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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 betting favorite to win NFL Coach of the Year. (Image: AP) Kevin O’Connell from the Minnesota Vikings (+650 odds), Pete Carroll from the Seattle Seahawks (+800), and Brian Daboll from the New York Giants (+800) are the other betting favorites to win Coach of the Year. NFL Coach of the Year Odds Nick Sirianni (Eagles) …

Cam Johnson, the starting power forward from the Phoenix Suns, suffered a torn meniscus on Friday night and could miss significant time with a right knee injury. Cam Johnson from the Phoenix Suns, seen here playing against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, posted strong numbers as the starting power forward this season. (Image: USA Today Sports) Johnson went down with a knee injury in the first quarter of a two-point loss against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday evening in Phoenix. Shams Charania from The Athletic initially confirmed Johnson’s injury. Testing so far indicates the meniscus injury, and Johnson is receiving further evaluations and imaging,” tweeted …

After the first eight weeks of the NFL season, the Buffalo Bills are the consensus betting favorite to win Super Bowl LVII at +225 odds, according to DraftKings. The Philadelphia Eagles are +500 odds, and the Kansas City Chiefs are +650 odds to win the Super Bowl as the closest competition to the front-running Bills. Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen hurdles over Justin Reid from the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. (Image: AP) The Eagles have the best record at 7-0 and remain the only undefeated team in the NFL, but they’re only the second-best favorite to win the Super Bowl behind the Bills. who have …

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) continues to diversify its gaming portfolio. This time, the North Carolina-based tribe is heading to Kentucky, where it will be a significant partner in Revolutionary Racing’s $55 million quarter horse racing complex. Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Principal Chief Richard Sneed (fourth from left) and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (third from left) are among the individuals breaking ground on Revolutionary Racing’s quarter horse track in Ashland, Ky., on Friday. EBCI Holdings is a 49% stakeholder in the $55 million project. (Image: Coady Photography) EBCI Principal Chief Richard Sneed joined with officials from Revolutionary Racing and Keeneland – another strategic partner in the development …

The New York Jets made a bold roster move yesterday, acquiring running back James Robinson in a trade with the Jacksonville Jaguars for a conditional sixth-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Running back James Robinson, seen here playing for the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 6, rushes for a first down against the Indianapolis Colts. Robinson joins the Jets in a trade to help them in their hunt for a playoff spot. (Image: AP) If Robinson rushes for more than 600 yards this season, the Jets will send the Jaguars a fifth-round pick in next year’s draft. The trade occurred less than 24 hours after the Jets lost their top …

Spoiler alert: Andy Dalton made history for the New Orleans Saints on “Thursday Night Football,” and not in a good way. He’ll forever be remembered as the NFL quarterback who threw back-to-back pick-6s that may have cost his team a win. Arizona Cardinals cornerback Marco Wilson following a pick-6 in the team’s game against the New Orleans Saints. It was one of two consecutive steals that led the Cardinals to victory. (Image: Getty Images) The Arizona Cardinals beat the Saints 42-34 on Thursday to kick off Week 7 of the 2022 NFL season. The victory improved the Cardinals’ record to three wins and four losses, although they remain in last …

The new NBA season is underway, and Luka Doncic from the Dalla Mavericks is the early consensus betting favorite to win the MVP at +425 odds, along with Giannis ‘Greek Freak’ Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks at +600, and Joel Embiid from the Philadelphia 76ers at +650 odds. Luka Doncic, point guard from the Dallas Mavs, is seen here playing in the 2022 NBA Playoffs and American Airlines Center in Dallas. Doncic begins the season as the NBA MVP favorite. (Image: Getty) Nikola Jokic, the All-Star center from the Denver Nuggets, is the two-time defending MVP. Jokic is +900 odds to win the MVP for a third-straight season. PLAYER NBA …

In SEC college football, there are a few games that have been given titles. One such game occurs on Saturday. It’s the “Third Saturday in October,” the traditional day for Tennessee and Alabama to play each other. Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker throws a pass in the Volunteers game last Saturday at LSU. The Vols host top-ranked Alabama on Saturday in a game that would bolster their playoff chances with a win. (Image: Andrew Ferguson/Tennessee Athletics) In recent years, the Third Saturday has been dominated by Alabama. The Crimson Tide have won 15 straight in the series. Only two of those games have been decided by less than a touchdown. Bama …

The Miami Heat are the consensus betting favorite to win the Southeast Division at -165 odds, according to DraftKings. The Atlanta Hawks their only legitimate competition this season at +170 odds. Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra advises Jimmy Butler during the 2022 NBA playoffs. The Heat will try to win the Southeast Division in consecutive seasons. (Image: Getty) After winning the Southeast Division four seasons in a row during the LeBron James era, the Heat won the division crown every other season since 2014. The Heat are seeking their first back-to-back Southeast title since the height of the LeBron regime in South Beach. Meanwhile, the Hawks will attempt to …

The Memphis Grizzlies were the surprise team in the NBA last season, and guard Ja Morant and teammates are the bettering favorite at +105 odds to win back-to-back Southwest Division titles. Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks are not far behind the Grizzlies at +140 odds to win the Southwest. Ja Morant (left) from the Memphis Grizzlies defends Luka Doncic (right) of the Dallas Mavs during a Southwest Division battle. The Grizzlies and Mavs are the Southwest betting favorites at the start of the preseason. (Image: Getty) Also, don’t sleep on the New Orleans Pelicans. Forward Zion Williams returns to the team after missing the entire 2021-22 season with a …