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With NFL draft rumors swirling, much of the talk surrounds the quarterbacks expected to be taken near the top of the first round. Ohio State star C.J. Stroud is reportedly making a pair of visits as he makes his rounds with potential landing spots.
Stroud will reportedly visit with the Colts and Lions later this week, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.
Stroud previously worked out with Indianapolis on April 3 alongside Alabama quarterback Bryce Young. The Buckeyes star has met with several teams across the league that will make top-10 selections in this year’s draft.

Celtics forward Grant Williams was unable to back up his talk ahead of a crucial trip to the free throw line during a recent clash against the Cavaliers. After guaranteeing he’d make both shots at the line, Williams proceeded to miss both, keeping the game tied and sending it to overtime. 
On Tuesday, Williams responded to a tweet asking for users to nominate the most “I’m not him” moments in sports history, volunteering his catastrophic free throw attempts to the conversation.

Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon had to serve a four-game suspension for a confrontation with an A’s fan during the first series of the year. Although he returned to action over the weekend ready to move forward, his teammates aparently were still caught up in the incident and having some fun at his expense.
During a recent game, Shohei Ohtani was caught on camera mimicking Rendon’s interaction with the fan. The Angels superstar had a great perspective of the conflict, as he walked right behind Rendon when it happened, giving him a good view.

One of the key contributors to the success of the Celtics this season is far from shy when it comes to self-advocating. 
Jaylen Brown has nearly 300 million reasons to boast about his stats as the dynamic two-way talent is poised to cash in massively if he is named to one of the three All-NBA teams.
Boston finished with the second best regular-season record (57–25) in the NBA, just one win behind the Bucks (58–24). Brown, an integral contributor on both ends, dropping 26.6 points and 6.9 rebounds per contest.

The Big Ten conference is hiring former MLB COO Tony Petitti as its new commissioner. That news comes from ESPN college football reporter Pete Thamel.

Sources: The Big Ten is expected to hire former MLB and CBS Sports Executive Tony Petitti as the league’s next commissioner.
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) April 11, 2023

The Big Ten needed a new commissioner after Kevin Warren left the role for a job with the Chicago Bears.
Most people probably aren’t familiar with Petitti as a long-time “behind the scenes” guy.

Five-star high school recruit Mackenzie Mgbako has asked to be released from his National Letter of Intent by Duke, he announced on Instagram.
“While I have great appreciation and respect for the Duke coaching staff and fans for their interest in me, I feel that there will be other places for me to continue my basketball journey, so I will be re-opening the recruiting process to all schools,” Mgbako said. “Sending a big thanks to all my supporters, friends, and family for continuing to show love.

Former Astros catcher Evan Gattis went on a Twitter rant recently about the 2017 team’s cheating prowess. And it does not make that World Series-winning team look any better.
Those Houston Astros famously used the trash can system to alert hitters of the upcoming pitch. And boy did they benefit from it.
While that year’s team won the World Series, defeating the 104-win Dodgers in seven games, they had to get there first.
To do so, the Astros had to get past the powerhouse New York Yankees.

NFL draft prospect Michael Jefferson — projected as a mid-round receiver — was involved in a serious car wreck Sunday night that led to one person’s death.
Jefferson’s agent, Jon Perzley of Sportstars, told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Tuesday that the Louisiana wideout crashed with a 55-year-old on U.S. Route 43 in Mobile County, Ala. over the weekend.

Louisiana-Lafayette WR Michael Jefferson, considered to be a likely mid-round draft pick later this month, was involved in a multi-car crash Sunday night in Mobile, Ala.

Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper is making progress toward a return to the team after undergoing Tommy John surgery in the offseason.
According to manager Rob Thomson, Harper has progressed to the point where he’s ready to hit in a game. However, he’s not ready to do everything demanded of a player once he’s on base, as Philadelphia’s skipper indicated Tuesday that sliding is the main obstacle keeping Harper from making his return.

The Big Ten Conference has hired former MLB and television executive Tony Petitti as its next commissioner, a source confirmed to Sports Illustrated’s Ross Dellenger. ESPN’s Pete Thamel was the first to report the news.
Petitti steps into the position after former commissioner Kevin Warren—who began his tenure in the summer of 2019—announced he would depart to become CEO and president of the NFL’s Bears in January. Petitti joins the Big Ten after spending more than a decade working for Major League Baseball. Previously, he served as an executive at ABC, CBS and NBC.