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ESPN Bet splits with Penn, announces DraftKings partnership
ESPN announced an exclusive multi-year deal with online sports betting company DraftKings Inc. on Thursday to become the network's sole official sportsbook and odds provider.,DraftKings will be integrated into ESPN's platforms starting in December.,ESPN and casino operator Penn Entertainment also an...
LeBron James cleared to resume basketball activities
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has progressed to contact basketball activity and will be re-evaluated by team physicians in approximately one to two weeks, the team announced Thursday.,James was diagnosed with sciatica on his right side last month. Sciatica is pain in the sciatic nerve th...
Where will the top 10 free agents land? Start in Los Angeles
As the light turns green to signal the open of Major League Baseball free agency, the looming threat of the two-time defending World Series champion Dodgers casts a larger shadow than ever over the other 29 teams. ,Most of them are dealing with a level of wallet envy as Los Angeles collects World Se...
Why Colts' QB Daniel Jones Was NFL Trade Deadline’s Biggest Winner
The Colts’ bold move for Sauce Gardner shows full faith in Daniel Jones and could lead to a massive payday for the MVP contender....
Viral TikTok Star Brandon Dwyer Scores His First D1 Points for Florida Gulf Coast
Florida Gulf Coast walk-on Brandon Dwyer, a viral TikTok star, finally scored his first college points and the crowd went wild in an unforgettable college basketball moment....
Thursday NHL Picks: November 6th Top Hockey Bets
NHL odds and picks for Thursday November 6th. Montreal offers value in New Jersey, low-scoring game expected in L.A., and Sidney Crosby looks to extend goal streak vs. Caps....
Ex-reliever Craig Stammen named Padres manager
The San Diego Padres named Craig Stammen, a former relief pitcher for the team, as their new manager on Thursday.,The 41-year-old signed a three-year contract.,He is well-known within the organization. Since retiring in March 2023, he has worked as a special assistant in the player development depar...
LPGA grants age waiver to teen phenom Gianna Clemente
The LPGA Tour has granted an age waiver allowing 17-year-old Gianna Clemente to compete for early membership next month.,League rules require members to be 18 or over, but the high school senior from Estero, Fla., won't celebrate that birthday until March 28.,Clemente is competing for a tour card at...
Gary Player: Ryder Cup remarks 'intended to be a warning'
Gary Player clarified his comments about the future of the Ryder Cup in a lengthy post on social media.,Player, 90, initially was critical of the biennial tournament to the Palm Beach Post, labeling it the "worst event in the world." He then told Golf Digest that he "would like to see them abolish i...
ESPN Bet going away amid new DraftKings partnership
ESPN announced an exclusive multi-year deal with online sports betting company DraftKings Inc. on Thursday to become the network's sole official sportsbook and odds provider.,DraftKings will be integrated into ESPN's platforms starting in December.,ESPN and casino operator Penn Entertainment also an...
'Tata' Martino returns as head coach of Atlanta United
Gerardo "Tata" Martino has signed on for a second stint as head coach of Atlanta United.,The club announced Thursday that he signed a two-year contract. He replaces Ronny Deila, who was dismissed after one season and a 14th-place finish in the MLS Eastern Conference.,He was the first coach of the ex...
Nasa Hataoka, Miyu Yamashita share lead at Japan Classic
Nasa Hataoka and Miyu Yamashita each recorded rounds of 65 on Thursday to take the lead in their home country at the LPGA's Toto Japan Classic.,After rounds of 7-under 65, they stand a stroke ahead of Ji-yai Shin of South Korea, who carded a 66 at Seta Golf Course in Otsu in the western part of the ...
Friend group: Fleetwood, Lowry among leaders at Abu Dhabi Championship
Tommy Fleetwood and Shane Lowry are part of a five-way tie atop the leaderboard after the first round of the Abu Dhabi Championship at Yas Links Golf Club on Thursday. ,Playing in the opening leg of the DP World Tour playoffs, Fleetwood was bogey-free and Lowry combined nine birdies and a bogey to f...
Blaze destroys home of Heat coach Erik Spoelstra
Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra's home was destroyed by an early morning fire that caused a partial collapse of the primary structure visible on drone video of the emergency Thursday. ,Spoelstra and his family safely evacuated, and no injuries were reported by Miami-Dade firefighters first on t...
Rejuvenated Matthew Stafford, Rams ready for rivalry game vs. 49ers
A storied rivalry will add another significant chapter Sunday afternoon when the San Francisco 49ers stare down the Los Angeles Rams at Santa Clara, Calif.,The NFC West foes intend to stand out on top of a conference crowded with contenders. The Rams (6-2) are one of four teams tied for the best rec...
Lions intent on turning page in clash vs. reeling Commanders
The Detroit Lions stood pat during the trade deadline. Now, head coach Dan Campbell wants his club to move forward following a surprising home loss.,Detroit (5-3) will look to bounce back from a 27-24 loss to Minnesota when it faces the Washington Commanders on Sunday in Landover, Md. ,Despite injur...
Nazem Kadri tallies in 1,000th game as Flames trounce Jackets
Nazem Kadri scored in his 1,000th game and the Calgary Flames got off to a lightning start and claimed a 5-1 victory over the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday.,Morgan Frost and Blake Coleman gave Calgary a 2-0 lead after 92 seconds. Adam Klapka and Mikael Backlund also scored for the Flam...
Josh Hubbard's 27 points help Mississippi State rout North Alabama
Josh Hubbard scored a game-high 27 points and dished out eight assists as Mississippi State pulled away from a feisty North Alabama 86-62 in the season opener for both teams on Monday in Starkville, Miss.,Ja'Borri McGhee scored 14 points off the bench, Quincy Ballard chipped in with eight points and...
Knicks down Timberwolves to stay perfect at home
Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns each posted double-doubles Wednesday night for the New York Knicks, who remained perfect at home this season by pulling away from the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 137-114 victory.,Brunson (23 points, 10 assists, seven rebounds) flirted with his first career tripl...
Darian DeVries has rousing debut as Indiana blasts Alabama A&M
Reed Bailey scored 21 points and Tucker DeVries added 18 points and 11 rebounds as Indiana opened the Darian DeVries era with a 98-51 rout of Alabama A&M Wednesday night in Bloomington, Ind.,DeVries, who lured 10 transfers and three freshmen after taking over the Indiana job in March, watched his sq...