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Eastern Conference betting primer: Don't overthink on Celtics

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April 20 There isn't nearly much as drama in the NBA's Eastern Conference when compared to the parity in the West, and the Boston Celtics are a deserving odds-on favorite to reach the Finals. FULL STORY

Nikola Jokic, Nuggets face Lakers as quest for repeat begins

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April 19 In 1985, the only thing standing between Denver and the NBA Finals were the Los Angeles Lakers. Same thing in 2009 and 2020, and each time Los Angeles ended the Nuggets' season. FULL STORY

Diamondbacks place RHP Ryne Nelson on 15-day IL

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April 19 The Arizona Diamondbacks, who called up left-handed pitcher Jordan Montgomery for Friday's start in San Francisco against the Giants, placed right-hander Ryne Nelson (elbow contusion) on the 15-day injured list and recalled outfielder Pavin Smith from Triple-A Reno. FULL STORY

Mariners-Rockies postponed, rescheduled as part of Sunday doubleheader

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April 19 The Seattle Mariners' interleague matchup Friday in Denver against the Colorado Rockies was postponed because of inclement weather and rescheduled as part of a split doubleheader Sunday. FULL STORY

FBS approves two-minute warning, helmet radios

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April 19 Games in the upcoming college football season might feel more like the NFL, after the NCAA approved rule changes that include new options for communications and a new automatic timeout policy. FULL STORY

Rockies place LHP Kyle Freeland (elbow) on 15-day IL

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April 19 The Colorado Rockies placed left-hander Kyle Freeland on the 15-day injured list Friday with a left elbow strain. FULL STORY

Arizona State receives probation for NCAA violations

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April 19 The Arizona State football program received four years of probation and an undisclosed fine for violations involving recruiting and using ineligible players during former coach Herm Edwards time in Tempe, the NCAA announced Friday. FULL STORY

Knicks set to test mettle vs. Joel Embiid, 76ers in Game 1

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April 19 The best New York Knicks team in a decade was built with a Philadelphia flavor. FULL STORY

Timberwolves not sweating recent woes against Suns

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April 19 Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert isn't putting a lot of stock in his team's regular-season performance against the Phoenix Suns. FULL STORY

NBA Play-In: Bulls-Heat Preview, Props & Prediction

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April 19 Instead of counting on Jimmy Butler to lead the team into the postseason, the Miami Heat will be in full collective-effort mode when they host the Chicago Bulls on Friday night in the loser-goes-home play-in game. FULL STORY