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Sep 14, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators athletic director Scott Stricklin (left) and head coach Billy Napier talk before a game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images When the University of Florida made Steve Spurrier the highest-paid coach in college football history—and the game’s first million-dollar man—in 1996, there was an air of scandal surrounding the news.One million dollars? In college sports? It feels downright quaint when revisited in this era. Top-strength coaches are now joining the seven-figure club.Referencing USA Today’s database of coaching salaries, most recently updated in October…

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In a significant regulatory move, Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has issued Executive Order (EO) No. 74, enacting an immediate prohibition on all Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) and related offshore gaming activities in the country. Signed on November 5, the EO formalizes the POGO ban, initially declared during Marcos’ State of the Nation Address in July, and mandates a complete wind-down of all such operations by December 31, 2024. The comprehensive directive covers not only POGO licensees but also entities reclassified under the newer designation of Internet Gaming Licensees (IGLs), effectively including all operators that cater to international audiences…

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Rivals Roundtable: Analysts debate biggest weekend visitsBrian Kelly (Photo by AP Images)Our national recruiting analysts debate the biggest weekend visits as we begin a huge Saturday of college football action.RELATED: Adam Gorney’s 10 biggest recruiting visits | ACC Live | Big Ten Live | Big 12 Live | SEC Live1. What is the biggest visit this weekend?John Garcia Jr.: Five-star LB Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng to Notre Dame. The legacy recruit, whose older brother starred in South Bend before a strong start to his NFL career with the Cleveland Browns, has been ultra busy on the visit trail of late. While he…

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ComeOn Group, a leading iGaming operator, has successfully expanded its presence in Ontario by adding a sportsbook component to its established online casino platform. Following the acquisition of the necessary permits, this development represents a significant step forward for the company as it aims to double its sportsbook business over the next few years. By combining its proprietary technology with tailored risk management capabilities, ComeOn is strengthening its reach in Ontario’s regulated market, where it joins a select group of 51 licensed operators. ComeOn Group first entered the Ontario market in April 2022 when it received a gambling license from…

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Sep 9, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) watches injured from the sidelines in the second quarter against the New York Jets at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey was listed as questionable on Friday’s injury report and is expected to play in the team’s road game Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. McCaffrey has missed the entire season with tendinitis in both Achilles. He initially hurt his calf on Aug. 6 and was placed on injured reserve prior to Week 2. But now…

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In this Made to Play tutorial from 888poker, ambassador Ian Simpson gives some beginner tips on understanding poker ranges and how you should start thinking in ranges instead of specific hands. Ranges vs. Specific Hands Nowadays, poker players often discuss ranges instead of specific hands, and Simpson explains exactly what this means. When a player raises on the button, we don’t have enough information to put them on one exact hand. Instead, we have to make an educated guess at all of the hands that they’re going to play this way. You’ll also hear players say, “I put you on…

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Mar 13, 2024; New York City, NY, USA; Villanova Wildcats head coach Kyle Neptune coaches against the DePaul Blue Demons during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images Eric Dixon scored 22 points as host Villanova rolled over NJIT, 91-54, on Friday evening. Having been upset 90-80 on its home court by Columbia on Wednesday, Villanova (2-1) was much sharper in this one. The Wildcats shot well from the field (57.1 percent) and the 3-point line (11 of 23) while dominating the boards, 38-21. Dixon once again led the way. After missing the season opener…

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