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Don’t be surprised if there’s another 240 pound beast dominating the sports world in about 17 years … ’cause Yasiel Puig says he desperately wants his brand new baby son to follow in his athletic footsteps. We got Puig out at LAX, and wanted to know what life’s been like since he had his second kid earlier this month … a boy named Daniel Sebastian. Puig says daddy duty is…

On Wednesday, Dan Seifert published his review of the new LG Watch Sport and LG Watch Style, both of which run the new Android Wear 2.0. The Sport version, with LTE, GPS, and NFC for Android Pay, is undeniably huge. And that seems to be a bit of a problem for some in The Verge office. It also seems that LG and Google weren’t really thinking of women or anyone…

Sports betting and other forms of gambling are becoming a phenomenon across Africa. Betting over which sports team might win has become a multi-million dollar industry. By 2022, the global gambling market could be worth $635 billion (596 billion euros), according to new findings by Dublin-based Research and Markets. In Africa, countries like Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa are witnessing a huge expansion in sports betting and other forms of gambling….

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By Travis M. Smith | tsmith@waxahachietx.com WAXAHACHIE — Fourteen senior jerseys lined the stage as Pastor Bruce Zimmerman delivered the invocation that, among other things, asked the Lord to watch over each of the more than 250 gathered and their love for “this sport of baseball.” Three ballrooms inside the Waxahachie Civic Center were filled nearly to capacity Wednesday evening for the annual RBI Club…

At least 17 people were killed at a soccer stadium in Angola on Friday after a stampede, according to Reuters. Fans stormed the stadium gates in the northern city of Uige and pushed against barriers after failing to enter before the beginning of the match, resulting in people falling and many being trampled. Our thoughts are with the people of Angola. 🇦🇴🙏 At least 17 killed & 60 injured in…

‘NASCAR Race Hub’ brought on a mix of drivers for its latest roundtable discussion to preview the 2017 season, featuring Casey Mears, Michael Waltrip and David Ragan, along with America’s crew chief, Larry McReynolds. During a discussion about major storylines heading into 2017, the panel discussed the addition of Monster Energy as the title sponsor for the Cup Series and how the energy drink company will affect the sport. “It’s…

BUY TICKETS: See the Daytona 500 live! NASCAR’s extensive history spans all the way back to its founding in 1948. Over the course of those nearly 69 years, plenty of races — from the first starts on Daytona Beach sand to today’s modern speedways — have taken place.   In that time, a colorful blend of pioneers and superstars have etched their names into NASCAR’s record books. Some all-time milestones…

BUY TICKETS: See the Daytona 500 live! FOX Sports announced additions to its driver-analyst lineup for the 2017 NASCAR XFINITY Series, giving Chase Elliott and Jamie McMurray one race each in the booth this season. The two newcomers join returning guest analysts Kevin Harvick, Brad Keselowski, Joey Logano as Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series drivers lending their voices to XFINITY Series broadcasts. Elliott, the Sunoco Rookie of the Year in…

On Wednesday, Dan Seifert published his review of the new LG Watch Sport and LG Watch Style, both of which run the new Android Wear 2.0. The Sport version, with LTE, GPS, and NFC for Android Pay, is undeniably huge. And that seems to be a bit of a problem for some in The Verge office. It also seems that LG and Google weren’t really thinking of women or anyone…

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The Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox are franchises at opposite ends of the baseball spectrum, and according to new win totals released Friday, gamblers are certainly more bullish on the Cubs’ chances of success in 2017. The casino that released the odds, the Atlantis sportsbook in Reno, NV, set the Cubs’ over-under on 2017 wins at 95.5, the highest of any team in baseball. The Cubs, who won 103…

9:35 PM ET Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email print comment Whether it was a marquee Detroit Tigers pitcher such as Justin Verlander or a savvy Detroit Red Wings veteran such as Henrik Zetterberg, or even an everyday Joe Louis Arena staffer, you could easily identify the respect and affection team owner Mike Ilitch inspired among a loyal legion of Detroit faithful just by the way they referred to him….

On Wednesday, Dan Seifert published his review of the new LG Watch Sport and LG Watch Style, both of which run the new Android Wear 2.0. The Sport version, with LTE, GPS, and NFC for Android Pay, is undeniably huge. And that seems to be a bit of a problem for some in The Verge office. It also seems that LG and Google weren’t really thinking of women or anyone…

Women aren’t only headlining more main events in combat sports these days. They’re also surrounding the cage and ring, turning in some of the finest photography in both mixed martial arts and boxing. Esther Lin of MMAFighting.com and Showtime, Amanda Westcott and Stephanie Trapp of Showtime, and Liz Kreutz of Top Rank are constants at major bouts, producing work that’s disseminated worldwide. Inglewood’s Lin, a UCLA Film and Television School…

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There’s still plenty of rumbling among owners about the Patriots-Roger Goodell dynamic after an awkward postgame ceremony in which the commissioner was booed vociferously as he handed the Lombardi Trophy off to the various figures in the Deflategate saga. Pats stun Falcons La Canfora: Bow to Brady Reiter: Pair of GOATs Several ownership sources said that the once-cozy relationship between Goodell and Patriots owner Robert Kraft is still frayed and…

‘NASCAR Race Hub’ brought on a mix of drivers for its latest roundtable discussion to preview the 2017 season, featuring Casey Mears, Michael Waltrip and David Ragan, along with America’s crew chief, Larry McReynolds. During a discussion about major storylines heading into 2017, the panel discussed the addition of Monster Energy as the title sponsor for the Cup Series and how the energy drink company will affect the sport. “It’s…

RIO DE JANEIRO — Rio de Janeiro pulled off last year’s Olympics, keeping crime at bay and fending off dire forecasts of corruption, environmental degradation, and cost overruns. Six months after South America’s first games, the flood gates have burst open. Rio organizers still owe creditors about $40 million. Four of the new arenas in the main Olympic Park have failed to find private-sector management, and ownership has passed to…

On Wednesday, Dan Seifert published his review of the new LG Watch Sport and LG Watch Style, both of which run the new Android Wear 2.0. The Sport version, with LTE, GPS, and NFC for Android Pay, is undeniably huge. And that seems to be a bit of a problem for some in The Verge office. It also seems that LG and Google weren’t really thinking of women or anyone…