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Yahoo Sports ·

Injury-plagued Patriots make two roster moves ahead of Bills matchup

The Patriots announced two roster moves ahead of the Week 4 showdown with the Bills on Sunday.
CBS Sports ·

UFC 332 -- Natalia Silva vs. Wang Cong: Fight card, odds, date, location and more for Salt Lake City

All the news, information, complete fight card and more for this weekend's festivities in Utah
VSiN ·

NHL Predictions: Expert Picks on Saturday, October 3

NHL Predictions and Best Bets: Here are tonight’s NHL predictions and best bets. Chicago Blackhawks at Buffalo Sabres Chicago (+200) at Buffalo (-225) – Total 6.5 (Under, -128) 7 p.m. ET The…
ESPN ·

Your guide to the WNBA semifinals: Keys to Aces-Valkyries and Liberty-Dream

The semifinals open Sunday. How do Las Vegas-Golden State and New York-Atlanta match up? Who are the favorites?
iGaming Business ·

Prediction market roundup: CFTC sends proposed event contract rules to White House

The White House receives a proposal from the CFTC on broadening swaps, while Wemby pans endorsements of sports event contracts.
SBC Americas ·

SBC announces winners of SBC Awards 2026

Kaizen Gaming, Pragmatic Play, Sportradar and BetConstruct AI were the standout winners at the SBC Awards 2026, each securing two awards at this year’s ceremony at the MEO Arena in Lisbon. Held on…
Legal Sports Report ·

MGM, Caesars Not Risking Casino Licenses For Prediction Markets

MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment have no plans to follow DraftKings or FanDuel into prediction markets, as casino executives warn that doing so could jeopardize their larger businesses. MGM…
Yahoo Sports ·

Fever GM Amber Cox defends Indiana fans: Criticism 'has no basis in reality'

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana general manager Amber Cox defended the Fever's fanbase on Saturday during the team's end-of-season news conferences.“The attacks on our fanbase have no basis in reality,…
CBS Sports ·

Notre Dame earns soggy CFP style points as CJ Carr continues to quietly build Heisman case

After an early scare, Notre Dame removed all drama with a physically dominant second half performance against North Carolina
VSiN ·

Steve Makinen’s MLB Picks from Betting Splits and Systems for Saturday, October 3

Today’s MLB Betting Trends: The following MLB betting trends are a collection of analytical data, betting systems and strength ratings featured on VSiN and qualified for the MLB games of Saturday,…
ESPN ·

UFC 332: Live results, analysis for Natalia Silva vs. Wang Cong

Natalia Silva and Wang Cong clash for the vacant women's flyweight title at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City.
iGaming Business ·

Las Vegas’ NBA dreams are within reach, but are expectations soaring too high?

The purchase price for a Las Vegas NBA franchise is cresting 11 figures, but it remains to be seen whether the market can justify such a massive investment.
SBC Americas ·

SBC Summit Live Blog: Snoop Dogg reveal highlights final day

LISBON, Portugal — We’re back to wrap up SBC Summit on the third and final day of the biggest show in in the industry. After a huge day of headliners including Charles Oliveira and Fabrizio Romano…
Legal Sports Report ·

Volume Rewards Program On Kalshi Set To End Nearly A Year Early

Kalshi is ending its Volume Incentive Program, which paid participants based on their share of volume, according to a Sept. 28 self-certification filing with the Commodity Futures Trading…
Yahoo Sports ·

Leinster lose to Sharks for second defeat in a row

Leinster suffer a second consecutive defeat at the start of the new United Rugby Championship season as they lose 26-20 to the Sharks in Durban.
CBS Sports ·

2026 MLB playoff bracket: Schedule, scores as League Division Series kick off

Every LDS matchup opens on Saturday with a jam-packed four-game slate
VSiN ·

MLB Playoff Picks Today: Adam Burke’s Best Bets for Saturday, October 3

MLB Best Bets Today October 3 The Division Series Round begins today, as all eight teams take the field. We’ll see an off day tomorrow for the AL to separate the two leagues for TV purposes, but…
ESPN ·

Fever GM defends fanbase: Attacks have no basis in reality, must stop

General manager Amber Cox defended the Fever fanbase during her end-of-season news conference, saying the "attacks on our fanbase have no basis in reality."
iGaming Business ·

Lottery licence fraud uncovered in name of Dutch football club Quick Boys

Following the discovery, the regulator has strengthened scrutiny of verifications and domains.
SBC Americas ·

Meet the Winners of the Affiliate Leaders Awards 2026

Clever Advertising, Hub Affiliations, Flashscore Network and Catena Media were among the big winners at last night’s Affiliate Leaders Awards, a ceremony celebrating affiliate and performance…
Legal Sports Report ·

Fluharty: Predictions Are ‘Moonshine’ To Sports Betting’s Fine Wine

A West Virginia lawmaker compared prediction markets to moonshine at the Global Gaming Expo, arguing that states, not Washington, should police the industry. Del. Shawn Fluharty, a Democrat in the...
Yahoo Sports ·

Amari Odom's 5 TDs and 2-point conversion help Syracuse survive UConn 42-41 in overtime

(AP) — Amari Odom's fifth touchdown of the game and successful two-point conversion run on the final play of overtime lifted the Syracuse Orange to a 42-41 win over UConn on Saturday.UConn had scored…
CBS Sports ·

Where are the adults in the room at Michigan? Sloppiness continues to plague Wolverines under Kyle Whittingham

A three-turnover disaster against Minnesota exposes the self-inflicted wounds and chronic discipline issues that Whittingham has failed to fix through five games
VSiN ·

Week 5 College Football Betting Splits Systems and Picks

Week 5 College Football Betting Splits Systems and Picks: CFB DK Betting Splits system #1: Going back to the start of the 2022 season, when more than 75% of the handle was on a particular side of an…
ESPN ·

Mississippi St. QB Taylor, amid Heisman hype, exits early vs. Bama

Mississippi State star quarterback Kamario Taylor, a Heisman Trophy favorite entering the weekend, headed to the locker room early in the fourth quarter vs. Alabama.
iGaming Business ·

Lawyer slams Dutch regulator for leaving fight against Meta to the industry

Dutch lawyer Justin Franssen has accused the KSA of failing to use powers it already has, while VNLOK chairman Björn Fuchs explained what he expects from the association's lawsuit against Meta.
SBC Americas ·

SBC Summit Live Blog: Day 2 in Lisbon rolls on strong

LISBON, Portugal — We’re back here for the next round at SBC Summit, the biggest show in in the industry. Yesterday kicked off with Michael Jordan and today, headliners include Charles Oliveira and…
Legal Sports Report ·

Michigan Regulators Reviewing Issues Raised In DraftKings AI, VIP Reports

The Michigan Gaming Control Board told LSR it is reviewing the issues raised in recent New York Times and ProPublica reports on DraftKings‘ use of artificial intelligence and machine learning...
Yahoo Sports ·

Kamario Taylor injury update: Latest on Mississippi State QB

What's the latest on Mississippi State QB Kamario Taylor?
CBS Sports ·

Week 4 NFL betting guide, props, spreads: Model, expert, parlay, DFS and season-long fantasy picks unveiled

SportsLine's team of Vegas experts and its proven model and experts to get you ready for Week 4 NFL betting
VSiN ·

Matt Youmans: NFL Week 4 Best Bets

Matt Youmans – NFL Week 4 Best Bets: Revenge can be a big deal in college football rivalries, but is it a real handicapping angle in the NFL? If Rams coach Sean McVay is serious about getting revenge…
ESPN ·

Michigan, Underwood again underwhelm as Gophers hoist Little Brown Jug

Minnesota's defense overwhelmed quarterback Bryce Underwood as the Golden Gophers beat Michigan for the first time since 2014 with a 20-14 victory.
iGaming Business ·

European Lotteries calls for clearer regulation of prediction markets

One of the association's focal arguments is that regulation should be based on legal frameworks rather than terminology.
SBC Americas ·

Ohio iGaming bill sponsor sees 2027 opening for legalization

An Ohio lawmaker’s effort to legalize online casino gaming is unlikely to move before the end of the year, but the structure of the state’s stalled iGaming bill offers a preview of how supporters…
Legal Sports Report ·

FanDuel Parent’s Stock Hits Record Low As Global Troubles Mount

FanDuel parent Flutter Entertainment’s stock hit an all-time low Tuesday after Brazil banned online betting, the latest blow to the world’s largest online gambling company just days...
Yahoo Sports ·

Fury wants 'old pal' President Trump for Joshua ringwalk

Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury plans to ask US president Donald Trump to lead his ring walk before fighting Anthony Joshua.
CBS Sports ·

Ohio State vs. Iowa prediction, pick, odds, spread: Buckeyes face another road test at Hawkeyes

No. 5 Ohio State travels to Iowa City for a Big Ten showdown with the No. 14 Hawkeyes
VSiN ·

Wes Reynolds: NFL Week 4 Best Bets

Wes Reynolds: NFL Week 4 Best Bets Here are my NFL Week 4 best bets: New England Patriots +7 at Buffalo Bills Perhaps no team is more disappointing through three weeks than the defending AFC Champion…
ESPN ·

Reno throws 4 TDs, leads Yale to win after death of father

Yale quarterback Dante Reno threw for 298 yards and four touchdowns following the death of his father and former Yale coaching legend Tony Reno to lead the Bulldogs to a 41-24 win over Merrimack on…
iGaming Business ·

Is Finland’s playing field level? Hippos ATG’s compliance chief on starting from scratch

While some operators arrive with ready-made Finnish player databases, Hippos ATG's chief compliance officer says new entrants start with nothing, and the regulator may not be ready on day one.
SBC Americas ·

DraftKings CEO defends responsible gaming approach after NYT, ProPublica articles

LISBON, Portugal — DraftKings CEO Jason Robins offered a forceful defense of his company’s responsible gaming approach on Tuesday, amid a run of challenging press. Speaking at SBC Summit as part of a…
Yahoo Sports ·

Andrew Friedman inadvertently identified the Dodgers’ biggest weakness

The Dodgers aren't a fast team, and one surprising addition to their NLDS roster proves it
CBS Sports ·

Ohio State vs. Iowa odds, betting preview: Picks, predictions for Big Ten college football showdown

The Hawkeyes will try to pass another tough test when they host the Buckeyes in a Big Ten battle on Saturday afternoon
VSiN ·

College Football Week 5 Best Bets & Contest Picks

🏈 Back to the Hot Hand Matt Youmans gave us Northwestern +3 Friday night on the VSiN Pro Picks page. The Wildcats didn’t need the points. They routed Penn State 34-13. Now we go back to Matt for his…
ESPN ·

LeBron, Brown scrimmage for 76ers as fans flock for first look

Throngs of fans waited in lines more than 10-deep to watch LeBron James, Jaylen Brown and the rest of the 76ers take part in Saturday's scrimmage.
iGaming Business ·

2026 G2E Review: Gretzky, top industry CEOs take the stage at world’s largest gambling conference

A hockey legend, a host of leading Vegas casino execs and the fight against prediction markets stood out at the annual show.
SBC Americas ·

Portugal officials welcome SBC Summit back to Lisbon for third year

LISBON, Portugal – [Sept. 29] Multiple Portuguese government and Lisbon city dignitaries turned out to welcome SBC and its 40,000 attendees to the city for the third year running, taking part in an…
Yahoo Sports ·

Why did Dave Portnoy leave 'Big Noon Kickoff'? Barstool founder's deal with Fox Sports comes to abrupt end

The news came less than 24 hours before the show was set to broadcast from Michigan-Minnesota.
CBS Sports ·

Week 4 NFL picks, best bets from proven model: This 5-leg parlay pays nearly 25-1

After 10,000 simulations, SportsLine's model reveals its top Week 4 NFL parlay
VSiN ·

Tuley’s Takes: Week 5 College Football Best Bets, Picks and Predictions

Tuley’s Takes – Week 5 College Football Best Bets, Picks and Predictions: While we’re hopefully back on the winning track in the NFL at Tuley’s Takes home office, we’re still trying to get there in…
ESPN ·

Source: Bears expected to start QB Bagent vs. Jets

The Bears are expected to start Tyson Bagent at quarterback against the Jets, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
iGaming Business ·

Personal limits and real-time staff alerts to be mandatory in new UK gaming machine standards

The new technical standards will begin to come into effect in March 2027.
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