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The Seattle Mariners lost pitcher Jackson Kowar to the Minnesota Twins after designating him for assignment. Kowar, originally picked by the Kansas City Royals, is known for his fast pitching but struggles with control. The Twins claimed him to help boost their bullpen.
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The Seattle Mariners designated Jackson Kowar for assignment.
Minnesota Twins claimed Kowar off waivers after Seattle traded for catcher Jhonny Pereda.
Kowar was a first-round pick by the Kansas City Royals.
He throws fast, reaching an average speed of 97.3 mph with his fastball last year.
Kowar allowed eight earned runs in 17 innings with the Mariners last year.
The Twins need bullpen depth after trading away four of their top relievers.
Kowar has given up 19 home runs in 90 1/3 career major league innings.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers claimed outfielder Michael Siani from the New York Yankees, who had briefly added him from waivers. The Yankees were able to retain another player, Marco Luciano, by sending him to their minor league team.
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The New York Yankees briefly had outfielder Michael Siani after claiming him off waivers.
The Los Angeles Dodgers claimed Siani back from the Yankees.
The Yankees were also able to keep player Marco Luciano, who cleared waivers.
The Dodgers released infielder Andy Ibañez to add Siani to their roster.
Michael Siani played 160 major league games with a batting average of .221.
Siani was previously with the St. Louis Cardinals but had been moved to a minor league due to low batting performance.
This winter, Siani was claimed off waivers by multiple teams, including the Atlanta Braves, Dodgers, and Yankees.
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The New England Patriots are getting ready for Super Bowl LX, but there's concern about their star player, Drake Maye, who has a shoulder injury. Despite being listed as questionable, Maye is confident he'll play in the big game.
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The New England Patriots are preparing for Super Bowl LX.
Drake Maye is a key player for the Patriots, but he has a shoulder injury.
Maye was limited in practice and also missed one due to illness.
His injury is causing concern, but Maye downplays its seriousness.
CBS Sports' Ross Tucker thinks Maye might be more injured than he says.
During media day, Maye expressed confidence about playing in the Super Bowl.
Maye mentioned feeling better after the team's flight to San Francisco.
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Wrestling star Paul Wight, known as Big Show, has lost a lot of weight and now weighs 393 pounds as he aims for his target of 360 pounds. Despite not wrestling for over two years, he remains active with All Elite Wrestling (AEW) in various roles and plans to return to the ring when he feels ready.
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Paul Wight, also known as Big Show, shared that he currently weighs 393 pounds.
He is trying to reach a weight goal of 360 pounds.
During his wrestling peak, he was known to weigh around 500 pounds.
Wight is under contract with AEW, working in different roles since 2021.
He last appeared on AEW commentary in January 2025.
Wight has not wrestled in over two years but plans to return when physically ready.
He had recent surgeries, including a back operation, to resolve health issues.
Wight aims to avoid returning as a nostalgic act people pity and wants to be seen as a strong competitor.
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Draymond Green said he has always wanted to play basketball with LeBron James to understand how he thinks about the game. Although they were rivals in the NBA Finals, they now have mutual respect for each other. Despite trade rumors, Green acknowledges playing with James seems unlikely due to current team circumstances.
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Draymond Green expressed a wish to play alongside LeBron James to learn from him.
Green clarified this desire is out of respect and curiosity, not as a move to join James's team.
Green and James were rivals in four consecutive NBA Finals between 2015 and 2018.
Over the years, Green and James have grown closer and respect each other.
Trade discussions may involve Green moving to the Milwaukee Bucks.
Green recently signed a four-year contract worth $100 million with a player option for 2026-27.
LeBron James is expected to become a free agent, which might influence team dynamics.
Making a roster work with both players, including salary adjustments, would be challenging.
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The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks have reached Super Bowl LX after winning their conference championship games. Broncos players have expressed frustration, feeling they should be in the Super Bowl, especially after the Patriots narrowly beat them in challenging weather. Broncos player Patrick Surtain II made a bold prediction that the Seahawks would win by a large margin.
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The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will compete in Super Bowl LX.
The Patriots beat the top AFC seed, the Denver Broncos, in the AFC Championship with a score of 10-7.
The game took place in very cold weather and on a snow-covered field.
Broncos quarterback Bo Nix was injured earlier in the playoffs and replaced by backup Jarrett Stidham.
Broncos player Patrick Surtain II predicted the Seahawks would beat the Patriots 35-7 in the Super Bowl.
Broncos players Courtland Sutton and Surtain believe Denver should be playing in the Super Bowl.
The Seahawks defeated both the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams to reach the Super Bowl.
Patriots' young quarterback Drake Maye has been performing well under coach Mike Vrabel.
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Kawhi Leonard, a player for the Los Angeles Clippers, has been selected for the NBA All-Star Game. This marks his tenth time being selected for this event. The decision comes as part of the roster requirements for the World vs. USA format of the game.
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The NBA announced the player pool for the upcoming All-Star Game.
Kawhi Leonard was initially not selected but was later added to the All-Star team.
Leonard averages 27.6 points per game this season, a potential career high.
The Los Angeles Clippers are in the ninth seed in the Western Conference.
Leonard's inclusion was related to the World vs. USA format, requiring 16 U.S. and 8 international players.
The 2026 NBA All-Star Game takes place on February 15 at the Inuit Dome.
Karl-Anthony Towns was mentioned as a potential international player, affecting U.S. team spots.
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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen shared that he is supporting Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold in the upcoming Super Bowl. Allen and Darnold were both drafted as quarterbacks in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft and have maintained a close relationship.
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Josh Allen is a quarterback for the Buffalo Bills.
Allen withdrew from Pro Bowl events due to injuries.
The Super Bowl will feature the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots.
Allen is supporting Sam Darnold, the Seahawks quarterback, in the Super Bowl.
Allen and Darnold have a long-standing friendship from before their NFL careers.
Both Allen and Darnold were first-round picks in the 2018 NFL Draft.
Allen aims to reach the Super Bowl next season with his team.
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The Boston Celtics will play against the Dallas Mavericks in an NBA game on Tuesday night. The Celtics recently won against the Milwaukee Bucks, while the Mavericks have been struggling, losing their last four games.
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The game between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks is on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026.
It will start at 8:00 PM ET and be shown on KFAA White Feed, with live streaming available on Fubo.
The Celtics recently won a game against the Milwaukee Bucks, with Jaylen Brown scoring 30 points.
Anfernee Simons scored 27 points for the Celtics, with six 3-pointers.
The Celtics' defense allowed the Bucks to shoot only 35.4% from the field.
The Mavericks have lost their last four games, including a close 111-107 game against the Houston Rockets.
Mavericks' rookie player Cooper Flagg scored 34 points in their last game.
Regional restrictions may apply for the live stream on Fubo.
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Josh Allen, the quarterback for the Buffalo Bills, talked about the team's missed Super Bowl opportunity. Despite high expectations due to the absence of the Kansas City Chiefs in the playoffs, the Bills lost to the Denver Broncos. Mike Allen expressed his determination to continue working towards winning the Super Bowl in the future.
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The Buffalo Bills did not reach the Super Bowl, losing to the Denver Broncos in the playoffs.
The Kansas City Chiefs were not in the playoffs this year.
Josh Allen discussed the pressure of reaching the Super Bowl on a TV show.
He mentioned that all NFL teams aim to win the Super Bowl.
Despite his disappointment, Allen plans to keep working hard.
The Bills have made a coaching change, promoting Joe Brady to head coach.
Allen also said he is rooting for friend Sam Darnold in the Super Bowl.
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In 2026, LIV Golf players will start earning world ranking points, but only the top 10 finishers in each event will receive them. This decision comes from the Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR) board, which says LIV Golf does not meet all its standards.
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LIV Golf players will earn world ranking points starting in 2026.
Only the top 10 finishers and ties in each LIV event will receive points.
Other golf tours award points to all players who make the cut.
The OWGR board says the change aims to reflect the evolving professional golf scene.
LIV Golf does not fully meet OWGR's eligibility standards, leading to the points restriction.
The winner of a LIV event can earn around 23.03 points, similar to European DP World Tour events.
PGA Tour event winners receive more points; for example, 59 points for the WM Phoenix Open.
OWGR points help players qualify for major golf tournaments.
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Los Angeles Lakers player Austin Reaves will play against the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday. He was previously injured but is now cleared to play with some limits on his playing time.
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Austin Reaves plays for the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team.
Reaves will play against the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday.
He was listed as questionable due to injury but is now available to play.
Reaves has not played since December 25 because of a left calf strain.
Head coach JJ Redick confirmed Reaves' return to the game.
Reaves will come off the bench and have limited playing time.
This season, Reaves is averaging 26.6 points, 6.3 assists, 5.2 rebounds, and 1.0 steals per game.
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Robert Kraft, the owner of the New England Patriots, was not selected for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year as a finalist. This decision comes despite his significant achievements with the team. Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel expressed disappointment about Kraft not being inducted.
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Robert Kraft is the owner of the New England Patriots.
Kraft was a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame but was not selected.
Under Kraft's ownership, the Patriots have won six Super Bowls and 11 AFC Championships.
This was the first time Kraft was a finalist after 14 previous attempts to enter the Hall of Fame.
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel called Kraft's non-selection "unfortunate."
Kraft has supported the team through various successes with different coaches and quarterbacks.
Scandals like Spygate and Deflategate continue to influence opinions about Kraft and the team's achievements.
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The Los Angeles Lakers will play against the Brooklyn Nets in an NBA game at Barclays Center, New York. The game will happen on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 7:30 PM ET. The Lakers have recently not been performing well, and the Nets are facing similar challenges.
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The Lakers vs. Nets game is scheduled for February 3, 2026.
The game starts at 7:30 PM Eastern Time.
It will take place at the Barclays Center in New York.
Lakers' recent record is 6 wins and 7 losses over 13 games.
The Lakers recently lost 112–100 against the New York Knicks.
Brooklyn Nets have lost 13 out of their last 15 games.
Nets had a huge loss against the Detroit Pistons, with a score of 130–77.
The game can be watched on YES Network or streamed on Fubo.
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The Buffalo Sabres and the Tampa Bay Lightning are set to play an NHL game as part of the Atlantic Division. The game will be held at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa and will be available to watch on ESPN at 7:30 PM ET.
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The game is on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026, at 7:30 PM ET.
It will be broadcasted live on ESPN and can also be streamed online through ESPN and bundled platforms like Hulu and Disney+.
The Buffalo Sabres have won six of their last seven games.
Alex Tuch and Alex Lyon have been key players for the Sabres recently.
The Tampa Bay Lightning is the current leader of the Atlantic Division.
Nikita Kucherov is a top scorer for the Lightning.
The Lightning recently won a game against the Boston Bruins after a comeback victory.
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The article discusses an offer from Kalshi, a prediction market platform, where users can earn a $10 bonus by making $100 in trades. The platform allows users to make predictions on various events, including sports games like NBA matches and the upcoming Seattle vs. New England football game. Users can buy and sell predictions, which is different from traditional sports betting.
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Users can get a $10 bonus by using the Kalshi promo code "NEWSWEEK" after making $100 in trades.
Kalshi functions as a prediction market where users can buy and sell event outcomes.
The platform covers a variety of markets beyond sports, such as election results and weather predictions.
There are 10 NBA games that users can trade on, including a game between the Detroit Pistons and Denver Nuggets.
Users can also make predictions for the Seattle vs. New England football game, which is this Sunday's pro football championship.
By making different predictions, users can practice how Kalshi works before receiving their bonus.
The article explains some examples of predictions for specific player performances in basketball games.
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The 2026 NFL Pro Bowl will happen on February 3, 2026, in San Francisco. It features a flag football game between top players from the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC). The game is part of Super Bowl LX Week and can be watched on ESPN or live-streamed with Fubo.
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Date of the event is February 3, 2026.
The Pro Bowl is held in San Francisco during Super Bowl LX Week.
This year's game is a flag football match, not a full-contact game.
The game features the AFC against the NFC in a 7-on-7 format.
Notable players participating include Joe Burrow, Shedeur Sanders, Joe Flacco, CeeDee Lamb, Christian McCaffrey, and Puka Nacua.
Legendary coaches Steve Young and Jerry Rice are leading the teams.
The game starts at 8:15 PM ET, with coverage beginning at 6:30 PM ET.
The TV broadcast is on ESPN, and Fubo offers a live-streaming option.
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England won a cricket match against Sri Lanka by 12 runs in a series of Twenty20 games, sweeping the series 3-0. Sam Curran helped England with a strong performance, even after a shaky start by his team. The match highlights the strength of England’s spinners, who played a critical role in the victory.
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England scored 128 runs for 9 wickets in their 20 overs.
Sam Curran scored 58 runs, his best performance in T20s, after the top order collapsed.
Sri Lanka was bowled out for 116 runs in 19.3 overs.
England's spinners, Jacob Bethell and Will Jacks, took key wickets, with Bethell taking 4 wickets for 11 runs.
England’s win marked a 3-0 series victory over Sri Lanka.
Dushmantha Chameera of Sri Lanka took 5 wickets for 24 runs.
England set a record for the lowest total they have successfully defended in Twenty20s.
The match took place in Pallekele ahead of the World Cup, which will be held in India and Sri Lanka.
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DraftKings is offering a promotion where new users can get $300 in bonus bets by placing a $5 wager on NBA games like Nuggets vs. Pistons or the upcoming Super Bowl match. The promotion requires the bet to be on odds of -500 or longer, and if it wins, the bonus is credited. Additional app promotions include profit boosts for various sports events.
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DraftKings offers a $300 bonus for new users who bet $5 on certain NBA games or the Super Bowl.
The bet must be placed on odds of -500 or longer to qualify for the bonus.
Key NBA matchups include Nuggets vs. Pistons.
The promotion requires users to create a new account and make a deposit.
Bonus bets must be used within one week.
Additional promotions include profit boosts for NBA, college basketball, and golf.
DraftKings also offers special promotions for specific games like Super Bowl and Chelsea vs. Arsenal.
Newsweek may receive a commission if users sign up through the article's links.
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The Indiana Hoosiers won the national college football championship, defeating the Miami Hurricanes with a score of 27-21. Following this win, Indiana's quarterbacks coach, Chandler Whitmer, will leave to join the NFL team Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Fernando Mendoza, Indiana's quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner, will also move to the NFL for the next season.
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Indiana Hoosiers won the national championship against the Miami Hurricanes with a final score of 27-21.
Quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who won the Heisman Trophy, led Indiana to an undefeated season.
Chandler Whitmer, Indiana's quarterbacks coach, will join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFL.
Whitmer coached Mendoza during his successful Heisman Trophy-winning season.
Prior to Indiana, Whitmer worked as a coach for the Los Angeles Chargers and Atlanta Falcons in the NFL.
Indiana will look for a new quarterbacks coach for the second offseason in a row.
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