Today: September 21, 2024
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Australia's National Rugby League following NFL model in trying to expand its footprint to the US

Four National Rugby League teams open their season Saturday night when the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles play the South Sydney Rabbitohs and the Sydney Roosters meet the Brisbane Broncos

Australia's National Rugby League following NFL model in trying to expand its footprint to the US
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NFL suspends Raiders backup QB Jimmy Garoppolo for violating PEDs policy

Las Vegas Raiders backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has been suspended by the NFL for the first two games of next season for violating the performance-enhancing drugs policy of the league and NFL Players Association

NFL suspends Raiders backup QB Jimmy Garoppolo for violating PEDs policy
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Pros push 49ers betting lines up in the Super Bowl, but most of the bets still on the Chiefs

The early Super Bowl money went on the Chiefs, causing betting lines to drop from 2 or 2 1/2 points to 1 or 1 1/2 points depending on the sportsbook

Pros push 49ers betting lines up in the Super Bowl, but most of the bets still on the Chiefs
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Isiah Pacheco's 'angry' running style could help lift Chiefs past 49ers in the Super Bowl

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco was relaxed Wednesday as reporters peppered him with questions

Isiah Pacheco's 'angry' running style could help lift Chiefs past 49ers in the Super Bowl
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Patrick Mahomes tight-lipped about his dad's arrest ahead of the Super Bowl

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes says his father is “doing good” after his arrest for driving while intoxicated

Patrick Mahomes tight-lipped about his dad's arrest ahead of the Super Bowl
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U.S. sportsbooks won't take bets on possible Taylor Swift appearance at the Super Bowl

Fans have been wondering for days whether Taylor Swift will make it to the Super Bowl next week to cheer on boyfriend Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs and, if so, how many times she’ll show up on TV during the game

U.S. sportsbooks won't take bets on possible Taylor Swift appearance at the Super Bowl
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Las Vegas' first Super Bowl is driving record prices on the secondary ticket market

Tickets on at least one secondary-market site are the most expensive in Super Bowl history

Las Vegas' first Super Bowl is driving record prices on the secondary ticket market
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Raiders hire former Chargers general manager Tom Telesco for GM job

The Las Vegas Raiders announced Tuesday they hired Tom Telesco as their next general manager and passed over interim Champ Kelly for the position

Raiders hire former Chargers general manager Tom Telesco for GM job
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Raiders remove interim tag and hire Antonio Pierce as their head coach

Las Vegas players have lobbied for Antonio Pierce to get the job full time ever since he became the Raiders interim coach at midseason

Raiders remove interim tag and hire Antonio Pierce as their head coach
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Sportsbooks pulling hard for big underdogs Packers and Steelers in the playoffs

Sportsbook directors follow the money when it comes to cheering for particular teams

Sportsbooks pulling hard for big underdogs Packers and Steelers in the playoffs
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Davis' 35 points lead No. 14 FAU to 96-95 win over No. 4 Arizona in double OT

Johnell Davis scored 35 points and had nine rebounds to lead No. 14 Florida Atlantic to a 96-95 double-overtime victory over No. 4 Arizona in the Desert Classic

Davis' 35 points lead No. 14 FAU to 96-95 win over No. 4 Arizona in double OT
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Analysis: Raiders show support for Antonio Pierce through their play in rout of Chargers

The difference in the attitude of the teams was quite clear Thursday night

Analysis: Raiders show support for Antonio Pierce through their play in rout of Chargers
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Four days after losing 3-0, Raiders set franchise scoring record, beat Chargers 63-21

Four days after losing 3-0, the Las Vegas Raiders set a franchise scoring record with a 63-21 win over the Los Angeles Chargers

Four days after losing 3-0, Raiders set franchise scoring record, beat Chargers 63-21
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Kalib Boone scores 25 points to lead UNLV to 79-64 upset over No. 8 Creighton

Kalib Boone scored 25 points and UNLV led nearly the entire way in a 79-64 victory over No. 8 Creighton

Kalib Boone scores 25 points to lead UNLV to 79-64 upset over No. 8 Creighton
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Vikings get promising news on WR Justin Jefferson after he's taken to hospital with chest injury

Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson was taken to a hospital after being hit in the chest during Minnesota’s 3-0 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, but he returned to Allegiant Stadium and then flew home with the team

Vikings get promising news on WR Justin Jefferson after he's taken to hospital with chest injury
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LeBron James scores 30 points, Lakers rout Pelicans 133-89 to reach tournament final

LeBron James scored 30 points in less than three quarters and the Los Angeles Lakers steamrolled the New Orleans Pelicans 133-89 on Thursday night to reach the championship game in the NBA In-Season Tournament

LeBron James scores 30 points, Lakers rout Pelicans 133-89 to reach tournament final
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NBA In-Season Tournament not lacking in the Las Vegas glitz and glamour

When league officials decided to play the semifinals and championship game of the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament in Las Vegas, they knew it wouldn’t be an understated affair

NBA In-Season Tournament not lacking in the Las Vegas glitz and glamour
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Pac-12 ends on a high note, but the future is much more daunting for 2 remaining schools

George Kliavkoff followed the custom for a conference commissioner and handed the Pac-12 Championship trophy to Washington coach Kalen DeBoer

Pac-12 ends on a high note, but the future is much more daunting for 2 remaining schools
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No. 3 Washington rallies to beat No. 5 Oregon 34-31 and secure playoff spot

Michael Penix Jr. passed for 319 yards and a touchdown, Dillon Johnson ran for 152 yards and two TDs and No. 3 Washington wrapped up a spot in the College Football Playoff, beating No. 5 Oregon 34-31 on Friday night in the Pac-12 Championship

No. 3 Washington rallies to beat No. 5 Oregon 34-31 and secure playoff spot
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F1 fans file class-action lawsuit against the Las Vegas Grand Prix

Formula One fans upset at being forced to the leave the Las Vegas Grand Prix venue early Friday morning before the start of the second practice session filed a class-action lawsuit

F1 fans file class-action lawsuit against the Las Vegas Grand Prix
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Las Vegas Grand Prix expected to smash Formula One betting records

The Las Vegas Grand Prix on Saturday night is expected to set Formula One and motor sports wagering records at Caesars Entertainment and BetMGM

Las Vegas Grand Prix expected to smash Formula One betting records
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Stevenson-De Los Santos fight hopes to feed off energy for Formula One race in Las Vegas

Shakur Stevenson will try to win a championship in a third weight class Thursday

Stevenson-De Los Santos fight hopes to feed off energy for Formula One race in Las Vegas
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Jacobs rushes for 116 yards as Raiders improve to 2-0 under Pierce, beat Jets 16-12

Josh Jacobs rushed for 116 yards, Aidan O’Connell connected with fellow rookie Michael Mayer for the game’s only touchdown, and the Las Vegas Raiders improved to 2-0 under interim coach Antonio Pierce, beating the New York Jets 16-12

Jacobs rushes for 116 yards as Raiders improve to 2-0 under Pierce, beat Jets 16-12
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Defending national champion and No. 1 LSU falls 92-78 to No. 20 Colorado in season opener

Defending national champion and No. 1 LSU lost to No. 20 Colorado 92-78 on Monday night in the Hall of Fame Series

Defending national champion and No. 1 LSU falls 92-78 to No. 20 Colorado in season opener
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Raiders bench Garoppolo, try to move forward under interim coach Antonio Pierce

The Las Vegas Raiders fired offensive coordinator Mick Lombardi on Wednesday

Raiders bench Garoppolo, try to move forward under interim coach Antonio Pierce

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