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1. UConn vs. Alabama expert picks: Spread, odds, projections for Final Four matchup17:13[-/+]

UConn is favored by double-digits for Saturday's national semifinal against Alabama. Will the Huskies keep rolling?

2. Purdue vs. NC State expert picks: Spread, odds, projections for Final Four matchup17:13[-/+]

See odds, expert picks and storylines for Saturday's Final Four game between NC State and Purdue.

3. WrestleMania XL predictions: Can Cody Rhodes win? Will The Rock play spoiler?17:13[-/+]

WrestleMania XL starts Saturday and extends for a second night on Sunday. Which WWE stars come out victorious in Philadelphia?

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4. South Carolina favored against Iowa in Women’s NCAA Tournament championship game Sunday17:13[-/+]

The Athletic has live coverage of Iowa vs. South Carolina in the women’s national championship game. South Carolina is a 6.5-point favorite to win the 2024 Women’s NCAA Tournament championship game against Iowa, according to BetMGM. The Gamecocks and Hawkeyes will play at 3 p.m. ET Sunday at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland. Iowa beat South Carolina 77-73 in last year’s national semifinal to end South Carolina’s perfect season. Caitlin Clark scored 41 points in that upset. Sunday’s showdown guarantees either South Carolina’s third national title (2017,...

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5. Iowa vs. UConn expert picks: Spread, odds, projections for NCAA Tournament Final Four17:13[-/+]

The Final Four matchup between Iowa and UConn promises elite basketball from the sport's top stars. Get our expert picks and predictions.

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6. South Carolina vs. NC State expert picks: Spread, odds, projections for NCAA Tournament Final Four game17:13[-/+]

The upstart NC State Wolfpack face the undefeated South Carolina Gamecocks. Get odds and expert picks for the matchup, with a surprise.

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7. Louisiana banning in-state collegiate prop bets for ‘safety and integrity’ of athletes17:13[-/+]

Follow live coverage as UConn, Purdue play for the national championship today Louisiana is banning licensed sportsbooks in the state from offering prop bets on college athletes. The ban will go into effect Aug. 1, 2024, at 8 a.m. local time. “It is the intention of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board to protect the integrity of sports betting as well as the safety and integrity of college athletes,” Louisiana Gaming Control Board chairman Ronnie Johns said in a statement. “We feel that this order accomplishes that goal.” Prop bets allow fans to bet on how many points or rebounds a...

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8. NCAA Tournament party props sheet final edition: Guess the outcomes of the semifinal and championship games17:13[-/+]

The College Basketball Party Props Finals are here! Enter your guesses for the men's and women's semifinal and championship matchups.

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9. NASCAR at Martinsville preview: Denny Hamlin’s dominance, why Stewart-Haas Racing could pull an upset and more17:13[-/+]

Despite Denny Hamlin's short track dominance, there are a few drivers (and teams) who could sneak in a win at Martinsville this weekend.

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10. WrestleMania XL party props sheet: Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns and more fun predictions17:13[-/+]

Get out your pens and prepare to make some choices in our WrestleMania XL predictions special!

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12. ‘One Shining Moment’ is a Final Four staple. It’s David Barrett’s ‘little miracle’17:13[-/+]

A song made on a napkin in a little tavern in Michigan has become college basketball's most iconic farewell track.

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15. NCAA’s Charlie Baker concerned about ‘enormously problematic’ prop betting in college sports17:13[-/+]

GLENDALE, Ariz. — NCAA president Charlie Baker said before Monday’s men’s basketball championship game that the organization remains concerned about gambling in college sports but added that “we’re kind of in the top of the first inning on this one,” particularly when it comes to prop betting. “Did any of you notice how much time was spent on cable TV about Caitlin Clark’s prop performance (after the) first (national semifinals) game leading into the second game?” Baker said. “Was that really what we should be talking about in the middle of a women’s Final Four? I...

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16. Ranking every WrestleMania show: Was the 40th edition the best of all time?17:13[-/+]

With the success of WrestleMania XL in Philadelphia, we asked the question: Was it the greatest WrestleMania ever?

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17. 2024 NHL playoff preview: Edmonton Oilers vs. Los Angeles Kings17:13[-/+]

Everyone loves a rematch, and the Kings shouldn’t necessarily be counted out, but they have their work cut out for them against the Oilers.

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18. UConn favored against Purdue in men’s NCAA Tournament championship game Monday17:13[-/+]

Follow live coverage as UConn, Purdue play for the national championship today The two favorites in Saturday’s semifinals, UConn and Purdue, won to advance to Monday’s championship game and the Huskies are favored by 6.5 points on BetMGM. The final between two No. 1 seeds will take place at 9:20 p.m. ET at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. Both teams were heavily favored on Saturday. The Huskies were a 10.5-point favorite against Alabama and Purdue was a 9.5-point favorite against NC State. Both teams also won by double digits and covered. The defending champion Huskies had to...

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19. UConn vs. Purdue expert picks: Spread, odds, projections for men’s NCAA Tournament final17:13[-/+]

UConn is a solid favorite against Purdue in Monday's national title game. The Huskies are going for two championships in a row.

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20. What happens if a generation of sports fans is swallowed up by gambling?17:13[-/+]

Wagering on sports is being marketed as cool, fun, sexy. But the risk involved with gambling is something that merits a continuing dialogue.

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22. 2024 women’s NCAA Tournament Final Four odds: South Carolina, Iowa favored to meet in final17:13[-/+]

With the women's Final Four set, see who the odds favor to win each matchup and eventually take the title home.

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23. UConn vs. Duke preview: Spread, odds and expert picks as Paige Bueckers looks to continue her postseason tear17:13[-/+]

Paige Bueckers has been on fire this postseason — can she keep it up as the Huskies face off against Reigan Richardson and Duke?

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24. UConn vs. Illinois expert picks: Spread, odds, projections for Elite Eight matchup17:13[-/+]

The defending champion UConn Huskies are favored to make the Final Four again with Illinois standing in their way.

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25. Alabama vs. Clemson expert picks: Spread, odds, projections for Elite Eight West Region final17:13[-/+]

A classic rivalry gets a rematch in this Elite Eight clash between Alabama and Clemson. See how the teams match up.

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27. Iowa vs. Colorado preview: Spread, odds, picks for Caitlin Clark’s Sweet 16 game in NCAA Tournament17:13[-/+]

What challenges will Colorado pose for Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes? Our experts break down the Sweet 16 matchup.

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30. MLB Opening Day Futures: Why the Padres and Tigers could be sleepers to make the playoffs17:13[-/+]

Mark Ross highlights why he thinks the Tigers and Padres could both make the playoffs plus division breakdowns and odds.

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32. With legalized sports betting, could society be the big loser?17:13[-/+]

It's hard to shout about the "integrity of the game" when leagues are partnered with gambling. But what about the unintended consequences?

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33. How the Angels are actually better after Shohei Ohtani’s departure17:13[-/+]

Shohei Ohtani's departure from the Angels was seen as a bad thing for the team. But was it? He was messing up a lot of routines!

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34. UConn vs. USC expert picks and predictions: Spread, odds and start-time of Elite Eight game17:13[-/+]

Will JuJu Watkins or Paige Bueckers make it to the Final Four? Get odds and picks for UConn vs. USC.

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35. Gambling has made ends of games miserable for college basketball benchwarmers17:13[-/+]

Prop bets, which NCAA president Charlie Baker wants to ban, are just the start of problems for players thanks to the rise of legal gambling.

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36. New scene at NBA games: Fans screaming at players about their losing bets17:13[-/+]

The surge in legalized gambling has impacted American sports in ways thought unimaginable, and players and coaches are caught in the middle.

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37. LSU vs. Iowa rematch predictions: Spread, odds and start-time for Elite Eight game17:13[-/+]

LSU is a small favorite against Iowa in 'the rematch' of last year's national title game. Get our picks and predictions.

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38. Inside the ‘very predatory’ world of illegal betting that lured Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter17:13[-/+]

Even with a majority of states legalizing sports betting, a thriving world of bookies and offshore operations exists just under the surface.

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39. Duke vs. North Carolina State expert picks: Spread, odds, projections for Elite Eight matchup17:13[-/+]

Duke and NC State meet in the Elite Eight in an all-ACC tilt. The Wolfpack beat the Blue Devils in the ACC tournament a couple weeks ago.

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40. Purdue vs. Tennessee expert picks: Spread, odds, projections for Elite Eight Midwest Region final17:13[-/+]

Our preview and predictions for No.1 Purdue vs. No. 2 Tennessee, with point spread, total, players to watch and more.

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41. 2024 men’s NCAA Tournament Final Four odds: UConn, Purdue favored to meet in final17:13[-/+]

UConn enters the Final Four as a significant favorite to win the national title. Will anyone stop the Huskies' repeat attempt?

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42. 2025 NCAA men’s college basketball odds: Duke, Kansas favored to win national title ahead of UConn17:13[-/+]

UConn entered this season as the favorite to win the national title and delivered with a dominant second consecutive championship. The Huskies are not far from the top of the odds list to win a third title in a row, but Duke and Kansas opened as the favorites on BetMGM to win the 2025 title. The Blue Devils and Jayhawks are both +1100 to win it all. UConn is right behind at +1200. Houston is fourth at +1400. After winning the 2023 title, the Huskies opened at +1200 to win the 2024 title. They shared the top spot with Duke and Kentucky. While both of those teams had solid regular seasons, and...

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44. In Ippei Mizuhara’s text messages, problem gamblers see a familiar obsession17:13[-/+]

The money involved was massive, but the behavior of Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter felt familiar to those involved with problem gambling

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45. 2024 NHL playoff preview: Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Islanders17:13[-/+]

The Hurricanes' attempt to make their first Final since 2006 starts with the Islanders, who are hoping a new coach means a different result.

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46. NBA bars Jontay Porter for betting, league’s first gambling ban for player in 70 years17:13[-/+]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver delivered the league’s most severe punishment in decades for gambling on Wednesday, banning Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter from the league for what he termed “a cardinal sin” of betting on the league’s games and sharing inside information. The league said Porter, who spent part of his time in the NBA and part of it in its developmental G League, privately told a sports bettor he was injured, removed himself from a game to control prop bets on his own play, and placed his own wagers on NBA games. Mark Bartelstein, Porter’s agent, did not...

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47. NBA’s banishment of Jontay Porter is about money and perception, not morality17:13[-/+]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver handed out his punishment to Raptors centre Jontay Porter after an investigation showed he had bet on games.

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48. 2024 NHL playoff preview: Winnipeg Jets vs. Colorado Avalanche17:13[-/+]

Recency bias may tell you that this won’t be a close series, but this is shaping up to be a tight competition between two high-end teams.

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49. 2024 RBC Heritage odds, picks, sleepers: Tommy Fleetwood, Patrick Cantlay among best bets17:13[-/+]

Dennis Esser shares his top betting and daily fantasy picks for the RBC Heritage, plus One and Dones.

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50. 2024 NBA Playoff odds: Celtics enter postseason as favorite to win NBA title17:13[-/+]

The Boston Celtics enter the NBA Playoffs as the favorite to win this year's title. The Celtics and Nuggets are the top two favorites.

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51. NBA Play-In Tournament odds, expert picks for Lakers at Pelicans and Warriors at Kings17:13[-/+]

The NBA Play-In Tournament starts Tuesday with the Lakers and Warriors both in action on the road.

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52. 2024 Masters odds, picks, daily fantasy: Xander Schauffele, Viktor Hovland among best bets17:13[-/+]

Dennis Esser has his best bets and daily fantasy advice for the Masters coming up this week.

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53. NBA Play-In Tournament odds, expert picks for Heat at 76ers and Hawks at Bulls17:13[-/+]

The 76ers and Bulls are favored in the first two games of the Eastern Conference side of the Play-In Tournament.

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55. Jontay Porter pays the price, as NBA and other leagues play with fire on gambling17:13[-/+]

On Wednesday, the NBA laid out a devastating case against Porter, the latest example of the danger betting brings to pro and college sports.

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56. NBA playoffs odds, expert picks for Cavs-Magic, Timberwolves-Suns, Knicks-76ers, Nuggets-Lakers17:13[-/+]

The NBA Playoffs start Saturday with four Game 1s taking place to get the first round underway, including the Nuggets hosting the Lakers.

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57. MLB daily best bets: Projections for every MLB game today, player props and more17:13[-/+]

Check in on our daily MLB projections with odds for every game, picks for best value bets, pitcher props and more.

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58. 2024 NHL playoff preview: Dallas Stars vs. Vegas Golden Knights17:13[-/+]

On one side, you have the defending champs. On the other, the West's top regular-season team. This series will be good — it might be great.

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60. NBA Play-In Tournament odds, expert picks for Bulls at Heat and Kings at Pelicans17:13[-/+]

The final two spots in the NBA Playoffs will be determined on Friday with the conclusion of the Play-In Tournament.

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61. Judge denies motion that would have allowed Bob Baffert horses in 2024 Kentucky Derby17:13[-/+]

The chance for trainer Bob Baffert to have a horse in this year’s Kentucky Derby appears to be nearing the final turn. A Kentucky judge on Thursday denied an injunction request that would have allowed Baffert-trained horses to compete in the 150th running of the Derby next month. On Friday, Amr Zedan, the owner of Arkansas Derby winner and Baffert-trained Muth, filed an appeal with the Kentucky Court of Appeals asking for a decision by April 27, when horses must be at Churchill to be Derby eligible. The legal battle stems from the disqualification of 2021 Derby winner Medina Spirit, trained...

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62. NASCAR GEICO 500 expert predictions: A must-win for Ford, best bets, the magic of Talladega and more17:13[-/+]

NASCAR hits one of its most well-known tracks this week — Talladega. We dive in with favorites, long shots and glowing memories.

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63. 2024 NHL playoff preview: Boston Bruins vs. Toronto Maple Leafs17:13[-/+]

Boston and Toronto are two bitter rivals with a deep history squaring off once more in what should be a very tight matchup.

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64. Jontay Porter’s NBA ban for gambling feels like the worst is yet to come17:13[-/+]

To protect integrity, major pro leagues should adopt a uniform, zero-tolerance policy on wagering. It's a fight worth having.

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65. MLB daily projections: Implied win percentage, pitching matchups and more from THE BAT X17:13[-/+]

Monday's MLB daily projections, including the best starters, a Beat the Streak pick, weather factors and more!

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66. MLB daily best bets: Projections for every MLB game today, pitching props, Beat the Streak and more17:13[-/+]

Two in-depth statistical models project the outcomes of every MLB game today, and make picks for the best bets.

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67. Looking for a Masters long shot pick? Prepare to be frustrated.17:13[-/+]

Peek behind the curtain as one of our stats whizzes gets stumped by the beautiful randomness of calling Masters long shots.

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68. Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter, charged with bank fraud and stealing more than $16M17:13[-/+]

By Andy McCullough, Mike Vorkunov and Sam Blum Three weeks after emerging as the central figure in a gambling scandal swirling around Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara was accused of stealing more than $16 million from Ohtani to pay off gambling debts, according to an affidavit filed by federal authorities on Thursday. The complaint accuses Mizuhara, 39, of bank fraud, a crime that includes a maximum sentence of 30 years. Mizuhara is expected to appear in federal court, likely on Friday, for a bond hearing. He will not enter a plea, and an arraignment...

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69. Michael Jordan’s prom photo, Masters gnomes, Cllct launches and more: The collector’s notebook17:13[-/+]

In this edition of the Collector's Notebook, we talk to Darren Rovell about his new site, discover the world of Masters gnomes and more

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70. Masters 2024 Big Board: How Tiger Woods, Scottie Scheffler and everyone else stack up17:13[-/+]

From Fred Couples to Jasper Stubbs, an in-depth breakdown of all 89 participants in the 2024 Masters.

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71. MLB daily projections: Implied win percentage, starting pitcher projections and more from THE BAT X17:13[-/+]

Today's MLB daily projections, including the best starters, a Beat the Streak pick, weather factors and more!

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72. 2025 NCAA women’s college basketball odds: South Carolina, Texas, UConn in top tier17:13[-/+]

South Carolina is looking dynastic in the 2024-25 odds, but plenty of teams are bringing back bona fide stars to contend next year.

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73. MLB daily starting pitcher projections: Our models like Brady Singer today against the Astros17:13[-/+]

Today's MLB daily projections, including the best starters, a Beat the Streak pick, weather factors and more!

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75. Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter negotiating guilty plea in connection to purported theft: Report17:13[-/+]

Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani who was fired in March after Ohtani alleged Mizuhara stole millions of dollars to pay gambling debts, is negotiating a deal to plead guilty for the purported theft, according to a report by the New York Times. The report described the investigation into Mizuhara’s alleged theft as “rapidly nearing a conclusion” and indicated that federal prosecutors found evidence that Mizuhara may have stolen more than the $4.5 million that initially appeared in news reports when the story first broke. Evidence...

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76. Predictions and Odds for UFC 300: Pereira vs. Hill highlights loaded fight card17:13[-/+]

Brett Appley breaks down three fights from the UFC 300 card, which he says is one of the best cards in a long time.

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77. NBA commissioner Adam Silver says Jontay Porter risks permanent ban if gambling allegations are true17:13[-/+]

NEW YORK — Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter risks being banned from the league depending on the results of the NBA’s investigation into bets involving Porter, NBA commissioner Adam Silver said during a news conference Wednesday after the league’s annual Board of Governors meetings. “It’s a cardinal sin of what he’s accused of in the NBA,” Silver said. Porter has been away from the Raptors since last month after the league learned of suspicious betting on Porter’s personal stats on two different games — both on the under for his prop bets. Those bets...

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78. Is a Wrigley Field sportsbook a sign of the apocalypse or a sensible alternative?17:13[-/+]

For casual bettors, the attraction is more about validation and community. Sure, it's people mostly losing money but it's still a community.

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79. Masters Round 2 takeaways: Scheffler, DeChambeau, Homa share 36-hole lead17:13[-/+]

AUGUSTA, Ga. — It was a windy, gusty Friday at Augusta National for the second round of the Masters. It’s a three-way tie atop the leaderboard heading into the weekend with Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau and Max Homa all at 6-under-par. DeChambeau, who was the 18-hole leader, shot a second-round 73. He is searching for his second major championship this weekend. Scheffler shot even par in his second round. The 2022 Masters champion is also searching for his second major after victories at the Arnold Palmer Invitational and the Players Championship in 2024. Then there’s...

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80. NASCAR at Texas preview and predictions: ‘The William Byron Era is here,’ Christian Eckes’ hot streak and more17:13[-/+]

NASCAR moves to Texas this week, and we dive into long shots, favorites (JGR/Hendrick), and take a longer look at a Truck Series driver.

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81. Ippei Mizuhara surrenders to authorities, apologizes; released on 25k bond17:13[-/+]

LOS ANGELES — Ippei Mizuhara appeared in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles Friday and surrendered to authorities. He was released on a $25,000 bond and will return to court for the next hearing on May 9. Mizuhara, who had shackles around his ankles and was dressed in a suit with no tie, was ordered to surrender his passport, was barred from gambling and from entering casinos, and was instructed not to have any contact with Shohei Ohtani, the star baseball player from whom he is accused of stealing roughly $16 million. Judge Maria Audero also ordered that Mizuhara attend a program to treat...

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82. How 76ers outlasted Heat to win NBA Play-In Tournament game; Heat's Jimmy Butler suffers knee injuryЧт, 18 апр[-/+]

Philly advances from Play-In Tournament and will take on New York in the first round of the playoffs. The Heat, meanwhile, may have lost Jimmy Butler.

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83. How Kings beat Warriors in Play-In Tournament: Steph Curry and company headed homeСр, 17 апр[-/+]

In a rematch of a first-round series that went seven games last year, Sacramento gets some revenge

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84. How Lakers beat Pelicans in Play-In Tournament: Zion Williamson suffers injury amid career performanceСр, 17 апр[-/+]

The Lakers advance to face the Denver Nuggets, but the big story is Zion Williamson limping off late after a 40-point performance.

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85. NBA playoffs predictions and play-in tournament schedule live updates: Bracket, odds, draft lottery and statsПн, 15 апр[-/+]

The NBA postseason and draft lottery order is set after a final day of the season that saw many seeds change.

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86. How Dan Hurley, UConn beat Zach Edey, Purdue to win second straight national championshipВт, 09 апр[-/+]

UConn makes it two straight national titles with a 75-60 win against Purdue. Check back for analysis.

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87. How Dawn Staley, South Carolina beat Caitlin Clark, Iowa for women’s national championshipПн, 08 апр[-/+]

The Gamecocks completed their undefeated season and won their third national title with an 87-75 win over the Hawkeyes.

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88. How UConn beat Alabama to reach second straight national championship gameВс, 07 апр[-/+]

The Huskies are headed back to the national championship game as they look to repeat and will face Purdue.

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89. How Zach Edey, Purdue beat NC State to advance to national championship gameВс, 07 апр[-/+]

The Boilermakers are heading to the national championship game and will face UConn.

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90. How Caitlin Clark, Iowa beat Paige Bueckers, UConn in Women’s Final FourСб, 06 апр[-/+]

Clark and the Hawkeyes are headed to the national title game for the second straight year and will face South Carolina.

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91. How Dawn Staley, South Carolina beat NC State in Women’s Final FourСб, 06 апр[-/+]

The undefeated Gamecocks are headed to the national title game and will face Iowa.

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92. How Paige Bueckers, UConn beat USC to reach Final 4Вт, 02 апр[-/+]

The Huskies are headed back to the Final Four after beating the Trojans 80-73.

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93. How Caitlin Clark, Iowa beat LSU in Elite 8 to advance to Final 4Вт, 02 апр[-/+]

The Hawkeyes are headed back to the Final Four after a 94-87 win over the Tigers.

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94. UConn dominates Illinois to book return trip to Final FourПн, 01 апр[-/+]

The defending champion Huskies used a 30-0 run to pull away from Illinois.

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95. How DJ Burns, NC State beat Duke in Elite 8 to reach Final 4Пн, 01 апр[-/+]

The Wolfpack earned the final spot in the Final Four by knocking off rival Duke.

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96. How South Carolina remained undefeated and advanced to the Final FourПн, 01 апр[-/+]

The undefeated Gamecocks move to 36-0 and will head to their fourth consecutive Final Four. Follow here for the latest.

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97. How NC State defeated Texas to advance to the Final FourПн, 01 апр[-/+]

The Wolfpack will play No. 1 South Carolina in the national semifinals.

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98. How Zach Edey, Purdue beat Tennessee in Elite 8 to reach Final 4Пн, 01 апр[-/+]

The Boilermakers are going to the Final Four for the first time since 1980.

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100. What happened in the NCAA Women's Tournament Sweet 16Вс, 31 мар[-/+]

LSU, Iowa, USC and UConn advanced to the Elite Eight on Saturday.

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