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Newly crowned MVP Nikola Jokic earned his fourth All-NBA first-team selection on Wednesday and was joined by repeat first-teamers Luka Doncic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jayson Tatum.

Bogaerts’ injury is worse than initially feared.

Less than one week after Craig Berube was announced as Sheldon Keefe’s replacement behind the bench of the Toronto Maple Leafs, we now know that Keefe is headed to New Jersey to lead the Devils.
Rear Admiral of Barstool Sports was the first to report that Keefe will be named the next coach of the Devils.
He’ll be taking over a talented, young roster that was either given lofty expectations that were way too high to start the season or completely under-delivered.
I guess it depends on who you ask (I say the former).

Comedian Shane Gillis continues his hot streak as a special guest for the Philadelphia Phillies. Gillis, a noted Philly sports die-hard, threw out the first pitch ahead of Wednesday’s game between the Phillies and Texas Rangers at Citizens Bank Park.
The result … not as bad as you’d think. For a big guy, Gillis is sneaky athletic, and the lefty showed off some of his athletic prowess with a pitch that managed to get over home plate into the glove of Phillies star Bryce Harper.
See for yourself and tell us what you think of Gillis’ cannon (reach out: alejandro.

What evidence is there that Caitlin Clark’s skin color and sexuality contributed to her popularity? 
Anyone?
The rabble-rousers keep saying that Clark would not be as popular if she weren’t white and straight. 
Jemele Hill said so this week, in an interview with the Los Angeles Times: 
“We would all be very naive if we didn’t say race and her sexuality played a role in her popularity.

Ademola Lookman wrecked Bayer Leverkusen’s pursuit of a historic unbeaten treble by scoring a stunning hat trick to seal Europa League glory for Atalanta in Dublin.

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson indicated Wednesday that he has dropped weight this offseason to “be more agile.

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott says he’s letting his business people handle his contract talks with the team while he focuses on playing.

Patrick Mahomes defended the character of Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker and also offered encouragement for wide receiver Rashee Rice after his two off-field incidents.

If you missed out on March Madness this year, just know that NC State big man D.J. Burns captivated hearts and eyes with his quick feet, fancy game and large frame.
Burns helped the Wolfpack reach the Final Four, losing to Purdue, in his send-off before leaving college for the pros.
Well, D.J. Burns is putting in the work this offseason — dropping 45 freakin’ pounds …. without the help of Ozempic!
NBA insider and fellow Kay Adams ‘supporter’ Shams Charania shared the news, giving us all more reasons to champion D.J. Burns as a potential NBA talent.