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Apr 23 2026SPORTS

NFL Draft 2026: New Picks and Surprises Revealed

The draft day is set to bring surprises that could change team futures. A top pick goes to the Las Vegas Raiders, who select Fernando Mendoza from Indiana as their future quarterback. The New York Jets choose Arvell Reese, a versatile Ohio State player who can play linebacker or edge rush.

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Apr 23 2026SPORTS

Keldon Johnson Wins Spurs’ First NBA Sixth Man Award

The San Antonio Spurs have a new star on the bench. Keldon Johnson played every game of the season, never starting, and scored over 1, 000 points from that role. That makes him the first Spurs player to reach that milestone as a reserve. The league’s voters honored Johnson with the Sixth Man of the

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Apr 23 2026SPORTS

Draft Day Dynamics: New England’s Late‑Round Lot

The Patriots enter the 2026 draft with a unique mix of position and numbers. After years of picking early, they now hold the 31st spot in round one, a place that puts them at the tail end of every round. Their overall slate includes 11 selections, spread from the first to the seventh round, with a n

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Apr 23 2026SPORTS

Detroit Breaks Home Playoff Drought, Stays in Series

In a decisive win that snapped an 11‑game home losing streak, Detroit outscored Orlando 98-83 to keep the first‑round series alive. The Pistons, led by Cade Cunningham’s 27 points, 11 assists and six rebounds, turned a tied game into a blowout in the third quarter. Their offense exploded 38-16, with

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Apr 23 2026SPORTS

Flyers Beat Penguins in a Wild, 5‑2 Thriller

The Flyers swept the Penguins with a decisive 5‑2 win in Game 3, sparking a roar from a packed arena that had been empty for eight years. A flurry of penalties in the first period left both teams scrambling, but the crowd kept its energy high, cheering every slapshot and trade‑off. After a cha

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Apr 23 2026TECHNOLOGY

What monitors can do now—and why it matters

Monitors used to be simple. Resolution went up. Refresh rates climbed slowly. Panel tech improved bit by bit. Upgrades felt predictable, almost boring. That’s not the case anymore. A wave of new display tech is reshaping what screens can handle and how people use them. OLED panels are leaving gamin

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Apr 22 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Celebrity Crowd Lights Up Lakers‑Rockets Game

The second match of the NBA playoffs between Houston and Los Angeles drew a crowd that felt like a movie set. Fans on the court were surrounded by familiar faces from movies, music and sports. Will Ferrell was there to cheer on the Lakers, while NFL star Matthew Stafford watched from the sidel

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Apr 22 2026SPORTS

A New Look at Wednesday’s Playoff Games

The top teams in the NBA playoffs are set to clash on Wednesday, but only one of them can seize a 2‑0 series advantage. In the West, Oklahoma City thundered past Phoenix in the opening game and now carries a 17. 5‑point edge for Game 2. Their first‑round victory marked the second consecutive sweep,

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Apr 22 2026EDUCATION

Middletown School Closings: A Community in Flux

In Middletown, the debate over closing several schools is heating up as the school board prepares to decide on a new budget next week. A majority vote could approve closures that affect Leonardo and Navesink elementary schools, while Bayshore Middle School would shift to an elementary level. The boa

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Apr 22 2026SPORTS

Get $20 Free When You Bet on NBA Playoffs Tonight

Polymarket offers a simple way to boost your betting funds for tonight’s NBA games—if you play by the rules. New users get an instant $20 bonus after depositing just $20, but there’s a catch. You must live in a state where betting on sports markets is legal and be at least 18 years old. The promotio

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