barmore agrees to four-year extension deal

Christian Barmore agrees to four-year extension worth up to $92 million

The New England Patriots made a huge post-draft splash by extending their contract with Christian Barmore. New England has agreed to terms on a four-year extension with defensive tackle Barmore worth up to $92 million, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported according to sources who knew about the deal. The Boston Herald first reported news of the extension. Barmore was headed into the final year of his rookie contract. The 2021 second-round pick is locked in New England through the 2028 season. Christian has been a rising star in the Patriots’ ranks for several seasons. Although he has started only 11 games in three seasons, he has had a starter-like impact on New England’s defence. Barmore is off a career-high 8.5 sacks in 2023 and generated 53 QB pressures, per Nex Gen Stats, 11th most among all interior defenders.   New England spent most of its draft capital upgrading an offence that desperately needed help. In the aftermath of the selection process, the Patriots’ new brass secured the future of the interior D-line with a huge payday.

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portis ejected in 1st quarter of game 4 against pacers

Bobby Portis ejected in 1st quarter of Game 4 against Pacers

The Milwaukee Bucks suffered another hit with 5:01 to play in the first quarter of Game 4 on Sunday night when forward Bobby Portis Jr. was removed after drawing two technical fouls on the same play. Portis and Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nemnbhard were locked up while fighting for a rebound, which caused a brief shoving match and stoppage in play for a replay review. Portis and Nembhard were called out for technical fouls for the initial shoves. Officials then assessed a second technical to Portis for slapping Nembhard in the head. Both were seen as hostile acts. The Bucks were already playing without Giannis Antetokounmpo, who has been absent since April 9 due to a strained left calf, and Damian Lillard, who injured his right Achilles tendon in Friday night’s overtime loss to the Pacers. The officials called five technical fouls in the first 6:59 of game action.  The Pacers lead the best-of-seven series 2-1.

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finch ruptures patellar tendon after colliding with conley

Chris Finch ruptures patellar tendon after collision with Mike Conley

Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch left the court late in the fourth quarter of Game 4 against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night after colliding with guard Mike Conley. Following the Timberwolves’ 122-116 victory and first-round series sweep of the Suns, various news outlets confirmed Finch had ruptured his right patellar tendon. Conley wanted to dribble down the sideline when he crashed into Phoenix’s Devin Booker and collided with Finch. Chris seemed to have injured his right knee as Conley tried to brace their fall. He grimaced and grabbed his right knee.   Finch was down for a few minutes, surrounded by Minnesota players, coaches and staff, before he slowly got up and was assisted off the court. Assistant coach Micah Nori directed the team for the final 1:41. Nori said Finch was in the medical room getting checked out and that the team went down to see him after the match. “He’s obviously in good spirits and so are the guys,” Nori said. Conley said he didn’t see Finch until the last moment and tried to hold him up after the collision. The veteran guard told a joke or two at the coach’s expense after the Game 4 victory. “I told him to sit his (butt) down — he shouldn’t be standing up like that late in the game,” Conley said. “He’s in the way. But prayers up for him, I’m sure he’ll be fine.”

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MLB EXPERT PICKS: Detroit Tigers VS St. Louis Cardinals betting Predictions

The St. Louis Cardinals and Detroit Tigers will face off at the Comerica Park on Monday. Watch Tigers VS Cardinals. MatchPlug has the MLB Expert Picks, predictions, and odds for Tigers VS Cardinals. We are a Hot Prediction Site that offers accurate MLB previews and match analysis. Predictions And Betting Preview For Detroit Tigers VS St. Louis Cardinals  Venue: Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan. When: Monday, April 29th, 2024. Time: 23:40. Teams to play: Tigers and Cardinals. MLB Expert Picks: MONEYLINE 1.96. Odds as seen on 1XBet and BetMGM. Betting On The Detroit Tigers 1XBet Spread: +1.5 1XBet Moneyline: 1.98. 1XBet Over/Under: Over 8.5 BetMGM Spread: +1.5 BetMGM Moneyline: Under 8.5 BetMGM Over/Under: 1.97 The Detroit Tigers have been underdogs in 13 matches this season and won eight times in those meetings. The Tigers have a mark of 7-5 in contests where bookmakers favoured them by -104 or lower on the moneyline. Sportsbooks show that in the moneyline set for this game, the Tigers have a 51% chance of winning. In six matches as underdogs over the last 10 matchups, the Tigers record a 4-2. In their last 10 matches with a total, Detroit and their opponents are 6-2-2 in hitting the over. The Tigers have six wins against the spread in their last 10 chances.  Betting On The St. Louis Cardinals 1XBet Spread: -1.5 1XBet Moneyline: 1.96 1XBet Over/Under: Under 8.5 BetMGM Spread: -1.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 1.87 BetMGM Over/Under: Over 8.5 The St. Louis Cardinals have entered the match as favourites 13 times this campaign and won seven of them. The Cardinals are 6-5 this campaign when entering a match where they are favoured by -115 or higher on the Moneyline. Oddsmakers imply that in the moneyline set for this fixture St. Louis  has a 53.5% chance to win.  St. Louis played as the moneyline favourite for eight of their last 10 matches, and they went 4-4 in thos games. In their last 10 outings, the Cardinals and their opponents combine to hit the over four times. They are 5-5-0 against the spread over their last 10 games. MatchPlug Prediction For St. Detroit Tigers VS St. Louis Cardinals  The Cardinals are favoured in this game, whie the Tigers are the underdogs with lower odds to win. St. Louis are favourites on the run line.  Final Prediction: St. Louis Cardinals Moneyline.

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MLB EXPERT PICKS: Baltimore Orioles VS New York Yankees betting Predictions

The Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees will lock horns at the Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Monday. Don’t miss Orioles VS Yankees. MatchPlug has shared MLB best bets today, picks, odds, and predictions for Orioles VS Yankees. We are the best place to get Correct Score prediction, updates, news, and analysis for Major League Baseball. Predictions And Betting Preview For Baltimore Orioles VS New York Yankees  Venue: Oriole Park at Camden Yards. When: Monday, 29th April, 2024. Time:  23:35. Teams to play: Orioles and Yankees. MLB Expert Picks: MONEYLINE 1.733. Odds by 1XBet and BetMGM. Betting On The Baltimore Orioles 1XBet Spread: -1.5 1XBet Moneyline: 1.733 1XBet Over/Under: Over 8.5 BetMGM Spread: -1.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 1.72 BetMGM Over/Under: Under 9 The Baltimore Orioles have won 14 of the 22 matches they played as favourites this campaign. They have a record of 7-6 in games when oddsmakers favor them by at least -136 on the Moneyline. The Orioles have a 57.6% chance of winning this matched based on the probability implied on the Moneyline. Baltimore went 5-3 over the eight fixtures they were favoured on the Moneyline in their last 10 matchups. Over their last 10 matchups (all 10 of them had set totals), the Orioles and their opponent combine to hit over five times. Their record against the spread is 6-4-0 in their last 10 matches. Betting On The New York Yankees 1XBet Spread: +1.5 1XBet Moneyline: 2.216 1XBet Over/Under: Under 8.5 BetMGM Spread: +1.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 2.15 BetMGM Over/Under: Over 9 The New York Yankees have been the underdogs in eight matches this year and have won 6 times in those games. The Yankees played as an underdog of +115 or over only once this season and won in that match. The Moneyline in today’s game shows the Yankees have a 46.5% chance of winning. New York in the past 10 games they played, has been the underdog once and won that match. The Yankees and their opponents combine to hit over five times in their last 10 matches with a total. They have a record of 4-6-0 ATS over their last 10 games. MatchPlug Prediction For Baltimore Orioles VS New York Yankees  The Orioles are favoured to win against the underdog Yankees on the Moneyline. Baltimore is the favourite on the run line. The match’s total is set at 8.5 runs.  Final Prediction: Baltimore Orioles Moneyline.

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MLB EXPERT PICKS: Colorado Rockies VS Houston Astros betting Predictions

The Colorado Rockies play the Houston Astros for game 2 of a two-game series at the Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu in Mexico City, Mexico. The Astros have a record of 8-19 and are 14th in the American League, while the Rockies are 14th in the National League with a 7-20 record. Watch Rockies VS Astros. MatchPlug has the MLB best bets today which you can rely on for Rockies VS Astros. We are one of the Best sports betting sites to get previews for MLB matches. Predictions And Betting Preview For Colorado Rockies VS Houston Astros  Venue: Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu, Mexico City, Mexico.  When: Sunday, 28th April, 2024. Time: 21:07 Teams to play: Rockies and Astros.  MLB Expert Picks: SPREAD -2.5. Odds by 1XBet and BetMGM. Betting On The Colorado Rockies 1XBet Spread: +2.5 1XBet Moneyline: 2.76 1XBet Over/Under: Under 16.5 The Colorado Rockies lost 4-12 to the Houston Astros yesterday, which is not surprising as they have the worst pitching in the league. Colorado is last in ERA at 5.98 including in hits and runs allowed. Although their offense tries, the Rockies are still only 23rd in runs this campaign, and have a batting average of .245 and an on-base percentage of .311. Gomber will take the mound today. He has a record of 0-1 with an ERA of 4.32 and 20 strikeouts in five games started this season. Gomber had a 9-9 record with an ERA of 5.50 and 87 strikeouts in 27 appearances in 2023. Betting On The Houston Astros 1XBet Spread: -2.5 1XBet Moneyline: 2.76 1XBet Over/Under: Under 16.5 The Houston Astros won the Colorado Rockies 12-4 on Saturday. This would be a huge deal for the team’s offence as they subdued a failing Rockies’ defence and ended a five-game skid. The Astros’ offence ranks third in batting average at .265 and an on-base percentage of .330. Their pitching staff however is losing, ranking third to last in ERA at 5.03 and 24th overall in hits permitted. Framber Valdez will pitch for the Rockies today. Valdez has an ERA of 2.19 this campaign with ten strikeouts in two matches started.  MatchPlug Prediction For Colorado Rockies VS Houston Astros  The Astros are 7-3 against the run line in their last 10 games against the Rockies. Colorado has an 11-15 record against the run line this campaign. The Rockies’ defence struggles and experts expect them to continue this record as they did in the last match with the Rockies. Prediction: Houston Astros Spread. 

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MLB EXPERT PICKS: San Francisco Giants VS Pittsburgh Pirates betting Predictions

The Pittsburgh Pirates are ready to face the San Francisco Giants in a National League action happening at Oracle Park. Watch Giants VS Pirates. Find the MLB best bets today, predictions, picks, and odds for Giants VS Pirates on MatchPlug. We are a Sure Prediction Site to get accurate previews on MLB matches. Predictions And Betting Preview For San Francisco Giants VS Pittsburgh Pirates  Venue: Oracle Park.  When:  Sunday, April 28th, 2024. Time: 21:05. Teams to play: Giants and Pirates.  MLB Expert Picks: MONEYLINE 2. Odds by 1XBet and BetMGM. Betting On The San Francisco Giants 1XBet Spread: -1.5 1XBet Moneyline: 2 1XBet Over/Under: Over 5.5 BetMGM Spread: -1.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 1.95 BetMGM Over/Under: O 5.5 The San Francisco Giants are expected to join the NL Wild Card race and the club has tried to stay competitive in the NL West. The Giant’s hitting have been decent as they have a .244/.313/.376 slash line while averaging 3.96 runs per game up to this point. The lineup too have done a good job in getting on base, as they are 16th in the majors with a .313 on-base percentage so far. Right hander Keaton Winn will pitch for San Francisco and he is doing well as he is 2-3 with a 3.54 ERA and a 1.04 WHIP in 28.0 innings of work. Hitters fail at getting hits against Winn, having a .208 opposing batting average so far. Keaton is off a win over the New York Mets where he pitched six innings and permitted one run on four hits with one walk and six strikeouts. Betting On The Pittsburgh Pirates 1XBet Spread: +1.5 1XBet Moneyline: 1.81 1XBet Over/Under: Under 5.5 BetMGM Spread: +1.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 1.75 BetMGM Over/Under: Under 5.5 The Pittsburgh Pirates have had an okay start and want to stay afloat in the early season as they are in a competitive NL Central. Their offense has done a poor job in the early stages of the year as they are 23rd in the NHL with a .668 team OPS and scoring 3.93 runs per match. Jared Jones is playing well for the Pirates this season, pitching in five starts. Jones is 2-2 with a 2.79 ERA and a 0.83 WHIP in 29.0 innings of work. He’s forced a lot of swings and misses as he has 39 strikeouts. Jones is fresh off a win over the Milwaukee Brewers where he conceded on run on four hits with a pair of walks and seven strikeouts in six innings. MatchPlug Prediction For San Francisco Giants VS Pittsburgh Pirates  Being able to draw walks is essential for an offense as the Pirates are third in the majors with 114 walks. Meanwhile the Giants are 15th with 89 total walks so far. Experts back San Francisco to win at home. Prediction: San Francisco Giants Moneyline.

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verdugo promptly kicks off yankees blowout

Verdugo advances to cleanup, promptly kicks off Yankees’ blowout

Alex Verdugo eyed a lineup card with his name in the cleanup spot on Saturday, making it the first time he was there as a plate for the Yankees. His first thoughts were to maintain “a humble approach,’’ remaining himself to see the ball well and use the whole field. Verdugo immediately made an impact in one pitch, cracking a three-run homer in the first inning that sent New York to its biggest offence outburst. Gleyber Torres added a big three-run double as the Bombers moved to a 15-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday at the American Family Field. “That four spot is a great spot in the lineup to come up with guys on the bases,” said Verdugo, who flipped his bat and gestured toward his teammates as he rounded the bases following his fourth homer of the season. “Today we just got it done.” The 15 runs marked the Yanks’ most in a match since July 6, 2022, a 16-0 victory at Pittsburgh. Their 19 hits were their most since August 25, 2022, at Oakland (20). “As hard as it is in this league to score runs, and as good as pitching is, to have a night like that is nice,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. “Hopefully there are little things that unlock and get a few guys going even more.” Verdugo delivered his homer as he dug out an 87.6 mph slider from right-hander Joe Ross. He took advantage after a pitch struck Anthony Volpe and Juan Soto worked a walk. Torres busted the match open with a three-run double off Ross in the third inning. “Finally, I did something for the team, especially in that situation,” Torres said. “There has been a lot of work in the cage. Finally, I saw a result tonight. … Here in the clubhouse, we’re a family. We know how hard the game is.” Verdugo said he was happy for Torres, who entered Saturday’s match in a 5-for-32 (.156) slide. “You have to eliminate results and go off feels or little victories that might not show up in the box score,” Verdugo said. “He’s been doing a good job of competing, fighting and working on his craft. Today was one of those days.” Boone pleased by his decision to shake up the batting order, said Verdugo could bat fourth again on Sunday. Alex is hitting .350 (21-for-60) with three home runs and 10 RBIs in his last 18 games. “I think he’ll be there tomorrow,” Boone said. “We’ll see.’’

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red sox gets cooper to fill hole at 1b

Red Sox gets Cooper to fill hole at 1B

Triston Casas is out with a torn cartilage in his left rib cage, and the Red Sox have acquired first baseman Garrett Cooper in a deal with the Cubs for cash considerations on Saturday.  To make room for Cooper on the roster, Boston transferred Casas from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL. The earliest he can play for the Red Sox is June 21. Copper, a right-handed hitter, was scheduled for assignment by Chicago on Tuesday. In 12 matches, he had a slash line of .270/.341/.342 with one homer and six RBIs. For his career, Cooper is a .268 hitter with 57 homers and 228 RBIs in 493 matches.  Boston expects to activate Garrett for their home series against the San Francisco Giants that begins on Tuesday.  Alex Cora was not sure how he would deploy Cooper, but it seems the right-hander will get most of the starts at first base until Triston returns. “We’ll talk about it,” Cora said. “He’s a guy that can put together a good at-bat. He can hit lefties and righties. He’s a good defender. So we’ll sit down and go over what we’re going to do. We do believe he’s going to help us out.” Boston has been using Bobby Dalbec at first base since Casas last played on April 20. Dalbec has struggled a lot at the plate. After going 2-for-4 with a sacrifice bunt in the Red Sox’s 17-0 rout over the Cubs on Saturday, he hits .128 with no homers and four RBIs in 47 at-bats. It is left to be seen if Dalbec will be the odd man out when Cooper is activated. Cora commended him for his contributions to Saturday’s victory. Cooper will significantly add to an injury-riddled Boston team while Casas is out.  While the Red Sox have not given a timetable on Triston, his move to the 60-day IL provided some insight, but no change in Cora’s thought. “Like I’ve been saying all along, man, Trevor [Story] is not going to be here, Casas is going to be out for a while,” said Cora. “We’ve got to be ready for [Sunday]. I understand that he’s going to be missed, but my mindset is whoever is playing is going to contribute. That’s the way we see it. That’s the way we’re going to do it, and we’re going to be OK.”

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mccarthy receives phone call from gretzky

McCarthy receives phone call from Gretzky in middle of interview

J.J. McCarthy met his match in the “State of Hockey.’’ The Minnesota Vikings NFL draft pick got a phone call from Wayne Gretzky during a virtual press conference after he was drafted 10th overall by the team on Thursday. McMarthy apologized to the press as he declined “The Great One’s’’ call. “Oh wow, that’s Wayne Gretzky,” McCarthy said in a video posted by the Vikings. “I’m sorry about that…Hockey guy 101 and I’m going to the hockey state.” The former Michigan quarterback explained that the Hockey Hall of Famer is friends with his off the field marketing agent. Gretzky FaceTimed McCarthy after Michigan’s National Championship win in January. “Just being able to sit there and to be witness to the greatness that is spreading his appreciation to what I was able to do and what I was able to represent meant so much,” McCarthy told reporters. “Growing up, he was one of my G.O.A.T.S. and on my Mount Rushmore. I give so much credit to him because he inspired me so much.” On Friday, Gretzky congratulated McCarthy and referred to him as a “wonderful young man’’ during the NHL on TNT’s pregame show. McCarthy grew up playing hockey in Illinois and said the sport was his first love. He gave up hockey in freshman year of high school to pursue football. “To go to a state that lives, breathes and eats hockey and football, it’s just a perfect fit,” He said.

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