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Commentary: How do bettors love football? Let us count the ways

Billions of dollars will be wagered on the Super Bowl on Sunday, spotlighting the popularity of betting on football. A big part of the appeal is the scoring system, which was developed nearly 150 years ago by the “father of football,” Walter Camp, and is unique among the globally popular…

Tribune News Service · Feb 10, 2023

Calif. chiropractor who bilked the NBA's health plan sentenced to prison

LOS ANGELES — They called him Dr. Pat, and from his nondescript office building along Ventura Boulevard, chiropractor Patrick Khaziran seemed to have found a lucrative niche treating celebrity clients.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 10, 2023

The Biggest Lesson of the NBA Trade Deadline? It’s Still a Superstar League.

In one of the wildest trade-deadline weeks ever, we saw teams make a flurry of deals with one thing in mind: their stars.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 10, 2023

Five Boston Celtics buyout candidates for the 2023 NBA postseason

With the $3.2 million disabled player exception available to be used to sign a player in the last year of his deal or a free agent, the Boston Celtics will be able to offer more salary than most other teams.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 10, 2023

Paul Sullivan: Why do we cling to Michael Jordan’s mythical title as the greatest player of all time?

CHICAGO — Chicago still is known as the Second City, though it dropped behind Los Angeles to No. 3 in U.S. population back in 1982.

Chicago Tribune · Feb 10, 2023

On this day: Ray Allen breaks 3-point record; Walter A. Brown born

On this day in Celtics history, Ray Allen broke the all-time NBA record for made 3-pointers, and team founder Walter A. Brown was born.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 10, 2023

NBA trade deadline: sorting the winners and losers from the chaos

Things are looking up for the Suns and Bucks after a most chaotic trade deadline. The Bulls and Raptors? Not so much

The Guardian - US · Feb 10, 2023

Is the Boston Celtics’ bench mob finally good enough to win an NBA title?

Brad Stevens put in a lot of work upgrading it in the offseason -- is it finally up to the task?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 10, 2023

Kobe Bryant jersey sold for $5.8 million at auction

NBA legend Kobe Bryant died in a tragic helicopter crash three years ago, but the love of his fans will never fade away.

The Times of India · Feb 10, 2023

Short-handed Lakers give Bucks a fight but fall short

LOS ANGELES — There were smiles — lots of smiles — in the back hallways of the Crypto.Com Arena on Thursday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers purging roster problems in the previous two days, restocking the roster with younger players more suited to complement the team’s stars.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 10, 2023