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The busy month of December with all the movement around signing day is now in the books and by our count there were 115 Power Five decommitments during the month. It would be impossible to review them all but here’s a look at the 10 biggest. Gatlin Bair – decommitment from Boise State The fastest player in the country committed to in-state Boise State this summer mainly because of his relationship with then-coach Andy Avalos and position coach Matt Miller. But Avalos got fired late in the season and while Miller has been retained by new coach Spencer Danielson, the…

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The great thing about bowl season is it lets fans check in on programs they may not have watched much during the regular season. With 86 teams participating across 43 exhibitions, and little else to do but veg out on football, this seems like a good time for a little peer review. On Thursday, Miami fans weighed the cost of Mario Cristobal’s buyout, Brent Venables reminded us that he hates offense — even if it’s his own — and some starting-caliber QBs gave us a sneak peek for next season. Who will be the 2023 NFL Comeback Player of the…

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Posted on: January 1, 2024, 09:59h.  Last updated on: January 1, 2024, 09:59h. The Macau gaming industry capped off its first COVID-19 recovery year strong with December casino win exceeding analyst expectations. Macau casino revenue initiated its pandemic recovery in 2023, as gross gaming revenue surged 334% from 2022 to $22.7 billion. The yearly haul, however, requires the six casino permit holders to further increase their non-gaming spending by almost $4.5 billion by 2033. (Image: The Macau News) Gross gaming revenue (GGR) in the Chinese enclave totaled MOP18.57 billion (US$2.3 billion) to end 2023, surpassing the analyst consensus forecast of…

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The amazing Las Vegas Sphere opened in the summer of last year, and the very first act was the world renown rock band U2. They blew the roof (can we call it a roof?) off the Sphere every month since, but their time at the venue is coming to an end in early March. And the question is who will follow them? Well, there have been lots of rumors floating around, but several days ago the folks at the Las Vegas Sphere finally made an official announcement. And while the next band may be more mellow and not as famous,…

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For the 13th year, poker pro and media personality Bernard Lee celebrated the holiday season by providing for children and families experiencing homelessness in the Boston area. Through his charitable initiative, the Full House Charity Program, Lee gave 38 homeless families holiday packages that included clothing, books, games, toys and supplies. Keeping with tradition, Lee also provided each family with a stuffed animal. Some of the care packages distributed by Bernard Lee & his family. “Whenever the holiday season approaches, my children and I become excited to continue our family holiday tradition,” Lee said in a press release. “We look…

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ORLANDO, Fla. – The Under Armour week is heading toward game-time and from media day to multiple days of practice, there was a lot to learn. Here is the latest from Rivals national recruiting director Adam Gorney. ROBINSON WAS CLOSER TO FLIPPING THAN FIRST THOUGHT Five-star cornerback Ellis Robinson ultimately stuck with his commitment to Georgia that he made on Feb. 1. But after position coach Fran Brown left for Syracuse, Robinson was much closer to flipping to Miami than first thought.When the in-home visits were happening in December, Miami made a huge push for Robinson and the Bradenton (Fla.)…

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Posted on: January 1, 2024, 08:01h.  Last updated on: January 1, 2024, 12:26h. We’ll start off 2024 with an admission … No matter how much we tried and tried again, we didn’t always succeed. Though we are fairly certain that the oft-repeated Las Vegas stories below are all baloney, we have yet to come up with the goods to prove it. Maybe, with your help, we can bust these myths this year. Manson’s Million This is obviously a Photoshop job, not an actual photo of mass murderer Charles Manson in color standing in front of the Binion’s Horseshoe Million Dollar…

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Photo: Getty ImagesIndianapolis Colts tight end Drew Ogletree was arrested and accused of domestic violence. What team would trade a first round pick for Jonathan Taylor? | Agree to DisagreeThe second-year player was charged with two level six felonies — domestic violence committed in the presence of a child less than 16 years old and domestic battery resulting in moderate bodily injuries — and, as of last night, remained in custody. A level six felony in Indiana can result in a sentence of up to 2.5 years and a fine of up to $10,000.The Avon, Indiana police said the arrest…

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