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The article describes a sports betting promotion by BetMGM for the NBA game between the New York Knicks and the Los Angeles Lakers. It explains that new bettors can use a bonus code to receive either a $150 bonus or up to $1,500 in bet protection, depending on the state they are in. The article also discusses the odds and past performance of both teams.
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BetMGM offers a promotion for the Knicks-Lakers game using bonus code "NEWSWEEK."
In Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, bettors can win $150 in bonuses by placing a winning $10 wager.
In other legal states, bettors can get up to $1,500 in bonus bet protection if their first bet loses.
The promotion applies to the entire NBA schedule, not just the Knicks-Lakers game.
The New York Knicks are favored to win the game, with a history of strong performance on the road.
The Los Angeles Lakers struggle as home underdogs, with poor performance against top scoring defenses.
The game’s total points line is set at 227.5.
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The article discusses a promotion from Sleeper, where new users can use the promo code NEWSWEEKXL to receive up to $120 in bonuses for NBA games. The offer includes a $20 bonus upon signing up and depositing $10, plus a 100% deposit match up to $100. It highlights the opportunity to use these bonuses on the NBA game between the New York Knicks and the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Sleeper is offering a promotion for new users with the promo code NEWSWEEKXL.
Users receive a $20 bonus for signing up and depositing at least $10.
The promo includes a 100% deposit match up to $100.
The promotion can be used for the NBA game between the Knicks and the Lakers, as well as other NBA games.
The Knicks are playing against the Lakers at Crypto.com Arena.
LeBron James is questionable for the game due to an elbow injury.
The article suggests using the promotion before the game starts at 12:30 PM PDT.
Newsweek could earn a commission if users sign up through their links.
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BYU's AJ Dybantsa made history by tying two program records during a recent basketball game. He has scored 20 or more points 24 times this season and scored at least 10 points in all 31 games. BYU will compete as a No. 10 seed in the Big 12 Tournament and is projected to be a No. 7 seed in the NCAA Tournament.
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BYU won against Texas Tech Red Raiders with a score of 82-76.
Rob Wright III led the game for BYU with 27 points.
AJ Dybantsa scored 21 points in the game.
Dybantsa tied the record for scoring 20+ points 24 times in one season at BYU.
He also tied another record by scoring at least 10 points in all 31 games.
Dybantsa averages 24.7 points per game, the highest in the nation.
BYU is a No. 10 seed for the Big 12 Tournament.
ESPN projects BYU as a No. 7 seed in the NCAA Tournament.
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UConn's Alex Karaban, Taris Reed Jr., and Silas DeMary Jr. have been named to the All-Big East First-Team, marking the first time a team has had three players achieve this. These recognitions come ahead of the Big East Tournament, where UConn is a top contender.
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Alex Karaban, Taris Reed Jr., and Silas DeMary Jr. from UConn were named to the All-Big East First-Team.
This achievement is historic as no team has previously had three players on the All-Big East First-Team.
UConn is among the top contenders in discussions for March Madness.
The Big East Tournament takes place at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Karaban has been with UConn for four years, winning two championships during his time.
Taris Reed Jr. and Silas DeMary Jr. joined UConn through the transfer portal.
UConn's coach Dan Hurley was ejected in a recent game against Marquette.
The Big East Tournament will kick off with St. John’s and UConn as the top two seeds.
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Alysa Liu, a figure skater who recently won gold medals at the Winter Olympics, has withdrawn from the upcoming World Championships. Her comments on the need for changes in figure skating, like shorter competitions, have sparked strong reactions from fans.
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Alysa Liu won two gold medals at the recent Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
She decided to withdraw from the upcoming World Championships in Prague.
Liu made comments suggesting figure skating competitions are too long.
She mentioned issues with understanding scoring and copyright problems with music.
Some fans agree with her points on judging and music rights.
Other fans disagreed with her view that competitions should be shorter, saying it could harm smaller skating federations.
Liu's comments generated a mix of support and criticism within the figure skating community.
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Kyler Murray, a professional football player, is being released by the Arizona Cardinals as the new NFL season begins. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports that three NFL teams, the Minnesota Vikings, Atlanta Falcons, and Indianapolis Colts, might consider signing Murray during free agency.
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Kyler Murray is a professional football player released by the Arizona Cardinals.
Murray was drafted first overall by the Cardinals in the NFL Draft in 2019.
He was also a first-round draft pick in baseball by the Oakland Athletics in 2018.
The Minnesota Vikings might be interested in Murray for their team.
The Atlanta Falcons could consider signing Murray due to injuries to their current quarterback.
The Indianapolis Colts are another team speculated to have interest in Murray.
Murray needs to convince a team to choose him as their starting quarterback.
His release by the Cardinals marks a significant change in his sports career.
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The Philadelphia Eagles are looking to renew contracts with key defensive players. They aim to re-sign Jaelan Phillips for over $20 million per year while considering offers for Jalen Carter as his contract ends soon. The team must decide on trades or extensions as the NFL free agency period approaches.
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The Eagles want to re-sign Jaelan Phillips with a new contract worth over $20 million annually.
Jalen Carter, a two-time Pro Bowl player, is entering the final year of his rookie contract.
Carter's career statistics include 108 tackles, 13.5 sacks, and four forced fumbles.
Carter is eligible for a contract extension projected between $120 million and $140 million over four years.
Phillips was traded from the Miami Dolphins to the Eagles in November for a 2026 third-round draft pick.
Phillips has played 63 games in his career with 205 combined tackles and 28 sacks.
The Eagles are considering trading Carter to address team needs through the NFL Draft or free agency.
Maxx Crosby was originally speculated as a trade option with the Raiders, but he was traded to the Ravens instead.
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Police stopped a fight between Celtic and Rangers fans during a pitch invasion after a game at Ibrox Stadium. The clash happened after Celtic won on penalties, but the situation calmed down as fans returned to their seats.
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Celtic and Rangers fans clashed during a pitch invasion at Ibrox Stadium.
The incident occurred after Celtic won against Rangers with a 4-2 penalty score.
Police and stewards formed a barricade to separate the two groups of fans.
Flares were thrown during the disturbance.
The situation settled quickly with fans returning to the stands.
This was the first time since 2018 that Celtic fans had the full allotment of seats in the Broomloan Stand at Ibrox.
In recent years, seat allocations for Celtic fans at Ibrox and Rangers fans at Celtic Park have varied greatly.
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The Las Vegas Raiders traded player Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens for future draft picks. Tom Brady, a part-owner of the Raiders, reportedly did not want to trade Crosby to his former team, the New England Patriots. The Raiders are planning for a team rebuild and have the first overall draft pick.
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Maxx Crosby was traded from the Las Vegas Raiders to the Baltimore Ravens.
The Raiders received first-round draft picks for 2026 and 2027 in the trade.
It is reported that Tom Brady, a part-owner of the Raiders, did not want to trade Crosby to the Patriots.
Tom Brady, known for his time with the Patriots, is now involved with the Raiders' management.
Las Vegas holds the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming NFL draft.
The Raiders are looking to rebuild their team after finishing last in the previous season.
They also received additional draft picks for future seasons, improving their options for team improvements.
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A promotion offers new users of the Underdog platform a chance to enhance their NBA viewing experience with a special offer. By signing up and betting $5 on any game, including the Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers match, users can receive $75 in bonus entries. This offer is valid for first-time users in participating states.
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New Underdog users can get a $75 bonus by betting $5.
The offer is available for the Celtics vs. Cavaliers game and other NBA games.
The Celtics will play the Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on March 8, 2026.
The game will start at 1:00 PM EDT and be shown on ABC.
This bonus is only for first-time users in participating states.
Player projections for the game include Jaylen Brown, Donovan Mitchell, and others.
Jayson Tatum has returned for the Celtics, but Nikola Vucevic is out due to an injury.
Donovan Mitchell of the Cavaliers is playing despite a groin strain.
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A 15-year-old football player named Amelia Aplin collapsed and died during a match between Oxford United's academy team and Fulham. The incident happened at Oxford United's training center in Horspath, and the club expressed condolences and support to Amelia’s family and others affected.
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A 15-year-old player named Amelia Aplin died after collapsing during a match.
The match was part of Oxford United's academy games against Fulham.
The incident occurred at the training center in Horspath on a Saturday afternoon.
Oxford United extended their condolences to Amelia's family and friends.
The club thanked medical staff and emergency services for their efforts.
Oxford United postponed Sunday's game against Real Bedford as a result of the incident.
The club plans to support those affected by the event, including Amelia's family and team members.
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The Dallas Cowboys tried to trade for Maxx Crosby, a top defensive player, but lost out to the Baltimore Ravens. Baltimore's offer included an extra future first-round draft pick, which was a key reason they were successful. The Cowboys have other potential options to strengthen their defense as they approach the start of NFL free agency.
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The Dallas Cowboys were in the race to trade for Maxx Crosby until Baltimore secured the deal.
The Baltimore Ravens agreed to trade for Crosby in exchange for a 2023 first-round pick and another first-round pick in 2027.
Dallas offered a 2026 first-round pick, a future second-round pick, and a veteran player.
The Cowboys hoped to strengthen their defense with Crosby, a high-paid pass rusher.
Dallas is now considering other defensive players as NFL free agency approaches.
Maxx Crosby's contract is about $29 million per year for the next four years.
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Northern Iowa Panthers and UIC Flames will compete in the Missouri Valley Conference Championship for an automatic NCAA tournament bid. The game is scheduled for March 8, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET and will be broadcast on CBS with a live stream available on Fubo.
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Northern Iowa Panthers (22-12) and UIC Flames (19-14) will face off in the championship game.
The game is part of the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament taking place at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis.
Northern Iowa upset second-seeded Bradley to reach the final, winning 73-69.
UIC defeated Drake with a score of 72-51 to advance to the championship.
The teams have played each other twice this season, each winning one game on the road.
The game will be shown on CBS and can be watched via live stream on Fubo.
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Colombia will play against Cuba in the 2026 World Baseball Classic on Sunday, March 8. The game is part of Pool A group play and will take place at Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan. Fans can watch the game on FOX Sports 2 or live stream it via Fubo.
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Colombia and Cuba are competing in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
The game is scheduled for Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.
It will be held at Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan.
The match is part of Pool A group play, which includes Puerto Rico, Canada, and Panama.
Colombia's team includes experienced players like Julio Teherán and José Quintana.
Cuba's team features a mix of domestic stars and players with international experience.
Fans can watch the game on FOX Sports 2 or stream it live on Fubo.
The outcome of this game will impact both teams' chances of advancing to the quarterfinals.
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The Iranian women's football team sang their national anthem at the Women's Asian Cup in Australia after being criticized for staying silent in a previous match. They lost their match against the Philippines, ending their participation in the tournament. Concerns about the players' safety have prompted calls for Australia to offer them refuge.
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The Iranian women's team sang their national anthem before a match in Australia.
Previously, they stayed silent and were criticized as "wartime traitors" on Iranian state TV.
The team lost 2-0 to the Philippines, ending their tournament run.
The situation has drawn attention from human rights advocates in Australia.
Concerns for the players' safety led to a petition urging Australia to offer them protection.
Iran's coach and players faced pressure about the decision to sing or not sing the anthem.
The ongoing conflict involving Iran has increased fears for the safety of the players.
The petition gathered over 51,000 signatures, seeking refuge for the team in Australia.
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The Dominican Republic is playing against the Netherlands in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The game is part of group play in Pool D, taking place in Miami. The matchup is important for both teams as they aim to advance in the tournament.
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The game between the Dominican Republic and the Netherlands is on March 8, 2026.
It will be held at loanDepot Park in Miami.
The game is part of Pool D in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
The Dominican Republic has a strong team featuring many MLB stars.
The Netherlands team includes international professionals and MLB-experienced players.
Both teams are aiming to advance to the knockout stage of the tournament.
The game will be broadcast on FOX, with live streaming available on Fubo.
This game is significant for the standings in Pool D, which is considered a tough group.
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are trying to re-sign wide receiver Mike Evans before he becomes a free agent. While the Buccaneers are seen as the leading team to keep Evans, the Washington Commanders might also try to sign him.
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Mike Evans is a wide receiver who will soon become a free agent.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers want to re-sign Evans, and they are actively trying to do so.
Evans is considered a popular option for teams needing wide receivers.
Evans had a season with injuries, but many teams believe he can still perform well.
The Washington Commanders are another team interested in signing Evans.
Deebo Samuel, a key player for the Commanders, is now a free agent, increasing their need for a player like Evans.
Evans has made the Pro Bowl six times in his career.
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The New England Patriots are one of four NFL teams interested in signing wide receiver Romeo Doubs from the Green Bay Packers during the upcoming free agency period. Doubs, whose contract with the Packers has ended, is also attracting attention from the Washington Commanders, Tennessee Titans, and San Francisco 49ers. Doubs, a former fourth-round pick, has shown solid performance on the field and could sign a new deal soon.
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The New England Patriots are interested in signing wide receiver Romeo Doubs.
Doubs has been playing for the Green Bay Packers but is now a free agent.
Other teams interested in Doubs include the Washington Commanders, Tennessee Titans, and San Francisco 49ers.
The free agency period, when teams can sign new players, starts next week.
Doubs played in all 17 games last season with 55 receptions, 724 yards, and six touchdowns.
He has a total of 202 receptions, 2,424 yards, and 21 touchdowns over his career.
Doubs's previous contract with the Packers was worth $4.34 million.
Projections suggest he could sign a new contract worth $48 million over four years.
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Ugandan runner Jacob Kiplimo set a new world record in the men's half-marathon with a time of 57 minutes and 20 seconds in Lisbon. He beat the previous record by 10 seconds, which was set by Yomif Kejelcha. Kiplimo achieved this record without pacemakers, running strong in the final part of the race.
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Jacob Kiplimo, from Uganda, regained the men's half-marathon world record.
He completed the race in Lisbon in 57 minutes and 20 seconds.
Kiplimo's time was 10 seconds faster than the previous record by Yomif Kejelcha.
The race did not have pacemakers, which are usually runners that help set the pace.
Kiplimo had set a previous world record on the same Lisbon course in 2021.
Nicholas Kipkorir finished 48 seconds behind Kiplimo, and Gilbert Kiprotich finished third.
Kiplimo's previous attempt to break the 57-minute barrier was not recognized due to non-compliant race conditions.
Ethiopian Tsige Gebreselama won the women's title with a time of 1:04:48.
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The Philadelphia Eagles are trying to sign pass-rusher Jaelan Phillips before he enters free agency. If Phillips cannot be signed, the Eagles are exploring a trade for Minnesota Vikings' Pro Bowl player Jonathan Greenard. Greenard is under a $76 million contract, but the Vikings recently made him available for trade.
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The Philadelphia Eagles want to sign Jaelan Phillips before he becomes a free agent.
The Eagles have $12.52 million in cap space, which limits their ability to pay Phillips.
Phillips is valued at a $20 million-per-year deal.
The Eagles may trade for Jonathan Greenard if they can't secure Phillips.
Greenard is a Pro Bowl pass-rusher from the Minnesota Vikings.
Greenard's current contract is worth $76 million over four years.
Greenard had a standout season in 2024 with 84 pressures and 11 QB hits.
The Vikings recently made Greenard available for trade, attracting interest from several teams.
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