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South Carolina Football Communications Earns Super 11 Award  University of South Carolina Athletics

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon is carrying brother, family with him in NBA playoffs  AndscapeThe Chemistry Lesson That Led to the Most Dramatic Buzzer-Beater in NBA History  WSJNBA Starting 5, April 27: Nuggets even up series, Thunder sweep Grizzlies & Sunday’s playoff showcase  NBAAaron Gordon’s historic buzzer-beating dunk propels Denver Nuggets to victory over Los Angeles Clippers, ties series 2-2  CNNNikola Jokic and Kawhi Leonard were unfazed by Aaron Gordon’s dunk in hilarious side-by-side video  USA Today

Mikkola fined maximum for boarding in Game 4 with Panthers  NHL.comPanthers’ Niko Mikkola ejected vs. Lightning for boarding  Sportsnet.caFlorida Panthers Defenseman Fined for Incident Against Lightning  Sports IllustratedMikkola ejected for boarding, Hagel injured on unpenalized Ekblad hit  theScore.comSuspension Incoming For Niko Mikkola After Five Minute Major Against Tampa Bay  Yardbarker

Ekblad to have Player Safety hearing for actions in Panthers game  NHL.comLightning’s Hagel leaves G4 loss after high hit  ESPNInconsistency, controversial hits and players running wild in NHL’s Battle of Florida  The New York TimesTensions continue to flare between Lightning and Panthers as Brandon Hagel is knocked out of Game 4  AP NewsLightning Captain Sends Clear Message on Aaron Ekblad’s Hit  Athlon Sports

NASCAR Star Christopher Bell to Make High Limit Sprint Car Series Debut This Week  Autoweek

Lucy Olsen Explains Aspect of Iowa Game She Sees Translating to WNBA  Sports Illustrated

Northampton captain George Furbank is out of Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup semi-final against Leinster.

Bill Belichick’s girlfriend promises a “full statement” later today  NBC SportsJordon Hudson releases fiery Bill Belichick email in latest twist after interview fiasco  New York PostReport: Bill Belichick’s girlfriend delayed CBS interview for 30 minutes after storming out  Yahoo SportsBill Belichick’s Girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, Shuts Down Question About Their Relationship  The New York TimesJordon Hudson Reveals Email Conversations with Bill Belichick Before Disastrous CBS Interview  People.com

Denny Hamlin Explains Why NASCAR Teams Rejected ‘Run What You Brung’ Idea  Athlon Sports

NCAA transfer portal: Shay Taylor’s traveling to colleges has finally ended  Zanesville Times Recorder