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Steve Ballmer seeks dismissal from Aspiration fraud lawsuit

Cbssports reports that attorneys for Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by 11 former Aspiration investors alleging they were defrauded by co-founder Joseph Sanberg, according to court documents obtained by ESPN. Ballmer was added to the complaint in November after Pablo Torre&

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Nico Collins out for Texans in divisional round vs. Patriots with concussion

Cbssports reports the Houston Texans will be without top wideout Nico Collins for Sunday's divisional round showdown against the New England Patriots after he was ruled out with a concussion. Collins was injured late in the third quarter of Houston's 30-6 wild card victory over the

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Michael Carrick to lead Manchester United into derby as club faces bleak season

Michael Carrick, appointed until the end of the season, will take charge of Manchester United for the first time as interim head coach as the club — without European football and eliminated from both domestic cups at the first hurdle — prepare to host Manchester City at Old Trafford. United have struggled

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Mike McClure includes T.J. McConnell among top NBA DFS picks for Friday

Cbssports reports DFS pro Mike McClure has locked in his top daily fantasy basketball picks for Friday's six-game NBA slate and includes Pacers guard T.J. McConnell among his primary targets. The six-game schedule runs from 7 p.m. ET to 10 p.m. ET and features names

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NFL playoff pay explained with round payouts and double‑dip examples

Cbssports details how NFL playoff pay is calculated and gives examples of players who have collected multiple postseason payouts, including linebacker Devin White, who doubled up after a four-game stint with the Philadelphia Eagles; he made $109,000 when the Houston Texans advanced to the AFC divisional round and collected

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BetMGM bonus offers $150 or up to $1,500 in bonus bets for Friday games

Cbssports reports bettors who sign up with the BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS can receive either $150 in bonus bets if their first bet wins or up to $1,500 in bonus bets if their first bet loses, with the offer varying by state; the promotion can be claimed for Friday’

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DFS pro Mike McClure locks in top picks for 2026 divisional-round Saturday

Cbssports reports DFS expert Mike McClure has locked in his top daily fantasy picks for Saturday's two-game 2026 divisional-round slate: Buffalo Bills at Denver Broncos (-1.5, 45.5) at 4:30 p.m. ET, followed by San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks (-7, 44.5) at 8

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2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony set for Feb. 6 in Milan

Nbc reports the 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony will take place on Friday, February 6, primarily at Milan’s historic San Siro Stadium. For the first time ever, there will be two cauldrons — at Milan's Arco della Pace and in the Piazza Dibona in Cortina d’Ampezzo — and

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John Harbaugh appears headed to Giants but contract remains unsigned

According to Cbssports, John Harbaugh appears poised to become the next head coach of the New York Giants after visiting the team on Wednesday, but no contract has been finalized. Reports said Harbaugh decided to take the job that night and fans celebrated, but two days later there was still

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Hawks to wear Peachtree-themed City Edition jerseys vs. Bucks on MLK Day

Nbc reports the Atlanta Hawks will wear their 2025–2026 City Edition "Peachtree" uniforms when they host the Milwaukee Bucks at State Farm Arena in a 1 p.m. ET, Peacock-streaming matchup on Monday, January 19, part of a Martin Luther King Jr. Day quadrupleheader. The design pairs

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SportsLine model locks three NBA picks that combine to a +500-plus parlay for Jan. 16

SportsLine's computer model has locked in three NBA best bets for Friday, Jan. 16 that, if successfully parlayed, would return more than +500, Cbssports reports. Six games highlight Friday's slate, with notable odds including Cavaliers vs. 76ers (-1.5), Bulls vs. Nets (-2.5), Clippers vs.

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Model favors Bears to cover at home vs. Rams in divisional round

The 2026 NFL divisional round opens Saturday and Sunday, and Cbssports reports SportsLine's computer model is backing the Chicago Bears to cover at home against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Saturday's slate includes Broncos vs. Bills (+1.5) at 4:30 p.m. ET and

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Manchester United sign Ellen Wangerheim; Birmingham pay record fee for Wilma Leidhammar

Manchester United have signed Sweden forward Ellen Wangerheim from Hammarby on a contract until June 2029. The 21-year-old is United’s third January signing, after Hanna Lundkvist and Lea Schüller. Matt Johnson, United’s director of women’s football, told the club’s media channels that Wangerheim was "one

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LeBron distances himself from Rich Paul trade ideas about Austin Reaves

LeBron James distanced himself from trade ideas floated by his longtime agent Rich Paul about teammate Austin Reaves, Cbssports reported. The comments came after James scored 31 points with 10 assists and nine rebounds in a 141-116 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night. Paul had suggested trading Reaves

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Broncos host Bills in AFC divisional round in Denver

Cbssports reports the 2026 NFL divisional round opens Saturday with the Denver Broncos hosting the Buffalo Bills at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, kickoff 4:30 p.m. ET. The Broncos (14-3) tied for the league's best record, won back-to-back games to close the regular season

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Liverpool discuss immediate return of Mohamed Salah for Marseille trip

Liverpool are in talks with Mohamed Salah over the forward making an immediate return to Arne Slot’s squad for their Champions League trip to Marseille next week. Salah is due back at Liverpool after Egypt’s involvement in the Africa Cup of Nations ends on Saturday. Egypt face Nigeria

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NBA East midseason grades: Pistons lead, Celtics strong without Tatum

Cbssports reports that at the halfway mark of the 2025-26 NBA season — with teams hitting the 41-game mark — it graded all 15 Eastern Conference teams, identifying the Detroit Pistons atop the East and placing the Boston Celtics in the A tier. The Pistons are 28-10 and praised for one of

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Seahawks host 49ers in 2026 divisional round; Seahawks 7-point favorites

Cbssports reports the San Francisco 49ers will visit the Seattle Seahawks in the 2026 NFL divisional round at Lumen Field on Saturday, with a spot in the NFC Championship Game on the line; San Francisco is 12-5 after a 23-19 wild-card win at Philadelphia, and Seattle is 14-3 coming off

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Clippers rally from 6-21 start, now a half-game from play-in spot

Cbssports reports the Los Angeles Clippers have turned their season around after a 6-21 start; following a 119-105 win over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday they have won 11 of 13, including four straight, and sit a half-game behind the 10th-place Memphis Grizzlies for the final play-in spot at 17-23.

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Prisco picks Bills, Seahawks, Patriots and Rams to win divisional games

Cbssports columnist Prisco offered picks for the NFL divisional round, forecasting Buffalo over Denver, Seattle over San Francisco, New England over Houston and Los Angeles over Chicago. He framed Buffalo's game as Josh Allen versus a “special” Denver defense but said good quarterback play has had success against

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Caf accused of bypassing consultation on four-year Afcon cycle

The Confederation of African Football (Caf) has been accused of pushing through its decision to stage the Africa Cup of Nations every four years without properly consulting its member federations, several federation presidents told the Guardian. Some presidents said they were not informed until the change was announced by Caf

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FanDuel offers $300 in bonus bets for new users ahead of Thursday NBA slate

Cbssports reports FanDuel is offering new users $300 in bonus bets if their first wager of $5 or more wins, and the promotion arrives as Thursday's NBA schedule includes Thunder vs. Rockets (7:30 p.m. ET), Knicks vs. Warriors (10 p.m. ET) and Hornets vs. Lakers

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Milan’s unfinished Santa Giulia Arena races to be ready for the Olympics

With less than a month until the Winter Olympics, Milan’s Santa Giulia Arena remains an active construction site even as it prepares to host Olympic ice hockey. At a recent test event two levels of the 15,300-seat venue were closed off, rows of seats concealed by black plastic,

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Divisional Round weather watch highlights Rams vs. Bears

Cbssports reports the 2026 NFL Divisional Round begins Saturday, Jan. 17, with the No. 1 seeds — the Denver Broncos hosting the Buffalo Bills and the San Francisco 49ers visiting the Seattle Seahawks — and several games, notably Rams vs. Bears, are being highlighted for possible rain, snow or wind. Texans vs.

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Donyell Malen leaves Aston Villa as Roma describe move as loan with option

Donyell Malen has left Aston Villa to join Roma, with Villa saying he has joined the Italian club for an undisclosed fee while Roma describe the deal as a loan with an option to buy. Malen scored seven goals in 29 games for Villa this season and departs after a