76ers win after livid Embiid ejected in chaotic half

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In Yahoo Sports 2025 Fantasy Baseball, top rookie prospects to consider in drafts include Roki Sasaki, a talented pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers with a dominant splitter pitch, Dylan Crews, an outfielder for the Washington Nationals who has shown power and speed potential, and Matt Shaw, a versatile infielder for the Chicago Cubs with a strong fantasy profile. Additionally, Jasson Domínguez, an outfielder for the New York Yankees with impressive tools and Roman Anthony,...

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Boston Celtics 118-112, with Chet Holmgren and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the way, improving their record against Eastern Conference teams to 22-1. NBA insiders believe the Thunder pose a significant threat to the Celtics and could be contenders for the NBA championship, showcasing their depth, versatility, and ability to win in various ways. Despite Boston's strong 3-point shooting, the Thunder's strong defense and strategic play led to their victory and...

Fantasy analyst Dalton Del Don highlights top pitching sleepers for the 2025 season, including A.J. Puk of the Arizona Diamondbacks, Grant Holmes of the Atlanta Braves, Nick Lodolo of the Cincinnati Reds, Spencer Arrighetti of the Houston Astros, Jesús Tinoco of the Miami Marlins, Clay Holmes of the New York Mets, Clarke Schmidt of the New York Yankees, and Orion Kerkering of the Philadelphia Phillies. These players offer high upside potential and are going undrafted...

Arsenal are targeting Newcastle's Alexander Isak for a summer transfer, while Virgil van Dijk is considering a lucrative offer from Saudi club Al Hilal. Isak, with 19 goals in 25 Premier League games, is a top priority for Arsenal, but Liverpool could also be interested. Meanwhile, Juventus are eyeing Atalanta's Ademola Lookman, Everton plan to extend Jarrad Branthwaite's contract amidst Real Madrid interest, and Chelsea are considering Real Betis winger Jesús Rodriguez to strengthen their...

Steven Adams and Mason Plumlee were both ejected from their game after a fight broke out in the first half of their matchup in Houston. The two centers got tangled up while fighting for rebounding position, resulting in a physical altercation that led to their ejections. Plumlee had four points and six rebounds, while Adams had one point and four rebounds before being tossed from the game, with the Rockets leading 57-52 at halftime. Full...