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Merab Dvalishvili to make 4th title defense vs. Petr Yan at UFC 323
UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili will make his fourth title defense with a rematch against No. 2-ranked Petr Yan in the main event of UFC 323 in Las Vegas on Dec. 6, the promotion announced.,UFC CEO Dana White first announced the matchup last week.,The pair last fought in March 2023 at UF...

NFL won't reconsider Bad Bunny for Super Bowl halftime show
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday that the league will not replace Bad Bunny as its headline performer for the Super Bowl halftime show despite some criticism of the selection.,Goodell validated the league's decision at the NFL's fall meeting for Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, C...

Roger Goodell: NFL not removing Bad Bunny as Super Bowl halftime headliner
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell reiterated Bad Bunny is the headline performer for the Super Bowl halftime show despite some criticism of the selection.,Goodell validated the league's decision at the NFL's fall meeting, saying there is no conversation about adjusting the act to appease critics.,"He's...
NBA Picks and Predictions: Best Bets for Wednesday October 22nd
Expert NBA betting picks and analysis for opening night 2025-26, including Cavs vs. Knicks, Sixers vs. Celtics, and more....

Report: NFL seeking to max out 2026 international games
The NFL is seeking to add two more international games to the 2026 schedule that would bring the total to the nine maximum allowed for the first time, according to a report by the Sports Business Journal.,The league already confirmed it will play a game in Australia, and commissioner Roger Goodell s...

No. 21 Cincinnati takes on Baylor in QB showdown
One of two teams still undefeated in Big 12 play, the No. 21 Cincinnati Bearcats are back home Saturday afternoon to take on the Baylor Bears.,Saturday's matchup features the top two scoring offenses entering this week in Big 12 play. Cincinnati is No. 1 in the Big 12 with 36.0 points per game, whil...

DraftKings acquires predictions platform Railbird
DraftKings announced Tuesday that it has acquired the prediction platform Railbird while confirming upcoming plans to launch DraftKings Predictions to go along with its betting and fantasy sports products.,No financial terms were disclosed.,The moves put DraftKings in the predictions market that ope...

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...