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It was NCAA star player Grayson Allen’s first game back after his suspension that came from deliberately tripping an opposing player. Everyone in the press room was fighting their way to him, including 20-year-old Abigail Keenan.

Magic Johnson abruptly resigns as Lakers' president

Magic Johnson wipes his eyes as he speaks to reporters prior to an NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in Los Angeles. Johnson abruptly quit as the Lakers' president of basketball operations Tuesday night, citing his desire to return to the simpler life he enjoyed as a wealthy businessman and beloved former player before taking charge of the franchise just over two years ago. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

BYU's Kyle Collinsworth screams for joy after sinking the shot that gave him his sixth triple-double of the the 2014-2015 season (BYU photo).

It's that time of year again when every basketball fan becomes glued to the couch, forgoing lesser duties and responsibilities to find the excitement and glory in watching the NBA Playoffs. Following is a preview of the eight first-round matchups and predictions of who will move on to the second round.

The NFL reinstated the two New England Patriots staffers that were suspended after the deflated ball scandal. John Jastremski and Jim McNally fulfilled the requirements for reinstatement and have been granted permission to return. Jastremski is prohibited from handling footballs, and McNally is prohibited from being a locker attendant or handling equipment. The NFL is currently appealing Tom Brady's four-game suspension.