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Arizona State University is expected to part ways with its basketball coach, Bobby Hurley, after the current season ends. Hurley's contract finishes in June, and reports suggest there will be no extension. He has been with the team since 2015 but has only led them to the NCAA Tournament three times in 11 years.
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Bobby Hurley has been the Arizona State basketball head coach since 2015.
His contract is set to expire at the end of June this year.
Arizona State is reportedly not planning to extend his contract.
During his tenure, Hurley has a record of 184 wins and 166 losses.
The team made three NCAA Tournament appearances under Hurley but did not win any tournament games.
Hurley coached Arizona State to four seasons with at least 20 wins.
Arizona State is considered a football-focused school, reducing pressure on basketball success.
The job may attract candidates due to the location and competitive conference.
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The San Francisco 49ers have reportedly agreed to a three-year contract with veteran wide receiver Mike Evans, worth about $60.4 million. Evans, a successful player with numerous achievements, is expected to strengthen the 49ers' offense in the NFC West division.
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Mike Evans is joining the San Francisco 49ers with a reported three-year deal worth $60.4 million.
Evans has been a top wide receiver in the NFL since 2014 and has had 11 straight 1,000-yard seasons.
He has scored 108 touchdowns, caught 866 passes for 13,052 yards, and been named to the Pro Bowl six times.
The 49ers' offense, led by coach Kyle Shanahan, focuses on ball control and creative schemes.
Evans' skills are expected to enhance the team's passing and running games.
The NFC West division is highly competitive, with strong players from the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks.
The addition of Evans is anticipated to improve the 49ers' overall offensive strength.
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Jack Draper will face Novak Djokovic in the next round of the Indian Wells tennis tournament after beating Francisco Cerundolo. Cameron Norrie also advanced to the fourth round by defeating Alex de Minaur.
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Jack Draper won against Francisco Cerundolo 6-1, 7-5 to reach the last 16.
Draper will play against Novak Djokovic, who is a 24-time Grand Slam winner.
Djokovic beat Aleksandar Kovacevic 6-4, 1-6, 6-4 in his match.
Cameron Norrie defeated Alex de Minaur 6-4, 6-4 to move to the fourth round.
Draper's win marks only his second singles event after recovering from an arm injury.
Draper broke Cerundolo's serve three times to win the first set quickly.
Norrie is the 27th seed and will next face Rinky Hijikata from Australia.
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Team USA and Mexico, both with records of 2-0, will compete in the World Baseball Classic on Monday night in Houston. The game determines the leader in Pool B and will be broadcast live on FOX. Mexico recently beat Brazil with four home runs, while the USA defeated Great Britain with a strong fifth inning.
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The game between USA and Mexico takes place on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET.
The game will be shown on the TV channel FOX, and can be live-streamed on Fubo.
Mexico won their last game against Brazil with four home runs.
The USA beat Great Britain with a score of 9-1, driven by a strong performance in the fifth inning.
Kyle Schwarber hit a two-run home run for the USA during the game against Great Britain.
The World Baseball Classic games are available on various FOX channels and can be streamed with a Fubo subscription.
Watching the games on Fubo might have regional restrictions, and they offer a free trial for streaming.
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The article discusses a promotional offer from Underdog for new users ahead of the NBA games featuring the Knicks versus the Clippers and the Nuggets versus the Thunder. It explains how new users can use a promo code to get $75 in daily fantasy entries by playing $5. Additionally, it highlights projected top player performances for the night's games.
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Underdog offers a "Play $5, Get $75" promotion for new users.
The promo targets the NBA games Knicks vs. Clippers and Nuggets vs. Thunder.
New users need to sign up and deposit at least $5 to qualify.
The promo code NEWSWEEK is required to unlock the offer.
Key players projected for high points include Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Donovan Mitchell.
Tonight's matchups also include stars like Kawhi Leonard and Jalen Brunson.
The promotion offers two entry options: Standard and Flex, each with different risks and payouts.
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Tarik Skubal, a pitcher for the Detroit Tigers, has decided not to continue playing for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. He plans to return to his team's training camp in Florida, especially with his free agency coming up soon.
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Tarik Skubal will not pitch again for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic.
Skubal worked out with Team USA on Sunday and was undecided then.
By Monday, he chose to leave Team USA after that night's game.
Skubal is a two-time American League Cy Young Award winner.
He decided to focus on his regular routine with the Detroit Tigers.
Skubal's free agency is approaching, with potential earnings over $400 million.
He pitched three innings against Great Britain, allowing one run and striking out five.
Skubal will return to the Tigers' spring training camp in Lakeland, Florida.
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Trey Hendrickson, a Bengals defensive end, is a key NFL free agent during the 2026 signing period. Predictions suggest he may join the Tennessee Titans or Indianapolis Colts, with offers discussed for his possible new contract details.
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Trey Hendrickson is a prominent free agent during the 2026 NFL off-season.
He was with the Bengals but is now an unrestricted free agent.
One prediction suggests he might sign with the Tennessee Titans, who had a 3-14 record last season.
Another prediction sees Hendrickson possibly joining the Indianapolis Colts on a three-year, $84 million deal.
Last year, Hendrickson had core muscle surgery, affecting his performance and limiting him to four sacks in seven games.
ESPN ranks him as the number one overall free agent.
He aims to reach 100 career sacks, needing 19 more to achieve this goal.
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Team USA and Mexico are playing an important game in the World Baseball Classic. Both teams are currently undefeated with 2-0 records, competing for the top position in their pool. Managers from both teams shared their thoughts on the game, with some friendly rivalry and discussions about team strengths.
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Team USA and Mexico both have 2-0 records in the World Baseball Classic.
They are set to play on Monday at 8 p.m. ET.
Italy is also 2-0 in the same pool.
Paul Skenes will start for Team USA, and Manny Barreda is scheduled to start for Mexico.
Team USA manager Mark DeRosa believes his team has the best players.
Team Mexico manager Benji Gil suggested other countries could also claim to have top players.
Mexico previously defeated Team USA in pool play in 2023.
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Tarik Skubal, a player for the Detroit Tigers, faced backlash from Team USA fans after deciding to leave the World Baseball Classic (WBC) early. He initially committed to only one game in the tournament but further upset fans by saying he would not continue to play in the bracket stage. Skubal promised to participate in future events but left in the middle of the current competition, prompting criticism.
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Tarik Skubal is a pitcher for the Detroit Tigers and a two-time American League Cy Young winner.
Skubal announced he would only pitch once in the WBC before returning to his team for spring training.
His first game at the WBC was against Great Britain, where he gave up a home run on his first pitch but then retired after three innings.
Despite initially suggesting he might continue, Skubal decided to leave before the bracket stage of the WBC.
Skubal stated he plans to participate in future events like the 2028 Olympics and the next WBC.
Some American fans criticized him for his decision, with strong reactions on social media.
Skubal acknowledged feeling uncertain about his decision but remains committed to returning at future events.
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The New York Jets made several significant player transactions, including trading for Minkah Fitzpatrick and signing multiple defensive players to new contracts. Jets running back Breece Hall responded to these moves, highlighting his own contract expectations.
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The Jets traded a 2026 seventh-round pick to the Miami Dolphins for safety Minkah Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick received a three-year, $40 million contract extension from the Jets.
The Jets signed defensive tackle David Onyemata, linebacker Demario Davis, and defensive ends Joseph Ossai and Kingsley Enagbare to new contracts.
Breece Hall, a star running back for the Jets, was franchise tagged and is looking for a new contract.
Hall tweeted about the team’s spending, suggesting he expects a significant contract as well.
If Hall and the Jets don’t agree to a new deal by July 15, he will play the 2026 season under a one-year, $14.293 million contract.
Hall had his first 1,000-yard rushing season recently and was among the top 15 in the NFL for yards from scrimmage in two of the last three years.
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The BYU Cougars' basketball team is gaining momentum ahead of the Big 12 Conference tournament and NCAA Tournament. Freshman AJ Dybantsa has been named Big 12 Freshman of the Year due to his outstanding performance, prompting some fans to argue he should also be Player of the Year.
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BYU Cougars recently won against the Texas Tech Red Raiders.
Freshman AJ Dybantsa is a top NBA draft prospect and now Big 12 Freshman of the Year.
Dybantsa averages 24.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game.
He is seen as a potential No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Some fans think Dybantsa deserved to be named Player of the Year.
BYU is projected as a No. 6 seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament.
Their potential first-round opponent is predicted to be UCF Knights.
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Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam won gold and silver medals at the Winter Olympics. To celebrate her achievements, her fiancé, Jake Paul, gave her a Mercedes-Benz G-Class as a gift. Jake Paul, a professional boxer, suffered a recent loss in a match against Anthony Joshua.
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Jutta Leerdam won a gold medal in the 1000m women's speed skating event at the Winter Olympics.
She also won a silver medal in the 500m women's speed skating event.
Jake Paul, her fiancé, gave her a Mercedes-Benz G-Class to celebrate her Olympic achievements.
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class typically starts at $375,000.
Paul, a professional boxer, recently faced Anthony Joshua in a match and lost.
During the match, Jake Paul got a jaw injury requiring two titanium plates.
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A new promotion from DraftKings allows new users to receive a bonus when betting on NBA games. By placing a $5 bet, users can earn up to $200 in bonus bets if their initial wager wins. This offer also extends to bets on the NCAA Tournament.
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DraftKings offers new users a chance to earn $200 in bonus bets with a $5 wager.
The bet must be placed on odds of -500 or longer to qualify.
The bonus is given only if the initial $5 bet wins.
Bonus funds are divided into eight $25 bets, valid for seven days.
DraftKings also offers a 100% profit boost for NCAA Tournament winner bets in March.
Upcoming NBA matchups include the Nuggets vs. Thunder and Knicks vs. Clippers.
Key players include Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for the Thunder and Nikola Jokić for the Nuggets.
The promotion does not require a manual code to activate.
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The article promotes a special offer from Betr, a daily fantasy sports platform, for users who register using the promo code "NEWSWEEK." New users can receive up to $200 in "Betr Bucks" if their first two entries lose during an NBA game, such as the Nuggets vs. Thunder matchup. The promotion is available to new customers in participating states who meet age requirements.
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The promo code "NEWSWEEK" offers a $200 "no-sweat" bonus for new users.
Users get refund protection in the form of "Betr Bucks" if their first two entries lose.
The promotion requires registration and is available only in certain states.
There is a focus on tonight's NBA game between the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder.
The matchup features popular players like Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Jokic's average points per game suggest that the "over" line for his performance may be a good bet.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's betting line requires outperforming his average to make a successful bet.
The sign-up process involves registering, using the promo code, depositing funds, and placing entries.
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Mike Evans, a well-known wide receiver, signed a new deal with the San Francisco 49ers after deciding to leave the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Evans wanted a team with a strong quarterback and opportunities for more game involvement. Some fans and commentators are criticizing Baker Mayfield, suggesting his performance was a reason Evans chose to switch teams.
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Mike Evans signed a three-year, $60 million contract with the San Francisco 49ers.
Evans was considering other teams partly based on having a quarterback he trusts and more chances to play.
Fans and analysts have criticized Baker Mayfield, stating his performance led to Evans’ decision to leave.
Trevor Sikkema, a sports analyst, noted that Evans’ departure reflects poorly on Mayfield and the team's head coach, Todd Bowles.
Mayfield's performance reportedly declined in the second half of the season.
Other players on the Buccaneers received more attention from Mayfield, which might have influenced Evans’ choice.
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A new promotion from Kalshi, called the Kalshi promo code NEWSWEEK, offers users a $10 bonus for participating in prediction markets by trading on NBA games, such as the Nuggets vs. Thunder. To get the bonus, users must create an account, deposit at least $1, and make $10 worth of trades. Kalshi is a legal platform available throughout the United States.
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Kalshi offers a $10 bonus for new users who trade $10 on prediction markets.
Users must create an account and deposit at least $1 to qualify.
The promotion applies to NBA games like Nuggets vs. Thunder.
Trades can be accumulated from smaller amounts to reach the $10 requirement.
Kalshi operates legally in all 50 U.S. states.
Participants must be at least 18 years old to use the platform.
The platform allows trade participation across various prediction markets.
Newsweek could earn a commission if users sign up through article links.
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The article discusses a sports betting promotion for NBA games. New users of the Sleeper platform can use a promo code to get bonuses when they bet on NBA matchups.
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The Sleeper promo code NEWSWEEKXL offers new users a $20 bonus or a $100 deposit match.
Users must deposit at least $10 to qualify for the bonus.
The promotion is for new Sleeper users in certain states.
Legal age requirements vary: 18+ in most locations, 19+ in Alabama and Nebraska, and 21+ in Massachusetts and Arizona.
NBA games mentioned include the Nuggets vs. Thunder and Knicks vs. Clippers.
Notable players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic have key roles in these games.
Injuries may affect player performance and betting outcomes, such as Jalen Williams and Jamal Murray being sidelined.
Users must register and verify their identity to participate in the offer.
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BetMGM offers special promotions using the bonus code "NEWSWEEK" for NBA games. Bettors in specific states have access to two deals: a $1,500 first bet safety net or a "Bet $10, Get $150" offer.
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BetMGM has promotions for NBA games using the bonus code "NEWSWEEK."
The $1,500 first bet offer acts like a safety net, refunding lost bets as bonus bets.
The "Bet $10, Get $150" offer requires a $10 bet in certain states and awards $150 in bonus bets if the bet wins.
The promotions are available for games like Nuggets vs. Thunder and Knicks vs. Clippers.
Different offers apply based on the bettor's state, with Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia having a specific deal.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Thunder is close to tying a scoring record.
The NBA game lines include Cavaliers vs. 76ers, Thunder vs. Nuggets, and Knicks vs. Clippers.
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Venezuela and Nicaragua are playing in the World Baseball Classic. Venezuela wants to advance to the quarterfinals by winning against Nicaragua. Nicaragua was already knocked out of the competition.
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The game between Venezuela and Nicaragua is part of the World Baseball Classic.
Venezuela has won 2 games and wants to reach the quarterfinals.
Nicaragua has lost 3 games and is out of the tournament.
The game is on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET.
You can watch the game on FOX Sports 2 or stream it on Fubo.
Luis Arraez hit two home runs for Venezuela in a previous game against Israel.
Enmanuel De Jesus was a key player, striking out eight in a recent win for Venezuela.
Nicaragua's best efforts in their last game were two singles in a loss to Israel.
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The Atlanta Hawks announced that Jonathan Kuminga may play against the Dallas Mavericks on March 9, as his status has been upgraded to "questionable" due to a knee issue. Kuminga played well in his previous games for the Hawks, scoring an average of 21.3 points per game. The Hawks are currently on a six-game winning streak.
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The Atlanta Hawks will play the Dallas Mavericks on March 9.
Jonathan Kuminga’s status is now "questionable" due to a knee injury.
Kuminga last played on March 1 against the Portland Trail Blazers.
In three games with the Hawks, he averaged 21.3 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 3.3 assists.
The Hawks have won six games in a row and have a 33-31 record.
They are currently ninth in the Eastern Conference.
The game against the Mavericks will start at 7:30 PM ET.
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