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Novelty Betting: Favorites to Replace Logan Roy on HBO’s ‘Succession’
Although there are not any legal betting markets on the HBO series "Succession," Roman Roy is the hypothetical favorite at +250 odds among his siblings to take control of the family business after the death of their father earlier this season. Only...
WWE Lobbying Key States to Allow Legal Sports Betting on Matches
The WWE is trying an unusual tactic to attract new fans and expand its global brand through sports betting. The organization, which recently merged with Hollywood giant Endeavor, has been unable to lobby multiple state gaming regulators to allow legalized gambling on...
Phoenix Suns Lose Chris Paul to Injury for Next Three Playoff Games
Phoenix Suns veteran point guard Chris Paul sustained a groin injury in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Denver Nuggets, and he's expected to miss multiple games. The Suns trail the Nuggets 2-0 in their playoff series after they...
Philadelphia 76ers Center Joel Embiid Doubtful for Game 1 of East Semis
The Philadelphia 76ers have reported that center Joel Embiid could miss Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference semifinals against the Boston Celtics because of a right knee injury. The #3 76ers needed only four games to knock out the #6 Brooklyn...
Underdog #8 Miami Heat Upsets #1 Milwaukee Bucks, Advances to East Semis
The Miami Heat, as a #8 seed, has pulled off a remarkable upset, knocking out the #1 Milwaukee Bucks in the first round of the NBA's Eastern Conference playoffs. The Heat needed only five games to dispatch the top-seeded Bucks and advance...
New York Jets Add Aaron Rodgers in Trade, Get a Futures Bump
The New York Jets have reached a deal to acquire quarterback Aaron Rodgers from the Green Bay Packers, and the Jets are now +1400 odds to win Super Bowl LVIII. The Jets gave up a second-round pick, or #42 overall, in the...
Los Angeles Clippers on Brink of Elimination, Kawhi Leonard to Miss Game 5
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard will sit out a third-straight game because of a right knee injury. The #5 Clippers square off against the #4 Phoenix Suns in Game 5 of their opening-round playoff series. The Clippers are down 3-1 against...
NFL Trade Rumors: San Francisco 49ers Fielding Calls for Trey Lance
Multiple teams have contacted the San Francisco 49ers about acquiring quarterback Trey Lance in a trade. Ian Rapoport from the NFL Network reported that the 49ers aren't seeking a trade and are sticking with Lance for now. The jury is still out...
Miami Heat Lose Shooting Guard Tyler Herro in Game 1 Upset
Miami Heat shooting guard Tyler Herro sustained a hand injury while diving for a loose ball in Miami's first playoff game of the postseason against the Milwaukee Bucks. He's expected to miss four to six weeks of action. The Heat secured the...
New York Yankees Send Giancarlo Stanton to Injured List
The New York Yankees have been unlucky this season in the injury department, and their latest casualty is designated hitter/outfielder Giancarlo Stanton. The Yankees placed Stanton on the 10-day injured list (IL) after an MRI revealed he suffered a grade 2 strained...