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Newsweek offers a Chalkboard promo code for new users interested in betting on the NCAA March Madness tournament. The promotion matches deposits up to $100 and includes a free pick for basketball game predictions, primarily boosting user funds for college basketball fantasy entries.
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The promo code NEWSWEEK offers new Chalkboard users a 100% deposit match up to $100.
Users also receive a free pick, which allows them to bet that a player scores more than 0.5 points in a game, effectively guaranteeing one win.
The promotion is available only to new users who meet age and location requirements.
The deal requires users to register with the promo code and fund their account with an initial deposit.
College basketball teams highlighted include Duke vs. Siena and Vanderbilt vs. McNeese.
Specific players mentioned include Duke's Cameron Boozer and Vanderbilt's Tyler Tanner.
Users must register and verify their account to claim their bonus funds and free pick.
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The article provides information about special betting promotions for the NCAA Tournament, known as March Madness. It highlights various offers from sportsbooks like DraftKings, BetMGM, bet365, and others, designed to attract new users with bonuses and profit boosts. The promotions differ based on location and conditions, leading to varied prospects for users.
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The promotions are for betting on the NCAA Tournament, often called March Madness.
Offers include bonus bets, profit boosts, and no-sweat bets.
DraftKings offers a $200 bonus when you bet $5, with the bonus split into eight $25 bets.
BetMGM provides up to a $1,500 safety net for the first bet, or a $150 bonus in selective states.
bet365 gives a $365 bonus when a new user bets $10, with variations for Illinois, NJ, and PA users.
FanDuel offers 10 no-sweat $300 tokens, meaning users get a refund if their bet loses.
Caesars gives 10 profit boost tokens when users bet at least $1.
Other sportsbooks like theScore Bet and Fanatics also have their own unique promotions.
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The article discusses various prediction apps available for the NCAA March Madness tournament, focusing on their promotional offers and how users can participate. These apps allow users to trade predictions rather than making traditional sports bets, providing options to buy and sell positions at any time.
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March Madness is a popular college basketball tournament.
Prediction markets let users buy and sell positions, offering more flexibility than traditional betting.
Kalshi offers a $10 bonus for trading at least $10 during March Madness.
OG.com provides users with five days of 100% profit boosts upon signing up.
Novig offers a 10% discount on the first order and additional rewards.
Crypto.com gives users up to $50 in bonuses for March Madness with its native currency, CRO.
These platforms are not traditional sportsbooks and offer various incentives for users.
Newsweek may earn a commission if readers sign up through links in the article.
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Gerry McNamara, the head coach of the Siena basketball team, is preparing for a game against Duke in the NCAA Tournament. He is also being discussed as a possible new head coach for Syracuse University’s basketball team. McNamara played for Syracuse in the early 2000s and helped them win a championship in 2003.
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Gerry McNamara is the head coach of Siena's basketball team.
Siena is set to play against Duke in the NCAA Tournament.
Syracuse University is looking for a new head basketball coach.
McNamara played for Syracuse from 2002 to 2006.
He was part of Syracuse's 2003 NCAA Championship team.
Syracuse's previous coach, Adrian Autry, was recently fired.
McNamara has coached Siena to a 23-11 record and a conference tournament win.
Other candidates have been considered for the Syracuse coaching job.
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Tottenham Hotspur won 3-2 against Atletico Madrid in a Champions League match. However, they didn't advance to the next round because they lost on the total score over two games.
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Tottenham played against Atletico Madrid in a Champions League match.
Tottenham won the second match with a score of 3-2.
Igor Tudor, the manager for Tottenham, got his first win with the team in this match.
Even though Tottenham won the game, they lost in total score over the two matches, often called "aggregate score."
Atletico Madrid won the overall tie with a total score of 7-5.
Atletico Madrid will move forward to the quarterfinals of the Champions League.
The article mentions the match report is available to UK users only.
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Linebacker Logan Wilson, who previously played for the Cincinnati Bengals and Dallas Cowboys, announced his retirement from the NFL at the age of 29. He shared the news on Instagram, reflecting on his career accomplishments and memories, including his role in the Bengals' 2021 Super Bowl run.
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Logan Wilson retired from the NFL at age 29.
He announced his retirement on Instagram.
Wilson played six seasons in the NFL.
He started his career with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2020.
Wilson was traded to the Dallas Cowboys during the 2025 season.
He was released by the Cowboys in February before announcing his retirement.
Wilson was a key player in the Bengals' 2021 playoff run to the Super Bowl.
Before his trade, he was a team captain for the Bengals in 2025.
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NBA prospect Caleb Wilson, a freshman at the University of North Carolina, is considering returning for another season despite being a top pick in the upcoming NBA draft. Wilson had a successful but injury-shortened season, earning Second Team All-American honors and achieving impressive statistics. Wilson has not yet decided whether to enter the NBA draft or return to college basketball.
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Caleb Wilson is a projected lottery pick in the upcoming NBA draft.
He played his freshman season at the University of North Carolina (UNC).
Wilson suffered a broken thumb and wrist during the season.
He was named a Second Team All-American by the Associated Press.
Wilson averaged 19.8 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game.
He recorded 17 games with over 20 points and 11 double-doubles.
Wilson has not decided whether to return for a second college season or join the NBA.
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Liverpool defeated Galatasaray 4-0 at Anfield to move into the Champions League quarterfinals. Goals by Dominik Szoboszlai, Hugo Ekitike, Ryan Gravenberch, and Mohamed Salah helped overturn a first-leg deficit. Liverpool now prepares to face Paris Saint-Germain in the next round.
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Liverpool won 4-0 against Galatasaray at Anfield in the Champions League.
The victory helped Liverpool overcome a 1-0 loss in the first leg.
Liverpool will face defending champions Paris Saint-Germain in the quarterfinals.
Dominik Szoboszlai, Hugo Ekitike, Ryan Gravenberch, and Mohamed Salah scored for Liverpool.
Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen was injured early in the game and replaced at half-time.
Mohamed Salah scored his 50th Champions League goal during the match.
Liverpool aims to save their season through success in the Champions League.
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Caesars Sportsbook is offering a promotion for new accounts during the NCAA March Madness tournament. By using the promo code NEWSWKDYW and placing a $1 bet, users can receive 100% profit boost tokens for increased winnings on their next ten bets. This offer is specifically aimed at people interested in betting on college basketball games.
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Caesars Sportsbook has a special offer for NCAA March Madness.
The offer is for new customers who use the promo code NEWSWKDYW.
Customers need to place an initial $1 bet to qualify.
After placing the bet, users get ten 100% profit boost tokens.
These tokens can be used for bets up to $25.
The offer is intended to double the winnings on the next ten wagers.
The offer is available to new accounts registered with standard personal information.
Customers must deposit funds using Caesars' payment methods before placing the bet.
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Newsweek offers a promotion with the Betr promo code "NEWSWEEK" for new users. The promotion provides up to $200 back in "Betr Bucks" if initial bets on March Madness games do not win. This offer is for new customers in certain states, meeting age requirements, who create a Betr account and use the promo code.
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The promo code "NEWSWEEK" offers new users up to $200 back in Betr Bucks on first entries.
Users can place two entries up to $100 each; if they lose, they get refunded in Betr Bucks.
The offer applies to NCAA Tournament March Madness games.
This promotion is available only to new customers meeting specific age and location criteria.
Users must register a new account and enter the promo code during registration.
A minimum of $200 must be deposited to claim the full bonus.
The promotion is valid only for the first two entries using player performance metrics.
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Newcastle United lost 7-2 to Barcelona in a Champions League match at the Nou Camp. This defeat resulted in an 8-3 loss on aggregate in the last 16 round of the tournament.
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Newcastle United played against Barcelona at the Nou Camp.
Barcelona scored seven goals in the match.
The final score of the match was 7-2 in favor of Barcelona.
The total score including the previous match (aggregate) was 8-3.
This match was part of the Champions League tournament.
The game was a last 16 round match in the tournament.
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Auburn basketball coach Steven Pearl set a new record for most wins by a first-year head coach in the program's history with 18 victories during the 2025–26 season. Despite this achievement, Auburn did not make the NCAA Tournament this year.
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Steven Pearl became Auburn's head basketball coach after his father, Bruce Pearl, retired.
Pearl led Auburn to 18 wins in his first season, the most by any first-year coach in the program's history.
Auburn finished the season with an overall record of 18–16 and a 7–11 record in the Southeastern Conference (SEC).
The team did not qualify for the NCAA Tournament this year.
Pearl previously served in various roles within the Auburn basketball program, including as an assistant coach.
Under Pearl’s guidance, Auburn became noted for its strong defensive play in recent years.
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Legendary Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski has named Cameron Boozer from Duke and Darius Acuff Jr. from Arkansas as the best players in the NCAA Tournament. Both athletes have impressive stats and have been recognized as top players in their conferences this season.
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Mike Krzyzewski is a legendary coach from Duke University.
Cameron Boozer plays for Duke, and Darius Acuff Jr. plays for Arkansas.
Both athletes are freshmen and were named to the AP All-American First Team.
Boozer was named ACC Player of the Year, and Acuff was named SEC Player of the Year.
Acuff averages 22.9 points, 6.5 assists, and 3.2 rebounds per game.
Boozer averages 22.5 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game.
Both players shoot over 40% from the three-point line.
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WrestleMania 42, happening soon in Las Vegas, will feature a range of wrestling matches over two nights. Five matches are confirmed, including Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton and CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns, with more matches expected to be announced. Rumors suggest there will be 14 to 18 matches in total.
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WrestleMania 42 will occur over two nights at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
Cody Rhodes will defend his WWE championship against Randy Orton on the first night.
CM Punk will face Roman Reigns to defend his world heavyweight championship on the second night.
Stephanie Vaquer will face Liv Morgan for the women's world championship.
Brock Lesnar is set to fight newcomer Oba Femi.
Expected match count ranges from 14 to 18 for the full event.
A rumored list includes several high-profile matches, such as The Usos vs. The Vision and Becky Lynch vs. AJ Lee.
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The Kansas City Chiefs are in the process of trading for quarterback Justin Fields from the New York Jets. This move comes as Patrick Mahomes is recovering from a knee injury, and Fields is expected to fill in during offseason workouts and potentially as a backup during the season.
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The Kansas City Chiefs are trading for quarterback Justin Fields from the New York Jets.
Patrick Mahomes injured his knee on December 14 and is recovering from surgery.
Fields will join the Chiefs as their fourth team since being drafted by the Chicago Bears in 2021.
The Chiefs needed a backup quarterback after Gardner Minshew signed with another team.
Fields may still play specific roles even after Mahomes returns, such as short-yardage tasks.
The Chiefs have avoided using Mahomes for quarterback sneaks after a previous injury.
The acquisition allows the Chiefs to explore new offensive plays involving Fields.
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The article explains how to watch the NCAA Tournament First Four matchup between Prairie View A&M and Lehigh on March 18, 2026. The game will decide which team gets a spot in the tournament’s main bracket.
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Prairie View A&M and Lehigh are playing in the NCAA Tournament First Four.
The game takes place on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 6:40 PM ET.
The match will be broadcast on truTV and can also be streamed on DIRECTV and Sling.
Prairie View A&M reached the tournament through strong performances in the SWAC Tournament.
Lehigh will compete as the Patriot League’s automatic bid winner.
The NCAA Tournament is shown on networks like CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV.
Streaming options include DIRECTV and Sling, which provide access to these networks.
Fans can watch live games across these platforms, although regional restrictions might apply.
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Marlon Humphrey, a former Alabama Crimson Tide player, discussed how the college football environment has changed since Nick Saban announced his retirement in 2024. The new 12-team playoff system and the influence of name, image, and likeness (NIL) rules have introduced significant changes to the sport.
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Nick Saban announced his retirement on January 10, 2024.
Marlon Humphrey, a former Alabama player, commented on the changes in college football after Saban's retirement.
Humphrey noted that if Saban had retired when he was in college, he might have transferred.
College football now has a 12-team playoff system.
The name, image, and likeness (NIL) rules allow players to earn money while in college.
Kalen DeBoer is the current head coach of Alabama's football team.
Humphrey described the current state of college football as a completely new era.
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Team USA finished in second place at the World Baseball Classic, earning silver medals after losing to Venezuela in the final game. Bryce Harper, a key player for Team USA, expressed disappointment, saying he wanted to win gold. Despite the loss, the team had a strong performance, defeating Canada and the Dominican Republic in earlier rounds.
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Team USA lost to Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic final, earning silver medals.
Bryce Harper hit a crucial home run to tie the game in the championship but expressed he wanted to win gold.
Venezuela won their first WBC title by taking the lead on a double by Eugenio Suarez.
Team USA defeated Canada in the quarterfinals and beat the Dominican Republic in the semifinals.
The team was missing pitchers Tarik Skubal and Michael Wacha before the quarterfinals.
This was the second consecutive finals loss for Team USA, following a loss to Team Japan in 2023.
Key players on Team USA included Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, and Alex Bregman.
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The St. Louis Cardinals made several player trades to begin a rebuilding phase this offseason. Despite the loss of key players, they have selected Matthew Liberatore as their starting pitcher for opening day. Liberatore has the potential to lead the rotation and impact the team's future positively.
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The Cardinals traded away players Sonny Gray, Nolan Arenado, Brendan Donovan, and Willson Contreras.
Chaim Bloom is the new president of baseball operations for the Cardinals.
Matthew Liberatore has been named the starting pitcher for the Cardinals on opening day.
Liberatore pitched 29 games last season, with 8 wins and 12 losses.
He was acquired by the Cardinals in a 2020 trade involving Randy Arozarena.
Liberatore is expected to cover more innings this season after Sonny Gray's departure.
The team hopes Liberatore can become an ace, similar to former pitcher Adam Wainwright.
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Ilia Malinin is preparing for the World Championships after a disappointing performance at the Winter Olympics. He aims to win his third consecutive men's world title in Prague, undeterred by his previous setback. Malinin has received more attention and followers since the Olympics and remains focused on pursuing his passion for figure skating.
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Ilia Malinin is a figure skater known as the "Quad God."
He struggled during the men's individual figure skating competition at the Winter Olympics.
Despite the setback, he is getting ready for the World Championships in Prague.
Malinin is aiming for his third straight world championship title.
He has gained over one million Instagram followers since the Olympics.
Malinin expressed gratitude for the increased fame and continues to focus on figure skating.
Some of his competitors, including Kazakhstan's Mikhail Shaidorov, dropped out of the World Championships.
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