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XFL Draft time, player pool, pick order & more: A guide to how the 2022 XFL Draft will work

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The spring start-up league is set to return for its third iteration three years after its initial reboot was shuttered by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. This time, the league returns with owner Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson at the helm, and he is excited to see what the league's eight teams will be able to do in the league's first season back. Of course, before we get to that point, teams will have to actually construct rosters; they are set to do that this week as a part of the XFL Draft. Each XFL team is set to have a 50-man roster in 2023, but teams will be allowed to carry 66 players into training camp. As such, the draft will contain a lot of rounds and, potentially, some familiar names.

No Gobert; Towns leads Wolves to 129-117 win over Rockets

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns scored 10 of his 25 points in the third quarter and Anthony Edwards added 19 points as the Minnesota Timberwolves cruised to a 129-117 win against the Houston Rockets on Saturday night. Playing without center Rudy Gobert, who was placed into the league’s health and safety protocols earlier in the day, Minnesota snapped a three-game losing streak. Kyle Anderson had 16 points while starting for Gobert. Source

Orlando Magic donate $1 million to Hurricane Ian relief efforts

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Our hearts are with this community, which has long been part of our family," Magic chairman Dan DeVos said. "We will continue to partner with organizations closest to those most impacted, and as always, prioritize the health and safety of the people in the region. This community is resilient, and our thoughts and prayers are with those affected as well as the leaders and first responders who continually put neighbors first." The Category 4 storm was one of the strongest to ever hit the United States, destroying homes and other infrastructure throughout the state. "We talk about perspective of things, us in the sport that we’re in, but it’s more important that we give back and take care of people and take care of the lives that have been impacted and affected by the Hurricane," Magic coach Jahmal Mosley said Friday. "You just want to make sure that we can do as much as possible, that they know we care and we’re willing to do what’s necessary in order to make sure that people feel that from us.

Breaking: Disney delays California jobs relocation to southeast Orlando's popular Lake Nona community

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The Walt Disney Co.'s relocation timeline to Central Florida appears to be on the rocks. Reports from various blogs and sites indicate Disney's (NYSE: DIS) plans to move 2,000 jobs from California to Orlando's Lake Nona community are being pushed back to 2026 — a move of at least three years. Disney Spokeswoman Jacquee Wahler confirmed to OBJ that the plans have shifted. "While a growing number of our employees, who ultimately will work at the campus, already have made the move to Central Florida, we also want to continue to provide flexibility to those relocating, especially given the anticipated completion date of the campus is now in 2026. Therefore, where possible, we are aligning the relocation period with the campus completion." You can watch NFL Live Online easily in USA apart from cable by getting the NFL Game Pass. Problem is the game pass is expensive especially if you’re interested in watching the whole season. However, with PureVPN you can access more affordable options..

Los Angeles Chargers Sign Guard Zion Johnson

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The Los Angeles Chargers today signed guard Zion Johnson to a rookie contract. The Bolts selected Johnson with the No. 17 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. Johnson started 49-of-58 career college games at Boston College (2019-21) and Davidson (2017-18), earning conference recognition in his final four seasons. He was a first-team All-America selection from The Associated Press and USA Today on top of his first-team All-Atlantic Conference recognition. Johnson was a leader on an Eagles line that allowed the third-fewest sacks in the ACC in 2021 and helped block for four 1,000-yard rushers throughout his college career.

Magic’s Chuma Okeke stayed steady defensively despite offensive ups and downs

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Regardless of his role or the Orlando Magic's opponent, Chuma Okeke was steady throughout the 2021-22 season on the less glamorous. So, don’t miss a single moment of the NFR LIVE action. Don’t worry, If you can’t attend in Las Vegas NFR, we’ll discuss here how to watch NFR live streaming online real-time TV coverage.

Reggie Miller sounds off on Ben Simmons: 'This dude has ZERO competitive fire'

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When the Brooklyn Nets announced that Ben Simmons wouldn't play in Game 4 as he'd planned, there was a lot to say. His return had been hyped for weeks, and after he woke up with back soreness Sunday, it all amounted to nothing. He wouldn't be in the game to help the Nets try to come back from a 3-0 series deficit. He wouldn't be making his Nets debut until likely October, eight months after he was traded. Social media was brimming with people ready to torch Simmons. One of the most notable reactions was from broadcaster and Hall of Famer Reggie Miller, who didn't appear to hold back a single one of his thoughts or emotions on the topic. Rugby enthusiasts and the like are now scouting on where to watch the rugby world cup live, delayed but high-quality videos, through satellite feeds, cable, freeview box, broadband, or online with a laptop or pc.

Magic / Celtics trade

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Magic trading with the Celtics for Bol Bol & PJ Dozier

Magic to sign Donta Hall

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New big just dropped

Potential Trades to help the struggling Celtics

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First proposal is for Vucevic. Says Vucevic for Langford, Nesmith, and one or two first round pics. Celtics can take on Vucevic with TPE from Charlotte/Hayward trade but would need to send back some contracts (in a separate trade?) to stay under hard cap