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April 12, 2021

Fueling Laurie's Comeback

Laurie Hernandez, Olympic Gold and Silver Medalist, has joined forces with Hyperice as an athlete ambassador.

“I’m proud and pleased to join the Hyperice team as the company works with and improves the health of the premier athletes in every sport category,” said Laurie Hernandez, American Gymnastic and Olympic Gold and Silver Medalist. “I’m dedicated to educating a new generation of female athletes, about the training tools that have enabled my progress as well as the importance of mental and emotional health for all athletes.”

With a strong return to competitive gymnastics now behind her, Laurie looks not only to the bright season ahead but at the opportunity to educate the next generation of talent on the recovery tools and technology required to perform at the highest level and ensure long-lasting careers.

To learn more and explore products, visit hyperice.com.

Making Headlines

NHL: In the biggest trade prior to Monday’s deadline, the Bruins acquired winger Taylor Hall and center Curtis Lazar from the Sabres for forward Anders Bjork and a 2021 second-round draft pick. Also: The Kings traded forward Jeff Carter to the Penguins in exchange for two conditional draft picks.

MLB: The Phillies topped the Braves 7-6 on a controversial ninth-inning play at home, where it appeared Alec Bohm’s foot never touched the plate. After a lengthy delay, umpires declared Bohm safe.

NBA: Enis Kanter pulled down a team-record 30 rebounds to help lift the Trail Blazers to a 118-103 win over the Pistons.

Tonight’s Action

76ers at Mavericks

Watch: 7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN

Odds: 76ers -2.5. || O/U 218.5

Pick: MVP candidates Joel Embiid of Philadelphia and Dallas’ Luka Doncic square off in the second meeting of the season between the teams. Philly won the first meeting 111-97 on Feb. 25.

Sports Section likes the 76ers to do it again. Lay the points and take the over.

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Shoutout: On Friday, we asked subscribers to predict the winner of Phillies-Braves and the final score. Atlanta won 8-1.

We hope you took our advice of the Braves on the moneyline and the over-7.5.

Subscriber Marty Magee (@martymagee) had the Braves and was closest to the score. Way to go, Marty!

Keep the picks coming, everyone!