MLS Crew names Bernert as senior business executive
The Columbus Crew have hired Kristin Bernert as president of business operations, the latest woman to move into a prominent role in Major League SoccerJANUARY 18, 2022•ASSOCIATED PRESS
NBA Prop Bets Today: Player Prop Picks for Tonight's Games (January 18)Best player prop bets for NBA tonight on January 18, including Timberwolves vs Knicks and Pistons vs Warriors.
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3 Best Prop Bets for Timberwolves vs Knicks NBA Game on FanDuel SportsbookTuesday's NBA schedule has just two games, one of which is an exciting clash between the Minnesota Timberwolves and New York Knicks. The Tim...
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LaMelo Ball - Removed from injury reportBall (illness) isn't included on the Hornets' injury report in advance of Wednesday's game against the Celtics.
ImpactThough the Hornets made Ball available Monday after he was listed as questionable leading up to the game with the Knicks due to a non-COVID-19-related illness, he ultimately didn't start or leave the bench in the Hornets' 97-87 win. Ball's absence from the injury report heading into Wednesday implies that he should be able to reclaim his normal spot in the starting five after the Hornets made him available only in an emergency Monday. Cody Martin should head to the bench as a result and see a sharp drop in playing time after he logged a season-high 46 minutes Monday.
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Kelly Oubre Jr. - Deemed questionable for WednesdayThe Hornets list Oubre (COVID-19 protocols) as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Celtics.
ImpactOubre has been out for the Hornets' past four games, but he appears to be on the cusp of exiting the NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocols. Prior to being sidelined, Oubre had averaged 18.0 points in 24.3 minutes per game over his last seven appearances, but he could see his playing time and usage on the second unit trend down now that the Hornets are back at full strength.
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Nerlens Noel - Won't play TuesdayNoel (knee) is listed as out for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves.
ImpactWith Noel set to miss his third game in a row, Taj Gibson is once again expected to step in as the primary backup to starting center Mitchell Robinson. While Noel was out the previous two contests, Gibson averaged 4.0 points, 4.5 rebounds and 0.5 blocks in 18.0 minutes.
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Kemba Walker - Questionable for TuesdayWalker (knee) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves.
ImpactThough the questionable designation implies Walker has a 50-50 chance of suiting up Tuesday, he'll likely end up missing a 10th straight game after head coach Tom Thibodeau admitted after Monday's loss to the Hornets that the veteran point guard "probably hasn't taken enough contact yet" to put himself in position to play, according to Marc Berman of the New York Post. Even once he's cleared to play again, Walker's arthritic left knee will likely make him a candidate to sit out at least one half of the Knicks' remaining back-to-back sets this season. Alec Burks has been serving as the Knicks' starting point since Walker exited the lineup and could retain a spot on the top unit even when Walker is deemed ready to play again.
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