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Indiana Sweepstakes Casino Ban Sparks iGaming Debate
12+ hour, 10+ min ago (406+ words) Indiana has banned sweepstakes casinos after House Bill 1052 was signed into law by Governor Mike Braun. The ban comes into effect on July 1st, 2026. With HB 1052 enacted, Indiana becomes the first state to ban sweepstakes casinos in 2026, building on the nationwide…...
Deadspin | Illinois State gets shot at No. 1 overall seed Auburn in NIT semis
6+ hour, 17+ min ago (363+ words) After the disappointment of not hearing its named called on Selection Sunday to be part of the March Madness field, Auburn chose to play good basketball and focus on a championship. The top overall seed in the NIT, the Tigers…...
Deadspin | Points at a premium as Kings host Predators twice in five days
3+ hour, 37+ min ago (509+ words) The battle for the final wild-card spot in the Western Conference will continue on Thursday night when the Los Angeles Kings host the Nashville Predators. Los Angeles defeated the visiting St. Louis Blues 2-1 in overtime on Wednesday night to leapfrog…...
Deadspin | With playoffs in sight, rested Wild set sights on Canucks
4+ hour, 42+ min ago (567+ words) Minnesota did not get the assist it needed from the Anaheim Ducks or St. Louis Blues to clinch a playoff spot on the Wild's day off on Wednesday. Instead, the Wild will have a chance to take matters into their…...
Deadspin | Preparation key for Clippers against Spurs
2+ hour, 42+ min ago (530+ words) The San Antonio Spurs have put themselves in an elite class of two and can continue their impressive late-season run during a visit to the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday at Inglewood, Calif. The Spurs (58-18) extended their winning streak to…...
Deadspin | Raiders strike deal with veteran QB Kirk Cousins
1+ hour, 57+ min ago (228+ words) Veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins agreed to a contract with the Las Vegas Raiders, his agent confirmed Thursday. Terms of the deal with the four-time Pro Bowl selection were not immediately available. Cousins, 37, reunites with new Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak,…...
Deadspin | Braves' Reynaldo Lopez continues comeback against Diamondbacks
3+ hour, 17+ min ago (622+ words) The Arizona Diamondbacks and Atlanta Braves enter their four-game series, beginning Thursday night in Phoenix, on a high note. The Diamondbacks completed a three-game sweep of Detroit with a 1-0 victory Wednesday, when Zac Gallen threw six scoreless innings and Corbin…...
Deadspin | Mets look for spark from sluggish offense in series opener vs. Giants
2+ hour, 52+ min ago (629+ words) The New York Mets and San Francisco Giants each underwent offseason overhauls. One week into the season, they're still waiting to see the dividends. The Mets and Giants each will look to snap out of their early struggles on Thursday…...
Deadspin | Creighton, facing Rutgers, aims to extend Greg McDermott's tenure
7+ hour, 47+ min ago (486+ words) After missing the NCAA Tournament for the first time in six seasons, Creighton coach Greg McDermott announced his retirement effective the end of the season. Since the announcement, McDermott is devising a game plan he hopes will result in a…...
Deadspin | Fueled by bottom of order, Royals vie for continued success vs. Twins
3+ hour, 57+ min ago (498+ words) Kyle Isbel will look to continue his torrid stretch at the plate on Thursday afternoon as the host Kansas City Royals vie for a sweep of their three-game series with the Minnesota Twins. Isbel totaled four hits in his first…...