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USA Today
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Quordle hint today: Clues and answers for June 27 2025 puzzle
WARNING: THERE ARE QUORDLE SPOILERS AHEAD! DO NOT READ FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT THE JUNE 27, 2025 QUORDLE ANSWERS SPOILED FOR YOU. Ready? OK. We've seen some amazing word games come out the last couple of years -- from Wordle to the categories game known as Connections and beyond. And if you're like us, you're playing them every single day for fun. But what if Wordle was multiplied by four and your guesses solved a quartet of five-letter words with nine tries? That's Quordle, from Meriam-Webster, and it's quite the challenge. And if you're stuck, we're here to help you with some hints for today's puzzle as you try to figure it out, with one hint per word to help you solve the puzzles: Ready? Let's go: Today's Quordle hints Ready for the answers? They're below! Quordle Answers for today 1. SPEAK 2. EAGLE 3. AVERT 4. SUING Play more word games Looking for more word games?
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Pierce reveals the difference in Gasol's approach when facing Celtics in 2010 NBA Finals: "I saw that Kobe installed that in him"
Pierce reveals the difference in Gasol's approach when facing Celtics in 2010 NBA Finals: "I saw that Kobe installed that in him" originally appeared on Basketball Network. When the Los Angeles Lakers suffered a crushing loss to the Boston Celtics in the 2008 NBA Finals, Kobe Bryant knew it wasn't the end of the story. Two years later, the rematch arrived, and this time, the Black Mamba and the rest of the Purple & Gold came prepared. C's legend Paul Pierce reflects on what made the difference for Bryant and the Lakers when they met again in the 2010 Finals. Advertisement "He took (Pau) Gasol, All-Star, top player, and put a new battery pack in his back," The Truth said on Fox Sports' SPEAK. "That was the difference. Gasol was a different player. He played meaner, he played tougher, and I saw that Kobe installed that in him." Pierce's point highlights how Bryant's impact extended beyond his numbers. That's not to say he didn't work on his own game, but he knew he had to instill the same mindset in the Spaniard to get past Boston. As a result, Gasol returned with a tougher, more physical edge, the type of mentality the Black Mamba demanded from his teammates. That transformation helped change the complexion of the series that went seven games, turning a weakness into one of the Lakers' most significant strengths. Different Pau Gasol was still clearly the second-best player for the Lakers in their first Celtics matchup. After all, he averaged 15/10 and three while shooting over 53 percent from the floor. Nonetheless, Pau often looked like a deer in headlights when Boston put on the pain. It was the Spaniard's first trip beyond the early rounds of the playoffs, and the intensity seemed to catch him off guard. Advertisement After another title run in 2009, Pau showed a glimpse of his newfound dog mentality. He helped hold Dwight Howard to 49 percent shooting in the Finals and increased his per-game averages in several categories. Of course, that would have been all for naught if Gasol hadn't shown up against the Celtics a year later. In 2010, the big man (11.6) averaged more rebounds than Boston's starting frontcourt (Kevin Garnett and Kendrick Perkins combined for 11.4 RPG), including an 18-board effort in a Game 7 slugfest. Kobe doubled down on his belief that Pau was the difference-maker in that series, thanks to KB's influence. Paul already explained and used the same "battery pack" analogy in an April 2025 guest appearance on the All the Smoke podcast. It was evident to Pierce that the dude they pushed around in 2008 was a different animal altogether after two years. Related: "Yeah, they'll probably have to do something" - Bird says the NBA will be forced to move the 3-point line back if high volume continues Other game-changers The 2009 Lakers championship squad was more dynamic, with Trevor Ariza starting at small forward; however, the L.A. brass refused to rest on their laurels. They felt the team still needed to upgrade the position from a physicality standpoint, so they convinced then-named Ron Artest to sign the dotted line. Advertisement "They added Ron, so they added some toughness that was able to match us. That's why it's like a battle of two Goliaths going seven games where it could go either way," noted Pierce. Artest earned his paycheck that series by checking Pierce. After averaging 22 points, five rebounds, and six assists in 2008 when he was named Finals MVP, Paul was held to 18/5/3 with Ron sticking to him like glue. The man who later ended up being known as Metta Sandifor-Artest was also the Lakers' third-leading scorer in the series, inspiring a 13-point comeback in Game 7 as he scored 20. With tweaks here and there, Los Angeles came back built for the fight. Gasol shed his 2008 struggles and met Boston's physicality head-on, while Artest gave them a defensive stopper who made Pierce work for every shot. Bryant set the tone, but it was his supporting cast that embodied the mindset he demanded. That collective edge was what carried the Lakers to the top. Related: "It's not going to happen on our home court" - Pau Gasol discusses what motivated him to not lose the 2010 NBA Finals to the Boston Celtics This story was originally reported by Basketball Network on Jun 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Had to cover up that lethargic throwing motion with smoke': New York Jets newest QB Justin Fields gets lambasted by fans
(Image via Getty: Justin Fields) Tyler Sullivan of CBS Sports recently wrote that the New York Jets have a new quarterback after signing Justin Fields in free agency. How he looked working with the first-team offense and his chemistry with former Ohio State teammate Garrett Wilson would be arguably the hugest storyline. Zach Pressnell of Sports Illustrated called Fields the biggest storyline for the Jets. It would only go as far as Fields took them. So many people are counting on the 26-year-old quarterback. But the fans who saw his first video shoot as the starting quarterback for the New York Jets? They did not have their hopes up. They were worried. One fan wrote, 3-14 loading… While another commented - useless. A third fan said, Im rooting for Fields but he needs a veteran QB to sit behind so he can develop. 2-time Big Ten Quarterback of the Year Justin Fields looked underconfident for the first starting QB video shoot for the New York Jets The New York Jets shared Justin Fields' first video shoot as their starting signal-caller. One fan noticed how Fields threw the NFL Duke and wrote - Had to cover up that lethargic throwing motion with smoke. Another fan commented that the smoke represents another strip sack 💀 A third fan said, 'Oh my, the things a starting QB in New York has to put up with. Blowing a full force smoke machine in your face while throwing a football? What's Coach Glenn running up there in NJ, an NFL team or auditions for American Ninja Warriors? Have fun everyone.' A fan observed Justin Fields looked underconfident for the video shoot and wrote - He can't even look at the right camera 😭 Fans react to 2-time OPOY Justin Fields' video shoot for his new team New York Jets While many fans criticized Justin Fields. Some praised him and looked forward to a fulfilling 2025 NFL season: I think he is going to do great! He is tough as nails. He looks ready. We're gonna be so good Let's go, Justin. Get us back to the playoffs I'm excited to see what Fields does on the Jets in 2025! Here's to comeback season coming in full swing ✈️ Justin Fields just took Aaron Rodgers ' place at the New York Jets and the comparison has already begun Cook's holdout, Fields vs. Rodgers & Keyshawn's advice to Aaron: Be happy you were an option | SPEAK The season has not even started. But the offseason swap has brought in all the fuel for perpetual comparison. QB Aaron Rodgers went from the New York Jets to the Pittsburgh Steelers, and QB Justin Fields went from the Pittsburgh Steelers to the New York Jets. This one swap has attracted a lot of scrutiny. So much so that the scrutiny reached the sets of the FOX Sports' SPEAK talk show where Joy Taylor, Keyshawn Johnson, and Paul Pierce discuss - WHO WILL HAVE A BETTER SEASON: RODGERS OR FIELDS? On June 10, Keyshawn Johnson shared his take, 'Better season. I'm going to try to figure out exactly what that means. Is it statistics? Is it the wins? Losses? I think Aaron Rodgers will have a better passing statistical season because they'll throw the ball a little bit more. And I believe that Aaron Glenn and company would be a little conservative just because we got a young quarterback - rely on defense, play run the football with Breece Hall, as opposed to Aaron Rodgers - who was brought in to push all over the lot with DK Metcalf to some degree. You know Aaron Rodgers is not going to want to just hand the football off first, second, third down. He's just not going to want to do that. So, I think Justin Fields overall will have a better season. He'll have a better season than Aaron Rodgers overall.' Also Read: Brian Schottenheimer takes Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys team to a footwork dance class, a fan says: '5-12 season upcoming' | NFL News - Times of India
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Keyshawn Johnson sues NFL Agent Chris Ellison for not paying $1 million as finder's fees
(Image via Getty: Keyshawn Johnson) A decade-long twist of tale! So, former WR Keyshawn Johnson brought clients for NFL Agent Chris Ellison. Over ten years, Chris Ellison did not pay one-third of the 3% that Ellison made on the four particular players' salaries to Keyshawn Johnson. The players are San Francisco 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir, Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson, Atlanta Falcons cornerback Mike Huges, and Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs. As a result, the Super Bowl Champion, Keyshawn Johnson, filed a lawsuit against NFL Agent Chris Ellison. Keyshawn Johnson pushed players to be represented by NFL Agent Chris Ellison for 10 long years TMZ Sports was the first one to report it. On May 28, TMZ Sports wrote that Johnson said in his suit, which was filed in Los Angeles last week, that he and Ellison struck a deal about a decade ago in which the former New York Jets star agreed to push players to be represented by Ellison in exchange for a portion of the NFL contract the athletes received. Chris Ellison owes Keyshawn Johnson over $962,335 as finder's fees Based on the agreement between FOX Sports 1's daily studio show, SPEAK's co-host, Keyshawn Johnson, and the NFL Agent, Chris Ellison, Ellison should have paid $962,335 to Johnson, but he has not done that yet. And, so, Johnson has sued Ellison to acquire $1 million as finder's fees. NFL Agent Chris Ellison denies claims made by Super Bowl Champion Keyshawn Johnson When TMZ Sports tried to get in touch with Ellison, the NFL Agent said he denied all of the claims made by Keyshawn Johnson in the lawsuit. A year ago, Keyshawn Johnson congratulated NFL Agent Chris Ellison for being real with his client Jaylon Johnson Back in March 2024, Keyshawn Johnson congratulated NFL Agent Chris Ellison for being real with his client (Jaylon Johnson, cornerback for the Chicago Bears) and not being an agent for fake numbers! On March 2024, Mike Florio of NBC Sports reported that Jaylon Johnson could have made $19.8 million, fully guaranteed, for 2024. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esta nueva alarma con cámara es casi regalada en Santo Tome (ver precio) Verisure Undo Instead, he traded it in for a $76 million, four-year deal with $54 million guaranteed. The deal averages $19 million. Johnson could have made $19.8 million this year end(2024) if tagged again in 2025, $23.76 million. That's $43.56 million over two years. The convention when it comes to turning a franchise tag into a long-term deal is to ensure the first two years of the tag are fully guaranteed at signing. Maybe it is. Maybe the deal is front-loaded. For now, however, there are real questions about whether Johnson got fair value for trading in the $19.8 million tag for 2024 and the availability of a 20-percent raise if tagged again. Also Read: Romance in Sports Realm: Cleveland Browns DE Myles Garrett is dating Olympic gold medalist Chloe Kim | NFL News - Times of India Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
'As far as production, he's one of the most productive players ever' — Paul Pierce defends Luka Doncic against weight concerns
(Image Source - Getty Images) For a long time, Luka Doncic has been under the microscope during the offseason, with critics focusing on his weight instead of his amazing performance on the court. He's putting up 30 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists per game and has been named to the All-NBA First Team five times in a row, yet the chatter often revolves around his physical appearance. NBA icon Paul Pierce has had it. On FS1's SPEAK, Pierce fervently defended Doncic, claiming that the real concern isn't his weight but his defensive attitude. His straightforward comments have reignited the discussion: should we concentrate on Doncic's body or his basketball skills? Paul Pierce urges focus on Luka Doncic's hustle, not his body During a segment on SPEAK , Paul Pierce addressed the ongoing discourse surrounding Luka Doncic's weight. When asked about Doncic's slimmer appearance, Pierce responded, 'I don't know, Joy [Taylor]. The guy averages 30, 8, and 8, and y'all are talking about his weight. Let's talk about his mentality on defense because I figure that's the issue.' He emphasized that defense is more about effort and mindset than physical condition, stating, 'Defense is a mentality thing. Rebounding and the effort stuff is hustle mentality. It has nothing to do with his weight.' Pierce highlighted Doncic's consistent high-level performance, noting, 'As far as production, he's one of the most productive players ever. He's been first team All-NBA every single year!' He pointed out that if Doncic is getting these results at his current weight, we ought to concentrate on aspects like his defensive dedication. Pierce also made a comparison to LeBron James , who had standout seasons with the Miami Heat while being heavier. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Write Better, Work Smarter With This Desktop App Grammarly Install Now The talk about Doncic's weight really picked up after he was traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers midseason. Critics highlighted his conditioning as a reason for the Mavericks not doing well in the playoffs. But former NBA player Michael Beasley came to Doncic's defense, saying that these kinds of stories can hurt players' reputations and mental health. Slimmed-down Luka, Saquon talks tush push, LeBron, Wilt or Bo the GOAT American athlete? | SPEAK Lately, Doncic's significant weight loss has gotten people talking. Some, including Shannon Sharpe and Chad Johnson, have raised eyebrows about how quickly he changed, hinting at the possibility of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic. Meanwhile, others are just waiting for him to get back on the court to see how it affects his game. Paul Pierce's defense of Luka Doncic gives us a fresh viewpoint in the ongoing conversation about the player's weight and his performance. While critics have made Doncic's physical condition a hot topic, Pierce points out that improving his defensive effort and mindset is far more important. Also Read: Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark to miss at least two weeks with left quadriceps strain suffered against New York Liberty As Doncic gets ready for the upcoming season with the Los Angeles Lakers, the focus will be on his defensive play and how it impacts the team's success. Ultimately, it will be his steady performance and commitment on both ends of the court that will define Doncic's legacy, not the scale's reading. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
