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The top-seeded Las Vegas Aces won their second consecutive WNBA championship Wednesday. They rallied to edge out the No. 2 New York Liberty, 70-69, in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals at New York’s Barclay’s Center. Taking the series 3-1, the Aces became the first WNBA team to repeat as champions since the Los Angeles Sparks in 2002. The Las Vegas Aces celebrate their historic second consecutive WNBA championship on Wednesday in New York. (Image: USA Today Sports) The victory was even more impressive considering the Aces were down star guard Chelsea Gray and center Kiah Stokes, who combined to average 17.5 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 7.9 assists for the …

The debut of ESPN Bet, expected in November, marks Walt Disney’s (NYSE: DIS) initial foray into the consumer-facing side of the sports wagering industry — something a high-ranking executive and a major investor previously warned the company about. Disney CEO Bob Iger (left). An executive and a major investor reportedly warned the company about getting involved in sports betting. (Image: Getty Images) In a wide-ranging article published today by the Wall Street Journal, Robbie Whelan, Katherine Sayre, and Jessica Toonkel report that during Bob Iger’s first stint as chief executive officer, Disney was reluctant to embracing sports wagering for fear that it would threaten family-friending branding. That view changed when …

DraftKings has updated their 2023 NFL Coach of the Year odds, and Dan Campbell (Detroit Lions) is a slight betting favorite at +300 odds over Mike McDaniel (Miami Dolphins) at +400, and Kyle Shanahan (San Francisco 49ers) at +500. Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell prowling the sidelines of a game against the Kansas City Chiefs. (Image: Getty) Shanahan and the 49ers (5-0) are one of two undefeated teams in the NFL. The 49ers are currently the consensus favorite to win Super Bowl LVIII at +350 odds. Campbell and the Lions (4-1) have the second-best record in the NFC, and he’s on a mission to lead them to their first …

Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson sustained a right shoulder injury in Week 5, and he could miss a month of action. Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson, seen here in pain after suffering a shoulder injury, prematurely exited Week 5’s game against the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Field. (Image: Getty) Richardson sustained a shoulder injury in the second quarter against the Tennessee Titans in an AFC South divisional game. He was tackled during a run play, and landed on his right shoulder after he was slammed to the turf at Lucas Oil Stadium. Richardson pointed to his shoulder when medical staff rushed to the field to attend to him. …

Quarterback Kenny Pickett will play for the Pittsburgh Steelers this week despite a knee injury, which knocked him out of the game in a 30-6 loss against the Houston Texans in Week 4. Trainers attend to Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) after he sustained a knee injury against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. (Image: Getty) The Steelers (2-2) host the first-place Baltimore Ravens (3-1) in an AFC North divisional battle in Week 5. The Steelers are tied with the Cleveland Browns (2-2) for second place in the division. The Cincinnati Bengals were the betting favorite to win the AFC North, but that was before quarterback Joe Burrow aggravated …

The Ryder Cup odds suggest the 44th playing of the biennial matches is all but over after Team Europe dominated the opening sessions. Team Europe had plenty to cheer about on day one of the Ryder Cup in Rome, Italy. The Europeans dominated the US in Friday’s foursomes and fourball matches to take a 6.5-1.5 lead into day two. (Image: NBC Sports) Oddsmakers were split heading into the Ryder Cup, with each team slightly favored in their home countries and regions. Books stateside had the US Team favored at -175 and the Europeans the underdogs at +175. But bookmakers in the UK and throughout Europe had the Europeans the slight …

Following the 2018 Supreme Court ruling on the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) and the subsequent boom in US iGaming and sports wagering, it was believed that land-based casino operators would have a leg up on online-only competitors. The opposite is proving true as bettors are displaying intense loyalty to DraftKings and FanDuel. An advertisement for FanDuel Sportsbook. That company and DraftKings earn strong marks for customer loyalty, potentially weighing on the omnichannel gaming thesis. (Image: FanDuel Sportsbook) A recent survey of 1,100 sports bettors and online casino players by JPMorgan proves as much, indicating vulnerabilities for the omnichannel gaming thesis, which is rooted in luring online customers …

A construction worker has died while setting up for the inaugural Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, taking place Nov. 16-18. The Bellagio Grandstand is currently under construction over Bellagio Lake, home to the resort’s famous fountains. (Image: MGM Resorts) Workers construct a grandstand in preparation for the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix. (Image: Splash News) According to Las Vegas Metropolitan Police, a man suffered a “major laceration to the neck” while working at the Bellagio fountains on the Las Vegas strip on Saturday morning. MGM Resorts International is currently building a grandstand for VIP race viewing in Bellagio Lake, where the fountains are located. After being transported to …

The Los Angeles Rams sent running back Cam Akers to the Minnesota Vikings in a trade that involves pick swaps in the 2026 NFL Draft, plus conditional draft picks. Running back Cam Akers, seen here scoring a touchdown for the Los Angeles Rams against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 1, will join the Minnesota Vikings in a trade to strengthen the Vikings’ lackluster rushing attack. (Image: AP) The Vikings are the worst-rushing team in the NFL through the first two weeks of the season, averaging just 69 rushing yards per game. The Vikings hope Akers can bolster their rushing game while adding depth behind starter Alexander Mattison. Backup Kene Nwangwu …

A string of questionable bets on table tennis has led to the bust of another huge match-fixing gang operating out of Spain. While table tennis matches were a part of the scheme, authorities soon realized that virtually no sport was left untouched. Miu Hirano and Kasumi Ishikawa of Japan in action (in blue) against Szandra Pergel and Maria Fazekas of Hungary in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Questionable table tennis bets have unveiled a global match-fixing ring. (Image: Reuters) Spanish National Police, working alongside the Spanish Tax Agency, Europol, and Interpol, broke up the organized syndicate. Its members now face charges of tampering with sports matches and utilizing advanced technology to …