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Las Vegas has transformed into a sports mecca, and the Super Bowl is just the jewel in the crown. While the NFL’s ultimate spectacle takes center stage, other sports are smartly capitalizing on the city’s newfound importance as a global entertainment hub. Boxing, golf, and even the unusual Power Slap have all taken the opportunity to showcase their events alongside the Super Bowl. The influx of sports fans, media, and industry insiders creates a perfect storm to generate buzz and attract new audiences. Veteran boxing promoter Bob Arum has long recognized the value of aligning his events with the massive draw of the Super Bowl. By hosting a world title fight in Las Vegas during Super Bowl week, Arum taps into a large, attentive, and entertainment-hungry audience. LIV Golf has also joined ...

The worlds of NASCAR and WNBA collided this weekend when Caitlin Clark's image graced the hood of Josh Berry's car at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The unexpected partnership between the rising basketball star and the rookie driver generated considerable excitement and attention. While the Indianapolis 500 was unable to host Clark due to the Indiana Fever road course schedule, NASCAR and Panini capitalized on the opportunity to feature her in Berry’s car. The move proved to be a strategic success, generating significant social media engagement and increasing visibility for both athletes. Clark's immense popularity, fueled by his stellar performances in college basketball, has translated into a broader appeal that extends beyond sports. His image on a NASCAR car represents a unique crossove...

Kawhi Leonard’s decision to retire from Team USA ahead of the 2024 Olympics has shocked the basketball world and sparked a debate about how it will affect his legacy. Leonard, a two-time NBA champion and two-time Finals MVP, was expected to play a key role for the U.S. team in their quest for gold. However, he cited knee pain as the reason for his withdrawal, just days before the team's opening exhibition game against Canada. The news of Leonard's absence was met with disappointment by fans and analysts, with some questioning his commitment to representing his country. Others pointed to his history of injuries as a possible factor in his decision. But perhaps the most significant impact of Leonard's retirement is the potential damage it could do to his legacy. As one of the most ...

Christopher Bell earned the weekend's success by winning both the Xfinity and Cup races on Saturday and Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. It marked the first time this season that a driver won multiple NASCAR National Series races in the same weekend. The move bumped Bell from third to second in the standings, and this analysis seemed like a good time to take a look at whether these ranked drivers have ever won a Cup race and another NASCAR National Series race in one weekend, and how many times they’ve won. I’ve been pulling double duty this year. Cup drivers are limited to five races in each Xfinity Series and Truck during the season. They cannot compete in the final eight races (the regular season finale and playoffs) or special bonus races such as the Dash 4 Cash Xfinity and Tr...

The biggest night in UFC history will take place this Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. UFC 300 features an incredible lineup, including two former champions, Deiveson Figueiredo and Cody Garbrandt, in the first fight of the night. The event will also feature a light heavyweight title bout, a women's strawweight title bout, and the BMF belt. In total, 11 current or former champions will compete. Here are some key odds for UFC 300 from DraftKings Sportsbook: Deiveson Figueiredo: -305Cody Garbrandt: +245 Bobby Green: -180Mr. Miller: +150 Jessica Andrade: -135Marina Rodriguez: +114 My Friend Jalin Turner: -230Renato Moicano: +190 Sodiq Yusuff: +120Diego Lopez: -148 Holly Holm: +350Opponent: -455 Calvino Kattar: +142Aljamain Sterling: -170 Jiri Prochazka: -112Alexander Rakić: -108 Bo ...

For the Golden State Warriors, this marks the end of an era. Klay Thompson is set to sign a three-year, $50 million deal with the Dallas Mavericks, ending his 13-year tenure with the Warriors, 12 of which he spent alongside Steph Curry and Draymond Green. Together, they built a dynasty, reaching six NBA Finals and winning four championships in eight years. They formed one of the league’s longest-tenured trios, anchoring one of the greatest teams ever, which set an NBA record with 73 wins in the 2015-16 season. In a league known for constant change, the Warriors’ Big Three were a rare constant. We got to know them as individuals, as friends, and as brothers. Curry played with joy. Green played with intensity. Thompson played with heart. Then we saw her heart break. Thompson was at the peak...

Linked media - Related media Ken Holtzman, a left-hander who pitched two no-hitters for the Chicago Cubs and won three World Series with the Oakland A’s in a 15-season career, died on Monday in St. Louis. He was 78. He had been hospitalized for the last three weeks with heart and respiratory illnesses, his brother, Bob, said in confirming the death. Holtzman won 174 games, the most for a Jewish pitcher in Major League Baseball — nine more than the Hall of Famer Sandy Koufax, who is considered one of the best pitchers ever and who had a shorter career. In addition to his win total, Holtzman, who at 6 feet 2 inches and 175 pounds cut a lanky figure, had a career earned run average of 3.49 and was chosen for the 1972 and 1973 All-Star teams. Holtzman, at 23, threw his first no-hit...