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The article explains how new users of the bet365 sports betting platform can use the bonus code WEEK365 to get $150 in bonus bets after placing a $5 bet on NBA or college basketball games. The article provides details on how to sign up, how to place a bet, and some of the promotional offers available.
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New bet365 users can use the code WEEK365 to get $150 in bonus bets.
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Kalshi offers a $10 bonus to new users who use the promo code NEWSWEEK and make $100 in trades. Users can predict outcomes in NBA games, college basketball, the Olympics, and political events. Different from traditional sportsbooks, Kalshi allows users to sell their positions before an event concludes.
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New users at Kalshi can get a $10 bonus with the promo code NEWSWEEK.
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Ilia Malinin, an American figure skater, gained global attention at the Winter Olympic Games after leading Team USA to a gold medal in the team event. In the opening round of the individual men's event, Malinin scored 108.16 points, defeating his rival Yuma Kagiyama of Japan.
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Ilia Malinin is a figure skater from the United States.
Malinin performed two backflips in the Winter Olympic Games.
He helped Team USA win gold in the team event.
Malinin's Instagram followers doubled after his performance.
He scored 108.16 points in the individual men's short program.
His main rival, Yuma Kagiyama, fell during his routine.
Malinin will compete next in the free skate event on Friday.
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Dutch speedskater Jutta Leerdam gained a large number of social media followers after winning a gold medal at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics. She set a new world record in the women's 1000m speedskating event, which led to a big increase in her online presence.
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Jutta Leerdam won a gold medal in the women’s 1000m speedskating at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics.
She set a new world record with a time of 1:12.31 in this event.
Before her win, she had an Instagram following of 3.5 to 4 million.
Leerdam gained more than 2 million followers within 24 hours after her victory.
Her TikTok videos during the Olympics have received over 129.5 million views.
One of her TikTok videos, posted after her win, got 20.2 million views.
Her Instagram post about winning the gold received nearly 1 million likes.
Leerdam will compete in the women’s 500m event, where she hopes to add more medals.
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The article explains a promotion from Underdog Fantasy, where new users can get $75 in fantasy sports entries by signing up and making a $5 play with a promo code. This offer is connected to upcoming NBA games, letting users make basketball-related predictions.
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LeBron James and Austin Reaves will not play for the Los Angeles Lakers in their game against the San Antonio Spurs. Both players participated in the previous night's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, but the team decided they will not play in the back-to-back game format. Marcus Smart will also miss the game due to a right ankle injury.
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LeBron James and Austin Reaves will not play against the San Antonio Spurs.
This game is the second night of back-to-back games for the Lakers.
LeBron James scored 22 points and had 10 assists against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Austin Reaves contributed 16 points and seven assists in the same game.
Marcus Smart is also out due to a sore right ankle.
The San Antonio Spurs are currently the second-best team in the Western Conference.
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The Seattle Seahawks recently won the Super Bowl, their second win with quarterback Sam Darnold leading the team. Despite not winning the Most Valuable Player award, Darnold played an important role in their victory, helping to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship and then winning the Super Bowl. Rams player Quentin Lake shared thoughts about Darnold's success, comparing him to other quarterbacks.
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The Seattle Seahawks won Super Bowl LX, guided by quarterback Sam Darnold.
This was Darnold's first Super Bowl win, despite a career with ups and downs.
Running back Kenneth Walker III won the Super Bowl MVP award, not Darnold.
The Seahawks defeated the Los Angeles Rams 31-27 in the NFC Championship.
Rams safety Quentin Lake commented that while Darnold is a great quarterback, he doesn’t see him as "feared" compared to others like Matthew Stafford.
Both Darnold and Stafford had strong performances in the championship game, with each throwing for over 345 yards and three touchdowns.
The Seahawks and Rams are considered early favorites for next year’s Super Bowl.
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Aaron Civale has signed a one-year contract with the Oakland Athletics worth $6 million, with potential bonuses. Civale, a right-handed pitcher, is expected to strengthen the team's starting rotation. He previously played for three teams during the 2025 season.
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Aaron Civale will earn $6 million for a one-year contract with the Oakland Athletics.
He can earn up to $1.5 million more through performance incentives.
Civale aims to help improve the Athletics' pitching, which had one of the worst ERAs in the American League.
In 2025, Civale played for the Milwaukee Brewers, Chicago White Sox, and Chicago Cubs.
He had a 4.85 ERA in 2025, which is higher than the league average of 4.15.
Civale debuted in Major League Baseball with Cleveland in 2019.
Injuries affected his performance in 2023, but he showed better form last year.
The Athletics aim for a playoff spot in 2026 after finishing 76-86 in 2025.
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Pakistan has decided to move forward with the cricket match against India in the T20 World Cup, pleasing fans and teams from both nations. The match will take place on Sunday in Colombo, Sri Lanka, after Pakistan initially planned to boycott the game.
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Pakistan reversed its decision to boycott the T20 World Cup cricket match against India.
The match will be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Sunday.
The decision to play was made after talks involving the International Cricket Council and other cricket boards.
Fans from both countries are excited to see the historic rivalry continue on the field.
Financial factors were considered, as India-Pakistan cricket matches generate significant revenue.
Sri Lanka's President praised the decision for allowing the match to continue.
Pakistan and India have not played a bilateral series since 2012-2013 due to political tensions.
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Aamilah Aswat, a British jump jockey, aims to compete in the Grand National after becoming the first black female British jump jockey to win a UK horse race. She started her riding journey at a young age and has received support from the racing community as she pursues her dream.
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Aamilah Aswat wants to race in the Grand National, which is a major horse racing event.
She recently became the first black female British jump jockey to win a race in the UK.
Aswat was part of the Riding A Dream Academy scholarship in 2021-22.
She learned to ride at St James City Farm in Gloucester at age five.
Her win came in her fourth professional ride after getting her jockey's license in autumn 2025.
Trainer Kim Bailey recognizes Aswat's natural talent in horse racing.
Aswat hopes to be a role model and inspire others by overcoming challenges in the sport.
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At the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, some athletes experienced issues with their medals breaking or cracking during celebrations. The organizers are looking into the problem, which may involve the design, materials, or cold temperatures affecting the medals.
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Athletes have reported their medals cracking or breaking after competitions at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
The design involves the medals being two halves joined by symbols at the center.
Medals weigh about 1.1 pounds for gold and silver and 0.9 pounds for bronze.
Cold temperatures and medal weight might be causing the damage.
American skier Breezy Johnson and Swedish skier Ebba Andersson reported their medals breaking soon after they won them.
Milan-Cortina officials are investigating and offering repairs for affected medals.
The issue follows similar problems at previous Olympic Games.
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Sturla Holm Lægreid, a Norwegian biathlete, publicly admitted to cheating on his girlfriend during a live interview after winning a bronze medal at the Winter Olympics. His unexpected confession overshadowed his athletic achievement. Lægreid later expressed regret for making the personal revelation public.
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Sturla Holm Lægreid won a bronze medal in the men's 20 km biathlon at the Winter Olympics.
During a live interview, he admitted to cheating on his girlfriend.
The confession was made spontaneously and was not prompted by the interviewer.
Lægreid described the past week since his confession to her as the worst of his life.
He considered his decision to disclose the information in public possibly selfish.
Lægreid has also won gold with Norway in the 2022 Winter Olympics biathlon relay.
He is a multiple world champion and a World Cup winner in biathlon.
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The Milwaukee Brewers have signed pitcher Peter Strzelecki to a minor-league contract, inviting him to spring training. Strzelecki, who first played in the major leagues with the Brewers in 2022, had a challenging year last season without making a major league appearance.
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The Brewers signed Peter Strzelecki to a minor-league contract on Monday.
Strzelecki is 31 years old and previously made his major league debut with the Brewers in 2022.
Last season, Strzelecki played for five different organizations and did not make a major league appearance.
He previously played for teams including the Cleveland Guardians, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Tampa Bay Rays.
Strzelecki uses a mix of five different pitches, with his changeup and sweeper being particularly effective.
In Triple-A last season, he struggled with a 9.41 ERA in 22 innings.
Over his major league career, he has a 3.44 ERA in 77 appearances.
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The New York Mets announced that their star shortstop, Francisco Lindor, might need surgery for a stress reaction in his hamate bone. If Lindor undergoes surgery, he is expected to recover in six weeks and could still be ready for the opening day of baseball season.
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Francisco Lindor plays shortstop for the New York Mets.
Lindor might need surgery due to a stress reaction in his hamate bone.
The recovery from this surgery could take around six weeks.
Despite the potential surgery, the team hopes Lindor will be ready for opening day.
Lindor recently had surgery on his right elbow and played with a toe injury last season.
The Mets are considering using Bo Bichette at shortstop if Lindor misses any time.
Bichette is currently planned to play as a third baseman.
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Austin Slater, who previously played for the New York Yankees, has signed a minor-league deal with the Detroit Tigers. If he makes the major league team, he will earn $2 million. Slater struggled with injuries and performance during his time with the Yankees.
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Austin Slater signed a contract with the Detroit Tigers.
The deal is a minor-league contract with a $2 million salary if Slater joins the major league team.
Slater played as a platoon outfielder for the Yankees last season.
He struggled with a hamstring strain, missing over a month of play.
Slater was traded from the Chicago White Sox to the Yankees in July.
In his Yankees stint, he had 3 hits in 25 at-bats without an extra-base hit.
The Tigers offer a competitive chance for Slater due to their less talented outfield.
Slater will compete for a spot with players like Corey Julks and Jahmai Jones.
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The Boston Red Sox have signed veteran infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa from the Toronto Blue Jays. Kiner-Falefa's comments about preferring to face the Yankees over the Red Sox have added tension to the long-standing rivalry between the Red Sox and the Yankees.
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The Red Sox signed Isiah Kiner-Falefa from the Toronto Blue Jays.
This signing came after the Red Sox lost Alex Bregman to the Chicago Cubs.
Kiner-Falefa mentioned preferring to face the Yankees, saying it was a better matchup for the Blue Jays.
The Blue Jays advanced past the Yankees in the recent postseason.
Kiner-Falefa's comments have stirred up the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry ahead of the season.
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Maxx Crosby, a key player for the Las Vegas Raiders, has threatened to retire in 2026 instead of continuing with the team. The new Raiders head coach, Klint Kubiak, expressed the team's desire to keep Crosby and hopes to convince him to stay.
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Maxx Crosby was drafted by the Las Vegas Raiders in 2019.
He has recorded 69.5 sacks over seven seasons, with 44.5 sacks in the last four years.
Crosby has threatened to retire rather than return to the Raiders in 2026.
New Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak wants Crosby to remain with the team.
Kubiak plans to work closely with Crosby to ensure his continued success.
Crosby is a five-time Pro Bowl player and a crucial part of the Raiders' defense.
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The Chicago Cubs are considering trading infielders Nico Hoerner or Matt Shaw, even though the Boston Red Sox are no longer interested. The Cubs have already signed Alex Bregman for third base, which affects Hoerner's and Shaw's positions. Other teams may still be interested in these players.
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The Chicago Cubs signed Alex Bregman, who plays third base.
Nico Hoerner and Matt Shaw's names have been mentioned in trade talks.
The Boston Red Sox, once potential trade partners, acquired another player from the Milwaukee Brewers, ending their interest.
Joel Sherman reported that other teams might still be interested in trading for Hoerner or Shaw.
Hoerner is a free agent after this season, making him a valuable trade asset.
Hoerner's recent performance is important for the Cubs' current goals.
Matt Shaw, a rookie, showed potential for improvement and versatility in field positions.
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Kliff Kingsbury, former head coach of the Arizona Cardinals, has joined the Los Angeles Rams coaching staff. The Rams have not yet decided on his exact role, as head coach Sean McVay evaluates the team's options.
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Kliff Kingsbury joined the Los Angeles Rams coaching staff.
The Rams have not yet assigned a specific title to Kingsbury's role.
Head coach Sean McVay is deciding how to use Kingsbury's skills.
Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur left to become head coach of the Arizona Cardinals.
Nate Scheelhaase, named as a potential Rams offensive coordinator, has been with the team since 2024.
McVay will still call the plays for the Rams' games.
The Rams reached the NFC Championship in January 2026.
Matthew Stafford, Rams' quarterback, won the league MVP award for 2025.
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Seattle Seahawks' head coach Mike Macdonald shared that the Seahawks' defense had a significant advantage in their Super Bowl win over the New England Patriots due to strong fan support. The loud cheering from Seahawks fans made it difficult for the Patriots' quarterback to communicate, giving Seattle's defense an edge.
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The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX.
Seattle's defense kept New England from scoring for the first three quarters.
Seahawks' defense held the Patriots to just 78 yards through the first 45 minutes.
The game had more Seahawks fans (75%) compared to Patriots fans (25%).
Seattle's defense benefited from the noise, which disrupted the Patriots' verbal play-calling.
Seattle's offense could communicate more easily due to fewer Patriots fans, making it feel like a home game.
Despite similar overall yardage, Seattle controlled the game from the start.
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