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The Cleveland Browns have hired Todd Monken as their new head coach after firing Kevin Stefanski. There are concerns from sports commentators that Monken might not have a long tenure due to the Browns' high expectations. The team is also considering their quarterback options ahead of the NFL draft.
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The Cleveland Browns fired their previous head coach Kevin Stefanski.
Todd Monken, previously the offensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens, is now the head coach of the Browns.
A radio host predicts that Monken's time as coach might be short due to the team's high expectations.
There is doubt about Monken meeting the Browns' target of improvements in wins and offensive performance.
The Browns hope for stability in their quarterback situation this season.
The team holds the No. 6 and No. 24 picks in the upcoming NFL Draft.
NFL Draft prospect Ty Simpson visited the Browns for a potential selection.
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The article discusses a promotion where new users can get a $50 bonus for placing a $5 entry on college basketball games using the Underdog promo code "NEWSWEEK." The promo is part of the NCAA Tournament, also known as March Madness.
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The promo offers a $50 bonus for a $5 entry using the Underdog promo code "NEWSWEEK."
It is available for new Underdog users who are in locations where the service is allowed.
The promotion is targeted at college basketball fans during March Madness.
Users can bet on player point totals from various teams like Purdue and UCLA.
The promo requires new users to meet age and regional requirements.
Players mentioned include Trey Kaufman-Renn from Purdue and Tyler Bilodeau from UCLA.
Standard and flex entries are available for making picks with the Underdog sports platform.
Newsweek may earn money if users sign up through their links.
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The WNBA and its players' association have reached a new agreement that significantly increases the salary cap and allows many players to sign more lucrative contracts. Rookie Caitlin Clark, a standout player, will see her salary rise under this new agreement, with the potential to earn even more in the coming years.
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The WNBA and WNBPA agreed to a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
The new salary cap will increase from $1.5 million to $7 million.
The supermax salary will begin at $1.4 million in 2025.
Caitlin Clark, a top rookie, will see her salary rise to $530,000 in 2026.
In 2027, Clark could earn up to $1.3 million as a previous All-WNBA player.
In 2028, she could sign for a $1.7 million supermax contract.
The new CBA will allow over 100 players to become unrestricted free agents.
Free agency will start on April 12, with qualifying offers to be sent on April 7 and 8.
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The article discusses a prediction that the Detroit Tigers may trade pitcher Tarik Skubal to the New York Mets before the season's trade deadline. Skubal, who has won two Cy Young Awards, may not reach a new contract agreement with the Tigers, prompting trade speculation.
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Tarik Skubal is a significant figure in baseball headlines as he approaches free agency at the end of the season.
Skubal has won two Cy Young Awards, an achievement given to the best pitchers.
Skubal won an arbitration case, securing $32 million, while the Tigers valued him at $19 million.
The Tigers signed pitcher Framber Valdez to a three-year deal, making a Skubal trade seem unlikely initially.
A prediction by MLB.com suggests the Tigers might trade Skubal to the Mets by July’s deadline.
The Mets are motivated to improve their team, which could make a trade appealing.
The Tigers play in the American League Central, which is considered a weaker division, creating potential playoff opportunities.
The prediction involves the Mets trading prospect Jonah Tong for Skubal.
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The Arizona Wildcats and the LIU Sharks will compete in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament on March 20. Arizona enters as a strong contender and top seed in the West Region, while LIU holds the 16th seed after winning their conference tournament. The game will be available to watch on TNT and through live streaming services like DIRECTV.
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Arizona Wildcats have a 30–5 overall record.
Arizona finished their Pac-12 play with a 17–3 record and won the regular-season title.
Arizona is a No. 1 seed in the West Region of the NCAA Tournament.
LIU Sharks have a 23–11 overall record.
LIU won the Northeast Conference Tournament and secured an automatic NCAA bid.
LIU is a No. 16 seed in the West Region.
The game is on March 20, 2026, and will air on TNT.
Fans can stream the game live through DIRECTV.
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The NFL Draft event in Pittsburgh is causing local schools to switch to online learning due to expected disruptions. This change aims to manage security, traffic, and logistical challenges during the draft days.
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The NFL Draft will happen in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in April.
An estimated 700,000 people could visit the city for the event.
Pittsburgh Public Schools will have remote learning from April 22 to April 24.
The decision is to handle increased security and traffic challenges.
The draft starts on April 23 and runs until April 25.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have the 21st pick in the first round.
The event will include a fan experience at Point State Park.
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order to protect the broadcast time of the Army-Navy football game. The order directs federal agencies to ensure the game doesn't face competition from other college football games, especially during the College Football Playoffs.
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President Trump signed an executive order called "Preserving America’s Game."
The order aims to protect the traditional broadcast time of the Army-Navy game.
The Army-Navy game traditionally occurs on the second Saturday in December.
The order asks federal agencies to prevent scheduling conflicts with College Football Playoffs.
The Department of Commerce and FCC are tasked with coordinating with football organizations and broadcasters.
The FCC will consider if the game should continue as a national service event.
The order doesn't create new legal rights or override existing laws.
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The article highlights a promotional offer by Kalshi for new customers using the code "NEWSWEEK" during the March Madness basketball event. New users who deposit a minimum of $1 and complete $10 in trades on Kalshi's prediction markets will receive a $10 bonus.
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Kalshi offers a $10 bonus to new users who use the promo code "NEWSWEEK".
To qualify, users must deposit at least $1 and make $10 in trades.
This offer is available to people in all 50 U.S. states.
Users must be at least 18 years old to participate.
The promotion coincides with the NCAA Tournament, often known as March Madness.
The article mentions specific matchups like Santa Clara vs. Kentucky and Akron vs. Texas Tech.
Newsweek may earn a commission if users sign up through provided links.
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Reports indicate that the Golden State Warriors attempted to trade for Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo by offering multiple first-round draft picks. The Bucks have set a high asking price for Antetokounmpo, who has been dealing with injuries this season and is considering his future with the team.
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The Warriors offered four unprotected first-round draft picks for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
The Bucks' asking price for Antetokounmpo is very high, including all draft picks and young players.
The Bucks showed interest in younger players VJ Edgecombe and Evan Mobley.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is weighing his options and might receive a max contract extension offer from the Bucks in October.
Antetokounmpo missed games this season due to injuries, affecting his trade value.
The Bucks are close to being eliminated from playoff contention with a record of 28-41.
Antetokounmpo has averaged 27.6 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 5.4 assists this season.
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Jonathan Wheatley is leaving his job as Audi's team principal after a year. Aston Martin has approached him to take a similar role. Mattia Binotto will temporarily handle Wheatley’s duties at Audi.
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Jonathan Wheatley has left Audi as team principal.
Wheatley's departure was announced for "personal reasons."
Mattia Binotto will cover Wheatley's responsibilities while Audi plans its next moves.
Audi had a meeting with Wheatley and Binotto before this decision.
Wheatley is expected to serve a 'gardening leave' period before moving to another job.
Aston Martin has shown interest in Wheatley, though not officially confirmed.
Aston Martin's owner, Lawrence Stroll, emphasized a strong partnership with Adrian Newey.
Aston Martin's Formula 1 team is currently struggling with technical issues.
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North Carolina lost to VCU in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The loss has led to questions about the future of UNC's head coach, Hubert Davis. Analysts suggest Davis needs to improve recruiting to keep his job.
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North Carolina was defeated by VCU 82-78 in overtime during the NCAA Tournament.
North Carolina's lead of 70-56 with 7 minutes left was overturned by VCU's comeback.
Junior Henri Veesaar scored 26 points and made 10 rebounds for North Carolina.
Key player Caleb Wilson was absent due to a hand injury, affecting team performance.
Hubert Davis has been North Carolina's head coach since 2021 with a record of 125-54.
Analysts like Seth Greenberg believe Davis must improve recruiting to secure his position.
Davis' teams have not progressed past the Sweet 16 in the past few seasons.
Critics suggest Davis needs to update his coaching strategy and staff.
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In the NCAA Tournament, 12th-seeded High Point upset 5th-seeded Wisconsin, contributing to a series of victories by lower-seeded teams, known as double-digit seeds. By the end of the tournament's first day, only a tiny fraction of brackets remained perfect on platforms like ESPN, due to these surprising outcomes.
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High Point, a 12th seed, defeated 5th seed Wisconsin in the NCAA Tournament.
Four teams with double-digit seedings, including High Point, VCU, Texas, and Texas A&M, won their games.
North Carolina lost to VCU, impacted by the absence of their leading scorer Caleb Wilson due to injury.
BYU, missing star player Richie Saunders, lost to Texas after trailing by 17 points.
Saint Mary's lost to Texas A&M without key scorer Paulius Murauskas, who was ill.
By the end of the first day, less than 0.04% of brackets on ESPN remained perfect.
The NCAA estimates very low odds of achieving a perfect bracket, ranging from 1 in 9.2 quintillion to 1 in 120 billion, depending on prediction methods.
An estimated 60 to 100 million brackets are filled out each year for the NCAA Tournament.
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Pep Guardiola avoided pre-match confrontation with Mikel Arteta ahead of Manchester City's match against Arsenal in the English League Cup final. Guardiola spoke about global chaos and reflected on past issues between the teams regarding their tactics.
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Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta are preparing for a League Cup final between Manchester City and Arsenal.
Guardiola chose not to discuss previous tactical disputes with Arsenal.
The term "dark arts" refers to controversial tactics used by Arsenal during past games.
Guardiola commented on global issues and chaos without wanting to address past disputes.
Arsenal leads the Premier League and is competing for four trophies this season.
Guardiola praised Arsenal for their improvements and teamwork.
Arteta acknowledged that his relationship with Guardiola had to change due to their teams' rivalry.
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The Milwaukee Bucks are having a tough season, with star player Giannis Antetokounmpo facing injuries that limit his play. Discussions are arising about whether the team might consider trading him due to his health issues and their poor performance.
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The Milwaukee Bucks have a 28-41 record this season.
Giannis Antetokounmpo has missed many games due to injuries.
There is speculation that the Bucks may consider trading Giannis.
Giannis is currently signed through the 2026-27 season.
He has been openly frustrated with the team's performance.
Giannis's health and age are concerns as he is now 31 years old.
The Bucks need more changes to become a championship contender again.
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The Seattle Seahawks decided not to keep Kenneth Walker III, the reigning Super Bowl MVP, allowing him to sign with the Kansas City Chiefs. Seahawks GM John Schneider explained the decision was in line with his approach to find talented players in the running back position, expressing confidence in other team members despite injuries.
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The Seattle Seahawks let Kenneth Walker III, the Super Bowl MVP, sign with the Kansas City Chiefs.
The Chiefs offered Walker a four-year, $36 million contract during free agency.
Seahawks GM John Schneider emphasized the importance of finding other capable running backs.
Schneider praised other Seahawks running backs like Cam Akers, George Holani, Emmanuel Wilson, Zach Charbonnet, and Kenny McIntosh.
Schneider expressed confidence in the team's depth at the running back position, despite injuries.
The Kansas City Chiefs struggled with rushing last season, averaging the seventh-fewest yards per game.
Zach Charbonnet, one of the Seahawks' running backs, suffered a season-ending injury.
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Trent Alexander-Arnold was not chosen for Thomas Tuchel's England squad, affecting his chances to play in the upcoming World Cup. Despite his success at Real Madrid, other players are favored over him for the right-back position.
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Trent Alexander-Arnold did not make it to Thomas Tuchel's latest England squad.
Tuchel has not spoken to Alexander-Arnold about his exclusion from the team.
Alexander-Arnold recently recovered from an injury and is back playing for Real Madrid.
Reece James, the first-choice right-back, is unavailable for upcoming friendly matches.
Other players, including Tino Livramento and Djed Spence, are preferred over Alexander-Arnold.
Tuchel values players with a physical style and past performances for his team.
Alexander-Arnold has played 34 times for England, with his last appearance in a match against Andorra.
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The 2026 NCAA Wrestling Championships will take place from March 19-21 in Cleveland, Ohio. The event features top college wrestling teams and individuals competing for national titles. Major teams include Penn State, Nebraska, Iowa State, and Iowa.
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The championships will be held at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.
The event runs from Thursday, March 19, 2026, to Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Television coverage is available on ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, and ESPN+.
The event can be live-streamed via Fubo, with a free trial option.
Penn State is a leading contender with seven top-seeded wrestlers.
Other strong teams include Nebraska, Iowa State, and Iowa.
Matches have bonus-point opportunities influencing team scores.
Both individual and team wrestling titles are at stake.
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The article discusses Friday's NCAA Tournament games, focusing on matchups, betting odds, and predictions. Notable games include Santa Clara vs. Kentucky, Akron vs. Texas Tech, and Long Island vs. Arizona. Odds and predictions for these and other games are provided for bettors.
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The NCAA Tournament begins today with Santa Clara vs. Kentucky at 12:15 p.m. Eastern Time.
Kentucky is favored to win against Santa Clara with a point spread of -2.5.
Texas Tech, despite recent struggles, is predicted to beat Akron, although Akron is expected to cover the spread.
Arizona is heavily favored against Long Island with a 30.5 point spread.
Virginia is expected to win comfortably over Wright State with a 17.5 point spread.
Iowa State is predicted to advance against Tennessee State, with a strong defensive reputation.
Betting odds and predictions are based on DraftKings' listings and include factors like point spreads and moneyline odds.
The article provides advice on specific bets for each game.
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A coroner's inquest concluded that there isn't enough evidence to say former boxer Ricky Hatton intended to take his own life after he was found dead at his home in September 2025. Although Hatton had alcohol and signs of past cocaine use in his system, and brain damage from boxing, the coroner noted he had made future plans. No suicide note was found.
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Ricky Hatton, a former world boxing champion, was found dead at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester.
The coroner stated she could not conclude that Hatton intended to take his own life.
Toxicology reports showed Hatton had alcohol and evidence of previous cocaine use in his system.
No suicide note was discovered at the scene.
Hatton's brain showed signs of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), likely from his boxing career, which can affect mood and memory.
Hatton's family testified that he had plans for the future, suggesting his death wasn't planned.
Hatton was known to have struggled with mental health issues and substance abuse in the past.
Tributes from the boxing community and beyond came in after Hatton's death.
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There's talk about the NFL expanding to an 18-game season by 2027. If this happens, most players might only participate in 17 of those games, which has upset fans and fantasy football enthusiasts.
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The NFL is considering adding one more game to the regular season, making it 18 games.
Not all players would participate in every game; key players like non-quarterbacks and non-special teams players might be limited to just 17 games.
The idea of limiting players to 17 games could affect team strategies, especially during critical playoff runs.
Fantasy football fans are worried that unexpected player absences could disrupt the game.
There are talks about adding two bye weeks if the 18-game season is accepted.
Some people think the NFL might lose some fans if fantasy football becomes harder to manage due to these changes.
These discussions and ideas are not confirmed and still in the speculation phase.
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