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LA Kings
fromDefector
2 days ago

The Wild Card Race Gives Me A Tummy Ache | Defector

The NHL playoff race is intense, with many teams vying for the final spots and showcasing desperate, flawed hockey as the season nears its end.
fromBleacher Nation
6 hours ago
Chicago Cubs

Hurricanes vs. Senators Prediction: Picks, Live Odds and Moneyline - Sunday, April 5, 2026 - Bleacher Nation

Chicago Cubs
fromBleacher Nation
1 day ago

Hurricanes vs. Islanders Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets - Saturday, April 4, 2026 - Bleacher Nation

The Carolina Hurricanes are favored to win against the New York Islanders with a moneyline of -252.
Chicago Cubs
fromBleacher Nation
1 day ago

Lightning vs. Bruins Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets - Saturday, April 4, 2026 - Bleacher Nation

Tampa Bay Lightning are favored to win against the Boston Bruins with a moneyline of -186.
LA Kings
fromDefector
2 days ago

The Wild Card Race Gives Me A Tummy Ache | Defector

The NHL playoff race is intense, with many teams vying for the final spots and showcasing desperate, flawed hockey as the season nears its end.
fromBleacher Nation
6 hours ago
Chicago Cubs

Hurricanes vs. Senators Prediction: Picks, Live Odds and Moneyline - Sunday, April 5, 2026 - Bleacher Nation

fromBleacher Nation
1 day ago
Chicago Cubs

Hurricanes vs. Islanders Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets - Saturday, April 4, 2026 - Bleacher Nation

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#ncaa
Boston Celtics
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

The Lesson of a Thrilling March Madness

The NCAA tournament showcases that financial changes in college sports do not diminish the passion and quality of the game.
Washington Wizards
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

ESPN talent predict men's Final Four winners, national champion

UConn and Arizona are favored to win their respective Final Four matchups and are predicted to compete for the national championship.
Boston Celtics
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

The Lesson of a Thrilling March Madness

The NCAA tournament showcases that financial changes in college sports do not diminish the passion and quality of the game.
Washington Wizards
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

ESPN talent predict men's Final Four winners, national champion

UConn and Arizona are favored to win their respective Final Four matchups and are predicted to compete for the national championship.
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#nba
Boston Celtics
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

NBA playoff futures: Back the Spurs? Will 76ers surprise?

The NBA playoffs are approaching, with futures bets highlighting the Celtics and Spurs as strong contenders.
Chicago Cubs
fromBleacher Nation
8 hours ago

Spurs vs. 76ers Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets - Monday, April 6, 2026 - Bleacher Nation

The San Antonio Spurs are favored to win against the Philadelphia 76ers with an 8-point spread on April 6, 2026.
Boston Celtics
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

NBA playoff futures: Back the Spurs? Will 76ers surprise?

The NBA playoffs are approaching, with futures bets highlighting the Celtics and Spurs as strong contenders.
fromBleacher Nation
8 hours ago
Chicago Cubs

Spurs vs. 76ers Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets - Monday, April 6, 2026 - Bleacher Nation

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fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

March Madness and the Rise of Gen Z Sports Gambling

The growth in sports betting is spurred by Gen Z and Millennials, who increasingly engage in high-risk sports betting, stock trading, and cryptocurrency speculation on mobile devices.
Poker
National Hockey League
fromTheLeafsNation
11 hours ago

Instant Reaction: Kings outlast Maple Leafs in barn burner to keep playoff hopes alive, improve Leafs' top-5 odds

The Toronto Maple Leafs' playoff elimination leads to a focus on draft lottery implications rather than game outcomes.
fromESPN.com
15 hours ago

What's it like watching Dan Hurley lead UConn to the title game

Dan Hurley’s first f-bomb came at the 55-second mark. That’s when he looked at a member of the three-man officiating crew and asked, very loudly, 'What the f--- was that?!'.
National Basketball Association
LA Clippers
fromMiami Herald
19 hours ago

Dan Hurley's Wife Calls Out Rival Fanbase Before Final Four

Andrea Hurley criticized St. John's fans for rooting against UConn during the Elite Eight, calling their behavior 'really sad' and 'crappy'.
Barcelona
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

Every team's championship, group odds for the 2026 World Cup

Spain is the favorite to win the 2026 World Cup, followed by France and England.
Women
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

UCLA defeats Texas to set up national title showdown with South Carolina

UCLA women's basketball reaches its first NCAA national championship game after defeating Texas 51-44 in a defensive battle.
San Francisco Giants
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

Betting odds for The Masters, future golf majors: Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy favored

Scottie Scheffler is the favorite to win the 2026 major golf season, particularly The Masters with odds of +405.
#final-four
Chicago Bulls
fromNewsday
2 days ago

Big men, bigger lineups: how length, size got Illinois, UConn, Arizona, Michigan to the Final Four

The Final Four features the tallest teams in two decades, emphasizing the importance of size in basketball success.
Boston Bruins
fromESPN.com
5 days ago

Women's March Madness 2026: Ranking the Final Four

UConn, South Carolina, Texas, and UCLA reached the Final Four for the second consecutive year, showcasing their dominance in women's NCAA basketball.
Chicago Bulls
fromNewsday
2 days ago

Big men, bigger lineups: how length, size got Illinois, UConn, Arizona, Michigan to the Final Four

The Final Four features the tallest teams in two decades, emphasizing the importance of size in basketball success.
Boston Bruins
fromESPN.com
5 days ago

Women's March Madness 2026: Ranking the Final Four

UConn, South Carolina, Texas, and UCLA reached the Final Four for the second consecutive year, showcasing their dominance in women's NCAA basketball.
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#nfl
National Football League
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

NFL's Billion-Dollar Sportsbook Partnerships Expire With No Replacement as League Faces Microbetting Lawsuit

NFL has no official sportsbook partner for the first time since 2021 after deals with Fanuel, Draftkings, and Caesars expired without renewal.
National Football League
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

NFL's Billion-Dollar Sportsbook Partnerships Expire With No Replacement as League Faces Microbetting Lawsuit

NFL has no official sportsbook partner for the first time since 2021 after deals with Fanuel, Draftkings, and Caesars expired without renewal.
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#sports-betting
Intellectual property law
fromReadWrite
3 days ago

FanDuel and DraftKings face Interactive Games patent lawsuit

Interactive Games LLC has filed lawsuits against FanDuel and DraftKings for patent infringement related to mobile wagering technology.
Poker
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

When legal sports betting surges, so do Americans' financial problems

Sports betting leads to financial strain, with increased credit delinquency rates among bettors in states where it is legal.
Intellectual property law
fromReadWrite
3 days ago

FanDuel and DraftKings face Interactive Games patent lawsuit

Interactive Games LLC has filed lawsuits against FanDuel and DraftKings for patent infringement related to mobile wagering technology.
Poker
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

When legal sports betting surges, so do Americans' financial problems

Sports betting leads to financial strain, with increased credit delinquency rates among bettors in states where it is legal.
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#march-madness
Careers
fromFast Company
5 days ago

March Madness fatigue: Why some office workers hate 'sportsball'

March Madness can create workplace exclusion and distraction, highlighting the need for inclusive team culture.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

AI hacks for your March Madness bracket

AI excels at identifying patterns rather than predicting random events, making it better suited for analyzing tournament trends than picking individual game winners.
Washington Wizards
fromPortland Mercury
1 week ago

Anatomy of a March Madness Upset Inside the Student Section of High Point University

High Point Panthers achieve historic victory over Wisconsin Badgers, marking their first win in March Madness history.
Careers
fromFast Company
5 days ago

March Madness fatigue: Why some office workers hate 'sportsball'

March Madness can create workplace exclusion and distraction, highlighting the need for inclusive team culture.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

AI hacks for your March Madness bracket

AI excels at identifying patterns rather than predicting random events, making it better suited for analyzing tournament trends than picking individual game winners.
Washington Wizards
fromPortland Mercury
1 week ago

Anatomy of a March Madness Upset Inside the Student Section of High Point University

High Point Panthers achieve historic victory over Wisconsin Badgers, marking their first win in March Madness history.
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fromFuturism
2 hours ago

Polymarket Has Turned Our Climate Apocalypse Into a Casino

"Gambling on the weather has become an institution throughout a great part of the United States." This sentiment from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram in 1915 highlights the long-standing tradition of weather betting in American culture.
Poker
#ncaa-tournament
Los Angeles Rams
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Men's March Madness: Predictions, previews for every Sweet 16 game Friday

Arizona, Illinois, Purdue, and Iowa advance to the Elite Eight; Duke and St. John's face off in a critical Sweet 16 matchup.
Women
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

Ranking the 15 best players in the women's Final Four

UConn's Sarah Strong leads the final women's college basketball player rankings as the NCAA tournament reaches the national semifinals.
Boston Celtics
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

Men's March Madness superlatives from Sweet 16, Elite Eight

The NCAA tournament showcases unexpected moments and standout performances, highlighting both player resilience and unique experiences during the competition.
Washington Wizards
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

Your men's Final Four guide: Illinois-UConn, Arizona-Michigan (with predictions!)

UConn's experience and key players have propelled them to the Final Four, showcasing resilience and strategic play against strong opponents.
Boston Bruins
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

Men's tournament odds: Arizona, Michigan pull ahead after Duke stumbles in first round

Duke's odds to win the national championship have dropped to +425, making them third behind Arizona and Michigan.
Women
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Lunardi: Want Cinderella back? Set an NCAA tournament eligibility floor

The NCAA tournament's structure limits opportunities for non-power conference teams, reducing the chances for Cinderella stories in college basketball.
Los Angeles Rams
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Men's March Madness: Predictions, previews for every Sweet 16 game Friday

Arizona, Illinois, Purdue, and Iowa advance to the Elite Eight; Duke and St. John's face off in a critical Sweet 16 matchup.
Women
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

Ranking the 15 best players in the women's Final Four

UConn's Sarah Strong leads the final women's college basketball player rankings as the NCAA tournament reaches the national semifinals.
Boston Celtics
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

Men's March Madness superlatives from Sweet 16, Elite Eight

The NCAA tournament showcases unexpected moments and standout performances, highlighting both player resilience and unique experiences during the competition.
Washington Wizards
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

Your men's Final Four guide: Illinois-UConn, Arizona-Michigan (with predictions!)

UConn's experience and key players have propelled them to the Final Four, showcasing resilience and strategic play against strong opponents.
Boston Bruins
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

Men's tournament odds: Arizona, Michigan pull ahead after Duke stumbles in first round

Duke's odds to win the national championship have dropped to +425, making them third behind Arizona and Michigan.
Women
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Lunardi: Want Cinderella back? Set an NCAA tournament eligibility floor

The NCAA tournament's structure limits opportunities for non-power conference teams, reducing the chances for Cinderella stories in college basketball.
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Women
fromNewsday
2 days ago

Bigger and better: Women's Final Four teams filled with multi-talented frontcourt players

Madison Booker exemplifies the evolution of women's basketball with her versatile skills and height, contributing to a trend of larger players in the sport.
#college-basketball
New York Mets
fromDefector
2 weeks ago

Let's Get Upset, With Ken Pomeroy | Defector

College basketball viewing habits reveal deeper patterns about sports fandom, with March Madness tournaments offering entertainment value beyond gambling or bracket success through expert analysis and diverse team styles.
Higher education
fromDefector
2 weeks ago

There Is No Resting State Of March Madness | Defector

College basketball has become increasingly optimized and commercialized through official player compensation and market forces, losing its scruffier character while remaining fundamentally driven by the same corrupt gray market dynamics that existed for decades.
Washington Wizards
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

Men's basketball tournament: Odds, spread totals and BPI projections for second round

The 2026 men's college basketball tournament bracket has narrowed to 32 teams, with second-round play starting Saturday.
New York Mets
fromDefector
2 weeks ago

Let's Get Upset, With Ken Pomeroy | Defector

College basketball viewing habits reveal deeper patterns about sports fandom, with March Madness tournaments offering entertainment value beyond gambling or bracket success through expert analysis and diverse team styles.
Higher education
fromDefector
2 weeks ago

There Is No Resting State Of March Madness | Defector

College basketball has become increasingly optimized and commercialized through official player compensation and market forces, losing its scruffier character while remaining fundamentally driven by the same corrupt gray market dynamics that existed for decades.
Washington Wizards
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

Men's basketball tournament: Odds, spread totals and BPI projections for second round

The 2026 men's college basketball tournament bracket has narrowed to 32 teams, with second-round play starting Saturday.
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Poker
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

As hoops betting spikes, it's New Hampshire and other states vs. prediction markets

New Hampshire plans to sue prediction market companies to protect state sports betting revenues.
Boston Celtics
fromSB Nation
1 week ago

March Madness 2026: The best and worst from Sweet 16 Friday

Duke overcame a 10-point deficit to defeat St. John's, extending their winning streak to 14 games and showcasing strong performances from key players.
fromBleacher Nation
3 hours ago

Who is the Biggest Underdog Ever to Win the World Series? - Bleacher Nation

The 1969 Mets opened the season with 100-to-1 odds to win it all, trailing the Chicago Cubs by 10 games in mid-August before their remarkable turnaround.
Chicago Cubs
Poker
fromReadWrite
5 days ago

Americans view prediction markets as gambling, survey says

Most Americans view sports prediction markets as gambling rather than investing, raising concerns about consumer understanding and risk.
Washington Wizards
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

Men's tournament first bets for the semifinals: Slow start for Michigan and Arizona?

The final four teams in the 2026 men's tournament are UConn, Illinois, Michigan, and Arizona, with semifinals approaching.
#march-madness-betting
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago
National Basketball Association

Six bets and an eliminator pick for the first round of the men's tournament

National Basketball Association
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

Six bets and an eliminator pick for the first round of the men's tournament

High Point's offensive strength and pace-based style create a favorable matchup against Wisconsin's weak perimeter defense, making this a prototypical upset opportunity in the 2026 tournament.
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National Basketball Association
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

They've Made It to 27 Consecutive NCAA Tournaments. They've Lost Every Time. This Is Finally Their Year.

Gonzaga has made 27 consecutive NCAA tournaments and reached two national championship games in the past decade but has not won, raising questions about whether 2026 could finally be their championship year.
Poker
fromReadWrite
2 weeks ago

Kalshi clashes with Gambling Is Not Investing over March Madness

Kalshi and Gambling is Not Investing clash over the regulation of prediction markets versus traditional sports betting during March Madness.
#mens-basketball
Chicago Cubs
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

How to bet Saturday's national semifinal games: Who will win the rematch between Illinois and UConn?

Illinois is favored to win against UConn in the national semifinals due to their efficient offense and rebounding advantage.
Washington Wizards
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Men's tournament first bets: Best bets for the rounds of 8 and 16

Three No. 1 seeds remain in the tournament, while Florida is out after a loss to Iowa. St. John's has a strong chance against Duke.
Chicago Cubs
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

How to bet Saturday's national semifinal games: Who will win the rematch between Illinois and UConn?

Illinois is favored to win against UConn in the national semifinals due to their efficient offense and rebounding advantage.
Chicago Cubs
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

Two bets and an Eliminator pick for the men's tournament games Saturday

Michigan State's defense is crucial against Louisville, while Duke is expected to improve offensively against TCU after a poor shooting performance.
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Poker
fromReadWrite
3 weeks ago

Prediction market ads raise responsible gaming concerns

Legal NCAA basketball tournament wagering is projected to reach $3.3 billion in 2025, up 54% in three years, but unregulated prediction market platforms are increasing advertising while traditional sportsbooks decrease marketing, creating compliance and consumer protection gaps.
Washington Wizards
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

March Madness 2026 betting: Top underdog picks in the First Round | amNewYork

New York bettors face restrictions on wagering for in-state college basketball teams and player prop bets during March Madness, but can bet on spreads, moneylines, totals, and futures for out-of-state teams.
fromBleacher Nation
1 day ago

Real Salt Lake vs. Sporting Kansas City Prediction, Picks, Live Odds - April 4 - Bleacher Nation

Real Salt Lake has been a moneyline favorite just one other time so far this season, and won. Sporting Kansas City has not entered a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +740.
Chicago Cubs
Washington Wizards
fromFanSided
2 weeks ago

March Madness 2026 bracket predictions, picks for every game: Duke, Florida will fall short of Elite Eight

March Madness 2026 predictions feature major upsets including Cal Baptist over Kansas and South Florida over Louisville, with only one No. 1 seed reaching the Final Four.
#ncaa-tournament-betting
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago
Washington Wizards

My First Bet for the Men's NCAA Tournament: Best bets for the first round all the way to the title game

Washington Wizards
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

My First Bet for the Men's NCAA Tournament: Best bets for the first round all the way to the title game

NCAA tournament betting favorites include Duke at +330 odds, with Michigan, Arizona, Florida, Houston, and UConn among top contenders for the national title.
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Chicago Cubs
fromBleacher Nation
3 days ago

Creighton vs. Rutgers: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch - Bleacher Nation

Creighton Bluejays host Rutgers Scarlet Knights on April 2, 2026, aiming to end a three-game home losing streak.
Chicago Cubs
fromBleacher Nation
5 days ago

Texas vs UCLA Women's College Basketball Odds and Prediction - NCAA Tournament Semifinals - Bleacher Nation

Texas Longhorns and UCLA Bruins are both on winning streaks, with Texas at 12 games and UCLA at 29 games.
Chicago Cubs
fromBleacher Nation
1 week ago

Should I Pay for a Tool That Finds Me Arbitrage Bets? - Bleacher Nation

Arbitrage betting tools help identify profitable betting opportunities across multiple sportsbooks, ensuring guaranteed profits regardless of event outcomes.
Chicago Cubs
fromBleacher Nation
3 weeks ago

Betting on College Basketball Conference Tournaments: What You Should Know - Bleacher Nation

Conference tournaments compress schedules into days, creating unique betting opportunities through injury risk, momentum shifts, and format advantages that differ fundamentally from regular season play.
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