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You won’t believe how much Americans bet in the last 5 years

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:02 GMT

By Wayne Parry | Associated PressATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Americans have bet over $220 billion on sports with legal gambling outlets in the five years since the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for all 50 states to offer it, and the industry shows few signs of slowing despite some recent scandals that have put a spotlight on wagering safeguards.When Sunday’s anniversary of the court ruling in a case brought by New Jersey arrives, two-thirds of the country will offer legal sports betting, with additional states likely to join in coming months or years.The fast-growing industry is also far-reaching: its advertisements reach into most U.S. homes during sporting events and even non-sports programming. Few TV viewers have been spared from repeated ads featuring a Caesar character discussing sports gambling with members of the Manning football dynasty, or from actor Jamie Foxx placing sports bets in between takes on a film set.“While the milestones of legalized sports betting t...

Man shot in groin area during one of two Oakley shootings reported minutes apart: police

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:02 GMT

(KRON) -- A 44-year-old man was shot in the groin area late Sunday afternoon, Oakley city officials said in a Facebook post. The shooting happened around 4:52 p.m. near the 4300 block of Lorenzetti Drive where Oakley Police Department (OPD) officers spotted the unidentified victim in front of his porch suffering from a gunshot wound. 5 injured after early morning shooting in Redwood City The victim said he was shot by a Black man who is between 20-25 years old -- adding he was confronted by a total of three Black men. The suspects ran away in a black Volvo; the victim was able to get the license plate, OPD said in the social media post. A car chase on Highway 4 that involved five law enforcement agencies then ensued. Officers lost track of the Volvo near the Port Chicago Highway exit. The suspect car was later found on a "nearby surface street" where it was unoccupied and had been involved in a crash. One of the suspects was later found hiding in a bush in a nearby field, accordin...

Blackhawks win NHL draft lottery, get to pick Connor Bedard

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:02 GMT

SECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks won the NHL draft lottery Monday night and with it the right to select Connor Bedard with the first pick, parlaying one of their worst seasons in decades into a potentially franchise-altering player.It’s the second time the Blackhawks have won the lottery in the past two decades, and the previous victory in 2007 netted them Patrick Kane, who helped them win the Stanley Cup three times between 2010 and 2015. Bedard can now step into the void filled by the departures of Kane and longtime captain Jonathan Toews and become the new face of the Original Six organization currently in the midst of a full-scale rebuild.Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly unveiled a placard featuring the Blackhawks logo at 8:22 p.m. EDT, signifying they had gotten the No. 1 pick and setting off a wild celebration among fans at a watch party. Chicago had the third-highest odds of winning the lottery at 11.5%, behind Anaheim’s 25.5% and Columbus’ 13.5%. L...

Más de 150.000 migrantes esperan en ciudades del norte de México antes del fin del Título 42, dice fuente

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:02 GMT

(CNN Español) — El Gobierno de Estados Unidos estima que unos 152.000 migrantes se encontraban este fin de semana en refugios y calles de los estados en el norte de México que limitan con Estados Unidos, según una fuente familiarizada con los cálculos federales.Esto es lo que dicen las comunidades fronterizas, desde Tijuana hasta Brownsville, antes del fin del Título 42Los tres principales estados mexicanos incluyen a Chihuahua con 60.000 migrantes, Tamaulipas con 35.000 y Coahuila con 25.000, dijo la fuente.La misma fuente dice que más allá de los estados fronterizos del norte, el gobierno federal cree que cientos de miles de migrantes están “en ruta” en el sur de México y otros países centroamericanos.The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2023 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.Source

Willson Contreras returns to Wrigley Field — as Cardinals DH

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:02 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — It was rainy and cold in Chicago. Not that it mattered all that much to Willson Contreras — even amid his bumpy transition to St. Louis.After all, he was back at his first big league home.“It’s been (an) emotional last few days for me, for sure,” Contreras said. “But I’m happy to be back here at Wrigley Field.”Contreras and the struggling Cardinals opened a three-game series against the Cubs on Monday night. It was his first game against Chicago since he left the team in free agency, signing an $87.5 million, five-year contract with St. Louis in December.The Cubs paid tribute to Contreras with a pregame highlight video, and the grinning catcher popped out of the dugout and waved his hat to acknowledge the cheers from the crowd.He was greeted with more applause when he batted for the first time in the second inning, including Cubs pitcher Marcus Stroman clapping on the mound. After he singled up the middle, Contreras held his arms in the air and motioned fo...

D-backs’ Cuban-born OF Lourdes Gurriel Jr. now U.S. citizen

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:02 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. was not in the starting lineup against the Miami Marlins on Monday night because he was late arriving to the ballpark.The 29-year-old had a good excuse, though. He was becoming a U.S. citizen.“It’s a pretty amazing accomplishment for him,” D-backs manager Torey Lovullo said. “Certainly proud of him. We excused him from all the pregame activity to take care of that today.”Lovullo said Gurriel would be available off the bench against the Marlins.Gurriel was born in Cuba and defected to the U.S. with his older brother Yuli in 2016. Both players have had successful MLB careers since their arrival in the states.Yuli Gurriel happens to be in town for his brother’s special occasion because he plays for the Marlins. He had several successful seasons with the Astros before going to Miami in the offseason. He was batting third for the Marlins in Monday night’s game.Lourdes Gurriel played his first five seasons for ...

Police investigating deadly stabbing at Chelsea apartment building

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:02 GMT

State and local police launched an investigation Monday after a woman was found with multiple stab wounds in a Chelsea apartment building, according to officials.A spokesperson for the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office said the woman was found at a building on Lafayette Avenue. A 7NEWS source said the woman was later taken by ambulance to a local hospital and did not survive.Initially called to the address around 10 a.m., police could be seen going in and out throughout the day, taking photos and gathering evidence.Detectives also talked to residents and neighbors.The building where the woman was found sits up on a hill overlooking the Boston skyline. It is normally quiet and peaceful, according to residents.“You barely see people in there,” said area resident Deolinda Brito. “It’s really nice.”“I just moved here in September and I was remarking to the people I work with how I love my building,” said Pamela Rivera. “I love my apartment. It...

Investigation underway after body found in Merrimack River in Lawrence

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:02 GMT

Officials launched an investigation Monday after the body of an adult man was found in the Merrimack River in Lawrence, police said. Crews initially responded Monday afternoon following a 911 call, according to police, finding the body in an area of the river near Eaton Street.SKY7-HD over the scene captured video of crews in boats sweeping part of the river.The incident remained under investigation as of Monday afternoon.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

Notre Dame girls stays perfect in hard-fought win over Wellesley

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:02 GMT

WELLESLEY — Little went as planned for the Notre Dame Academy of Hingham for much of Monday’s girls lacrosse game at Wellesley.The host Raiders were better on the draws and on the ground, and they forced NDA to play from a deficit for way longer than they’re used to.But even when faced with such adversity, the visiting Cougars found a way to overcome it, rallying in the second half, then prevailing with a 10-9 double-overtime victory.With the win, NDA improves to 14-0, while Wellesley falls to 9-4.In a tense extra session, it was Notre Dame’s Emma Connerty who scored the game-winner. It proved to be NDA’s only lead of the game.“I think we learned a lot about ourselves and coming together,” said Connerty, who scored two goals. “We haven’t really been in this position before. These are the types of games we want to be a part of, these competitive games.”That’s exactly what NDA got from Wellesley, which held a 5-4 lead at the ...

Shane McClanahan, Rays shut down Orioles, 3-0, to open series between AL’s top teams

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:02 GMT

Coming off a series in which they held their own against the best team in the National League, the Orioles largely did the same in their opener with the American League’s top club.But they’ve found themselves as losers of three of those four games after falling to the Tampa Bay Rays, 3-0, to begin a three-game set between teams who entered with the best records in the AL.Rays left-hander Shane McClanahan, who was born in Baltimore, held his favorite boyhood team scoreless over six innings, and Tampa Bay’s dominant bullpen finished the shutout. The defeat marked the Orioles’ first in a series opener after they won their first 11.They pushed it to that mark with Friday’s first game against the NL-best Atlanta Braves, but since, Baltimore’s hitters have gone 2-for-29 with runners in scoring position as the Orioles have dropped three straight. Star catcher Adley Rutschman had Monday’s final opportunity in those situations with chants of “A...