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Spring training 2024: Who plays today? MLB games on Friday, March 1

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The first full week of 2024 Major League Baseball Spring Training has already given us a lot to think about with Shohei Ohtani getting off to a flying start in his debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers. That’s precisely why all eyes will be on the Japanese two-way sensation when they play on Friday night. Los Angeles Dodgers to host Cleveland Guardians Friday, March 1st will see just two teams in action with the Cleveland Guardians heading west to take on the now star-studded Los Angeles Dodgers. With record signing, Shohei Ohtani, already off and running after he drove in two runs in the fifth inning with a home run against the Chicago White Sox in the team’s first Game in the Cactus League, it’s clear the Dodgers mean Business . Interestingly, the Game will likely see the second start of pitcher, Tyler Glasnow, who allowed just one run, four hits, and a walk in 1 2/3 innings on Saturday against the Angels. Indeed, Glasnow looks set to start all Game s before the Dodgers play their fi

Joey Logano faces severe NASCAR penalty for glove safety violation

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During Sunday's pre-race inspection, Logano's team was discovered to have driver gloves that did not meet SFI specifications. The gloves were not only a safety violation but also a competitive issue, as the gloves were discovered to have been altered to provide a potential competitive advantage. Allegedly, the team webbed his gloves between the thumb and index finger so he could place it against the holes in the window net, potentially to reduce drag during the full-throttle qualifying lap. Video of Logano's qualifying lap below:   The issue falls under Section 14.3.1.1 of the NASCAR Cup Series rule book. For Sunday's race, Logano - who qualified second for the race - will have to drop from the rear of the field and will have to serve a pass-through penalty on pit road after he takes the green flag. He is the defending winner of the event. The team also faces potential serious NASCAR penalties for the competitive aspect of the violati

Maple Leafs vs Avalanche Picks, Predictions & Odds Tonight - NHL

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We’ve got a full docket tonight in the NHL, including a potential Stanley Cup preview between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Colorado Avalanche. The NHL odds suggest the Avs will win at home tonight, but the Buds have won six straight and have benefited from a dominant offense and a red-hot power play.  Find out why that should tip the scales in my free NHL picks for Maple Leafs vs. Avalanche on February 24. Maple Leafs vs Avalanche odds Maple Leafs vs Avalanche predictions The Toronto Maple Leafs enter tonight’s matchup against the Colorado Avalanche playing their best hockey of the season. The Buds have won six straight games, outscoring teams 34-14 with a 50% success rate on the power play. That’s the section of the betting board I’m taking a look at tonight, and I see some good value there. Enter Mitch Marner. The Leafs star winger is currently riding a nine-game point streak with 19 points in that span. Of those 19 points, seven of them have come on the man ad

UFC Fight Night 237 picks, predictions and best bets: Moreno vs Royval | Pickswise

UFC Fight Night 237 takes place on Saturday at the Arena CDMX in Mexico. This card features a flyweight fight between Brandon Moreno  and Brandon Royval as the Main Event. Here are our best bets for this UFC card, which will include 3 fights on the Main Card. Be sure to also check out the rest of our UFC predictions for all of the UFC Fight Night 237 Main Card fights. UFC Fight Night 237 Main Card Best Bets Brandon Moreno vs. Brandon Royval – Fight to go the Distance – No (-135) Brandon Royval comes into this fight with an MMA record of 15-7 and he is 5-3 in the UFC. Royval is averaging 3.80 significant strikes per minute and has a striking accuracy of 43%. He is absorbing 3.05 strikes and has a striking defense of 45%. Royval is only decent at grappling, averaging 0.43 takedowns per every 15 minutes and 1.5 submission attempts during the same time period. Brandon Moreno comes into this fight with an MMA record of 21-7-2 and he is 9-4-2 in the UFC . Moreno is averaging 3.80 si

Ariana Grande Movies and TV Shows Every Fan Should Watch

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Ariana Grande is undoubtedly one of the finest vocalists of our time. While she is best known for her chart-topping music, this multitalented pop phenomenon possesses a wide range of talents beyond her musical skills. Grande made her Broadway debut at the age of 13, and by 15, she was dazzling people as the whimsical Cat Valentine on Nickelodeon’s Victorious . Although she later focused on her music career, she has managed to pleasantly surprise audiences with occasional acting performances. Today we’re looking at the best movies and TV shows Ariana Grande has starred in. For Grande’s devoted followers, who are known as Arinators, her expansive filmography proves her versatility. Recently, the Nickelodeon star has started boosting her acting career again. Cast as Glinda in the new Wicked series, her off-screen romance with co-star Ethan Slater has stirred controversy, becoming the subject of much discourse. Grande received a massive backlash, with people calling her a ‘homewrecker

What is a franchise tag in the NFL? Explanation and examples

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With the NFL ’s offseason now underway, you’ve probably heard the phrase “ franchise player” being tossed around all over. If you’re unsure what it means and how franchise tags work, fear not; we’ve got you covered with a breakdown of how it operates. An Introduction to the Franchise Tag It’s been over 30 years since the NFL introduced the franchise tag system in 1993. Let’s make this simple if you’re unsure what that means. In principle, the end goal here is to allow NFL owners to secure the services of one player on a lucrative one-year contract. Said contract is referred to as a ‘ franchise Inay; in the time that has passed since its inception, the framework of it has changed. Yestill remains a mechanism that is only used on special occasions and is, indeed, only utilized by less than half of the league’s teams. NFL Structures 101: The franchise tag? In short, the franchise tag is a designation that allows NFL teams to select a single player who is set to become an unrestric

College Basketball Best Bets: Monday 2/19 | Pickswise

The College Basketball season is in full swing and after a wild weekend slate that featured a number of showdowns between Top-25 teams, Monday’s slate is much tamer by comparison. However, there are still some compelling matchups between NCAA Tournament teams, including a marquee contest in the Big 12 between Iowa State and Houston. While the college hoops market is as sharp as it has ever been, there are still a few good value bets to take advantage of. Let’s take a look at my best bet for these Game s on Monday, but make sure you also check out our College Basketball picks for the biggest Game s of the day. Houston Cougars -8.5 over Iowa State Cyclones (-110) Odds available at BetMGM at time of publishing. Playable to Houston -9.5 This is sure to be a popular spot for college hoops bettors to back one of the best teams in the nation at home, and I’m more than happy to hop on the Houston train on Big Monday. When the Cougars are at home, the best course of action is to lay the

Jürgen Klopp provides update on Liverpool injuries after win over Brentford

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Liverpool defeated Brentford 4-1 at the Gtech Stadium in the Premier League on Saturday and manager Jürgen Klopp spoke about his side post-match. Mohamed Salah scored on his return from injury with Darwin Núñez, Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo also on the score sheet for the Reds. After today’s results, Liverpool sit at the top of the Premier League table, on a day when Arsenal hammered Burnley 5-0, and Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw by Chelsea . Full screen Jurgen Klopp (R) watches as Liverpool's Diogo Jota is taken off on a stretcher. ADRIAN DENNIS AFP Liverpool’s issues Liverpool pair Curtis Jones and Diogo Jota both went off with injuries in the first half of the encounter on Saturday. Midfielder Jones left the stadium on crutches after picking up an ankle injury and the in-form Jota left the pitch on a stretcher. Liverpool’s injury issues compounded as Núñez was withdrawn with a knock after finding the net. An outstanding team performance ✊ pic.twitter.com/rLnKkD

How do we know how old Earth is?

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Earth is roughly 4.54 billion years old. In that time, it has seen continents form and disappear, ice caps expand and retreat, and life evolve from single-celled organisms into blue whales. But how do we know Earth's age? We start by looking inside it. "When you're an Earth scientist who looks at a rock, it's not just a rock; it's like that rock has a story that you can try to decipher," said Becky Flowers , a geologist at the University of Colorado Boulder. When minerals form out of magma or lava, they often contain traces of radioactive material, such as uranium. Over time, those radioactive elements decay, meaning they spew radiation,  eventually transforming them into new, more stable elements that remain trapped inside the mineral.  Take radioactive uranium-238, a common form of uranium. Its atoms will release energy until they eventually turn into lead. That process occurs at a fixed rate known as a half-life, which corresponds to the amount of tim

Cristiano Ronaldo gets his first goal in the Asian Champions League

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Cristiano Ronaldo and his eye for goal are still as alive as ever. He confirmed this theory by scoring the only goal of the Game - a delightful chip - in the first leg of the round of 16 match against Al Feiha in the Asian Champions League. On February 14, the top scorer in the History of soccer once again demonstrated his love for finding the back of the net. ‘CR7′ turned 39 years old on February 5 and today, on Valentine’s Day, he scored his first goal of the year , meaning he has registered at least one goal every year between 2002 and 2024. As well as this, he has now scored in two Champions League qualifiers in different continents (Europe and Asia). And there’s Ronaldo pic.twitter.com/1fRrAvuEZr — AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) February 14, 2024 He finished 2023 as the top scorer of the year in all com Pet itions , ahead of players such as Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé, now, he has 31 goals and 11 assists during the 32 Game s he has played with Al Nassr during the current

Why are RB Leipzig not called Red Bull and what do the letters in their name actually stand for?

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RB Leipzig have become one of the most prominent clubs in Europe , having now featured in the UEFA Champions League for the last six seasons. The Germans will try to upset serial winners Real Madrid in this year’s round of 16, with the first leg taking place at Red Bull Arena (or should that be RB Arena?) on Tuesday. Yet they are far from popular , especially in their homeland of Germany. What team was RB Leipzig before? Tradition reigns supreme when it comes to soccer on German soil, and RB Leipzig are the antithesis of that. The club has only existed since May 2009 , when energy drink giants Red Bull purchased the playing rights of fifth-tier club SSV Markranstädt , finding an entry point into German soccer having already set up teams in the United States (New York Red Bulls), Austria (Red Bull Salzburg), Brazil (Red Bull Brasil, now Red Bull Bragantino) and Ghana (Red Bull Ghana, now defunct). Why are RB Leipzig so hated in Germany? With a few exceptions, clubs in Germany must adh