Month: October 2019

12:37 PM ET Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. is poised to become the first professional sports arena in the U.S. with a fully operational sportsbook. On Thursday, Monumental Sports & Entertainment founder Ted Leonsis, owner of the Washington Wizards, Capitals and Mystics, announced a partnership with international bookmaker William Hill. Upon regulatory approval, William
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11:57 AM ET Associated Press BEREA, Ohio — Browns star receiver Jarvis Landry has cleared concussion protocol and is practicing. Landry sustained a head injury at the end of a 29-yard reception off a short shovel pass in the third quarter of Sunday’s 40-25 win over Baltimore. Despite missing the fourth quarter, Landry finished with
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11:54 AM ET Marc J. Spears MUMBAI, India — NBA commissioner Adam Silver said he’s giving “serious consideration” to starting a professional basketball league in India, perhaps in the next five years. While Silver expressed hope for a potential league in India, he added that a lot of work had to take place nationwide in
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10:53 AM ET Betting on road teams in the NFL continues to be profitable. Including the Los Angeles Rams‘ narrow cover against the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night, road teams are now 41-22-1 ATS this season. Tom Brady makes history this week with his 63rd consecutive regular-season game as a favorite, breaking a tie with
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11:15 AM ET Associated Press DOVER, Del. — Jimmie Johnson‘s primary sponsor will stay on the Hendrick Motorsports No. 48 car through the 2023 season — with or without the seven-time NASCAR champion. Ally Financial extended its partnership with Hendrick and the 48 Chevrolet on Friday with a three-year extension that should allow Johnson to
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10:51 AM ET Despite declaring himself ready, quarterback Sam Darnold will not return for the New York Jets this week, coach Adam Gase said Friday. Luke Falk will start for the second straight game when he faces the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. Darnold has not played since Week 1 after being diagnosed with mononucleosis on
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