Super Bowl betting and the problems no one is talking about

According to the American Gaming Association, a record 50 million adults will bet nearly $16 billion on Super Bowl LVII.Image: Getty Images Happy Super Bowl day! It’s finally here, the day we’ve been encouraged via a relentless advertising barrage, to indulge in every human delight from beer to tortilla chips to risky investments in crypto […]

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Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving debut as Dallas teammates

Image: Getty Images Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving made their on-court debut as a duo Saturday night in Sacramento. The two combined for 55 points or 22 of 41 from the field, and an overtime loss, 133-128. De’Aaron Fox entered the fourth quarter with 10 points and finished with 36, getting wherever he wanted on […]

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Don’t do it: Which trade chips should not be dealt?

As the NHL trade deadline gets closer, the pot boils with chatter of high-impact players who could be on the move. Two big names have already changed addresses in Bo Horvat and Vladimir Tarasenko. As many GMs have said in the past, sometimes the best deadline deals are the ones you don’t make. A good player […]

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Top 2025 linebacker Mantrez Walker commits to Michigan

Mantrez Walker has nearly two years until the second signing day for his class. The 2025 linebacker from Buford, Ga., also has nearly 20 offers to consider. But Walker recently narrowed his list to four schools and on Saturday he was ready to make his commitment to Michigan. The Wolverines dipped back into the Southeast […]

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Insider reveals deadline for Warriors’ Payton decision

The Warriors must decide by 9:30 p.m. ET Sunday whether to rescind a four-team trade in the wake of Gary Payton II‘s failed physical, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. He adds that Golden State may take another day to evaluate Payton’s condition and determine if it’s in the team’s best interest to keep him. Sources tell Wojnarowski that Warriors officials […]

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Dodgers add former All-Star closer to their stacked bullpen

After adding former Gold Glove outfielder David Peralta, the Los Angeles Dodgers have added 2021 All-Star relief pitcher Alex Reyes on a one-year deal with a club option in 2024. Reyes, who missed the 2022 season with a shoulder injury, is likely to miss the first few months of the 2023 season as he continues […]

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LeBron’s foot injury reached ‘unbearable point’ while breaking record

Earlier this week, LeBron James surpassed the great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the NBA’s all-time scoring record. An achievement made all the more remarkable knowing that the Los Angeles Lakers star was dealing with a debilitating foot injury during the game.  On this week’s episode of This League Uncut, NBA insider Chris Haynes said James has […]

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Notre Dame closing in on offensive coordinator hire

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish continue to seek a replacement for offensive coordinator Tommy Rees, who left South Bend for Alabama earlier this month. It now appears they have settled on a potential favorite: Andy Ludwig. Ludwig arrived on campus on Friday afternoon, joining head coach Marcus Freeman and tight ends coach Gerad Parker for […]

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Mavericks All-Star Luka Doncic expected to return Saturday

Mavericks guard Luka Doncic is expected to return to action on Saturday night vs. the Kings, reports Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report (Twitter link). The team has officially listed Doncic as probable to play (Twitter link). Doncic has missed the last four games due to a right heel contusion. His return has been much anticipated […]

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Chiefs dealing with three notorious curses before Super Bowl

The Kansas City Chiefs are up against a lot of superstitions this weekend. The +1.5 underdogs will have to overcome three major curses against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII. The MVP curse Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes won his second NFL MVP award earlier this week. The 27-year-old threw for a league-best 5,250 yards […]

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