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Behind Joel Embiid, Sixers set for opener vs. new-look Celtics
Two teams hoping to contend for the Atlantic Division title will meet Wednesday night when the Philadelphia 76ers visit the Boston Celtics in the opening game for each team.,Philadelphia might be without veteran forward Paul George, who is still recovering from arthroscopic knee surgery performed du...
Thunder open NBA season as heavy repeat favorites
The Oklahoma City Thunder will raise their championship banner on Tuesday night already owning lofty expectations for the 2025-26 NBA season.,The Thunder have held steady as the clear title favorites at sportsbooks, including at +240 at BetMGM. However, there has been significant movement behind the...
Golf Glance: PGA Tour in Utah; LPGA team event; Champions playoffs continue
The grind for playing status continues on the PGA Tour's FedEx Cup Fall slate, while the LPGA Tour plays a team event in South Korea and the Champions Tour playoffs enters its second leg.,PGA TOUR,LAST TOURNAMENT: Baycurrent Classic (Xander Schauffele),THIS WEEK: Bank of Utah Championship, Ivins, Ut...
NHL Best Bets Tonight: October 21st Top MLB Betting Picks, Predictions
Looking for NHL betting picks tonight? We break down Ducks vs. Predators (Over 6) and Avalanche vs. Utah (Under 6.5) with trends, goalie stats, and xG insights....
PGA Tour returning to Austin in '26 with Good Good Championship
The PGA Tour is introducing a new tournament for the FedEx Cup Fall series in 2026, marking its return to Austin, Texas.,The event's title sponsor will be Good Good, a golf-centric brand and YouTube channel that has close to 2 million subscribers. The Good Good Championship is slated for Nov. 12-15 ...
Oakland PD confirm Doug Martin unresponsive in custody
Former NFL All-Pro running back Doug Martin died while in police custody during a weekend incident, the Oakland Police Department (OPD) confirmed on Monday.,The OPD described Martin, 36, as being "involved" in a break-in at a residence in Oakland, with responding officers "attempting to detain him."...
Bama's Ty Simpson leads QB trio of Heisman favorites
Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson is alone atop the Heisman Trophy race, but he has stiff competition nipping at his heels.,Simpson emerged from the weekend as the +300 favorite at BetMGM, followed by fellow quarterbacks Fernando Mendoza (+325) of Indiana and Ohio State's Julian Sayin (+400). Simpson a...
Reports: Nuggets sign Christian Braun to 5-year, $125 million extension
Renewing their commitment to pursuing another NBA title in 2025-26, the Denver Nuggets signed guard Christian Braun to a five-year, $125 million rookie contract extension, multiple outlets reported Monday.,Braun had one year remaining on his rookie deal, but resigning him after 2025-26 could have be...
Jets QB1 call on hold as Aaron Glenn seeks outside input
The day after benching starting quarterback Justin Fields at halftime, Jets head coach Aaron Glenn was no closer to his final answer on this week's starter. Instead, Glenn plans to phone a friend.,Glenn said Monday the Jets (0-7) are going to take longer than usual to get the decision right after he...
Texans vs. Seahawks Week 7 Monday Night Football Top Betting Picks, Predictions
The Seahawks and Texans meet in Monday night’s second NFL game. Here’s why Seattle’s defense and home-field edge make them the best bet to cover....
Buccaneers vs. Lions Week 7 Monday Night Football Top Betting Picks, Predictions
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions meet in Michigan on Monday Night Football, and both offenses are rolling. Here’s why the total of 52.5 points provides the best bet for this matchup....
Top MLB Playoff Bets Game 7 Seattle Mariners vs. Toronto Blue Jays
The Mariners and Blue Jays face off in a winner-take-all ALCS Game 7 on Monday. Get expert picks, odds, and prop plays for the biggest MLB matchup of the season....
Reports: Former All-Pro RB Doug Martin, 36, died in police custody
Former NFL All-Pro running back Doug Martin has died at the age of 36, his family said in a statement on Sunday, with media reports identifying him as a man who died in police custody on Saturday.,TMZ and FOX were among the media organizations to confirm Martin's death with people close to him on Su...
Former All-Pro RB Doug Martin dead at 36
Former NFL All-Pro running back and Boise State star Doug Martin is dead at the age of 36, his family said in a statement on Sunday.,TMZ and FOX were among the media organizations to confirm the news with people close to Martin on Sunday. A statement from his family provided to FOX read: "It is with...
Justin Leonard eagles 18 to win Dominion Energy
Justin Leonard delivered an electrifying finish to open the PGA Tour Champions postseason.,The 53-year-old rolled in an eagle on the par-5 18th at The Country Club of Virginia on Sunday, capping a 4-under-par 68 to win the Dominion Energy Charity Classic at 12 under. Leonard edged South Africa's Ern...
Reports: Former All-Pro RB Doug Martin dead at 36
Former NFL All-Pro running back and Boise State star Doug Martin is dead at the age of 36, multiple outlets reported on Sunday.,TMZ and FOX were among the media organizations to confirm the news with people close to Martin on Sunday. A statement from his family provided to FOX read: "It is with grea...
Max Verstappen cruises at F1 U.S. Grand Prix, moves up standings
Four-time defending World Drivers' champion Max Verstappen dominated the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix on Sunday at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, with a wire-to-wire victory that reestablished his presence in the championship race with less than two months remaining in the seaso...
Division III RB Montie Quinn sets NCAA rushing record
Running back Montie Quinn of Division III Curry College set an NCAA record with 522 rushing yards in a 71-27 win over Nichols on Saturday. ,Quinn, a 5-foot-9, 180-pound senior, needed just 20 carries to set the mark. He scored seven touchdowns on runs of 85, 84, 76, 64, 58, 30 and 2 yards, and he av...
Brandon Graham mulls ending retirement, rejoining Eagles
Brandon Graham is considering coming out of retirement to rejoin the Philadelphia Eagles, ESPN reported Sunday.,The report comes six days after defensive end Za'Darius Smith announced his retirement.,A two-time Super Bowl champion, Graham called it a career on March 18 after a franchise-record 206 r...
ALCS Game 6 Predictions: Top Bets and Player Props for Mariners vs Blue Jays
Best MLB bets for Sunday October 19. Top picks and player props for Toronto Blue Jays vs Seattle Mariners Game 6 in the ALCS....