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Good morning to everyone but especially…
**CORBIN BURNES AND THE BALTIMORE ORIOLES** – Wowza, what a day for them! The Orioles, under new ownership, didn’t waste any time making waves. They snagged 2021 Cy Young winner Corbin Burnes from the Brewers. Talk about making a statement! The cost? Prospects Joey Ortiz, D.L. Hall, and a draft pick. But for a talent like Burnes? That’s a steal. R.J. Anderson from CBS Sports is all praises, giving Baltimore an “A” for the trade. Burnes has been nothing short of stellar since 2020, and the Orioles might just be getting started with him.
Anderson’s take? Optimistic. He believes the Orioles have every reason to keep Burnes around for the long haul. And honestly, who could blame them?
**Honorable mentions** go out to…
And not such a good morning for…
**JOEL EMBIID AND THE PHILADELPHIA 76ERS** – Ouch, talk about a rough patch. Embiid’s MVP dreams? On hold, thanks to a meniscus injury. The 76ers are now in a scramble to figure out their next steps. Brad Boktin didn’t mince words about it. And with Embiid’s history of injuries, Philly’s got a lot on their plate. They need him healthy, stat, if they’re going to make any noise in the postseason.
**Not so honorable mentions** include…
Commanders hire Dan Quinn, close head-coaching carousel
In a twist that feels like it’s straight out of a sports drama, the Commanders have snagged Dan Quinn from their rivals, the Cowboys. Quinn’s track record? Impressive, with a stint in Dallas that saw them topping defensive charts. His head-coaching gig with the Falcons had its ups and downs, but hey, the man made it to a Super Bowl. Cody Benjamin isn’t thrilled with the hire, slapping it with a “D+” grade. But Quinn’s leadership and experience could just be what Washington needs right now. Time will tell if this move pays off.
NBA All-Star reserves announced; De’Aaron Fox tops list of snubs
The NBA All-Star game just got its lineup of reserves, and as always, there are a few raised eyebrows over who didn’t make the cut. Looking at you, De’Aaron Fox. The snub list is always a hot topic, and this year’s no different. But hey, let’s focus on the ones who made it and look forward to some top-tier basketball action.
Previewing huge college basketball weekend
No NFL? No problem. College basketball’s got us covered with not one, but four top-10 matchups. Duke vs. UNC is the headline act, and if history’s taught us anything, it’s that anything can happen in this rivalry. Gary Parrish is on preview duty, promising a clash of titans with potential All-Americans on the court. Buckle up, folks. This weekend’s going to be a wild ride.
What we’re watching this weekend
From the NHL All-Star skills competition to a packed college basketball schedule, there’s no shortage of action. And let’s not forget the NBA and college hoops filling up our Sunday. Sports fans, it’s time to clear your schedules. This weekend’s lineup is too good to miss.
So, there you have it. Whether you’re cheering for Burnes and the Orioles or biting your nails over Embiid’s injury, there’s plenty to talk about. Here’s to a weekend full of thrilling sports action. Catch you all in the next newsletter!
