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The article discusses a promotional offer by Fanatics Sportsbook for Super Bowl 60. People who sign up can get up to $1,000 in FanCash to use for betting or buying fan gear. There are also extra betting promotions available during the game, such as boosted bets on the Seahawks and Patriots matchup.
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Fanatics Sportsbook offers up to $1,000 in FanCash for new sign-ups.
FanCash can be used for betting or buying fan merchandise.
No promo code is needed to get the FanCash offer.
There are special betting markets for Super Bowl 60, including bets on the coin toss and game outcomes.
There are additional promotions, like a 100% moneyline boost for the Seahawks-Patriots game.
To use the offer, people must provide personal information and make a deposit.
Newsweek may earn a commission if users sign up through the article's links.
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This article discusses a promotional offer from theScore Bet, which allows new users to receive a bonus when betting on Super Bowl 60 between the Seahawks and Patriots. Depending on their location, users can either get a $1,000 first bet reset or a $100 bonus. The article also highlights some betting options available for the game.
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theScore Bet offers new users a chance to get a $1,000 first bet reset or a $100 bonus.
The $1,000 first bet reset means users get refunded if their first bet loses.
The $100 bonus requires a winning $10 bet and is available in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
Users can bet on various outcomes such as Seahawks-Patriots game results and total points scored.
Popular parlays are available for tonight's game, with different combinations like team win and player performance.
To activate the offer, users must register, enter the NEWSWEEK promo code, and make a deposit.
Bonus bets received have a seven-day expiration period.
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The article discusses a special promotion from Caesars Sportsbook, offering a $250 bonus bet for those placing wagers on Super Bowl 60. The game features the Seattle Seahawks versus the New England Patriots. The promotion allows bettors to place a bet up to $250 and receive a matching bonus.
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Caesars Sportsbook provides a $250 bet match offer for Super Bowl 60.
The game is between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots.
To activate the offer, users need to use the promo code NEWSWK250BM.
Bettors can place wagers on various markets with up to 16 available bet boosts.
Examples of boosts include specific player achievements, like passing or receiving yards.
The bonus is available once a user creates an account and makes a deposit.
Newsweek may earn a commission if users sign up through their links.
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The article discusses the betting options for Super Bowl 60 in California, where online and retail sports betting are not legal. However, residents can use prediction markets like Kalshi to make trades. The article highlights the match between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots.
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Super Bowl 60 takes place at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
Online and retail sports betting are not allowed in California.
Prediction markets like Kalshi are legal and offer ways to predict and trade on the game.
Kalshi's current odds suggest the Seahawks have a 68% chance of winning, while the Patriots have a 33% chance.
A $100 trade on the Seahawks could return $148, while the same on the Patriots could return $304.
The Seattle Seahawks' defense is highly rated, and they have been strong throughout the season.
New England's offense has struggled with protection and turnovers in recent games.
The article predicts a Seahawks victory in the Super Bowl matchup.
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American skier Lindsey Vonn had an accident during the women's downhill race at the Winter Olympics. This happened nine days after she seriously injured her left knee.
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Lindsey Vonn is an American skier.
She crashed during the women's downhill event at the Winter Olympics.
The accident occurred nine days after she injured her left anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), which is a major knee injury.
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Michigan and Ohio State will face off in a college basketball game on February 8, 2026. The game will be broadcast on CBS, with a live stream available on Fubo. Michigan aims to secure a season sweep against their rivals.
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The Michigan Wolverines have a 21-1 record this season.
Ohio State Buckeyes hold a 15-7 record.
The game is on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Value City Arena in Columbus.
Michigan won their previous matchup with Ohio State 74-62 on January 23.
Nimari Burnett from Michigan recently scored a career-high 31 points in a game.
The game will be shown on CBS and can be streamed on Fubo.
Michigan's recent victory was their 12th in a row.
Ohio State currently leads the all-time series against Michigan 108-85.
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Kristaps Porzingis plans to start playing for the Golden State Warriors after the NBA All-Star break. He was traded from the Atlanta Hawks and aims to return on February 19 against the Boston Celtics. Porzingis has been out since January 7 and hopes to contribute to the team as they prepare for the playoffs.
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Kristaps Porzingis is joining the Golden State Warriors.
He aims to play his first game with the Warriors on February 19 against the Boston Celtics.
Porzingis last played on January 7 and has missed 16 games so far.
At the Hawks, Porzingis played 17 games, averaging 24.3 minutes and scoring 17.1 points per game.
The Warriors traded for Porzingis after Jimmy Butler’s injury, needing a strong front-court player.
Golden State currently ranks eighth in the Western Conference with a 28-25 record.
Porzingis emphasized wanting to play without a time limit, but medical staff will decide his playing time.
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North Carolina's athletic director apologized to Duke’s head coach after an incident where some of Duke’s staff were hit during a chaotic court-storming by fans. This happened after North Carolina beat Duke with a last-second shot, leading to confusion and fan celebrations. The athletic director promised to improve safety during future events.
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North Carolina upset Duke with a last-second shot, winning 71-68.
Fans stormed the court, thinking the game was over, leading to chaos.
Referees added 0.4 seconds to the clock, and fans had to clear the court.
Duke’s head coach said staff members were hit during the court-storming.
North Carolina’s athletic director apologized and promised to improve safety measures.
Duke and North Carolina will face each other again on March 7.
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Texas Tech and West Virginia are set to face off in an NCAA college basketball game. Texas Tech, ranked 13th, aims to break a losing streak while West Virginia had a recent win. The game will air on FOX and be available for streaming on Fubo.
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Texas Tech Red Raiders have a 16-6 record.
West Virginia Mountaineers have a 15-8 record.
The game is on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET.
Texas Tech lost their last game to Kansas with a score of 64-61.
West Virginia recently won against Cincinnati, coming back from a 14-point deficit.
Texas Tech has beaten West Virginia in their last two meetings.
The game will be shown on FOX and can be streamed live on Fubo.
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Prediction market apps are becoming popular for the Super Bowl, allowing people to buy and sell their predictions for profit. Platforms like Kalshi, Novig, and Underdog Predict offer different features and bonuses for users interested in making predictions for Super Bowl 60 between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots.
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Prediction markets let users buy and sell prediction positions, unlike traditional sports betting.
Kalshi offers a $10 trading bonus for Super Bowl 60 predictions.
Novig provides a $100 discount bonus and has a free mode with virtual coins for new users.
Underdog Predict is another platform growing in the prediction market space.
Crypto.com offers up to a $50 bonus and five 100% profit boosts.
Users in certain states can access these features and offers for the Super Bowl.
Newsweek earns a commission if users sign up through links in the article.
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BetMGM is offering a promotion for Super Bowl 60, featuring the Seahawks and Patriots. Users can place a bet up to $1,500, and if the bet loses, they get their stake back in bonuses. The promo also includes $50 in BetMGM Rewards Points for those who sign up.
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BetMGM is providing a promo code (WEEK1550) for Super Bowl 60.
Participants can bet up to $1,500 on the game.
If the bet is lost, the stake is returned as bonus money.
$50 in BetMGM Rewards Points is given with a minimum $10 deposit.
The Seahawks are a 4.5-point favorite to win.
Pre-built parlays are available for specific outcomes in the game.
Rewards points can be used in the BetMGM rewards store.
Bonus bets must be used within a week before they expire.
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Austrian snowboarder Benjamin Karl celebrated his Olympic gold medal win by stripping down in the cold and collapsing on the snow. At 40, Karl became the oldest snowboarding medalist in Olympic history and made history by becoming the first snowboarder to win four Olympic medals.
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Benjamin Karl is an Austrian snowboarder.
He won a gold medal at the Olympics recently.
Karl stripped down after his victory as part of his celebration.
He is the oldest person to win a snowboarding medal at the Olympics, at 40 years old.
Karl now holds four Olympic medals in snowboarding.
He specializes in the parallel giant slalom, a snowboarding discipline.
Karl plans to retire from professional snowboarding after this year.
His career started with a Junior World Championship win in 2004-05.
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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is considering whether to continue playing in 2026 or retire. The Chiefs are facing financial challenges and may struggle to offer Kelce a high-paying contract. The team plans to discuss with Kelce after the Super Bowl to decide on the next steps.
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Travis Kelce's contract with the Kansas City Chiefs ended in January.
Kelce is deciding between playing in 2026 or retiring.
The Chiefs want Kelce to return, but they have financial issues.
The team is $55 million over the salary cap, which limits their spending.
Kelce caught 76 passes in 2025, his lowest since 2015.
Discussions with Kelce will happen after the Super Bowl to try to make a plan.
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American skier Lindsey Vonn crashed during the women's downhill race at the Winter Olympics. This happened nine days after she injured her knee, causing her to stop her run early.
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Lindsey Vonn is an American skier.
She crashed during the women's downhill event at the Winter Olympics.
The crash happened nine days after she injured her knee (ACL).
The event took place on the Olimpia delle Tofane course.
Vonn had completed two training runs before the crash.
The Winter Olympics are happening in Milan-Cortina from February 6-22, 2026.
The BBC is providing coverage of the Winter Olympics through various platforms.
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New Zealand defeated Afghanistan by five wickets in their opening match of the ICC Men’s Twenty20 World Cup in Chennai. Afghanistan, after choosing to bat first, set a target of 182-6, but New Zealand successfully chased it with contributions from Tim Seifert and Glenn Phillips.
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New Zealand played against Afghanistan in a Group D match in Chennai for the T20 World Cup.
Afghanistan batted first, scoring 182-6 with Gulbadin Naib top-scoring with 63 runs.
New Zealand chased down the target with 13 balls to spare.
Tim Seifert scored 65 runs and was named Player of the Match.
Afghanistan used their spin bowlers to try to defend their total, but New Zealand’s batsmen overcame early challenges.
Lockie Ferguson took two wickets in one over to help restrict Afghanistan’s early run scoring.
Afghanistan’s captain, Rashid Khan, expressed disappointment with their bowling performance.
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LeBron James, a well-known basketball player, chose not to pick a team to win the upcoming Super Bowl. He decided to avoid making a decision that might upset fans, despite previously supporting the Dallas Cowboys and Cleveland Browns. The Super Bowl will feature the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks.
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LeBron James is a major basketball star and plays for the Los Angeles Lakers.
LeBron mentioned he doesn't want to pick a team for the Super Bowl to avoid backlash.
He previously supported the Dallas Cowboys as a fan.
The upcoming Super Bowl will have the New England Patriots face the Seattle Seahawks.
The Super Bowl game starts at 6:30 PM ET.
LeBron and the Lakers recently won a game against the Golden State Warriors.
LeBron played for 35 minutes, scoring 20 points in the recent game.
The Lakers have a record of 32-19 and are fifth in their conference.
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Amber Glenn, the U.S. national champion figure skater, is competing in the Winter Olympics. At 26, she is the oldest American woman to perform in the Olympics in nearly a century. Glenn is aiming to help Team USA win a gold medal in the team event and compete for individual gold against strong international competition.
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Amber Glenn is a United States national figure skating champion.
She is 26 years old, making her the oldest American women's figure skater in the Olympics in almost 100 years.
Glenn will compete in the free skate portion of the team event at the Winter Olympics.
She has faced challenges in her career but has become a top skater by winning three national titles.
Glenn is competing for the gold medal against skaters like Alysa Liu, Adelia Petrosyan from Russia, and Kaori Sakamoto from Japan.
Glenn's past performances include finishing 12th, 10th, and 5th in the world championships over the past three years.
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A promo code titled NEWSWEEKXL offers new users of the Sleeper app bonuses for participating in Super Bowl 60 betting activities. Users can receive a $20 bonus or a $100 deposit match to make game picks such as team or player performance predictions. The app also provides options for betting on various sports, including basketball and hockey.
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Sleeper app offers a promo code, NEWSWEEKXL, for new users.
Users can choose between a $20 bonus or a $100 deposit match for Super Bowl 60.
Sleeper allows users to make predictions on sports events, including football, basketball, and hockey.
Picks can be made for teams and players, and users can choose from daily player promo options.
Example picks include player performances, such as passing yards and touchdowns.
Registration requires entering basic information and selecting a preferred bonus option.
The article mentions that Newsweek may earn a commission through affiliates if sign-ups occur via promotional links.
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The article talks about a special offer from Kalshi for people making predictions on Super Bowl 60, between the Seahawks and the Patriots. By using the promo code "NEWSWEEK" and making $100 in trades, users can receive a $10 bonus. Kalshi allows users to trade predictions like buying and selling stock, offering chances to make a profit before a game ends.
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Kalshi is giving a $10 bonus to users who make $100 in trades using the promo code "NEWSWEEK".
The offer is for predictions on Super Bowl 60, featuring the Seahawks and the Patriots.
Kalshi operates more like a trading platform than a traditional sportsbook.
Users can buy and sell positions (contracts) based on their predictions, allowing for potential profits before the event concludes.
The platform includes combo prediction options, such as predicting which team will lead at halftime and win the game.
To claim the offer, users must register, use the promo code, and make an initial deposit.
Newsweek may earn a commission if users sign up through links in the article.
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The final round of the 2026 Waste Management Phoenix Open will occur on February 8, 2026, at TPC Scottsdale. Hideki Matsuyama is leading the tournament, and fans can watch it live on CBS, ESPN+, and streaming services like Fubo.
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The final round is on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
The event is held at TPC Scottsdale in Arizona.
Hideki Matsuyama leads at 13-under par after Round 3.
Other players close in score include Nicolai Hojgaard, Maverick McNealy, Si Woo Kim, and Ryo Hisatsune at 12-under.
The TV broadcast starts at 12:00 PM EST on the Golf Channel and 3:00 PM on CBS.
Fans can watch a live stream on ESPN+ and try Fubo for free.
The winner will receive a $1.728 million prize.
Regional restrictions may apply to some broadcasts.
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