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Major League Baseball teams and stadiums are making changes in order to make a profit.
Due to MLB’s new rules, mainly the implementation of the pitch clock, it’s now undeniable that games are going quicker.
However, quicker games have financial implications as well. The faster the game, the less time people have to spend money at the stadium.

MLB games are now 30 minutes quicker than last year.
That translates to a loss of $280,000 to $1.1 million in lost beer sales throughout the season, depending on the stadium.

Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma did not hold back in his response to comments made by his former teammate Spencer Dinwiddie during FanDuel TV’s Run It Back on Wednesday.
In the segment, Dinwiddie rehashed the details of the social media beef with Kuzma to Michelle Beadle, which stems from when he was playing for the Mavericks in a 127–126 loss to the Wizards in January. The 30-year-old felt that Dallas’ loss to Washington was “unacceptable” and that the Wizards were “over there trying to get paid, not trying to play winning basketball.

After missing out in the Odell Beckham Jr. sweepstakes, Sauce Gardner jumped in on the latest speculation involving the Jets adding offensive talent ahead of the anticipated arrival of Aaron Rodgers
Early Wednesday, Dov Kleiman of BroBible, tweeted about New York’s reported interest in pursuing a trade for star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins of the Arizona Cardinals.
The “report” originated from Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer, who responded in his Wednesday mailbag column to a question that asked whether the Jets would be interested in Hopkins.

No. 2 seed Boston begins its quest to get back to the NBA Finals when it opens it series against Trae Young and No. 7 Atlanta. Here are the keys.

The East was home to the three teams with the best records this season and two of those teams have the shortest odds to win the title in June.
Though the conference may not be as deep as the West, where the Suns are the No. 4 seed and the Lakers are No. 7, the top-end talent is the best in the NBA, with the Bucks and Celtics a cut above the rest in the betting markets.

Ohio State football has had an unbelievable streak at wide receiver over the last few years and Brian Hartline has been a big part of that success. The former Buckeyes pass-catcher and seven-year NFL veteran joined the staff at his alma mater in 2017— but may will not be there forever.
Hartline, who played an integral role in Ohio State’s 2008 BCS National Championship appearance, knows what it takes to reach the next level after playing in Columbus. And by all accounts, he is a fantastic leader and all-around good guy.

The harsh reality of the NFL is setting in for Saquon Barkley. Teams don’t want to spend big money and give long-term contracts to running backs. The New York Giants placed the franchise tag on Barkley this offseason, but he has yet to sign, according to reports.
According to Newsday, Barkley cannot participate in the Giants offseason program until he signs, which he does not plan to do. He is holding out for a long-term deal.
The team and Barkley have until July 15 to work out a contract or Barkley will have to play under the tag, according to ESPN.

Much has been made of the inaugural playoff matchup between Suns forward Kevin Durant and Clippers guard Russell Westbrook. The two players were both drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics over a decade ago and came up together in the Thunder’s infancy from 2008 to ’16.
However, Durant left Oklahoma City for the Warriors in the summer of 2016, leaving significant animosity between the two future Hall of Famers. Westbrook won an MVP award in ‘17, but went on to drift around the league while Durant remained successful with Golden State, the Nets and Phoenix.

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The NBA cannot go a single day without drama
Y’all know that tweet that says the NBA has gone zero days without drama?
Well, yeah the NBA cannot go a single day without drama, with today’s main characters being Brooklyn’s Spencer Dinwiddie and Washington’s Kyle Kuzma.
Let’s back up: Dinwiddie and Kuzma used to be teammates, with Dinwiddie and Kuzma being teammates on the Wizards after Dinwiddie was traded there in 2021-2022. Dinwiddie would then leave and join the Dallas Mavericks, while Kuzma stayed in Washington.

Minnesota Wild broadcaster Ryan Carter learned the hard way that he didn’t just need hockey guy toughness during his playing days. He needs it as a broadcaster too.
The former left wing spent parts of eight NHL seasons with the Ducks, Devils, Panthers, Wild, and Hurricanes. Now, he’s behind the mic and spent Tuesday night’s Wild-Jets game between the benches.
That’s not Carter’s usual post, as he typically calls games for Bally Sports North from the safety of the press box.