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There’s a lot of promising talk about how the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are expected to make a splash heading into the 2024 season considering how Baker Mayfield is confident about what WR Jalen McMillan brings into the table, hinting at a deep run for the team after they finished fourth in the National Football Conference in the previous season.

For Mayfield, this is a promising look for the Buccaneers considering how well they performed in the previous season without an actual reliable roster that can be considered a playoff-worthy lineup. McMillan was added via the NFL Draft, fresh off the third round. This does seem like a mini-warning from Mayfield, who believes that they have what it takes to win.

With McMillan on the roster, it seems that the Buccaneers can enjoy a little bit of relief in their games, considering the fact that he is set to provide the impressive boost that they missed out on the offensive end previously. Now it is time for them to set their eyes on bigger heights in the NFL heading into the next season.

Mayfield’s Impression on McMillan

Mayfield has high hopes on Jalen McMillan’s game just by seeing him in training camp, and the QB claims that one of the new members of the Buccaneers’ core is definitely bringing in a bigger boost to the team at this point in time. For Mayfield, this has certain implications on their chances, especially when McMillan gets back to his playoff level.

"You're watching Ja'Lynn Polk, you're watching Rome Odunze," Mayfield said about McMillan, who is poised to make his debut with the team this season. "What people don't realize, he was their leading guy in '22 before he got hurt. And so, for him to get back to true form -- he's a stud."

McMillan logged team highs of 79 receptions and nine touchdowns with his 1,098 yards trailing only Odunze's 1,145 at the time. At 6-foot-1 and 197 pounds, McMillan certainly does offer the necessary strength that the team needs for getting open and receiving the ball when it matters. Speed? He’s definitely lightning at 4.47 speed, and that says a lot about how his knee injury will reflect in his games moving forward.

Learning the Curve

For now, McMillan is doing some good strides in his workouts in training camp. He is set to challenge the likes of Trey Palmer, Rakim Jarrett, and Sterling Shepard for the no. 3 spot behind known standouts such as Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. It is also worth noting that there are high expectations on McMillan’s game, and one can say that he may just have a bigger bark heading into the season.

"He's a guy that runs so smooth," the quarterback said. He does some things at the top of his routes -- he's so friendly to the ball -- that veterans do. It's good to see as a young guy coming in and eager to learn. He's obviously got a pretty good group to learn from with those guys that we have."

For now, it seems that the Buccaneers can have high hopes in their games with McMillan showing some promising potential in the game. After all, he may be the key to a promising victory should he be able to get more minutes with the team as time goes by, probably even make it to the starting lineup if he impresses well.

The Arizona Diamondbacks made a splash on the big stage after rallying behind Eugenio Suarez’s impressive game that saw them flatten the Washington Nationals in a 17-0 rally to close out a promising game at Chase Field. Suarez delivered one of his most pivotal performances in ages to ensure that the D-backs would finish strong with a key win.

This has been a big night for Suarez, and it cannot be denied that his impressive game proved to be one of the highlights of the day, and that has definitely proved that he can ball out at this point.

The D-backs are currently sitting third in NL West with a 57-51 record, just half a game behind the San Diego Padres for the second spot up. This victory has given them a much-needed boost so far, and it is safe to say that Suarez is expected to get more impressive games up and running at this point.

Suarez’ Swashbuckling Show

Suarez came out swinging in this game as he proved his worth with the D-backs at this point. The third baseman filled in for Christian Walker, who was out with an oblique strain, and it was about time for Suarez to get slotted into the starting spot for the first time this season.

What better way for him to put up an impressive performance than to knock three home runs to help the Diamondbacks pull off a 17-0 victory over the Nationals. That win came off with a franchise record of 22 hits, which included seven straight during their huge run in the second inning. Suarez had four of those, which prompted the crowd to come up with a chant of his name throughout the innings.

“It made me feel very happy because I feel like I never had that earlier in this year,” Suarez said of his performance, which played a huge role in lifting the Diamondbacks to a crucial victory. “Now that I have it, feels great. It’s something that pushes me to do better every day and work hard every day to see the crowd because we play for them. It feels way different when you have crowds around and people cheering for you and I have my family here, I have my two daughters, my wife, my parents, my sister, my brother. I have everybody. And it’s even more special for me.”

Suarez’ three-homer game was the first time that the D-backs player managed to pull off that kind of game since Josh Rojas did the same in 2022. It is also the second time that Suarez has reached the marker over his decade-long career.

What’s Next for the Diamondbacks?

After closing their series with the Nationals today, the Diamondbacks now move to battle the Pittsburgh Pirates this weekend in a three-game clash that will see them bring a promising chance to climb in the rankings heading into August.

This will be followed by three-game showdowns against the Cleveland Guardians, Philadelphia Phillies, Colorado Rockies, Tampa Bay Rays, and the Miami Marlins for their next five opponents.

So far, the Diamondbacks are doing whatever they can to build on a promising space heading into the later parts of the season, which will determine their playoff chances now more than ever. For now, it is a good thing that they brought in Suarez to start, and now they can add one more guaranteed playoff riser in their rotation for good.

Coco Gauff was quite enraged and emotional as tears went down her face as she argued with the Court Philippe Chatrier’s chair umpire, who made an officiating decision that she was so sure that went the other way around. Instead, the tennis favorite for the United States gets eliminated in the third round at the Summer Olympics at the hands of Donna Vekic, 7-6 (7), 6-2.

It was on the most heated moments of the Olympics so far, and it happened the least way that fans would expect it to unfold. Gauff was complaining not to the other player, but to the umpire instead. So far, no players have been seen making such strides against officials in the Olympic stage, which makes this incident a rare sight.

Gauff, who was the no. 2 seed in the Olympic Women’s Singles, was eliminated from the competition. It is worth noting, however, that Gauff is still playing in tennis doubles and mixed doubles, pairing with Jessica Pegula and Taylor Fritz in those respective competitions, which means that she still has a chance to play for a gold medal at the very least.

The Delaying Incident

The disputed call took place with just two games away from the end of the match. At the time, Gauff was already way behind and was on the verge of losing. The American star would go on to hit a serve with Vekic’s return landing near the baseline. There was a line judge who called that Vekic’s shot was out, and Gauff did not keep the ball in play but it did hit her racket before the chair umpire, Jaume Campistol said that Vekic's shot was in.

That led to Vekic getting a service break with a 4-2 lead – which prompted Gauff to approach the official to argue the call that led to a delay for several minutes.

"I never argue these calls. But he called it out before I hit the ball," Gauff said to Campistol. "It's not even a perception; it's the rules."

Of course, this situation definitely spiced up the crowd as they directed a lot of “boos” to the official, especially when Gauff gave up arguing with the official – with tears still on her face. In about 10 minutes after that incident, the match was over with Vekic moving on to the next round.

Not the First Time for Gauff

It is worth noting that this incident brought back some interesting arguments for Gauff. The American star felt that the scene was almost too familiar with the same thing that happened in the French Open. Of course, it also ended with her crying about the call simply because the official stood by their wrong call.

"It always happens here at the French Open to me. Every time," Gauff said. "This is like the fourth, fifth time it's happened this year.”

Gauff also said that it has already happened to her several times this year, not just in the French Open or the Olympics, but also in different events. Right now, Gauff is lobbying to appeal to tennis authorities to bring in a video review to come up with accurate calls, much like other professional sports out there.

For now, Gauff’s dream in the Tennis singles is over in the Olympics, but at least she still has a chance to come up with two more gold medals. After all, a medal is still a medal at the end of the day.

Gold can be quite an elusive quest for any player in the Olympics, but it does seem that the killer instinct from Novak Djokovic is finally back on the tennis courts as he defeated Rafael Nadal in straight sets at 6-1 and 6-4 as he now remains on track to win a gold medal in the Paris Olympics.

It is quite a shock that Rafael Nadal, who won 14 titles in the French Open, ultimately lost this ordeal against Djokovic considering that the clay court is his ground, and many expected him to come up with a shocker run in the Olympics. And yet, the Serbian star has emerged victorious over one of his rivals heading deeper into the competition.

Much like any other meeting between the two top stars, the crowd was raucous, and even Nadal managed to earn some “oohs” and “aahs” from the crowd as he drove the match to some promising heights, which definitely relished some of the old memories of competing against his rival in Djokovic.

A Match to Remember

Just like their showdown in the French Open in 2022, Djokovic and Nadal played at the Philippe-Chatrier with a promising crowd cheering around them. However, this was a different picture as Nadal was no longer the same dangerous player to watch on clay, and Djokovic easily found his groove in the game despite holding off the Spaniard in the final set.

While many speculate that this is going to be Nadal’s final appearance on the Roland Garros grounds, the Spanish star can definitely be satisfied with the way he fought in the second set, where he forced Djokovic to some rough spots but ultimately gave in by the end of the match. For Djokovic, this was a promising match to look out for considering how well his opponent forced his hand.

“I played a little sloppy service game and you can’t give any chances to Nadal because he is going to use them and comeback. Especially on this court,” Djokovic said of the match against Nadal. The crowd getting involved but it was a crucial game at 4-4, trying to break his serve and then serve against the wind with new balls.”

Savoring a Rivalry

Djokovic and Nadal are one of the three players in the legendary Big Three of tennis, with the other being Roger Federer. Over the years, these two players have gone toe-to-toe multiple times in various tournaments, leading to promising results over the years. As of the time of writing, Djokovic boasts a 31-29 record over the Spanish star, including this latest win.

“Back in 2006, I don’t think we would have thought we would be playing against each other on the same court at the Olympics," Djokovic said. "So I think we will appreciate this match very much. I think our rivalry and I think for the sport itself. I think there was a lot of attention and interest directed from sports towards us. It is unfortunate for him that he wasn’t at his best, but I did everything I could to make him feel uncomfortable.”

After decades of intense competition, Djokovic was still able to display his impressive game and was hitting close to his best game. Nadal’s hot game, however, has gone cold over the years due to injury, but it was fun for fans to see a glimpse of his former glory in the sport.

The Minnesota Wild made sure that they will keep one of their best young stars in the roster heading into the 2024-25 season with Brock Faber signing an eight-year, $68 million deal that will see him stay with the team at least for the 2032-33 season. Signing Faber has sent a strong message for the Wild’s hopes of a strong playoff contention in the long run.

Finishing second in the voting for the Calder Memorial Trophy behind Connor Bedard of the Chicago Blackhawks, it cannot be denied that Brock Faber has enjoyed a promising run in the 2023-24 season with the Wild. He has been one of their strong frontiers, and it is easy to say that he is going to play a huge role in the team’s chances of winning in the next campaign.

The Minnesota Wild finished with a 39-34-9 record in the previous season. The team was just two spots short of a playoff spot in the season, which just says a lot about the drastic improvements that the team needs to make if they plan to actually win more games moving forward, and Faber’s ensured return to the squad is a great start.

A Big Boost For the Wild

Faber has been one of the best players in his position, and it cannot be denied that not all defensemen have the skill to be a two-way player, which is something that the 21-year-old offers for the team at this point. In the previous season, Faber shined bright in his rookie run with 47 points on eight goals and 39 assists.

If you are not impressed, Faber’s point tally in the previous season is the most by a rookie defenseman in the history of the team, and it was the second in the team’s history next to Kirill Kaprizov’s record of 51 that was set in 2020-21. That says a lot about how he has impacted the team’s success in just a short span of time.

"I've always tried to be myself," Faber said. "Money and contracts aside, the way I look at the game, the way I respect the game, the way I respect my teammates, the way I go about my business, it's not going to change who I am or what the goal is, what the task is at hand. And that's to win, obviously. I feel like that's a big reason we're on the same page. That's really the only thing I care about, the only thing that the guys care about in the room.”

A Rising Star for the Team

Faber played all 82 games in his rookie year, and he certainly has shown his impressive durability in the squad with the way he has been efficient. In the previous season, Faber has been the top defenseman for the Wild, with Jonas Brodin and Jared Spurgeon missing crucial games due to respective leg and hip injuries.

To top off his impressive campaign, Faber also has a total of 150 blocked shots, which is an impressive feat considering the fact that he is just a rookie. Now that he has established his place with the team, it does seem that Faber can work on his game and help the team reach bigger heights.

"I'm a Minnesota kid, so, yes, I love it here but at the same time, I think we're fair on both sides and that's the goal," Faber said. "I love it here and I'd do anything to bring a Stanley Cup here. That's the main goal for me. The contract's always going to work itself out here."

Buddy Hield is slated to play for the Golden State Warriors en route to the 2024-25 season as he seeks to earn his spot as a reliable sharpshooter and a potential starter after the team lost Klay Thompson in free agency. The former Philadelphia 76ers guard says that he is excited to play for the Warriors this coming season, saying it has been his dream over the years.

In eight years in the NBA, Hield has played for a total of five teams, including the Warriors. He has been jumping from team to team, mainly staying with the Sacramento Kings and the Indiana Pacers for most of his career. Now that he is slated to play for the Warriors, and it does seem that fans can expect more from him as he replaces a promising roster spot in the team.

With the Warriors falling from grace and the Dubs Dynasty officially over, it does seem that fans can expect to see Hield try to impress and earn his way to the top of the rotation and hopefully become a rising star at most, and that says a lot about how his dream is definitely going to unfold at this point.

A Dream in the Making

Hield was traded by the Philadelphia 76ers in a transaction that involved a total of six teams for the first time. This saw the guard sent to Golden State, where he claims that he has been hoping to actually play for the Warriors in a long time. It can be noted that Hield was drafted into the NBA in the 2016 season – which was the height of the Warriors’ dynasty and the same run where they finished with the NBA-best 73-9 record.

“I’d just known for years that the Warriors was a team I’d always wanted to play for,” Hield said. “The way they move the ball, they’re always in championship-caliber mode. And just to learn from guys like Steph, and Draymond, and Steve, and Andrew, because I admire the way they approach the game, and I just want to be a part of that, and see what it’s like to be on this side.”

Now that he is a Warrior, it seems that Hield can actually make the most of his chances and deliver a promising performance in years.

What Does Hield Offer to the Warriors?

Hield is one of the best shooters in the game. He almost has a total of 2,000 threes made in his career — already 22nd all-time in league history. In 32 games with the Sixers, Hield averaged 12.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 3.0 assists. What is promising is his shooting percentages, with 42.6% from the field and 38.9% from three, which makes him a key addition to the Warriors at this point in time.

Joining a team that has multiple experienced players and impressive players who have won multiple titles like Stephen Curry and Draymond Green clearly says a lot about how Hield fits well with the team. At this point, the odds are not in the favor of the Warriors, but it does seem that adding Hield will definitely increase their chances moving forward, especially with the fact that the Western Conference is starting to become a competitive atmosphere with a lot of contenders rising up and joining the hype.

It's an exciting day for Delaware residents indeed: Evolution has just announced the launch of its live dealer offerings in Delaware online casinos through Rush Street Interactive. This collaboration promises more exciting gameplay for DE players, and they can access the live dealer games through Delaware’s three online casinos and an online sportsbook.

Evolution, a global leader in online live casino services, has officially launched its online live casino in Delaware's regulated gaming sector. This milestone event is a result of a strategic relationship with Rush Street Interactive (RSI), the sole iGaming operator in the state. The Delaware Lottery, which oversees all gaming activities in the state, has embraced this development as part of its ongoing efforts to generate revenue for the state's General Fund, which supports a variety of public services.

A collaborative venture: Evolution and RSI

RSI's collaboration with the Delaware Lottery extends beyond just live casino games. The partnership includes the operation of 3 online casinos: Harrington Raceway & Casino, Delaware Park, and Bally's Dover Casino, and along with this, an online sportsbook. Each of these platforms offers a comprehensive range of online casino games. Notably, Bally's Dover Casino features a standalone app, and players can access Harrington and Delaware Park sites via the BetRivers platform of RSI as well.

Since its launch earlier this month, Evolution's live dealer product has quickly gained popularity among online casino enthusiasts in Delaware. According to a BetRivers spokesperson, live dealer games such as roulette, craps, and blackjack have been particularly well-received. Other popular live dealer offerings include baccarat and poker variations like Ultimate Texas Hold'em and Three Card Poker.

The introduction of live dealer games follows the recent launch of online slots from Evolution, which feature titles from its renowned Red Tiger, Big Time Gaming, and NetEnt brands. These slots are also available through the BetRivers platform, further enhancing the gaming options for Delaware players.

Expanding horizons: Evolution's sixth US state

Jacob Claesson, Evolution's Chief Executive Officer for North America, expressed his enthusiasm for the new launch. He states that Delaware is their sixth US state, and the launch of these live games further reinforces their standing as the market leader in online gaming in the US. Claesson adds, "We are confident that Delaware's online players at BetRivers will absolutely love the quality and extended choice. Our live games add a new dimension of excitement to the player experience, as they bet in real-time, with real dealers, and alongside fellow online players."

This launch marks a significant step for Evolution in expanding its footprint in the US online gaming sector. The company's presence in Delaware is expected to bring a fresh and engaging gaming experience to the state's residents, offering them the thrill of live casino games from the comfort of their homes.

The future of online gaming in DE is off to a good start

Delaware could pave the way for further innovations in the state's online gaming landscape. With RSI as the sole iGaming operator, there is great potential for continued growth and development.

In addition, the launch of Evolution's live casino product in Delaware, in partnership with RSI, represents a significant milestone in the state's gaming industry. With the Delaware Lottery's oversight, this development not only enhances the gaming experience for players but also contributes to the state's economic well-being. As Evolution continues to expand its presence in the US, Delaware’s online gaming market is set to thrive, offering exciting and innovative gaming options for all.