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College Basketball Transfer Portal Intel: Latest on Najai Hines, Jaland Lowe, Jasper Johnson, Isaiah Johnson - 247Sports
sports 2026/04/08 21:19:38

College Basketball Transfer Portal Intel: Latest on Najai Hines, Jaland Lowe, Jasper Johnson, Isaiah Johnson - 247Sports

Scoop and intel on some of the bigger names in the transfer portal

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8-year-old Frankie Fleetwood steals the show during Par 3 Contest on the eve of the Masters - AP News
sports 2026/04/08 21:16:00

8-year-old Frankie Fleetwood steals the show during Par 3 Contest on the eve of the Masters - AP News

Tommy Fleetwood’s 8-year-old son Frankie nearly stole the show at Augusta National on Wednesday. The youngster went viral last year when he lamented his failure to clear Ike’s Pond on the ninth hole of the Par 3 Contest. All eyes were on him as Frankie tried …

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Kalshi CEO outlines the difference between prediction markets and sportsbooks - NBC Sports
business 2026/04/08 21:14:14

Kalshi CEO outlines the difference between prediction markets and sportsbooks - NBC Sports

As the battle between sports book and prediction markets continues to unfold, the head of one of the leading prediction-market companies has explained the differences in betting in the traditional sense and trading on prediction contracts.

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Pirates sign teenage shortstop Konnor Griffin to a 9-year deal worth at least $140 million - AP News
sports 2026/04/08 21:11:00

Pirates sign teenage shortstop Konnor Griffin to a 9-year deal worth at least $140 million - AP News

Konnor Griffin has signed a nine-year, $140 million contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates. This deal with the 19-year-old shortstop is the largest in club history. The announcement comes after Griffin made his big league debut. The contract includes escalators…

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Weekend Preview: SUPER MARIO GALAXY Still Player One in Week 2 - Boxoffice Pro
entertainment 2026/04/08 21:09:26

Weekend Preview: SUPER MARIO GALAXY Still Player One in Week 2 - Boxoffice Pro

The Boxoffice Podium Forecasting the Top 3 Movies at the Domestic Box Office | April 10 – 12, 2026 Week 15 | April 10 – 12, 2026 1. The Super Mario Galaxy MovieUniversal/Illumination | Week 2Weekend Range: $65 – $72M Pros Cons 2. Project Hail MaryAmazon/MGM |…

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Mariners muster 2 hits to end dreadful road trip - The Seattle Times
sports 2026/04/08 21:09:06

Mariners muster 2 hits to end dreadful road trip - The Seattle Times

The Mariners' unexpected and abysmal start to a highly-anticipated season continue with a sweep in Texas where Seattle mustered just two hits.

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