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Cowboys won’t be fined for celebration that cost Michael Thomas $30,000

The Cowboys reportedly won’t be fined for a celebration that cost Michael Thomas $30,000:

Here’s a double standard from the league office. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissesro reports that the Dallas Cowboys will not be fined for their celebratory antics in their Thanksgiving Day win over the Washington Commanders — with players having stashed turkey legs inside Salvation Army kettles near the end zones to enjoy after scoring a big touchdown.

That’s the good news. This celebration didn’t hurt or upset anyone; if anything, it led to an outpouring of fan engagement on social media. Using props in celebrations like this may be against the rules, but it’s not harmful, and it’s good that the players were not punished for it.

Now the bad news. It’s a double standard by the NFL to not penalize anyone with fines after the league office took $30,000 from Michael Thomas. The New Orleans Saints wide receiver paid tribute to Joe Horn’s iconic cell phone celebration in a 2018 win against the Los Angeles Rams, having hidden flip phones under each goalpost to poste with in the event of a score. His game-winning touchdown catch met the criteria, and it was a widely-lauded moment.

But the NFL didn’t think so. And it’s not right for commissioner Roger Goodell and his decision-makers in New York to punish some players and let others get off scot-free. Unless they’re giving the green light for props in celebrations by not issuing any fines to Cowboys players, the league office should be consistent with this policy. It’s great that no one in Dallas lost money because of it. It’s a shame that Thomas did, and that other players likely will in the future. Either have the policy and enforce it fairly, or don’t bother with it all.

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WATCH: 49ers chow turkey on Seahawks home field

Hey #49ers fans — wanna see your dudes eating turkey on the Seahawks home field? Happy Thanksgiving!

The 49ers dominated Thursday night in Seattle and wrapped up their Thanksgiving with a feast on the home field of their biggest division rival.

For 49ers fans who were around in 2014 when Richard Sherman and Russell Wilson buried the 49ers and ate turkey on the 50-yard-line at Levi’s Stadium, the moment surely provided some catharsis.

This time it was their team’s stars standing around after a thorough thumping of the team just behind them in the NFC West.

The Seahawks-49ers rivalry went dormant for awhile while San Francisco struggled through various rebuilds. It’s a thing again now though, and the image of the 49ers eating a Thanksgiving meal at Lumen Field will be the new image that represents the superior team in the division.

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Highlights: Alperen Sengun leads Turkey past Sweden and into FIBA tournament final

With 16 points in 24 minutes on strong efficiency, #Rockets center Alperen Sengun led Turkey past Sweden and into the final of its FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament.

Following a late change in plans, Alperen Sengun is playing for Turkey’s national basketball team in this month’s FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament. On Friday versus Sweden, Sengun continued his run of strong form with 16 points and 5 rebounds on 6-of-9 shooting (66.7%), including 2-of-4 on 3-pointers (50.0%).

For the game, Turkey went plus-22 in Sengun’s 24 minutes played. Other current NBA players on Turkey’s team include Philadelphia’s Furkan Korkmaz and Utah’s Omer Yurtseven.

After going 3-0 in group play, Turkey was one of four teams to advance to the knockout stage. Both semifinals took place Friday. Led by Sengun, Turkey won its game with ease, 105-84 (box score), to set up Sunday’s final versus Croatia. The winner of that game earns a ticket to next year’s qualifiers for the 2024 Olympics.

All of Turkey’s pre-qualifying tournament games have taken place at Sinan Erdem Arena in Istanbul, which will host Sunday’s final.

From Friday, here’s a look at Sengun’s highlights versus Sweden. As for the Rockets, Sengun averaged 14.8 points (55.3% FG, 33.3% on 3-pointers), 9 rebounds, 3.9 assists in 28.9 minutes last year. He remains Houston’s expected starting center entering training camp for the 2023-24 NBA season, which begins in October.

Rockets center Alperen Sengun excels again in FIBA play as Turkey bests Ukraine

#Rockets center Alperen Sengun (30 points, 5 steals, 3 blocks) had another big day in FIBA play as Turkey beat Ukraine on Tuesday evening. Here’s our look at his numbers and top plays.

After a late change in plans, Alperen Sengun is playing for Turkey’s national basketball team in August’s FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament. On Tuesday, Houston’s talented young center had a game-high 30 points, 5 steals, 5 rebounds and 3 blocks as Turkey beat Ukraine, 85-72, to improve to 3-0 in tournament games.

Just 21 years old, the 6-foot-11 big man connected on 11-of-19 shots (57.9%) versus Ukraine, including a 3-pointer. In leading Turkey to its latest victory, Sengun also made 7-of-9 free throws (77.8%).

Turkey’s pre-qualifying tournament games are taking place in Istanbul from Aug. 12-20. Turkey is battling with Ukraine, Bulgaria and Iceland in Group C action. Group D consists of Croatia, Belgium, Sweden and the Netherlands. The two top teams from each group advance to a knockout stage, and the tournament winner earns a ticket to next year’s qualifiers for the 2024 Olympics.

From Tuesday, here’s a look at Sengun’s highlights versus Ukraine. As for the Rockets and the NBA, Sengun averaged 14.8 points (55.3% FG, 33.3% on 3-pointers), 9 rebounds, 3.9 assists in 28.9 minutes last year. He remains Houston’s expected starting center entering training camp for the 2023-24 season, which begins in October.

Alperen Sengun eyes All-Star push, shares greater goal for Rockets

#Rockets center Alperen Sengun tells @Eurohoopsnet that while he wants to become an All-Star in the NBA’s 2023-24 season, his ultimate long-term goal is a championship.

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Third-year Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun continues to excel in this ongoing international window for his native Turkey, which is playing in a FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament.

After Saturday’s victory over Iceland, Sengun caught up with Eurohoops.net to discuss his current run of form and his goals for a crucial 2023-24 NBA season, which starts once training camps open for the Rockets and the league’s other 29 teams in early October.

“Of course, like everyone else, my goal is to become an All-Star,” Sengun told Eurohoops. “I hope I can do that.”

Now 21 years old, Sengun averaged 14.8 points (55.3% FG, 33.3% on 3-pointers), 9 rebounds, 3.9 assists in 28.9 minutes last season. He remains Houston’s expected starting center.

But with a new coaching staff in place amid the transition to Phase 2 of Houston’s rebuild, Sengun is aware team success is now the goal, as opposed to simply prospect development.

“A championship has been my dream since I went to the NBA,” Sengun said. “I think that’s everyone’s dream, as well as Nikola Jokic’s … and it took him eight years to be able to win a championship (with Denver). Now, we have a good dream in the Rockets, and I hope we’ll do our best next season and enter the playoffs.”

The complete interview can be read here.

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Alperen Sengun excels in limited FIBA minutes as Turkey crushes Iceland

Young #Rockets big man Alperen Sengun had 10 points, 7 rebounds, and a block in only 15 minutes Saturday, helping Turkey crush Iceland in FIBA play. Here’s our look at his top moments.

Jalen Green (United States), Dillon Brooks (Canada) and Jock Landale (Australia) aren’t the only Houston Rockets players participating on the international stage in the 2023 NBA offseason.

After a late change in plans, Alperen Sengun is playing for Turkey’s national basketball team in August’s FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament. On Saturday, Houston’s talented young big man had 10 points, 7 rebounds and a block in 15 minutes as Turkey crushed Iceland, 99-72, in the opening tournament game for both teams.

Based on the talent mismatch, Sengun was only asked to play in the first half. The big man connected on 2-of-4 shots (50%) Saturday while going 6-for-6 on free-throw attempts.

Turkey’s pre-qualifying tournament games all take place in Istanbul from Aug. 12-20. Turkey is battling with Ukraine, Bulgaria and Iceland in Group C action. Group D features Croatia, Belgium, Sweden and the Netherlands. The two top teams from each group advance to a knockout stage, and the tournament winner earns a ticket to next year’s qualifiers for the 2024 Olympics.

As for the Rockets and the NBA, Sengun averaged 14.8 points (55.3% FG, 33.3% on 3-pointers), 9 rebounds, 3.9 assists in 28.9 minutes last year. He remains Houston’s expected starting center entering training camp for the 2023-24 season, which begins in October.

From Saturday, here’s a look at Sengun’s highlights versus Iceland.

Highlights: Alperen Sengun dazzles as Turkey edges Poland in international match

With a dominant showing at this week’s international match versus Poland, Turkey’s Alperen Sengun gave #Rockets fans plenty to be excited about heading into the 2023-24 season.

Jalen Green isn’t the only third-year Houston Rockets prospect who appears to be making a big impression in the 2023 NBA offseason.

After a late change in plans, Alperen Sengun is playing for Turkey’s national basketball team in this month’s FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament. Earlier this week, Houston’s talented young big man had 24 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists as Turkey downed Poland, 87-84, in a preparation game taking place in Istanbul.

In his first international appearance this offseason, Sengun delivered plenty of highlights on both ends of the court. In one of them, he finished a key 3-point play late as Turkey pulled away. It was also noteworthy Sengun made all 10 of his free throws after shooting 71.3% from the line over his first two NBA seasons.

Here’s a look at Sengun’s top highlights versus Poland.

Beyond Sengun and Green, other Rockets playing in this current international window include Dillon Brooks for Canada and Jock Landale for Australia. Unlike Turkey, both of those teams will participate in the upcoming 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.

Report: Rockets center Alperen Sengun to join Turkey’s national team in August

In a reversal of earlier plans, #Rockets center Alperen Sengun will reportedly play for Turkey’s national team this month as it attempts to win a spot in the 2024 Olympics qualifying tournament.

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Third-year Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun will play for Turkey’s national basketball team in this month’s FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament, according to Fanatik.

It was previously reported that Sengun would skip this set of games. However, Fanatik reports that Sengun finished his individual training in the United States early to join the national team.

Turkey’s pre-qualifying tournament games take place in Istanbul from Aug. 12-20. Turkey will face Ukraine, Bulgaria and Iceland in Group C action. Group D features Croatia, Belgium, Sweden and the Netherlands. The two top teams from each group advance to a knockout stage, and the tournament winner earns a ticket to next year’s qualifiers for the 2024 Olympics.

Sengun averaged 14.8 points (55.3% FG, 33.3% on 3-pointers), 9 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 28.9 minutes with the Rockets last season. He remains Houston’s expected starting center heading into training camp for the 2023-24 NBA season, which starts in October.

A native of Giresun, Turkey, Sengun was drafted with the No. 16 pick in the 2021 first round. The 6-foot-11 big man is 21 years old.

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Minnesota mistakes partner for turkey, shoots him

A 54-year-old Minnesota man is recovering from a gunshot wound inflicted by his hunting partner, who thought he was shooting a turkey.

A 54-year-old Minnesota man is recovering from a gunshot wound inflicted by his hunting partner, who thought he was shooting a turkey.

The victim of what authorities described as an “accidental shooting” is expected to survive.

The incident occurred Wednesday in Baytown Township.

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The Washington County Sheriff’s Office stated in a news release:

“Just before 1:30 pm, two members of the same hunting party were in an area east of Northbrook Blvd. N. and 51st Ave. N. when one hunter mistakenly identified the other as a turkey and fired a shot.

“Washington County deputies and first responders were immediately called to the scene and the victim, a 54-year-old man from Arden Hills, was transported to Region’s Hospital with apparent non-life-threatening injuries.”

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources in helping with the investigation.

–Generic turkey image is courtesy of ©Pete Thomas

Top 10 Notre Dame women’s basketball players according to ChatGPT

Does the bot know women’s basketball?

I asked AI information bot ChatGPT to list what it believes are Notre Dame’s top 10 men’s basketball players. It only makes sense for me to give the women equal treatment. Plus the women have both a better recent past and future than the men. You know people want to know who’s made the program so special.

Please note that ChatGPT’s knowledge cuts off at September 2021, so you won’t find [autotag]Olivia Miles[/autotag] on this list. Heck, she probably wouldn’t have made it anyway since she just completed her sophomore season. She still has a legacy to complete.

Here is ChatGPT’s disclaimer regarding the list:

“As a language model, I do not have personal opinions or beliefs, and my responses are generated based on data and information available to me. However, I can provide you with a list of some of the most notable Notre Dame women’s basketball players, based on their achievements, accolades, and impact on the program.”

It also says this:

“Please note that this list is not exhaustive and is subject to personal opinions and interpretations. There have been many talented and accomplished players in Notre Dame women’s basketball history, and different people may have different criteria for their top 10 selections.”

With that out of the way, let’s see who the information bot has deemed worthy of making this list and what it had to say about each player: