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DraftKings offers a promotion where new users can bet $5 on a college basketball game and, if their bet wins, receive $300 in bonus bets. This promotion is available for games like Clemson vs. Duke and Kentucky vs. Florida. The bonus bets expire seven days after they are credited.
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DraftKings offers a $300 bonus for new users who place a winning $5 bet on college basketball games.
The promo applies to various college games, including Clemson vs. Duke and Kentucky vs. Florida.
To qualify, bets must have odds of -500 or longer, excluding certain safe bets.
If the qualifying bet wins, the bonus is given as twelve separate $25 bonus bets.
The bonus bets expire seven days after being credited to the user's account.
The promotion reduces to a $200 bonus after Monday.
Users need to sign up and deposit at least $5 to activate the offer.
No specific promo code is needed; the bonus activates following specific wagering steps.
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The Clemson Tigers are set to play against the Duke Blue Devils in a regular-season NCAA Men's Basketball game. The game will be held at Cameron Indoor Stadium and will be broadcast on ESPN. Clemson aims to recover from a recent loss, while Duke comes into the game strong after a win over Pitt.
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Clemson Tigers are ranked No. 20 with a record of 20 wins and 5 losses.
Duke Blue Devils are ranked No. 4 with a record of 22 wins and 2 losses.
The game is scheduled for Saturday, February 14th, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.
It will be broadcast on ESPN and can be streamed on Fubo.
Clemson recently lost to Virginia Tech, despite a strong previous winning streak.
Duke recently won against Pitt with a 70-54 score.
Duke player Cameron Boozer scored 17 points and had 10 rebounds in their last game.
Regional restrictions may apply for the live stream.
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BetMGM is offering special promotions for new users who want to bet on college basketball games, such as Clemson vs. Duke and Kansas vs. Iowa State. Depending on the state, users can choose between a $1,500 safety net or a "Bet $10, Get $150" bonus.
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BetMGM has two promotions for new users: a $1,500 safety net or a "Bet $10, Get $150" offer.
The $150 bonus is available to users in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
For other states, users can access the $1,500 safety net, which refunds the initial bet if it loses.
The promotions apply to college basketball games, including big matchups like Clemson vs. Duke and Kansas vs. Iowa State.
Duke Blue Devils are favored to win against Clemson Tigers with a 12.5-point spread.
Iowa State Cyclones are 6.5-point favorites against Kansas Jayhawks, featuring strong offensive and defensive players.
BetMGM's offers require users to create an account and register using the code NEWSWEEK if in the qualifying states.
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A crash occurred between the New Zealand and France yachts during a SailGP race in Auckland, New Zealand. One New Zealand sailor suffered compound fractures in both legs, while a French sailor also got injured. Racing was stopped for the day due to this incident.
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A New Zealand sailor got compound fractures in both legs during a yacht race.
The crash involved yachts from New Zealand and France at a SailGP event.
The accident happened when the New Zealand yacht lost control and collided with the French yacht.
The collision took place during the third of four scheduled races on Saturday.
Boats reached speeds of almost 90 km/h (56 mph) during the event.
Both yachts suffered severe damage, and racing was halted for the day.
New Zealand had a previous crash in Perth, Australia, during an earlier race.
SailGP features races between 50-foot catamarans from 13 different countries.
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The NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles features various basketball events with top players and celebrities. Saturday's lineup includes the Shooting Stars, 3-Point Contest, and Slam Dunk Contest, showcasing talents from both current and past NBA athletes.
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The NBA All-Star Weekend takes place in Los Angeles.
Friday's events included a Celebrity All-Star Game and a celebrity 3-Point Contest.
The NBA Rising Stars tournament concluded with Team Vince winning over Team Melo.
Saturday's events include the StateFarm 3-Point Contest with contestants like Donovan Mitchell and Tyrese Maxey.
The Kia Shooting Stars competition features teams with NBA legends and current stars.
The AT&T Slam Dunk Contest will have four competitors aiming to win the title.
The events on Saturday start at 5 p.m. Eastern Time and can be watched on NBC and streamed on Peacock.
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Team GB's women's curling team won their first match at the Winter Olympics, defeating Canada 7-6. Previously, they lost their initial two matches against China and South Korea but managed a comeback against the world champions.
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Team GB women beat Canada, the world champions, 7-6 in curling.
This was Team GB's first victory in the current Winter Olympics.
They lost their first two matches against China and South Korea.
Rebecca Morrison's team improved their performance significantly.
Morrison's accurate shots were key in securing the win.
The match was closely contested, with points traded in several ends.
GB women will face Sweden in their next match.
The men's team is also competing, with their next match against the Czech Republic.
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Team GB has excelled in the Winter Olympics sport of skeleton despite not having an ice track in the UK. British athletes, like Matt Weston, have won numerous medals thanks to focused training and innovative technology.
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Matt Weston won a gold medal in men's skeleton at the Milan-Cortina Olympics.
Team GB has secured a total of 10 medals in Olympic skeleton events.
Despite lacking a home ice track, Team GB trains at a facility in the University of Bath.
The UK program has focused on technology, using advanced sleds and aerodynamic suits.
Research and innovation are key in improving performance in skeleton.
Team GB faced challenges with equipment in past competitions, impacting their performance.
UK Sport funding for the skeleton program decreased but later increased for the 2026 Olympics.
Matt Weston was involved in taekwondo before taking up skeleton as a sport.
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The article discusses a FanDuel promotion for new bettors interested in NCAA college basketball games. The promotion offers bonus bets for new users who place a wager, with specific offers available depending on the state. Key matchups include Clemson vs. Duke and Texas Tech vs. Arizona.
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FanDuel offers bonuses for new users placing bets on college basketball games.
New bettors can get a $100 bonus by placing a $5 bet in most states.
Users in Indiana and Virginia have a special offer allowing up to $1,000 in bonuses.
Key games include Clemson vs. Duke and Texas Tech vs. Arizona, both airing on ESPN.
The promotions are available until 11:59 PM ET on March 8.
The bonus requires the initial bet to win in order for the bonus funds to be credited.
Texas Tech's JT Toppin is highlighted for his performance in rebounds and scoring.
Arizona Wildcats are strong favorites in their game against Texas Tech.
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At the 2026 Winter Olympics, Madison Chock and Evan Bates finished second in ice dancing behind French skaters, leading to debate about possible bias in judging. Some have questioned if judges favor their home countries, sparking calls for changes in how figure skating is judged.
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Madison Chock and Evan Bates came just 1.43 points short of winning gold in ice dancing.
The French team of Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron won the gold medal.
There is controversy over whether judges might be biased towards skaters from their own countries.
Suggestions have been made to remove judges from their home countries during competitions.
Some propose using a worldwide voting system via phones to decide results.
This controversy occurs as figure skating is gaining popularity again in the United States.
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Newcastle United's captain, Bruno Guimaraes, will miss about two months due to a hamstring injury. This absence is significant, as Newcastle performs better with him playing, but they will need to adapt for upcoming matches.
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Bruno Guimaraes is the captain of Newcastle United.
He injured his hamstring during a match against Tottenham Hotspur.
Guimaraes will be sidelined for about two months.
Newcastle tends to have a better win rate and scores more goals when Guimaraes plays.
Since his debut in February 2022, Newcastle has not won any of the 10 Premier League games he's missed.
Newcastle's next game is against Aston Villa in the FA Cup fourth round.
Backup midfielders Sandro Tonali, Joe Willock, and Jacob Ramsey are available to play.
Joelinton is expected to return soon from his own injury.
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Kristi Yamaguchi and Brian Boitano, both former Olympic figure skaters, expressed confidence in Ilia Malinin before his performance, but Malinin fell during his event and finished in eighth place. Despite the fall, Malinin previously won a gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics as part of Team USA's men's figure skating team.
Key Facts
Ilia Malinin is a U.S. figure skater known as the "Quad God."
He participated in the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Malinin fell during his individual event, placing eighth.
He won a gold medal as part of Team USA's men's figure skating team.
Kristi Yamaguchi and Brian Boitano spoke about Malinin's potential before his event.
Some people online speculated that Yamaguchi and Boitano's comments might have jinxed Malinin.
Kazakhstan’s Mikhail Shaidorov won the gold in the individual event.
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The article discusses the relationship between snowboarder Chloe Kim and NFL player Myles Garrett, highlighted during the Winter Olympics in Italy. Chloe Kim won a silver medal in the halfpipe event, and Myles Garrett was present to support her throughout the competition.
Key Facts
Chloe Kim and Myles Garrett made their relationship public in May 2025.
Kim won a silver medal at the Winter Olympics in Italy in the halfpipe event.
Kim is the first U.S. women’s snowboarder to medal in three consecutive Olympic halfpipe events.
Myles Garrett, an NFL player, was present at the Olympics to support Kim.
Garrett wore a custom jacket with Kim's face during her event.
Garrett recently broke the NFL single-season sack record and won Defensive Player of the Year.
Kim expressed gratitude for Garrett's support and mentioned they share common interests.
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NBA media personality Shams Charania played in the All-Star Celebrity Game, where he was noticed by players like Kevin Durant and Giannis Antetokounmpo for checking his phone during the game. Charania, who is well-known for his NBA reporting, took four shots and did not score any points in the game.
Key Facts
Shams Charania is a prominent NBA media personality.
He participated in the All-Star Celebrity Game.
Kevin Durant and Giannis Antetokounmpo made comments about Charania checking his phone during the game.
Charania is known for staying updated on NBA rumors and transactions.
Giannis Antetokounmpo previously had rumors reported by Charania about a potential trade.
Charania attempted four shots in the game but did not score.
He checked his phone three times during the event.
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During the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics, Canadian curling player Marc Kennedy was accused of cheating after a video appeared to show him making a double-touch with a stone. Although no penalties were given for the alleged action, the World Curling organization issued a warning to Kennedy for using inappropriate language during the event.
Key Facts
The incident took place during a curling match at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics.
Canadian player Marc Kennedy was accused of a double-touch, which is against the rules.
Swedish player Oskar Eriksson confronted Kennedy during the event and offered video proof of the alleged cheating.
Kennedy used offensive language in response to the accusation.
The World Curling organization gave Kennedy a verbal warning for his language.
World Curling introduced new monitoring measures with two officials overseeing all games to prevent further incidents.
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During the 2026 Winter Olympics, curlers from Canada and Sweden got into a disagreement during their match. The issue arose when Sweden accused Canada of "double-tapping" their stones.
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The incident happened during a men's curling match between Canada and Sweden.
The event took place at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Sweden's Oskar Eriksson and Canada's Marc Kennedy were involved in the argument.
Sweden accused Canada of "double-tapping" their curling stones.
"Double-tapping" in curling refers to hitting a stone more than once in a single delivery.
The disagreement led to a tense exchange of words between the players.
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During the men's free skate final at the Winter Olympics, Ilia Malinin from Team USA did not perform well and finished eighth, while Mikhail Shaidorov from Kazakhstan won the gold medal. NBC and analyst Scott Hamilton faced criticism for focusing too much on Malinin's poor performance rather than celebrating Shaidorov's win. Hamilton later apologized for the oversight.
Key Facts
Ilia Malinin was the favorite but fell twice and did not win a medal.
Mikhail Shaidorov from Kazakhstan won the gold medal with a score of 291.58.
NBC faced backlash for its coverage of the event, focusing on Malinin’s defeat.
Scott Hamilton, an NBC analyst, apologized for not congratulating Shaidorov during the broadcast.
Fans expressed disappointment over the lack of recognition for Shaidorov's achievement.
Malinin struggled with negative thoughts during his performance, affecting his score.
Malinin's total score was 264.49, which was lower than expected.
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Ireland won a T20 World Cup cricket match against Oman by 96 runs, thanks to Lorcan Tucker's 94 not out. After a poor start, Ireland reached a high score, and Josh Little's bowling helped secure the win. Ireland still needs another victory and favorable outcomes in other matches to advance in the tournament.
Key Facts
Lorcan Tucker scored 94 not out, matching his best T20 international score.
Ireland made 235-5 in 20 overs; Oman scored 139 all out in 18 overs.
Josh Little took 3 wickets for 16 runs in Ireland's victory over Oman.
Ireland had lost their first matches to Sri Lanka and Australia.
Aamir Kaleem scored a half-century for Oman, becoming the oldest player to do so in T20 World Cup history.
Ireland must win against Zimbabwe and rely on other results to advance further in the tournament.
Gareth Delany partnered with Tucker to build a solid innings for Ireland.
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Finland and Italy will play a men's ice hockey match in the 2026 Winter Olympics on Saturday, February 14, 2026. The game is part of Group B, with Finland, the current Olympic gold medal winners, facing host country Italy. This match is important for both teams as it affects their standings in the tournament.
Key Facts
Finland is the defending Olympic champion in men’s ice hockey.
The game takes place on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 10:40 AM ET.
The match will be broadcast on USA Network and streamed on Peacock.
Finland recently defeated Sweden 4-1 in a Group B match.
Italy lost 3-2 to Slovakia in their last game.
The match affects both teams' standings in Group B, with quarterfinal spots on the line.
Peacock is the official streaming service for the 2026 Winter Olympics.
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Manchester City is set to play Salford City in the FA Cup on Saturday, February 14, 2026. The match will be broadcast on ESPN Deportes and can also be live-streamed via Fubo. Salford City aims to achieve their best finish by reaching the fifth round, but they face a challenging opponent in Manchester City, who are high up in the Premier League.
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Manchester City and Salford City will play in the FA Cup on February 14, 2026.
Manchester City is currently ranked second in the Premier League.
Salford City is ranked sixth in League Two, which is 70 places below Manchester City.
The match will be shown on ESPN Deportes and streamed on Fubo.
Erling Haaland is unlikely to play due to being rested, and Josko Gvardiol and Mateo Kovacic are injured.
Pep Guardiola, Manchester City's coach, last won the FA Cup in 2023.
Fubo offers a free trial to stream live TV, including sports and other channels.
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The NBA held its Rising Stars game, but the attendance was much lower than expected. Fans and reporters noted high ticket prices and inconvenient timing as reasons for the poor turnout.
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The NBA's Rising Stars game had low attendance, with many empty seats.
Ticket prices were between $500 and $700, which some people found too high.
The game featured four teams coached by NBA Hall of Famers and included NBA and G League players.
No official attendance numbers were released by the NBA.
Fans and reporters suggested the high ticket prices and game timing were issues.
Notably, important player Cooper Flagg was absent from the event.
Some fans appreciated the game's competitive nature.
The NBA is under pressure to improve future All-Star weekend events.
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