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The article explains a promotion from Underdog offering a $75 bonus for new users who sign up with a specific code and participate in daily fantasy sports games for NBA matchups, including Mavericks vs. Lakers. The promotion requires placing a $5 play to unlock bonus entries for these games and also highlights opportunities to make picks for the All-Star weekend events.
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Underdog offers a $75 sign-up bonus for new users with the promo code NEWSWEEK.
To get the bonus, users must play a $5 daily fantasy entry for NBA games.
The bonus entries are for tonight's NBA games, including Mavericks-Lakers.
Picks can be made for Bucks-Thunder, Trail Blazers-Jazz, and Mavericks-Lakers games.
The bonus is available immediately after making the $5 play, regardless of game outcome.
Users can also use the bonus for All-Star weekend events like the 3-point contest.
The article provides guidance to sign up, including entering personal information and making a deposit.
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The article discusses a promotion by Kalshi, offering a $10 bonus for people who make $100 in trades on prediction markets related to sports events, like NBA games and the USA men's hockey game. Kalshi is a platform that allows users to trade predictions on various events, and users can buy and sell their positions during games.
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Kalshi offers a $10 bonus for making $100 in trades in their prediction markets.
The promotion applies to NBA games and the USA men's hockey game against Latvia in the Olympics.
Kalshi allows users to trade their positions during games, unlike traditional sportsbooks.
Users can register with the Kalshi promo code NEWSWEEK to access the offer.
The article mentions specific NBA games: Bucks-Thunder, Trail Blazers-Jazz, and Mavericks-Lakers.
Making trades on these games can unlock the $10 bonus once $100 is reached.
Users provide personal information to sign up and must make a deposit to start trading.
Newsweek earns an affiliate commission from sign-ups through links in the article.
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India beat Namibia by 93 runs in a group match at the T20 World Cup. India scored 209 runs, and Namibia managed 116 runs in response. This win places India at the top of their group, leading to an upcoming match against Pakistan.
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India scored 209 runs for 9 wickets in their match against Namibia.
Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya both scored half-centuries for India.
Namibia was bowled out for 116 runs in 18.2 overs.
India’s win means they have two victories in the tournament and lead their group.
Ishan Kishan hit four sixes to reach his fifty in 20 balls.
Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakravarthy were key bowlers for India.
India and Pakistan will face each other next in a significant match in Colombo.
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The article discusses the frustration of Canadian livestreamer xQc over Canada's lack of gold medals at the Winter Olympic Games in Milan, Italy. Canada, usually a top performer, has not yet won a gold medal, leading to disappointment among fans.
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The Winter Olympic Games are taking place in Milan, Italy.
Canada has not won any gold medals in the first six days of the Games.
Popular Canadian livestreamer xQc expressed frustration over Canada's performance.
xQc is a former professional Overwatch player from Quebec.
Canada has won three silver and four bronze medals so far.
Fourteen other countries, including Australia, have won more gold medals than Canada.
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England will play against Spain, Croatia, and the Czech Republic in the 2026-2027 Uefa Nations League group stage. The competition begins in September 2026 and ends in June 2027. Teams play each other twice, with the top two in each group progressing to the next stage.
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England is in Group A3 with Spain, Croatia, and the Czech Republic.
Wales is in Group A4 with Portugal, Denmark, and Norway.
Scotland is in Group B1 with Switzerland, Slovenia, and North Macedonia.
Northern Ireland is in Group B2 with Hungary, Ukraine, and Georgia.
The Uefa Nations League has four leagues (A, B, C, D) with varying team numbers.
The top two teams from each group in League A advance to quarter-finals.
Group winners in Leagues B, C, and D get promoted to a higher league.
Teams compete for a chance to qualify for the 2028 European Championships playoffs.
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Evan Bates and Madison Chock, figure skaters from Team USA, won a silver medal in the free dance competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Their performance was praised, but a French judge's scores led to controversy over the final results. The University of Michigan showed support for Bates, an alumnus, after the competition.
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Evan Bates and Madison Chock are figure skaters for Team USA.
They won a silver medal at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.
Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron from France won the gold medal.
Bates and Chock's performance was seen by many as gold medal-worthy.
There was controversy over a French judge scoring Beaudry and Cizeron significantly higher.
Evan Bates is an alumnus of the University of Michigan.
The University of Michigan publicly congratulated Bates for his Olympic achievement.
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BetMGM is offering a bonus code, WEEK1550, which gives new users a chance to get up to $1,550 in bonuses on sports bets. This includes a $1,500 safety net for bets and $50 in BetMGM Rewards Points. The offer can be used for NBA games and the USA-Latvia Olympic men's hockey game.
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BetMGM bonus code WEEK1550 provides new users with a $1,500 first bet safety net and $50 in rewards points.
Users need to deposit at least $10 to unlock the rewards points.
The safety net refunds your bet as a bonus if your initial bet loses, up to $1,500.
The bonus offer is available for NBA games and the USA-Latvia Olympic men's hockey game.
Example bets include Lakers to win or cover a 7.5-point spread.
Pre-built parlay options are available, like combining USA's win and player-specific achievements in the hockey game.
Users must register with identifying information and can use various payment methods.
Bonuses need to be used within one week before they expire.
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There is a new promotion from DraftKings that gives new users a $300 bonus if they place a $5 bet on specific sports games. This offer includes NBA games and a USA men's Olympic hockey game. Bets must have certain odds to qualify, and winnings must be claimed within a week.
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DraftKings offers a $300 bonus for new users with a $5 wager on selected sports events.
To qualify, bets must be placed on any game with odds of at least -500.
The offer is valid for NBA games today and a USA-Latvia men's Olympic hockey game.
Today is the last day to bet on NBA regular season games before the All-Star weekend.
Users must place their initial $5 bet and wait for it to settle to determine eligibility for bonuses.
There are suggested betting options with specific players and outcomes to consider.
The $300 bonus must be used within a week of being credited.
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The America 250 Florida Duel at Daytona is an important NASCAR race happening on February 12, 2026. It's a lead-up event to the Daytona 500 where top drivers compete for good starting positions. Fans can watch the race on FOX Sports 1 or stream it live on Fubo.
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The race is called the America 250 Florida Duel at Daytona.
It takes place on February 12, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET.
The event is crucial for drivers as it's a prelude to the Daytona 500.
Drivers like Kyle Larson, Chase Elliott, and Joey Logano will participate.
The race is 250 miles long and happens at the Daytona International Speedway.
It features strategies like pack racing and drafting.
The event airs on FOX Sports 1 and can be streamed via Fubo.
Fans can try watching on Fubo for free, though regional restrictions might apply.
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Amber Glenn, a U.S. figure skater, is defending her teammates amidst a controversy over judging at the Winter Olympics. A debate started after a French judge favored a French ice dance team over the U.S. team, leading to discussions of fairness. Glenn disagreed publicly with ex-Olympian Polina Edmunds, who praised the French performance.
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Amber Glenn is a U.S. national champion in women's figure skating.
She helped the U.S. win a gold medal in the team figure skating event.
A judging controversy emerged during the ice dance competition at the Winter Olympics.
The French ice dance team received higher scores from the French judge, resulting in a gold medal.
The U.S. team, with Madison Chock and Evan Bates, received silver medals.
Polina Edmunds, a past U.S. Olympian, commented positively on the French performance.
Glenn publicly disagreed with Edmunds' comments on social media.
Chock and Bates are considering an appeal but think a medal change is unlikely.
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Caleb Wilson, a freshman basketball player for the North Carolina Tar Heels, fractured his left hand and will be out for an unknown amount of time. This injury occurred during a game against Miami, and additional tests confirmed the fracture. Wilson has been a key player this season, and his absence means other team members need to step up.
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Caleb Wilson is a freshman player for the North Carolina Tar Heels.
He injured his left hand during a game against Miami.
Initial X-rays were negative, but further tests confirmed a fracture.
His return date is currently unknown.
Wilson is averaging 19.8 points and 9.4 rebounds per game this season.
He holds UNC freshman records by scoring in double figures in all 24 games played.
The Tar Heels aim to have him back by the NCAA Tournament.
Jarvin Stevenson, Jonathan Powell, and Zayden High are expected to fill in during his absence.
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Michael Proctor, a former quarterback for Murray State University and the New England Patriots, has died at age 58. He was known for his successful college career, where he set multiple records, and later played in various football leagues, including the World League of American Football and the Arena Football League.
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Michael Proctor was a quarterback who played for Murray State University.
He set a career record of 8,632 passing yards at Murray State.
Proctor's jersey number 11 is retired at Murray State, an honor shared by only one other player.
He played briefly for the NFL's New England Patriots on their practice squad.
Proctor was also drafted by the Montreal Machine in the World League of American Football.
He later played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the Canadian Football League.
From 1994 to 1996, he played for the Charlotte Rage in the Arena Football League.
After his sports career, Proctor worked in occupational safety for over 25 years.
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Snowboarder Chloe Kim won a silver medal in the halfpipe event at the Winter Olympics in Italy. She was close to winning her third gold medal but was surpassed by South Korean Gaon Choi. Winning silver instead of gold meant Kim earned $22,500, which is $15,000 less than the gold medal prize.
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Chloe Kim won silver in the halfpipe event at the Winter Olympics.
The event took place in Italy, with slippery weather conditions affecting performance.
South Korean Gaon Choi won gold with a score of 90.25.
Chloe Kim scored 88.00 and fell on her final run.
Japan's Mitsuki Ono won the bronze medal.
In the U.S., Olympic medal payouts are $37,500 for gold, $22,500 for silver, and $15,000 for bronze.
Chloe Kim missed out on an additional $15,000 by not winning gold.
Chloe Kim's estimated net worth is $4 million, making her the highest-paid snowboarder at the Olympics.
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As of Day 6 of the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, Norway leads with the most gold medals, while Italy has the highest total medal count. The United States holds second place in the overall medal tally, tied with Norway.
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Norway has won seven gold medals at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.
Italy, the host country, has six gold medals and the highest total with 17 medals.
The United States and Norway have 14 total medals each, tying them for second place in overall medals.
Austria and Japan have reached double digits in their medal counts, with 12 and 10 respectively.
The United States has the most silver medals, totaling seven.
American snowboarder Chloe Kim won a silver medal in the women's halfpipe event.
Team USA figure skaters Madison Chock and Evan Bates secured a silver medal in free dance.
There are seven events scheduled for Day 7 of the Olympics.
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Raheem Sterling, a former Chelsea and Manchester City player, has joined the Dutch football club Feyenoord on a short-term deal until the end of the season. Sterling left Chelsea after both parties agreed to end his contract early. Feyenoord is currently second in the Dutch league, known as the Eredivisie.
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Raheem Sterling has joined Feyenoord until the end of the season.
Sterling left Chelsea by mutual agreement in January.
He had 18 months left on his Chelsea contract, which was worth £325,000 a week.
Sterling joined Chelsea from Manchester City for £47.5 million in 2022.
Feyenoord is currently second in the Eredivisie league.
Feyenoord's coach is Robin van Persie, a former player for Manchester United and Arsenal.
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NBA player Jeremy Sochan has left the San Antonio Spurs and will join the New York Knicks after being released by the Spurs. Sochan expressed his excitement about the move to New York on social media and shared appreciation for his time in San Antonio.
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Jeremy Sochan was a top 10 NBA Draft pick.
He played for the San Antonio Spurs before moving to the New York Knicks.
The Spurs released Sochan after they couldn't make a trade.
Sochan shared a TikTok video to express excitement about moving to New York.
In San Antonio, he played 212 games and averaged 10.4 points per game.
Sochan had a lower performance this season, averaging 4.1 points per game.
The Knicks had interest from around 10 teams but stood out to sign him.
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The Cincinnati Bengals increased Trey Hendrickson's contract for the 2025 season but now face uncertainty as he enters free agency. Hendrickson played in seven games this past season due to injury and may not return to the Bengals, who might not re-sign him. His future remains uncertain as he seeks new opportunities in the league.
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The Bengals restructured Hendrickson's contract, adding $14 million for 2025.
Hendrickson had the chance to be traded but remained with the Bengals.
He played in seven games before an injury ended his season.
The Bengals put him on injured reserve due to a hip/pelvis injury.
Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer suggests Hendrickson might not return to the Bengals.
Hendrickson recorded 17.5 sacks in both 2023 and 2024 and earned All-Pro honors.
He is now an unrestricted free agent, exploring new teams.
Hendrickson has a career total of 236 tackles and 81 sacks in the NFL.
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The Football Association (FA) has extended Thomas Tuchel's contract as England's head coach until Euro 2028. This decision aims to secure the services of the accomplished coach, but it draws comparisons to a previous controversial contract extension with Fabio Capello. The FA hopes this move will prevent distractions during the upcoming World Cup.
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Thomas Tuchel's new contract with England's national football team lasts until Euro 2028.
The FA extended his contract to avoid distractions before the World Cup.
Tuchel successfully led England to qualify for the World Cup without losing any matches.
The decision has sparked comparisons to a past situation with Fabio Capello.
Capello's extended contract before the 2010 World Cup led to poor team performance and ultimately ended in a split.
The FA believes this move will prevent other clubs from pursuing Tuchel.
Tuchel has been praised for his performance and management style, especially regarding player Jude Bellingham.
The extension means Tuchel will miss out on potential job opportunities at clubs like Manchester United.
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U.S. snowboarder Chloe Kim won a silver medal in the women's halfpipe event at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Kim was initially in the lead but was overtaken by South Korean snowboarder Gaon Choi, who won gold. Some viewers expressed dissatisfaction with the judging decisions in the event.
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Chloe Kim competed in the women's halfpipe event at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Kim finished with a silver medal after initially leading the event.
South Korean snowboarder Gaon Choi won the gold medal with a higher score.
Some people thought Kim should have won because they felt her performance was more challenging.
Similar concerns were raised regarding the judging of the ice dancing event with Madison Chock and Evan Bates.
Kim graciously congratulated the gold medalist despite the outcome.
There was debate and criticism online about the fairness of the judging.
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At the Winter Olympics in Italy, Chloe Kim competed in the halfpipe event and aimed for her third gold medal. She ended up winning a silver after falling on her final run, and South Korea’s Gaon Choi took the gold. Kim quickly congratulated Choi, earning praise for her sportsmanship.
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Chloe Kim was aiming for her third straight gold medal in the halfpipe.
Kim scored 88.0, which was initially the top score.
Gaon Choi from South Korea scored 90.25 on her last run and won gold.
Kim fell on her third run, finishing with a silver medal.
She immediately congratulated Choi after the event.
Kim's actions received praise for being sportsmanlike.
Kim has now won three Olympic medals.
Winning a third consecutive gold would have been a historic achievement.
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