Opponents are running out of ways to try to guard Nikola Jokic. Defenses have even begun experimenting with unconventional approaches, including using smaller and quicker defenders to disrupt his rhythm. While this strategy may seem counterintuitive given Jokić’s size, it has become an increasingly common tactic across the league. At times, it has even created […] The post Why Are Smaller Defenders Guarding Nikola Jokić? appeared first on The Lead.
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Money and tech have closed the gap between NCAA baseball and MLB. That's good news for coaches
There was a time in the not-so-distant past that many Major League Baseball teams looked at their college baseball counterparts with a degree of skepticism. There were the metal bats, the shorter schedule and a sense that nothing could replace the seasoning that came with years of grinding through professional baseball's minor leagues. Thanks to a variety of factors — especially money and technology — the MLB and NCAA versions of baseball have never been more similar.
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📊 Lamine Yamal sets new record with opener in Atleti-Barça clash
It's taken Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal less than five minutes to open the scoring in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie against La Liga rivals Atleti. Hansi Flick's side tra...
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