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The New York Jets begin the week on the outside looking in regarding the NFL playoff picture. They have the same record as the Los Angeles Chargers (7-6), but would lose a tiebreaker if the season was complete because of a worse conference record. But the season did not end yesterday, and Jets coach Robert …

Encore Boston Harbor made history on Thursday in Massachusetts. That’s after the Wynn Resorts-operated casino was awarded the first sports betting license in the commonwealth. The WynnBet Sportsbook at Encore Boston Harbor could begin taking bets as early as January 2023 after Massachusetts gaming regulators found the casino suitable for sports gambling. Online sports betting …

The Boston Celtics, powered by their high-octane offense, are the first team to win 20 games this season. With a 20-5 record, the Celtics are currently the betting favorite to win the 2022-23 NBA championship at +3300 odds, according to DraftKings. Forward Jayson Tatum from the Boston Celtics launches a 3-point shot against the New …

France seized first place in Group D of the World Cup, despite losing 1-0 to Tunisia on Wednesday. Perhaps it was a gift, since France already knew it was going to advance. Kylian Mbappe of the French national soccer team celebrates a World Cup goal. He’s on track to lead France to its second consecutive …

The Charlotte Hornets have been plagued by the injury bug this season, including forward Gordon Hayward, who will be out indefinitely with a fractured left shoulder blade. Gordon Hayward from the Charlotte Hornets, seen here clutching his left shoulder during a game against the Chicago Bulls, is out indefinitely with a fractured shoulder injury. (Image: …

Next year, New York City will become a qualifying host region for commercial casinos. But with only one license expected to be available through a competitive bidding process, Gotham’s most powerful individuals are flexing their financial muscles and influence in hopes of landing the coveted concession. An MLB promo highlighting a 2021 “Subway Series” between …

Contrition and remorse are human qualities that can be either genuine or disingenuous. It remains to be seen whether Kyrie Irving was telling people what they wanted to hear, or whether he truly turned the corner as a human being. But judging from what he said and how he appeared in Brooklyn last night, the …

Plans for the rest of the University of Virginia (UVA) football season are in limbo as the campus continues to mourn the loss of three football players. They were shot dead on Sunday by a former player. Two other students, at least one of whom was also on the team, remain hospitalized with injuries. A …

“The job is not finished.” The quote came from Kobe Bryant during the 2009 NBA Finals. The Lakers held a 2-0 lead on the Orlando Magic, and Bryant was asked why he seemed dissatisfied with the two wins, and he replied, stone-faced, “The job is not finished.” New York Giants coach Brian Daboll played that …

Nine weeks into the NFL season, Nick Sirianni from the undefeated Philadelphia Eagles is the betting favorite to win the Coach of the Year at -135 odds, according to a recent update from DraftKings. Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni is seen here during practice. With an undefeated record this season, Sirianni emerged as the …