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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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. …

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: …

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 …

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 …