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Yahoo Sports ·

Despite low output from Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves dominate glass and roll Magic 115-93

(AP) — Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels each scored 15 points to help the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Orlando Magic 115-93 on Friday.Rudy Gobert added 14 points and nine rebounds for the…
CBS Sports ·

Fever clean house after failed season, but issues lie deeper than a front office refresh around Caitlin Clark

The Fever, eliminated from the playoffs in the first round, now face an offseason of change
VSiN ·

Steve Makinen: College Football Week 8 Best Bets, Predictions and Picks

College Football Week 8 Best Bets, Predictions and Picks from Steve Makinen: After taking Week 7 off to refresh both my mind and my data, I head into Week 8 college football with a 53-57-1 ATS mark.…
ESPN ·

NHL Power Rankings: Fantasy hockey pickups for all 32 teams

The Hurricanes hang on to the No. 1 spot, with some major jumbles in the poll thereafter.
SBC Americas ·

Pennsylvania legislators break new ground with Problem Gambling Caucus

KEY TAKEAWAYS Pennsylvania lawmakers this week formed the state’s first legislative group focused specifically on addressing problem gambling. State legislators announced on Wednesday a new…
iGaming Business ·

Why businesses are getting fraud prevention wrong

Fraud controls can damage profitability when they drive away legitimate customers. Frogo chief executive Volodymyr Todurov explains why digital businesses need to rethink how they assess risk and…
Legal Sports Report ·

CFTC, Prediction Markets Address Oversight At Industry Conference

NEW YORK – Prediction markets and the challenges surrounding their oversight took center stage Thursday at the NEXTPredict conference, where federal regulators and industry executives discussed e...
Yahoo Sports ·

RAF 14 live stream results, discussion and video highlights | Arman vs. Danis

Real American Freestyle (RAF) returns TONIGHT (Fri., Oct. 23, 2026) with its fourteenth event, streaming live from inside the Fontainebleau Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada In the main event, top UFC…
CBS Sports ·

UFC 333 on Paramount+: Where to watch Alexander Volkanovski vs. Movsar Evloev, live stream event

Complete schedule and viewing information so you can watch UFC 333 live in Abu Dhabi on Saturday across Paramount+
VSiN ·

Tuley’s Takes: Week 8 College Football Best Bets, Picks and Predictions

Tuley’s Takes – Week 8 College Football Best Bets, Picks and Predictions: We really thought last Saturday’s college football action was going to be a banner day in the Tuley’s Takes home office, but…
ESPN ·

Who comes out ahead in the Hellebuyck trade? Grading the Devils vs. Jets

On Friday, the Devils acquired Hellebuyck from the Jets -- who received Mercer, Bjugstad, Command and Daws. Here's what it means for each team.
SBC Americas ·

Prediction Markets Weekly: Yes, there is news outside of court

The prediction markets news cycle is not all about lawsuits, but a lot of it is. In the last week alone: What else went on outside of court? As always, we round up some of the stories you may have…
iGaming Business ·

Red faces at the SMF? Draft shows think tank’s boss questioned machine tax jobs claim

Days before John Healey’s Budget, a draft of the report behind the push to double Machine Games Duty has surfaced with staff comments still attached – and the industry has pounced.
Legal Sports Report ·

CFTC Pauses Novig, ProphetX Micro Contracts

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission paused micro contracts on the first points scored in basketball games from Novig and scorigami contracts from ProphetX. Bets on individual plays that can be...
Yahoo Sports ·

Florida high school football scores: Palm Beach County Week 10 results

See the full Palm Beach County schedule and scores for Florida high school football games from Week 10 of the FHSAA season
CBS Sports ·

Fever president Kelly Krauskopf steps down, GM Amber Cox fired in major organizational shakeup

Indiana is making sweeping changes as it tries to build a championship team around Caitlin Clark, whose co-star, Kelsey Mitchell, is an unrestricted free agent
VSiN ·

Expert College Football Picks: Week 8 best bets and predictions from Zachary Cohen

Week 8 of the 2026 college football season is here and our VSiN team is attacking it relentlessly. If you haven’t already, make sure you check out the Week 8 CFB Betting Hub for write-ups and picks…
ESPN ·

What's next for the Indiana Fever after front office departures?

Indiana's president stepped down and the Fever GM was fired Friday. What's next for a team with title aspirations?
SBC Americas ·

Blumenthal steps up VIP probe by quizzing leading sportsbooks, prediction markets

KEY TAKEAWAYS Congress expanded its investigation into gambling operators’ use of AI and and their VIP practices on Thursday, questioning several major sportsbooks and prediction market leaders. U.S.…
iGaming Business ·

Polymarket fires chief marketing officer amid promotional practices investigation

This follows an investigation by the Wall Street Journal that found staged betting videos without transparent disclosures
Legal Sports Report ·

Ohio Bans Bettor Over Alleged Threats Against Blue Jays Manager

The Ohio Casino Control Commission on Wednesday banned an Ohio man from sports wagering in the state over alleged threats against Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider during the 2025 World...
Yahoo Sports ·

WWII veterans attend World Series thanks to Brewers' Christian Yelich

Two World War II veterans, aged 102 and 98, attended the World Series opener as guests of Brewers star Christian Yelich.
CBS Sports ·

Cowboys' George Pickens brushes off Brian Schottenheimer's critique, says team needs to improve

Schottenheimer challenged Pro Bowl WR George Pickens on his effort in the run game, Pickens talked about the team
VSiN ·

Week 8 College Football Hub: Picks, Best Bets, and Previews

Week 8 College Football Hub Week 7 lived up to the hype. Now, with two weeks worth of games left before the first round of CFP Rankings come out, we’ve got some very good games with some long-ranging…
ESPN ·

Follow live: Rays trim Brewers’ lead on RBI groundout

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SBC Americas ·

Hires and Higher-Ups: Boyd Gaming promotes Goldstein, Seneca names new CFO

From casino floors to corporate boardrooms, leadership teams across the gaming industry are taking shape. SBC Americas tracks the latest appointments, promotions and departures in Hires and…
iGaming Business ·

Scratchcards fraud uncovered in Rome with €25 million in assets seized

The fraud involves five former employees of a gaming concessionaire who allegedly had family and friends purchase winning tickets.
Legal Sports Report ·

Utah Sues Kalshi For Millions After Federal Court Victory

Utah is suing Kalshi to block the prediction market operator from offering sports and other event contracts in the state, months after a federal judge rejected the company’s attempt to evade...
Yahoo Sports ·

Game 1 between Rays and Brewers most expensive World Series game ever

The final get-in price for World Series Game 1 between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Milwaukee Brewers was $2,338 (including fees).
CBS Sports ·

NC State vs. Stanford prediction, odds: Week 8 college football Friday picks by proven model

SportsLine's model revealed its best bets for Friday's ACC matchup of the NC State Wolfpack vs. Stanford Cardinal
VSiN ·

Matt Youmans: Week 8 College Football Best Bets

Week 8 College Football Best Bets, Predictions and Picks from Matt Youmans Arch Manning was supposed to be a college superstar or a hot young gun in the NFL by now. Steve Sarkisian was expected to be…
ESPN ·

Brewers' Misiorowski unleashes 103.5 mph pitch to set World Series record

Jacob Misiorowski broke the record for fastest World Series pitch with the very first offering of this year's Fall Classic.
SBC Americas ·

Cruz bill would shift prediction market regulation of sports to states

KEY TAKEAWAYS U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) plans to introduce legislation that would put state and tribal governments in control of sports contracts on prediction markets. Cruz intends to file the bill…
iGaming Business ·

Spain pushes further towards centralisation with nationwide deposit limits

The Consumer Affairs alongside the Spanish Directorate General for Gambling Regulation (DGOJ) have launched a player portal for self-assessment.
Legal Sports Report ·

Ontario Regulator Settles With PointsBet On Two-Day Suspension

PointsBet Canada will shut down its Ontario site for two days under a settlement with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, closing a case over suspicious Jontay Porter bets the operator...
Yahoo Sports ·

Mavericks lose Flagg to injury, and ruin Haliburton's home return with 121-105 win over Pacers

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kyrie Irving scored 24 points and the Dallas Mavericks overcame the loss of Cooper Flagg to spoil Tyrese Haliburton 's home return for the Indiana Pacers in a 121-105 victory…
CBS Sports ·

UFC 333 fight card predictions: Expert picks, odds for Alexander Volkanovski vs. Movsar Evloev in Abu Dhabi

Check out who the experts at CBS Sports are taking in the pair of title fights on Saturday
VSiN ·

Week 8 College Football Best Bets, Predictions and Picks from Wes Reynolds

Week 8 College Football Best Bets, Predictions and Picks from Wes Reynolds: Here are my Week 8 college football best bets: Central Florida +7 vs. BYU Last week, BYU upset No. 2 Notre Dame for the…
ESPN ·

Fever fire GM Cox amid front office shake-up; White expected back, per sources

The Fever fired general manager Amber Cox on Friday, hours after the team announced that president Kelly Krauskopf stepped down. As of now, the expectation is that Stephanie White will remain…
SBC Americas ·

Ohio bans bettor who threatened Blue Jays manager during World Series

KEY TAKEAWAYS The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) voted on Wednesday to ban an Ohio resident from all in-person and online gambling in the state after an investigation found he made verbal…
iGaming Business ·

Evolution CEO ‘flabbergasted’ by Brazil betting ban as company awaits clarity

Brazil’s regulatory uncertainty, disappointing European performance and cybercrime in Asia were hot topics in Evolution’s latest earnings call.
Yahoo Sports ·

How did Miz do in World Series? Final stats, velocity from Game 1 outing

Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski threw a 103.5 mph fastball on his first pitch of the World Series and had 37 pitches of 100 mph or faster in Game 1.
CBS Sports ·

Ole Miss vs. Texas picks, parlay: Longhorns would say goodbye to CFP with third straight loss

Ole Miss would end Texas' Playoff hopes with an upset victory in Austin on Saturday
VSiN ·

All 56 Effective College Football Play-by-Play Ratings for Week 8

Effective College Football Play-by-Play Ratings for Week 8: I’m publishing the full list of games for Week 8 in this week’s Effective Play-by-Play Ratings article. However, I have an addition to this…
ESPN ·

Manfred: Small-market World Series good for game, but cap still needed

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said a Rays-Brewers World Series is good for the game but stressed that small markets can't compete on a regular basis without a cap.
SBC Americas ·

New Jersey mandates data-driven responsible gambling programs for operators

KEY TAKEAWAYS New Jersey turned its responsible gambling playbook into codified, mandatory rules this week. Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) announced…
iGaming Business ·

KSA imposes record €37 million fine on unlicensed operator managing over 10 sites

The fine stems from inadequate age verification procedures as well as an acceptance of cryptocurrency as payment.
Yahoo Sports ·

Ausar Thompson injury update: Pistons wing slips and exits in pain

Ausar Thompson went to the locker room Friday in the third quarter after slipping during a play in the Detroit Pistons game vs Miami Heat.
CBS Sports ·

NFL Week 7 odds, picks: Brinson's best bets, player props, anytime touchdown scorers for Sunday games

Coming off a 6-2 run, Sunday's card features an explosive total in Detroit, value on the underdog Dolphins, and a smash spot for Ja'Marr Chase against the Ravens
VSiN ·

College Football Top Plays Based on Betting Splits, Power Ratings and Trends – Week 8

Week 8 College Football Betting Trends: The following is a collection of analytical data, betting systems and strength ratings featured on VSiN and qualified for the college football games of Week 8.…
ESPN ·

Oregon State standout WR Legree re-signs with Beavers for '27

Oregon State freshman receiver Jesse Legree, one of the country's breakout stars in 2026, has re-signed with the Beavers for next season, he announced Friday.
iGaming Business ·

Evoke blames tax rises for 270 shop closures as revenue falls 7%

William Hill owner Evoke is urging the government not to raise duties again in next week’s budget.
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