa Ono released a statement from Harbaugh about his description of remaining at Michigan. “I love the relationships that I have at Michigan,” Harbaugh said.
Jerod Mayo discussing contact extension with Patriots
The New England Patriots announced that linebackers coach Jerod Mayo is in discussion to remain with the Patriots long-term and interviewing for an offensive coordinator this week. The Patriots released the following statement: “The New England Patriots and Head Coach Bill Belichick have begun contract extension discussions with Jerod Mayo that would keep him with the team long-term.
NFL Playoff Power Rankings
With Wild Card weekend upon us, here’s the playoff field ranked as teams look to go on Super Bowl runs during this year’s NFL Playoffs. 14. Miami Dolphins Coming into the playoffs with questions at the quarterback position due to injury and finishing the season 1-5 after an 8-3 start is why Miami finds itself here. Even with the dynamic wide receiver duo of Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, the Dolphins don’t have enough players offensively and defensively to compete with the upper echelon of the AFC.
Week 18 Takeaways
In the final regular season week, there were storylines everywhere, from seasons ending to teams clinching playoff berths; week 18 had it all. Storybook start for Buffalo Only six days removed from safety Damar Hamlin’s life-threatening injury, running back Nyheim Hines returned the opening kickoff to the endzone. With the sideline on the brink of tears, they were watching Hines go the distance to begin the game.
Damar Hamlin is showing improvements
After reaming in critical condition since Monday night, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin has shown improvements and is now awake. This comes after several updates throughout the past 24 hours by his teammates and family. The most recent being from teammate cornerback Kaiir Elam sharing that Damar Hamlin has improved and is awake.
Damar Hamlin remains in critical condition
Nearly 24 hours since Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on Monday Night Football, Hamlin remains in critical condition. On Monday night, millions tuning in to see a pivotal game as the Cincinnati Bengals hosted the Buffalo Bills would soon be devastated to witness what occurred near the end of the first quarter. After what seemed like a routine tackle by Hamlin on Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins, Hamlin stood up and then collapsed back onto the field.
Week 17 takeaways
In the penultimate week of the NFL season, here are five of the biggest takeaways from an eventful and pivotal week 17. It’s more than a game With this week’s Monday Night Football matchup was expected to be the game of the year with high playoff stakes as the Buffalo Bills matched up against the Cincinnati Bengals. The game couldn’t be more devastating as Bills second-year safety Damar Hamlin collapsed after a play and went into cardiac arrest.
The year of the struggling veteran quarterback
This season, we’re seeing the next generation take control of the league while the veteran quarterback struggles to compete. Tom Brady, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 4178 YDS – 21 TD – 9 INT The seven-time Super Bowl champion quarterback hasn’t looked like himself with having a down year compared to the rest, and desperately trying to make the playoffs.
Jordan Poole closes out the Hornets
In a game where the Golden State Warriors held control, shooting guard Jordan Poole stepped up late to prevent a Charlotte Hornets comeback as the Warriors won 110-105, Tuesday. A year ago, Poole helped lead the Warriors to an NBA Championship. He has improved upon the success that he found last season, bumping the points total up by a point and the assist total up by four-tenths.
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