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USA Today
an hour ago
- Sport
- USA Today
On this day: Celtics draft Langford, Williams, Edwards, Waters; Melo, Milicic, Rogers born
On this day: Celtics draft Langford, Williams, Edwards, Waters; Melo, Milicic, Rogers born On this day in Boston Celtics history, the storied franchise drafted four players of note in the 2019 NBA draft. With the 51st pick, the Celtics selected 5-foot-10 point guard Tremont Waters out of Louisiana State University. He would later sign with the team as a two way player who spent most of his rookie season with the Maine Red Claws -- the Celtics' G League developmental affiliate. There, he would earn G League Rookie of the Year honors while averaging 18 points, 3.2 rebounds, 7.3 assists, and 2 steals per game while shooting 7.1 3-pointers per game with 35.4 % accuracy in his inaugural season. He was with the team for two seasons (all as a two way player), with a career average of 3.8 points and 2.1 assists per game at the NBA level. With the 33rd pick (via the Philadelphia 76ers), the Celtics took 5-foot-11 shooting guard Carsen Edwards out of Purdue. The Texan guard averaged 3 points and 1.2 rebounds per game with the parent club, and 22.2 points, 5.2 boards, 3.2 assists, and 1.8 steals per game with the Maine Red Claws (now, Celtics) in his rookie season. Edwards has a career average of 3.6 points and 1.1 boards per game in the NBA with the Celtics, signing with the Detroit Pistons after two seasons in the league in Boston. With the 22nd pick of the draft, Boston selected 6-foot-6 forward Grant Williams from Tennessee. Williams quickly found a role as a rotation player in his rookie season despite an epic cold shooting streak and recorded 3.5 points, 2.7 rebounds, and an assist per game in his first season in the league. After four seasons with the team, he was signed-and-traded to the Dallas Mavericks, and averaged 6.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per contest with Boston. Using the 14th overall pick of the draft, the Celtics took 6-foot-4 shooting guard Romeo Langford out of Indiana. Langford spent much of his rookie season injured, but still managed to display some intriguing ability on defense while logging 2.6 points and 1.2 boards per contest. The New Albany native was dealt to the San Antonio Spurs at the 2022 trade deadline with Josh Richardson and draft assets for Derrick White, and logged 3.6 points and 1.9 rebounds per game in his time with the Celtics. It is also the birthday of former Boston big man Fab Melo (rest in peace), the team's 22nd pick of the 2012 draft. He averaged 1.2 points per game in his sole season with the Celtics in just six games played with the team, and would be dealt to the Memphis Grizzlies for Donte Greene. It's the birthday of another former Boston big, Darko Milicic, who had the briefest of tenures with the Celtics. Signed with the team in September 2012, he would appear in a single game before leaving the team for personal reasons. He scored a rebound in that game and nothing else. Finally, it is the birthday of former Boston forward Rodney Rogers, who came to the team in a deal from the Phoenix Suns with Tony Delk for Randy Brown, Joe Johnson, Milt Palacio, and draft considerations in 2002. Rogers would play 27 games for the Celtics in 2001-02, averaging 10.7 points, 4 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game, leaving the team in free agency the following summer.
Daily Mirror
2 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Lottery winner lands huge £65m jackpot prize - but she doesn't receive a penny
The woman, from Texas, filed the legal action after she bought a lottery ticket using a third-party carrier app. The eye-watering prize has been left unpaid for months A furious lottery winner has launched a lawsuit against a jackpot commission after she claims her £65m prize had been left unpaid for three months. The woman, from Texas, filed the legal action in Montgomery County on May 19 after she bought a lottery ticket on February 17 for the "Lotto Texas" game using a third-party carrier app, Jackpocket. According to the lawsuit, the woman purchased her winning £65 million ticket via the app, which was legal at the time. However, just a week after her win, the lottery commission banned the courier service over its legality. The lottery winner, only identified in the case as "Jane Doe", had verified her win on March 18, but the Texas Lottery Commission has withheld payments. The lawsuit alleges they are retrospectively applying new rules to invalidate her win, which she claims is illegal. The unhappy woman previously said: "I've gone through frustration and being sad and stressed, and now I'm just angry. I literally spent $20. I didn't spend $26 million to run every single possible combination of numbers." "Every Texan knows what that should mean when it comes to the lottery – if you win, you should get paid," the suit says. "It shouldn't take a lawsuit to get paid when you win the lottery. But that's exactly what has happened here.' It comes as the Lottery Commission's recent ban on third-party services has led to several investigations and resignations. In April, the commission voted to prohibit couriers from selling tickets online following several high-profile incidents, including a £70.33 million jackpot win in 2023 involving bulk ticket purchases through a courier and this latest £65million win. The concern over using apps such as Jackpocket to purchase lottery tickets online through licensed retailers has sparked investigations about potential misuse. Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced authorities would be investigating the woman's winning ticket. "Texans must be able to trust in our state's lottery system and know that the lottery is conducted with integrity and lawfully," the governor said in a statement in February. Texas Lottery executive director Ryan Mindell resigned in April following serious concerns of courier services. "The proliferation of couriers in the state has raised serious concerns that the integrity, security, honesty, and fairness of lottery games is being undermined by the continued activity of courier services," he said in a statement. A spokesperson for the commission said the lawsuit is 'being reviewed under the Commission's claim validation requirements and is the subject of external investigation. "The agency does not have additional information to provide, as it does not comment on pending litigation and investigations," the spokesperson added.
Scottish Sun
13 hours ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Jordan Spieth groans in agony and forced to pull out of Travelers Championship with injury
Ex-World No.1 says tee shot 'legitimately hurt' as he pulls out of tournament CRY DAY THE 13TH Jordan Spieth groans in agony and forced to pull out of Travelers Championship with injury JORDAN SPIETH let out an ear-piercing groan as his Travelers Championship hopes ended with agonising injury at the 13th hole. The three-time Major winner withdrew from the £15million tournament on day one amid what he called "weird circumstances". 3 Jordan Spieth revealed he was in real pain as he withdrew 3 The Texan could be excused for taking a ride off the course The ex-World No.1 revealed his back had earlier locked up. The 31-year-old did all he could to battle on, having never pulled out of a tournament before. But after struggling to five-over after 12 holes, he accompanied his 13th tee shot with a cry of pain that meant enough was enough. So the Ryder Cup star had to exit early from the final Signature Event of the season at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut. READ MORE IN GOLF HOT SPIRS 'Breathtakingly beautiful' Paige Spiranac puts on busty display in bold outfit Spieth understandably hitched a ride on a buggy to depart the scene. Earlier in the round he was spotted using a muscle massager on his upper back. But he explained his body had started to lock up even before that - during a warm-up on the ranges. Spieth was still keen to give the tournament a go as it's a no-cut event with extra FedExCup points at stake. 3 Spieth was uncomfortable playing a 12th-hole bunker shot Credit: Reuters BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK And he said after his unfortunate early ending: "Everything was great in my gym session, and I've been very, very excited to go out and play. "Things have been getting better and better, and then my right scap [scapula on the back] just kind of locked — like tightened midway through the warm-up." Watch Bob MacIntyre's classy reaction after JJ Spaun holes winning putt at US Open Spieth said the problem moved up "all of a sudden" - then went all across his back. He ended his practice 30 minute early for treatment from a physio before starting the opening round. Spieth explained his loud near-grunt of anguish by saying his 13th tee shot "legitimately really hurt". It meant he was "not going to be able to make a backswing that's even useful, and that's what happened on the [earlier] bunker shot." The Texan has just returned from wrist surgery but insisted his new injury was a surprise. Spieth began the event at 37th in the season's rankings - knowing that the top 70 in early August go into the FedExCup Playoffs and the top 50 make next year's Signature Events. He said his new setback was "incredibly frustrating" as he entered the Travelers Championship "very confident". Spieth added:" Everything I had done in practice and the pro-am showed me it's going to be a really good event. "It's just a very weird circumstance. It's disappointing ... we're having a baby here in a couple weeks, so I'll have some time off now, obviously, to get healthy. "But hopefully, after a few days, I go through the right process to just get right back to where I was."
The Irish Sun
13 hours ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Jordan Spieth groans in agony and forced to pull out of Travelers Championship with injury
JORDAN SPIETH let out an ear-piercing groan as his Travelers Championship hopes ended with agonising injury at the 13th hole. The three-time 3 Jordan Spieth revealed he was in real pain as he withdrew 3 The Texan could be excused for taking a ride off the course The ex-World No.1 revealed his back had earlier locked up. The 31-year-old did all he could to battle on, having never pulled out of a tournament before. But after struggling to five-over after 12 holes, he accompanied his 13th tee shot with a cry of pain that meant enough was enough. So the Ryder Cup star had to exit early from the final Signature Event of the season at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut. READ MORE IN GOLF Earlier in the round he was spotted using a muscle massager on his upper back. But he explained his body had started to lock up even before that - during a warm-up on the ranges. Spieth was still keen to give the tournament a go as it's a no-cut event with extra FedExCup points at stake. Most read in Golf 3 Spieth was uncomfortable playing a 12th-hole bunker shot Credit: Reuters BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK And he said after his unfortunate early ending: "Everything was great in my gym session, and I've been very, very excited to go out and play. "Things have been getting better and better, and then my right scap [scapula on the upper back] just kind of locked — like tightened midway through the warm-up." Watch Bob MacIntyre's classy reaction after JJ Spaun holes winning putt at US Open Spieth said the problem moved up "all of a sudden" - then was all across his back. He ended his practice 30 minute early for treatment from a physio before starting the opening round. Spieth explained his loud near-grunt of anguish by saying his 13th tee shot "legitimately really hurt". It meant he was "not going to be able to make a backswing that's even useful, and that's what happened on the [earlier] bunker shot." The Texan has just returned from wrist surgery but insisted his new injury was a surprise. Spieth began the event at 37th in the season's rankings - knowing that the top 70 in early August go into the FedExCup Playoffs and the top 50 make next year's Signature Events. He said his new setback was "incredibly frustrating" as he went into the Travelers Championship "very confident". Spieth added:" Everything I had done in practice and the pro-am showed me it's going to be a really good event. "It's just a very weird circumstance. It's disappointing ... we're having a baby here in a couple weeks, so I'll have some time off now, obviously, to get healthy. "But hopefully, after a few days, I go through the right process to just get right back to where I was."
Daily Record
14 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Jordan Spieth forced to quit Travelers Championship in agony as he shares five words with Luke Clanton
Sickened Jordan Spieth forced to chalk up unwanted first in Connecticut Sickened and suffering Jordan Spieth was in agony before being forced quit at the Travelers Championship The three-times Major champion was full of apologies to playing partner Luke Clanton after having to give up on his fight against injury. Spieth looked to have trouble in the neck area during the round and was clearly in physical pain as he attempted to battle through the anguish. The Texan star, who won the Open in 2017, after 2015 wins at the Masters and PGA Championship, received physio from medical staff on the course during the round in his efforts to scrap through to the finale and conclude the round. However, Spieth just couldn't manage and apologised to Clanton walking down the 13th fairway as he had to admit defeat. He was heard saying: 'I can't do it anymore.' It was a bitter blow to the American who has felt that he is the right track and ahead of schedule with his form having come back from wrist surgery at the end of last year and working through rehabilitation during his enforced lay-off. Spieth had never pulled out of an event during play in 297 starts and Sky TV commentator and ex-professional Nick Dougherty said: 'That is terrible news for Jordan Spieth. "Let's just hope actually it's not too serious and he is back playing again soon. "But he is a withdrawal and Luke will be left to play the rest of this round on his own. "The first time he has ever withdrawn in 297 starts and he wouldn't have done it lightly, he certainly didn't look to.' Dame Laura Davies, also on the Sky commentary team, agreed as she added: 'No, I think he was wresting with himself. "He probably could have given up at any time, but you heard him say to his partner: 'I'm really sorry. I don't want you to play in a one-ball.' "That's just how professional this guy is and it is such a shame. But, hopefully, he'll be ready to go next time.' Spieth was excited for the tournament having been handed a sponsors invite to take part in the signature event. As a former winner of the event eight years ago, he recounted his coolest moment in the game so far with the holed bunker shot to win the 2017 play-off. He said: 'I have great memories here. I've had some mixed results, but coming in right now, I feel like it's a pretty important event for me. "I feel like I've been moving the right direction after kind of essentially missing an off-season, trying to kind of get back into it. "Every month's felt a little bit better. Structurally things are getting better. I'm seeing more consistent ball striking results. "Just need to pour in some putts. It feels like I just need to stay the course and good things are coming.'
