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Former Dallas Cowboys RB Marion Barber passes away at age 38

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Sad news out of Frisco, Texas. From Fox Sports: Former Dallas Cowboys running back Marion Barber was found dead in his apartment by police in Frisco, Texas, on Wednesday, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported and the team later confirmed in a statement. He was 38. “Officers are currently out on a welfare concern, but we are unable to provide any further information at this time,” a Frisco police spokesperson told the Star-Telegram, noting the cause of Barber’s death is unknown. Barber played seven seasons in the NFL (2005-11), including his first six with the Cowboys. He earned…

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May 31, 2022 WNBA StatCap

Brandon King

Who Got it Done Yesterday’s Top Performers PTS TRB AST GmSc Liz Cambage (LAS) 19 8 6 22.2 Ariel Atkins (WAS) 28 4 2 21.8 A’ja Wilson (LVA) 24 14 2 20.7 Brittney Sykes (LAS) 25 1 6 20.6 Tina Charles (PHO) 25 7 3 19.9 POINTS 1. Ariel Atkins WAS 28 2. Kelsey Mitchell IND 26 3. Tina Charles PHO 25 3. Brittney Sykes LAS 25 5. A’ja Wilson LVA 24 REBOUNDS 1. Elizabeth Williams WAS 15 2. A’ja Wilson LVA 14 3. Jonquel Jones CON 13 4. Candace Parker CHI 11 4. Alyssa Thomas CON 11 ASSISTS 1. Natasha Cloud WAS 9 2. Skylar…

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May 29, 2022 WNBA StatCap

Brandon King

Who Got It Done Top Performers PTS TRB AST GmSc Breanna Stewart (SEA) 14 8 5 21.0 Jewell Loyd (SEA) 22 3 6 18.0 Chennedy Carter (LAS) 20 6 4 15.1 Kayla McBride (MIN) 19 2 0 12.7 Jantel Lavender (SEA) 12 10 2 12.3 POINTS 1. Diamond DeShields PHO 23 2. Jewell Loyd SEA 22 3. Chennedy Carter LAS 20 4. Kayla McBride MIN 19 5. Kristy Wallace ATL 17 REBOUNDS 1. Jantel Lavender SEA 10 1. Cheyenne Parker ATL 10 3. Monique Billings ATL 8 3. Aari McDonald ATL 8 3. Breanna Stewart SEA 8 ASSISTS 1. Rhyne Howard ATL 6 1. Jewell Loyd SEA…

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May 29, 2022 NBA Playoff StatCap: Celtics punch ticket to Finals

Brandon King

Who Got It Done Player Spotlight- Jaylen Brown Though Jayson Tatum will get more attention, Jaylen Brown turned in another big performance, scoring 24 points on an efficient 8/15 FG. Brown also added 6 rebounds and 6 assists and was a +8 ( which was slightly better than Tatum’s +7) in helping the Celtics hold off the Miami Heat 100-96 in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals to secure the C’s first trip to the NBA Championship round since 2011. Other Top Performers ▲ Player Tm   Opp  …

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2022 NBA Finals Schedule

Brandon King

After 2460 regular season games and and 81 playoff games, the contestants for the Larry O’Brien trophy have been decided. The Golden State Warriors, looking for their fourth championship out of this run, will represent the Western Conference. The Boston Celtics, fresh off their seven-game win over the Miami Heat, are coming out of the East, are looking to add their 18th title, which would break their tie with the Los Angeles Lakers for the most NBA titles in league history. Here is the schedule for this year’s championship series:…

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May 27, 2022 WNBA StatCapwnba

Brandon King

Who Got It Done Yesterday’s Top Performers PTS TRB AST GmSc Nneka Ogwumike (LAS) 30 10 2 27.6 Breanna Stewart (SEA) 31 9 4 25.1 Danielle Robinson (IND) 10 4 11 17.6 Kelsey Mitchell (IND) 22 2 3 16.5 Katie Lou Samuelson (LAS) 19 3 1 13.9 POINTS 1. Breanna Stewart SEA 31 2. Nneka Ogwumike LAS 30 3. Kelsey Mitchell IND 22 4. Jewell Loyd SEA 21 5. Natasha Howard NYL 19 REBOUNDS 1. Nneka Ogwumike LAS 10 2. Liz Cambage LAS 9 2. Emily Engstler IND 9 2. Natasha Howard NYL 9 2. Jantel Lavender SEA 9 ASSISTS 1. Danielle Robinson IND 11 2.…

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May 27, 2022 NBA Playoff StatCap: Jimmy G Buckets’ 47 pushes ECF to Game 7

Brandon King

Who Got it Done Player Spotlight – Jimmy Butler Jimmy Butler was the problem the Celtics could not solve in Game 6, scoring 47 points on 16/29 FG.including a surprising 4/8 from the land of three in leading the Heat to a 111-103 win over Boston to force the Eastern Conference Finals to a decisive Game 7. In addition to dropping nearly half a century on the C’s, Butler also had a near triple-double, adding 9 rebounds 8 assists. Butler also swiped 4 steals , added a shot black and…

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Who will, Who won’t and Who might : May 27, 2022 NBA Injury

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Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Clint Capela C Apr 26 Day-To-Day Bogdan Bogdanovic SG Apr 26 Day-To-Day Lou Williams SG Apr 25 Out Williams (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s Game 5 against the Heat, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports. Boston Celtics NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Sam Hauser SF May 26 Out Hauser (shoulder) is out for Friday’s Game 6 against the Heat. Marcus Smart PG May 26 Day-To-Day Smart (ankle) is questionable for Friday’s Game 6 against the Heat. Robert Williams III C May 26…

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Who will, Who won’t and Who might: May 26, 2022 NBA Injury Report

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Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Clint Capela C Apr 26 Day-To-Day Bogdan Bogdanovic SG Apr 26 Day-To-Day Lou Williams SG Apr 25 Out Williams (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s Game 5 against the Heat, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports. Boston Celtics NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Sam Hauser SF May 24 Out Hauser (shoulder) is out for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Heat on Wednesday. Brooklyn Nets NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Seth Curry SG May 9 Out Curry underwent successful arthroscopic…

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Who will, Who won’t and Who might: May 25, 2022 NBA Injury Report

Brandon King

Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Clint Capela C Apr 26 Day-To-Day Bogdan Bogdanovic SG Apr 26 Day-To-Day Lou Williams SG Apr 25 Out Williams (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s Game 5 against the Heat, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports. Boston Celtics NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Marcus Smart PG May 24 Day-To-Day Smart (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday’s Game 5 at Miami. Sam Hauser SF May 24 Out Hauser (shoulder) is out for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Heat on Wednesday. Robert…

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