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April 23, 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 Hernandez. “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

Golf: Tony Romo shot an opening-round 77 at the Korn Ferry Tour’s Veritex Bank Championship. He chipped in for eagle on his first hole.

NFL: According to ESPN, the Browns exercised the fifth-year option of quarterback Baker Mayfield’s contract.

Soccer: Barcelona are working on a three-year contract offer to Lionel Messi, according to multiple reports.

NBA: Anthony Davis returned to the Lakers’ lineup after missing 30 games due to injury. The eight-time All-Star had four points in L.A.’s 115-110 loss to the Mavericks.

Tonight’s Action

Padres at Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. ET

Odds: Dodgers -150, Padres +130 || O/U 6.5

Pick: In a matchup of aces, Yu Darvish (1-1, 2.55 ERA) will start for the Padres opposite Clayton Kershaw (3-1, 2.99) for the Dodgers.

Sports Section likes the Dodgers to bounce back tonight. Take Los Angeles on the moneyline and the under.

Who ya got? Reply to this newsletter with your prediction of the Padres-Dodgers winner, the final score, and the combined strikeouts from Darvish and Kershaw. Nail it, and you get a mention in the next edition of Sports Section. Don’t forget to include your Twitter handle.

Shoutout: Yesterday, we asked subscribers to predict the winner of Hurricanes-Panthers, the score, and first goal-scorer. Carolina won 4-2, with Florida’s Aleksander Barkov notching the first goal.

While no subscriber had Barkov scoring first, David Nagelberg (@SportsGuruDave) gets his second shoutout in a row by predicting the Canes to win 4-2.

Keep the picks coming, everyone!

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