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thesportsanimal. com > 04/08/2026 > ron-francis-exiting-as-krakens-president-of-hockey-operations

Ron Francis exiting as Kraken's president of hockey operations

12+ hour, 30+ min ago  (439+ words) Ron Francis, a key part of the Seattle Kraken organization since before the team's first game, is exiting as the team's hockey operations president effective the end of the season. The Kraken announced Wednesday that Francis and the team "mutually…...

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thesportsanimal. com > 04/08/2026 > nikola-jokic-nuggets-overtake-grizzlies-for-10th-straight-win

Nikola Jokic, Nuggets overtake Grizzlies for 10th straight win

10+ hour, 14+ min ago  (362+ words) Jamal Murray scored 26 points, Nikola Jokic finished with 14 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists for his 34th triple-double of the season, and the host Denver Nuggets won their 10th in a row, 136-119, over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. Denver (52-28) has its first double-digit…...

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thesportsanimal. com > 04/08/2026 > donovan-mitchell-cavaliers-keep-hawks-from-clinching-playoff-bid

Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers keep Hawks from clinching playoff bid

13+ hour, 38+ min ago  (398+ words) Donovan Mitchell scored 31 points and Evan Mobley had 22 points and a career-high-tying 19 rebounds, powering the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 122-116 win over the visiting Atlanta Hawks in a potential Eastern Conference playoff preview Wednesday night. Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 25 points and Jonathan…...

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thesportsanimal. com > 04/08/2026 > masters-ejects-mark-calcavecchia-for-using-phone

Masters ejects Mark Calcavecchia for using phone

11+ hour, 57+ min ago  (169+ words) The Masters enforced its policy banning phone use at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday even with a big-name golfer involved. Former major champion Mark Calcavecchia was escorted off the grounds by security after using his phone, Golfweek reported. Calcavecchia,…...

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thesportsanimal. com > 04/08/2026 > twins-post-6-run-1st-then-hold-off-late-tigers-rally

Twins post 6-run 1st, then hold off late Tigers rally

12+ hour, 49+ min ago  (403+ words) Royce Lewis went 2-for-3 with two RBIs and the Minnesota Twins held on for an 8-6 win over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night in Minneapolis. Byron Buxton went 3-for-4 with a double and scored three runs for Minnesota, which won…...

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thesportsanimal. com > 04/08/2026 > magic-continue-playoff-push-with-win-over-timberwolves

Magic continue playoff push with win over Timberwolves

13+ hour, 49+ min ago  (358+ words) Paolo Banchero had 20 points, eight rebounds and six assists as the Orlando Magic beat the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves 132-120 on Wednesday for their fourth consecutive victory. Desmond Bane scored 18 points and Franz Wagner added 17 for Orlando (44-36), which moved into seventh place…...

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thesportsanimal. com > 04/08/2026 > jalen-brunson-knicks-stand-between-celtics-no-2-seed

Jalen Brunson, Knicks stand between Celtics, No. 2 seed

15+ hour, 41+ min ago  (371+ words) The Boston Celtics can clinch the No. 2 seed for the Eastern Conference playoffs when they visit the New York Knicks on Thursday night. Boston (54-25) will secure the No. 2 seed with one more victory or any New York (51-28) loss. The Knicks…...

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thesportsanimal. com > 04/08/2026 > wizards-looking-to-snap-7-game-skid-avenge-recent-defeat-vs-bulls

Wizards looking to snap 7-game skid, avenge recent defeat vs. Bulls

15+ hour, 50+ min ago  (572+ words) The Chicago Bulls snapped a seven-game losing streak at the expense of the Washington Wizards on Tuesday. Losers of seven in a row themselves, the NBA-worst Wizards will love nothing more than to return the favor Thursday when the teams…...

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thesportsanimal. com > 04/08/2026 > phillies-acquire-of-steward-berroa-from-brewers

Phillies acquire OF Steward Berroa from Brewers

19+ hour, 35+ min ago  (83+ words) 98. 1 The Sports Animal Phillies acquire OF Steward Berroa from Brewers The Phillies acquired outfielder Steward Berroa from the Brewers on Wednesday for cash considerations. Philadelphia optioned Berroa, 26, to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Milwaukee designated him for assignment last week. The Phillies…...

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thesportsanimal. com > 04/08/2026 > raptors-hope-to-tighten-hold-on-playoff-spot-with-sweep-of-heat

Raptors hope to tighten hold on playoff spot with sweep of Heat

16+ hour, 45+ min ago  (570+ words) The Toronto Raptors aim to tighten their hold on a playoff spot Thursday night when they go for a sweep of the season series against the visiting Miami Heat. Toronto earned a 121-95 home victory Tuesday in the first of back-to-back…...