Author: Michael

Lots of questions looking ahead this week. We’ll dive in on those …
From Mike Woodford (@DFlutieBB): Do you think “tanking” will be a big issue this season with the group of QBs available to draft next year?
Mike, in a word, yes. What’s more, I think it absolutely should be.
Let’s, for a second here, go on the assumption that USC’s Caleb Williams and North Carolina’s Drake Maye play like they’re expected to in the fall—and the Patrick Mahomes and Justin Herbert comps hold water into early 2024.

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The Kraken’s first goal in Game 3 against the Stars on Sunday was a double whammy. Not only did it begin an offensive onslaught that led to a 7–2 Seattle victory, it also knocked Dallas’ best defenseman out of the game. 
The shot from Tye Kartye hit Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen square in the cheek, sending him crumpling to the ground as Jordan Eberle buried the puck in the back of the net. The puck opened up a huge gash on Heiskanen‘s face, requiring him to go back to the locker room to get stitched up. He did not return to the game.

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Lasso delivers again as it tackles homophobia in sports.
AFC Richmond is the talk of the Premier League. The team’s move to total football has made the club a can’t-miss talking point, the fans are loving open practice, and the Greyhounds players can’t stop smiling in a system that lets everyone shine.
Isaac hammers a shot into the back of the net to end practice, and we’re immediately brought back down to earth as Colin congratulates his captain, only to be met with a cold shoulder and a scowl.

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As the Raptors continue their coaching search following the firing of title-winning head coach Nick Nurse, an interesting name has been linked to the open position.
According to a report from Michael Grange of Sportsnet, the Raptors have “looked into the possibility” of hiring ESPN analyst JJ Redick as the team’s new coach. Redick was listed among “wild card” candidates by Grange, a list that also included former Toronto coach Dwane Casey.

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Longtime Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets has announced that he will leave the club at the end of the season. 
A member of Barcelona’s golden generation, which featured stars like Lionel Messi, Xavi, Andrés Iniesta and Gerard Piqué, Busquets won eight La Liga titles, three Champions League trophies and seven Copas del Rey. And the 34-year-old now looks set to win another Spanish league trophy with Barcelona 13 points clear atop the table.
“It hasn’t been an easy decision but the time has come,” the 34-year-old Busquets said in a statement, per AP.

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