Former cricket captain Michael Vaughan criticized England's decision to skip a pink-ball warm-up match before the second Ashes Test. England lost the first Test to Australia, and the next match will be played with a pink ball under lights. England is debating whether to play a practice match or stick with current plans.
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England lost the first Ashes Test match to Australia within two days.
The second Test in Brisbane will be a day-night game using a pink ball.
England plans not to play its main players in a warm-up match before this Test.
Michael Vaughan described skipping the warm-up as "amateurish."
A pink-ball game can help players adjust to playing under lights.
Historically, there is little difference between pink and red balls, but players sometimes find it harder to see the pink ball under lights.
Australia has a strong record in day-night Tests, winning 13 out of 14, including all three against England.
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Former NFL player Rob Gronkowski predicts that rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders will perform well in his first start for the Cleveland Browns against the Las Vegas Raiders. Sanders is filling in for injured quarterback Dillon Gabriel, and Gronkowski believes Sanders has a good chance to secure his place as the starting quarterback.
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Shedeur Sanders is set to start for the Cleveland Browns against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Sanders is playing in place of Dillon Gabriel, who is injured.
Sanders previously played against the Baltimore Ravens, where he completed 4 of 16 passes, threw an interception, fumbled once, and took two sacks.
Rob Gronkowski predicts Sanders will win his first NFL start against the Raiders.
Cleveland's current head coach, Kevin Stefanski, stated that once Gabriel is fit, he will resume his starting role.
There is speculation that Cleveland might draft a quarterback early in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The performance of Sanders could influence whether he is considered for a long-term role with the team.
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Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin is in high demand as other college football programs, like Florida and LSU, show interest in hiring him. This has caused uncertainty and concern for Ole Miss, especially since they are in the middle of an important season. Kiffin has not yet decided on his future, which is affecting multiple teams.
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Lane Kiffin is the head coach for Ole Miss, a college football team.
He has improved Ole Miss from a middling team to a playoff contender.
Florida and LSU are interested in hiring Kiffin as their head coach.
The uncertainty about Kiffin's decision is causing issues for Ole Miss, Florida, and LSU.
Kiffin has not agreed to a deadline set by Ole Miss to decide on his future.
There is potential for Kiffin to be removed from his position if the uncertainty continues.
Ole Miss is preparing for their upcoming game called the Egg Bowl against Mississippi State.
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Auburn University is searching for a new head football coach after firing Hugh Freeze. The search is narrowing down, with Jon Sumrall and Clark Lea among the top candidates. Reports suggest Jon Sumrall is a leading candidate due to his success at Tulane.
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Auburn University fired head football coach Hugh Freeze.
Auburn is searching for a new head coach and has a shortlist of candidates.
Jon Sumrall from Tulane is a leading candidate for the position.
Clark Lea, the Vanderbilt coach, is also considered for the role.
Sumrall has successfully led Tulane to a strong performance this season.
Sumrall previously achieved a 23-4 record at Troy before Tulane.
The coaching search has overlap with other searches, such as at Florida.
Auburn aims to return to being a top program in their conference, the SEC.
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Florida, LSU, and Ole Miss are all making large offers to Lane Kiffin, the head coach of Ole Miss, to secure him for future seasons. LSU reportedly plans to offer him a contract worth more than $90 million, while all three schools are prepared to offer Kiffin at least $13 million annually and a $25 million budget for player recruitment.
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LSU, Florida, and Ole Miss want Lane Kiffin as their head coach.
LSU's offer is reportedly worth over $90 million.
All three schools plan to pay at least $13 million per year.
They are also offering $25 million for recruiting players using NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) deals.
LSU fired their previous coach, Brian Kelly, a costly decision.
Lane Kiffin is currently the head coach at Ole Miss.
Kiffin is considering offers from all three schools for his future.
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The article discusses predictions for college football games in Week 13, focusing on teams playing against the spread (ATS). Key matches include Duke vs. North Carolina, Nebraska vs. Penn State, and California vs. Stanford, offering insights on team performances and expected outcomes.
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The article is part of a sports betting newsletter focusing on college football games.
This edition discusses picks against the spread (ATS) for the second-to-last weekend of the 2025 college football regular season.
Duke is favored against North Carolina, with analysts expecting Duke's strong offense to prevail.
Nebraska is a slight underdog against Penn State, and the game is expected to be a defensive battle.
Both Nebraska and Penn State have strong defenses, each allowing just over 21 points per game.
Other matches include California vs. Stanford, with California slightly favored.
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In a recent interview, Kansas City Chiefs' tight end Travis Kelce named quarterback Patrick Mahomes as his favorite teammate of all time. Kelce recently broke the Chiefs' record for most total touchdowns and praised Mahomes for his leadership and thoughtfulness.
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Travis Kelce is a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Kelce became the Chiefs' all-time leader in total touchdowns, surpassing Priest Holmes.
Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs’ star quarterback, praised Kelce for his record-breaking achievement.
Kelce called Mahomes his all-time favorite teammate, highlighting Mahomes' awareness and leadership qualities.
Kelce was drafted by the Chiefs in 2013, while Mahomes joined the team in 2017.
Since Mahomes became the starting quarterback in 2018, the Chiefs have been highly successful, reaching the Super Bowl five times and winning three championships.
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The Boston Red Sox are considering Jorge Polanco from the Seattle Mariners as a possible replacement for Alex Bregman if Bregman leaves the team. Bregman, who is currently a free agent, played third base for the Red Sox last season. Polanco, a versatile infielder, had a strong 2025 season and is an option for different infield positions.
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The Boston Red Sox may lose player Alex Bregman in free agency.
Alex Bregman signed a three-year, $120 million contract with the Red Sox last offseason.
Bregman opted out of his contract and is currently a free agent.
Jorge Polanco from the Seattle Mariners is being considered as a potential replacement.
Polanco, age 32, had a successful 2025 season with a .265 batting average and 26 home runs.
Polanco can play different positions in the infield and could be a designated hitter to protect his health.
The Red Sox traded Rafael Devers, expecting Bregman to fill the third base position long-term.
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes took responsibility for his team's recent 22-19 loss to the Denver Broncos, saying he needs to be more consistent. The Chiefs will face a challenging game against the Indianapolis Colts, who announced the return of two key defensive players just before the match.
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The Kansas City Chiefs lost to the Denver Broncos with a score of 22-19.
Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs quarterback, said the team needs to be more consistent.
Mahomes pointed out his own need to improve in making throws and calling protections.
The Chiefs' next opponent, the Indianapolis Colts, have an 8-2 record.
The Colts announced that defensive players Charvarius Ward Sr and Tyquan Lewis will return for the game.
Charvarius Ward Sr was out since Week 5 due to a concussion.
The game between the Chiefs and the Colts will take place on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET on CBS.
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The Washington State Cougars will play against the James Madison Dukes in a college football game. The game is scheduled for Saturday, November 22, 2025, and will be shown on ESPN+. Washington State seeks to improve its season, while James Madison has already won its division and is highly ranked.
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The game between Washington State and James Madison takes place on November 22, 2025, at 1:00 PM ET.
It will be broadcast on ESPN+.
Washington State Cougars have a season record of 5–5 and recently defeated Louisiana Tech 28–3.
Jimmy Rogers is Washington State's head coach, focusing on consistency and toughness.
James Madison Dukes have a 9–1 record and have secured the Sun Belt East Division title.
James Madison's offense averages 457.3 yards per game and scores 37.1 points per game.
James Madison's defense allows just 16.2 points per game.
ESPN+ offers various sports content and can be bundled with Disney+ and Hulu.
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Legal sports betting is set to start in Missouri on December 1, 2024. DraftKings Sportsbook offers a promotion where pre-registered users can place a $5 bet and receive $300 in bonus bets on launch day.
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Missouri will start legal sports betting on December 1, 2024.
A vote in November 2024 allowed sports betting to become legal in the state.
The Missouri Gaming Commission will oversee sports betting operations.
DraftKings offers a promotion for $300 in bonus bets to those who pre-register and place a $5 bet on launch day.
The bonus bets must be used within 7 days after being issued.
The Giants-Patriots game is highlighted as a major betting option on launch day.
Users can pre-register by submitting basic personal information and a deposit.
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Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr discussed the team's tough schedule and how it's affecting their veteran players, like Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. The Warriors have played many games in a short time, leading Kerr to be cautious about playing older players in back-to-back games. Despite challenges, Curry and Jimmy Butler have performed well in recent games.
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Steve Kerr is the head coach of the Golden State Warriors.
The Warriors have played 17 games in 29 days across 13 cities.
Key players, including Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green, are over 35 years old.
The team lost a recent game against the Miami Heat 110-96 when key players were rested.
The Warriors have a record of 9 wins and 9 losses.
There is a concern about the Warriors' lack of tall and athletic players to compete against bigger teams.
Despite being cautious with playing time, Curry scored 38 points in a recent game against the Portland Trail Blazers.
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Kawhi Leonard is set to return to play for the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. This will be his first game since he was injured on November 3, having missed ten games. The Clippers have struggled in his absence, winning only one game.
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Kawhi Leonard will return to the Los Angeles Clippers lineup this Sunday.
His comeback game is against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Leonard has not played since November 3 due to an injury.
The Clippers have won only one of the last ten games Leonard missed.
Before his injury, Leonard played six games this season.
In those games, he averaged 24.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 3.5 assists.
The Clippers face the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday before Leonard's return.
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Arsenal and Tottenham will play in the English Premier League's North London derby at the Emirates Stadium in London. Arsenal is leading the league and aims to continue their strong season, while Tottenham hopes to improve their standings. Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes will miss the match due to an injury he got while playing for Brazil.
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Arsenal will host Tottenham at the Emirates Stadium in London.
The match is part of the English Premier League and is scheduled for Sunday at 4:30 pm (16:30 GMT).
Arsenal leads the league with 26 points, four points ahead of the second-placed Manchester City.
Arsenal has ended its streak of 10 consecutive wins with a draw against Sunderland.
Tottenham is fifth in the league, with concerns over creativity and defense.
Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhaes is out for several weeks due to a thigh injury from an international match with Brazil.
Tottenham manager Thomas Frank wants to use an aggressive playing style against Arsenal.
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Chris Paul, a successful NBA player with the LA Clippers, plans to retire after this season. He shared a reflective post on Instagram, suggesting this could be his last professional season after playing 21 years.
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Chris Paul is a player for the LA Clippers in the NBA.
He has played in the NBA for 21 seasons.
Paul is a 12-time All-Star, meaning he has been selected 12 times to play in the NBA All-Star Game.
He is considered one of the best point guards in NBA history.
Paul hinted at his retirement on Instagram with a video post.
He is originally from Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
The Instagram post reflected on his basketball career and life journey.
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The Georgia Bulldogs will play against the Charlotte 49ers in a college football game at Sanford Stadium. Georgia, with a strong season record, needs certain conditions to make it to the SEC title game. Charlotte has struggled this season and will face Georgia for the first time.
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The game between the Georgia Bulldogs and Charlotte 49ers is scheduled for Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 12:45 PM ET.
The game will be shown on the SEC Network and can be live-streamed on Fubo.
Georgia has a record of 9 wins and 1 loss and is ranked fourth in the latest College Football Playoff rankings.
Georgia needs other teams' results to secure a spot in the SEC title game.
Charlotte has a record of 1 win and 9 losses and is on a seven-game losing streak.
Charlotte accumulated only 197 yards in their recent game against UTSA, where they lost 28-7.
Georgia and Charlotte will be meeting for the first time in a football match.
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Auburn University is expected to hire Jon Sumrall as their new head football coach. Sumrall, currently at Tulane, is viewed as a strong candidate despite potential challenges, like Tulane's playoff chances and interest from other schools.
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Auburn is searching for a new head football coach after firing Hugh Freeze.
Jon Sumrall, who is currently at Tulane, is expected to become Auburn's next coach.
Sumrall has a record of 40 wins and 11 losses at Tulane.
Tulane is currently ranked No. 24 in the College Football Playoff rankings.
Tulane making the playoffs could complicate Sumrall's move to Auburn.
Ole Miss could also pursue Sumrall if they lose their current coach, Lane Kiffin, to another job.
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FanDuel is offering a special promotion for new sports betting users in Missouri as the state prepares to launch legal sports betting on December 1. New users can pre-register to receive up to $500 in bonuses, which includes a $200 pre-registration bonus and a chance to earn an additional $300 when sports betting goes live. To qualify, users must be 21 years or older and located in Missouri.
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Missouri will start legal sports betting on December 1.
FanDuel offers up to $500 in bonuses for new users in Missouri.
The offer includes a $100 bonus for pre-registration and a 100% match on deposits up to $100.
Users can earn an additional $300 by placing a $5 bet and winning when betting goes live.
Bonus credits expire 7 days after they are issued.
Pre-registration does not require entering a promo code, just clicking on FanDuel links.
To qualify for the offer, users must be 21 or older and located in Missouri.
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Manchester City plays against Newcastle United in a Premier League soccer match on Saturday, November 22, 2025. The match will take place at St. James' Park in Newcastle, England, and is available to stream on Peacock. Manchester City aims to move closer to league leader Arsenal with a win.
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The soccer match between Newcastle United and Manchester City is on Saturday, November 22, 2025.
The game starts at 12:30 PM EDT and will be held at St. James’ Park in Newcastle, England.
Manchester City aims to get within one point of Premier League leader Arsenal if they win.
Manchester City last beat Newcastle 4-0 in their previous meeting.
Newcastle's only win against City in recent years came in the EFL Cup in September 2023.
Erling Haaland of Manchester City has scored 14 goals this season and is a key player to watch.
Manchester City will play without Rodri, and Newcastle's Dan Burn is suspended due to a red card.
The match can be watched live on Peacock, but regional restrictions might apply.
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The Los Angeles Lakers are considering a major trade to acquire Lauri Markkanen from the Utah Jazz in the current NBA season. Markkanen has a four-year contract worth $195.8 million, and his performance this season includes an average of 29.9 points per game. A trade would require significant assets from the Lakers, possibly including Austin Reaves.
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The Lakers have started the 2025-26 season with an 11-4 record.
They are exploring ways to strengthen their team further and are considering trades.
Sports Illustrated suggested the Lakers might trade for Lauri Markkanen from the Utah Jazz.
Markkanen signed a four-year, $195.8 million contract extension this season.
He is averaging 29.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.1 steals per game in the current season.
Any team acquiring Markkanen would be committing to his salary through the 2028-29 season.
A potential trade for Markkanen would likely involve valuable assets, such as Austin Reaves, going to the Jazz.
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