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Longtime gaming executive Joe Asher is leading the team behind Boomer’s, and he was also quizzed Thursday about his views on the sports betting prediction markets offered. He’s not a fan. Jul 24, 2025 • 18:08 ET • 4 min read Photo By – Imagn Images. The new kid on the block in the Nevada sports betting scene now has the green light to open thanks to Silver State regulators, and just in time for football season.  Key Takeaways Boomer’s Sportsbook, led by Joe Asher, was approved by Nevada regulators to launch retail locations and a mobile app just in…

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UFC Abu Dhabi airs at a special time: prelims kick off at 12pm ET / 9am PT and air on both ESPN & ESPN+. Main card action gets underway live and free on ABC starting at 3pm ET / 12pm PT.  Main event scheduled for five rounds. All other bouts scheduled for three rounds. UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs de Ridder Official Weigh-In Results:

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What we’re hearing about the MLB trade deadline is a collection of news and notes from our reporting team of Patrick Mooney, Will Sammon, Katie Woo and Ken Rosenthal.If Ryan Helsley had it his way, he’d be a St. Louis Cardinal for life.The Cardinals closer is no stranger to trade speculation. Rumors regarding his future have swirled since last October, when the team first announced it would be taking steps back and focusing on the future. He maintained then, just as he maintains now, that he wants to stay in St. Louis.But now, with less than a week remaining before…

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Venus Williams proved, at least for one night, that she’s still got it.The 45-year-old beat Peyton Stearns in the first round of the Citi Open on Tuesday night, a stunning victory for the seven-time Grand Slam singles champion.This was no easy opponent for Williams, as Stearns is nearly half her age (23) and the No. 35 player in the world. That’s probably why Williams was wearing such a big smile after the match.“I’m just trying to figure out how many wins will it take before I’m off COBRA,” she joked. “I haven’t asked the WTA yet, but I gotta just…

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Zak Crawley’s spot on this winter’s Ashes tour is surely secure now.It probably was before he made 84 against India at Emirates Old Trafford on the sort of pitch he loves because England’s faith in him, publicly at least, has never wavered. While those outside the camp question a player with a Test average of 31 after more than 50 games and a penchant for nicking off cheaply, those on the inside don’t.But if there were any seeds of doubt in the minds of Messrs Stokes and McCullum as they plot how to win the upcoming series in Australia, they…

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It is obviously important to get the beginning of a fantasy football draft right. Is it just as important to nail the later rounds? Perhaps not, but it can often make the difference between achieving big success and struggling to win week in and week out. The following list consists of five wide receivers who could pay major dividends at incredibly low risk for the 2025 season. Wide Receivers to Target in the Late Rounds Per FantasyPros’ consensus ADP at time of writing, all of the WRs below are currently being drafted outside of the Top-100 players overall on average…

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On the day the Cowboys reported to training camp, left guard Tyler Smith made headlines when he said the Super Bowl is a “realistic goal.” The Cowboys, of course, haven’t played in an NFC Championship Game since 1995, which was their most recent Super Bowl appearance.New coach Brian Schottenheimer has echoed Smith’s words, and quarterback Dak Prescott called it the goal and expectation every year despite the drought.“Hell yeah. If [Smith] doesn’t believe it, or anybody in that locker room doesn’t don’t believe it, then I would ask him to get out,” Prescott said Thursday, via Clarence Hill of All…

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George Jarvis discovered that becoming a father transformed his understanding of sacrifice in ways training never could. The British striker now carries the weight of providing for his son while honoring the man who shaped him. He challenges reigning king Regian Eersel for the ONE Lightweight Muay Thai World Championship at ONE Fight Night 34: Eersel vs. Jarvis on Prime Video on Friday, August 1, inside Lumpinee Stadium at Bangkok, Thailand. The 29-year-old enters with his father in his corner and his son serving as motivation. Jarvis began his journey at age 5 under his father’s guidance, never imagining their…

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Mason Lino held his nerve to nail a decisive drop-goal attempt with seven seconds left on the clock and seal a memorable 15-14 Betfred Super League win for Wakefield over Leeds at a sold-out DIY Kitchens Stadium.Moments earlier, Brodie Croft had come within inches of booting the Rhinos to victory in the final minute of a gripping local derby before the hosts seized upon their reprieve to spark wild celebrations among the home fans. Victory sent Wakefield back into the play-off places ahead of the weekend’s remaining fixtures while the visitors will be forced to come to terms with a…

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Major League Baseball is planning a special weekend for the 2025 Hall of Fame ceremony, which includes all 30 teams wearing retro-style caps.From July 25-27, each team will wear these new hats, and the Mets have their own retro version of the iconic blue and orange cap, which you can see below.Here’s the retro cap the Mets will be wearing for Hall of Fame weekend vs. the Giants.The NY and blue button is taken from the cap the Mets wore from 1962-1992.(h/t @sportslogosnet) pic.twitter.com/KiFtLrwNPN— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) July 25, 2025The caps are designed by New Era and will feature a…

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