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Tom Brady recently called out WWE star Logan Paul, questioning his toughness compared to football players. Both Brady and Paul will participate in a non-tackling flag football event in Saudi Arabia. The exchange of words is seen as promotion for the event with several other NFL stars.
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Tom Brady criticized Logan Paul's toughness as an athlete.
Brady and Logan Paul will play in a flag football event in Saudi Arabia.
The event includes other NFL athletes like Saquon Barkley and CeeDee Lamb.
The exchange between Brady and Paul has promotional aims for the event.
Logan Paul has a growing reputation in wrestling and entertainment.
The flag football game will be shown on FOX Sports and Tubi on March 21.
Rumors about Paul’s potential WWE match at WrestleMania 42 continue.
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Alysa Liu, a successful Olympic figure skater, recently stated she isn't interested in participating in "Dancing With the Stars." She is focusing on her figure skating career and upcoming competitions, including the World Championships.
Key Facts
Alysa Liu has gained over six million new Instagram followers.
She won two gold medals at the recent Winter Olympic Games.
Liu was compared to gymnast Simone Biles but said Biles is at a different level of athleticism.
Liu stated she is not interested in joining "Dancing With the Stars."
She looks forward to the new figure skating season and the 2030 Olympics in the French Alps.
Liu will compete in the World Championships in Prague at the end of March.
She is the current defending women's champion at the World Championships.
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Minnesota Vikings are considering Kyler Murray, a former Arizona Cardinals quarterback, as a potential teammate for their current quarterback, J.J. McCarthy. The Cardinals plan to release Murray, making him an attractive option for the Vikings because the move is low-risk financially. The Vikings aim to strengthen their quarterback position without making big financial commitments.
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J.J. McCarthy is currently the quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings, but there are doubts about his long-term role.
Kyler Murray is set to be released by the Arizona Cardinals at the start of the new NFL league year.
Murray was the No. 1 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft and has earned two Pro Bowl selections.
Over his career, Murray has achieved over 20,000 passing yards and 3,000 rushing yards.
Injuries have impacted Murray's time with the Cardinals, including a significant foot injury in 2025.
Arizona still owes Murray a large sum, so any team signing him would likely do so on a minimal cost deal.
The Vikings are considering Murray to support McCarthy and improve their quarterback options.
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Wolves defeated Liverpool 2-1 with a late goal in a Premier League match. Liverpool, facing multiple setbacks this season, is concerned about missing out on the Champions League. Wolves celebrated their victory, indicating a turnaround in their performance.
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Wolves beat Liverpool 2-1 with a goal in the 94th minute.
Liverpool is worried about not qualifying for next season's Champions League due to this defeat.
Liverpool has lost five games this season from late goals, the most in a single season for any team.
Wolves won their last two Premier League games after a long winless streak.
The Wolves head coach celebrated energetically, indicating their belief in improving despite past challenges.
Wolves are the first team at the bottom to beat two top-five teams in the same season since 2017-18.
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Micah Parsons, a player for the Green Bay Packers, shared news about his recovery from a knee injury. After hurting his ACL in December, Parsons is now able to walk again, but he may not be ready for full practice soon. The Packers are cautious about his return to protect their investment in him.
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Micah Parsons plays for the Green Bay Packers, primarily as a defensive end.
Parsons injured his ACL during a game against the Denver Broncos in December.
The injury caused Parsons to miss the last five games of the season.
Despite his injury, he earned first-team All-Pro honors in 2025.
Parsons has been named to the Pro Bowl five times in his career.
The Packers traded significant assets for Parsons, including future draft picks and player Kenny Clark.
The Packers signed Parsons to a four-year contract worth $180 million.
Parsons recently updated fans about his recovery, saying he can walk and move around again.
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The Chicago Bears have become the favorites to acquire Maxx Crosby, a star defensive player from the Las Vegas Raiders, amid ongoing trade rumors. The Bears are looking for a stronger defense after a season that highlighted weaknesses in their defensive lineup. Several other teams, including the Eagles, Cowboys, and Patriots, are also interested in Crosby.
Key Facts
The Chicago Bears are the top contenders to trade for Maxx Crosby.
Maxx Crosby is a defensive player currently with the Las Vegas Raiders.
The Bears need defensive improvement after a strong but flawed season.
The Bears' chances of acquiring Crosby improved significantly according to betting odds.
Other interested teams include the Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, and New England Patriots.
There are rumors of a strained relationship between Crosby and the Raiders.
Crosby was unhappy about being placed on injured reserve last season, missing two games.
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The Arizona Cardinals will release quarterback Kyler Murray, making him available to join other NFL teams. Five teams, including the Vikings, Jets, Dolphins, Steelers, and Falcons, are seen as possible destinations for Murray next season.
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The Arizona Cardinals will release Kyler Murray next Wednesday.
Kyler Murray has a fully guaranteed $36.8 million contract.
The Cardinals would owe an extra $19.5 million if Murray stays on their roster after March 15.
Last season, Murray played five games and recorded 962 passing yards with six touchdowns and three interceptions.
Five teams, according to Pro Football Focus, might be interested in signing Murray: the Vikings, Jets, Dolphins, Steelers, and Falcons.
Each of these teams has reasons for considering him, such as current quarterback challenges.
A "prove it" contract means a short-term deal where a player can show their skills to earn future contracts.
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The Baltimore Ravens did not use the franchise tag on their star center, Tyler Linderbaum, potentially allowing him to enter free agency. Two other teams, the New York Giants and Los Angeles Chargers, have shown interest in Linderbaum because they have room in the budget and need a strong player at his position.
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The deadline for NFL teams to use the franchise tag has passed.
The Baltimore Ravens chose not to use the tag on center Tyler Linderbaum.
Linderbaum has not signed a new deal with the Ravens and may enter free agency.
Ravens' general manager Eric DeCosta said they offered Linderbaum a competitive deal.
Interest in Linderbaum is high, especially from the Giants and Chargers.
The Chicago Bears might pursue Linderbaum after their starting center retired.
There is increased demand for strong centers this offseason.
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The article discusses a promotion by Kalshi, offering a $10 bonus for new users who engage in sports prediction markets. To unlock the bonus, participants must register, enter a promo code, and complete $10 in trades on prediction markets like NBA and CBB games.
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Kalshi is offering a $10 bonus for new users who enter the promo code NEWSWEEK.
To receive the bonus, users must create an account and deposit at least $1.
Users must trade at least $10 on various prediction markets to unlock the bonus.
This offer is available to residents in all 50 U.S. states who are at least 18 years old.
NBA games mentioned include Spurs vs. 76ers and Knicks vs. Raptors.
The promotion highlights the prediction markets for upcoming NBA games.
San Antonio Spurs are predicted as favorites over Philadelphia 76ers.
The bonus can be applied once the $10 trading requirement is met.
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Sunderland reached 40 points in the Premier League after defeating Leeds United. This milestone is seen as typically securing a team's place in the Premier League for another season. The team's recent success involved strategic plays and key contributions from players like Granit Xhaka.
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Sunderland secured a victory against Leeds United through a penalty scored by Habib Diarra.
Both Sunderland and Leeds were promoted to the Premier League last year.
Reaching 40 points early in March is a significant achievement for Sunderland.
Granit Xhaka, a former Arsenal player, has been influential for Sunderland this season.
Sunderland's coach, Regis le Bris, implemented strategies that led to the team's success.
Leeds lost at home for the fifth time this season, affecting their league standings.
Daniel Farke, Leeds' coach, saw his team dominate possession but they struggled with effective shots on goal.
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The NCAA has warned schools about possible travel problems for the upcoming men's and women's basketball tournaments. A shortage of charter planes could cause delays as teams travel during the busy spring break period. The NCAA has asked teams to be flexible, especially in the first week of the tournaments.
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The NCAA sent a warning about a potential travel issue for basketball tournaments.
There is a shortage of charter planes in the United States.
Spring break travel may make the situation more challenging.
The NCAA told teams to be flexible with travel plans.
Selection Sunday for the tournaments is March 15, with games starting shortly after.
The men's championship is set for April 6, and the women's for April 5.
Current basketball champions are the Florida Gators (men's) and UConn Huskies (women's).
The NCAA assured that all teams will safely reach their destinations.
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March Madness is a basketball tournament that starts on Selection Sunday, March 15, 2026. The games begin with the First Four on March 17 and 18, and the tournament ends with the Final Four in Indianapolis on April 4 and 6.
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Selection Sunday for March Madness is March 15, 2026.
The First Four games will be held on March 17 and 18, 2026.
The Final Four games are scheduled for April 4 and 6, 2026, in Indianapolis.
The tournament field includes 68 teams.
The first NCAA men's tournament was in 1939 with eight teams.
Oregon won the first championship by defeating Ohio State.
The tournament expanded to 16 teams in 1951, 32 teams in 1975, and 64 teams in 1985.
"March Madness" was first used for basketball in 1939.
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Reports suggest WWE might change its main event for the first night of WrestleMania 42 due to low ticket sales. The new plan reportedly involves Cody Rhodes recapturing the WWE championship and facing Randy Orton in a match. This would mark a significant event, as the two have a long history as mentor and student within WWE.
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WrestleMania 42 will have CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns for the heavyweight title on Sunday.
The initial plan for Saturday's main event was Cody Rhodes vs. Drew McIntyre for the WWE championship.
Due to low ticket sales, WWE may change this to Rhodes vs. Randy Orton instead.
Cody Rhodes is expected to regain the WWE championship on "Friday Night SmackDown."
Rhodes and Orton have a history, having been mentor and protégé in WWE.
McIntyre may continue a storyline with Jacob Fatu if he loses the championship.
A possible four-way match for the WWE title, including Rhodes, Orton, McIntyre, and Fatu, is also rumored.
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The article discusses a promotion for new users of the Sleeper sports betting platform, offering a choice between a $20 bonus or a 100% deposit match up to $100. It provides details on how to sign up and use the promo code in time for NBA games, highlighting certain player matchups for the night.
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Sleeper is offering a promotion where new users can get a $20 bonus or a 100% deposit match up to $100.
To access the promotion, users must sign up and make a minimum deposit of $10.
The promotion is only available to new Sleeper users in certain states who meet age requirements.
Interested users need to enter the promo code NEWSWEEKXL during sign-up to unlock the offer.
Highlighted NBA games include Tyrese Maxey facing the San Antonio Spurs and Victor Wembanyama against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Players like Tyrese Maxey and Victor Wembanyama are expected to have significant roles due to team injuries.
Newsweek may earn a commission if users sign up through the links in the article.
The article mentions that sports betting partners do not influence Newsweek's coverage.
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The article discusses a promotion by FanDuel for NBA games featuring teams such as the Spurs, 76ers, Pistons, and Cavaliers. It explains the available offers for new and existing customers, including a $100 bonus or up to $1,000 in bonus bets. The piece also highlights specific games and players, providing details about odds and predictions.
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FanDuel offers a $100 bonus for new customers who place a winning $5 wager.
Customers in Virginia and Indiana have a "Bet & Get" option with up to $1,000 in bonus bets.
No promo code is needed; the offer applies automatically using provided links.
Additional promotions include a 30% Parlay Profit Boost for college basketball and a 25% Profit Boost for NHL Same Game Parlays.
The Spurs will play the 76ers, who are missing player Joel Embiid.
The Knicks vs. Raptors game has close odds, with the Knicks as slight favorites.
Sign-up requires creating an account, verifying identity, and depositing a minimum of $5.
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The article details a promotional offer from bet365 for new users who sign up with a bonus code. By placing a $5 bet, participants can receive $150 in bonus bets. The offer is valid for various NBA games.
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Bet365 offers a $150 bonus for new users using the bonus code WEEK365.
Users must place a $5 bet to qualify for the bonus.
The initial bet must have minimum odds of -500 or longer to qualify.
Bonus bets are credited regardless of whether the initial bet wins or loses, subject to settling within 30 days.
The bonus bets are available for use for seven days after being credited.
The offer applies to NBA games, with spreads and totals influenced by player injuries and performance metrics.
Bet365 provides additional odds boosts on specific player performance metrics.
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The Indianapolis Colts decided to place a transition tag on quarterback Daniel Jones. This allows them to match any offer he gets from other teams but also means they risk losing him. The decision affects their salary cap and will impact their ability to keep wide receiver Alec Pierce.
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The Colts placed a transition tag on quarterback Daniel Jones.
A transition tag lets the Colts match any offers Jones gets from other teams.
The transition tag for Jones is $37.833 million, which is cheaper than the franchise tag.
Because of the tag on Jones, they cannot place a franchise tag on wide receiver Alec Pierce.
Alec Pierce is now a free agent and can talk to other teams about new deals.
The Colts are over the salary cap by $4.7 million.
By signing Jones to a new deal, they could lower his salary cap impact.
The team has decided to move on from quarterback Anthony Richardson.
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The Arizona Cardinals plan to release quarterback Kyler Murray before the 2026 NFL season. Despite this, Murray has options for his future, including potentially returning to baseball, where he still has ties with the Oakland Athletics from a previous draft.
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The Arizona Cardinals will release quarterback Kyler Murray before the 2026 NFL season.
Kyler Murray was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft by the Cardinals.
Despite injuries, Murray will still earn over $36 million from the Cardinals next year.
Murray has the potential to return to baseball; he was drafted No. 9 overall by the Oakland Athletics in the 2018 MLB Draft as an outfielder.
The Athletics still hold Murray's baseball rights, meaning he could negotiate a return with them.
The Athletics are moving to a new location in Las Vegas in two years, which could influence their roster decisions.
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The Kansas City Chiefs are considering a major trade involving their All-Pro cornerback, Trent McDuffie, due to potential salary demands. McDuffie is a key player who prefers to play as an outside corner and might be sought after by teams like the Los Angeles Rams. The Chiefs must decide whether to keep him, sign him to a new deal, or trade him to maximize his value.
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The Kansas City Chiefs ended the last season with a 6-11 record and have the 9th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Chiefs player Trent McDuffie, who is important in defense, might be traded due to his potential high salary demands.
McDuffie is 25 years old and has earned All-Pro honors for his positions in the past two years.
The Chiefs picked up McDuffie's fifth-year option last year, giving them some control over his future.
McDuffie prefers playing as an outside corner, which may affect the Chiefs’ decision to trade or keep him.
The Los Angeles Rams are interested in McDuffie and might offer a first-round pick for him.
Discussions about McDuffie's future are ongoing, but no long-term deal has been confirmed by the Chiefs.
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The Cincinnati Bengals will not use the franchise tag on Trey Hendrickson, making him an unrestricted free agent when the NFL's free agency begins. The Bengals had considered trading Hendrickson but found little interest due to his recent injuries and reduced playtime.
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The Bengals will not franchise tag Trey Hendrickson, allowing him to be an unrestricted free agent.
Hendrickson led the NFL with 17.5 sacks in the 2024 season.
The Bengals had considered trading Hendrickson but received little interest from other teams.
Hendrickson held out during the offseason and later signed a revised one-year contract with a pay raise for 2025.
Last season, Hendrickson played only seven games due to injury issues and underwent core muscle surgery in December.
Without the franchise tag, acquiring Hendrickson does not require additional draft picks from interested teams.
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