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Louisville’s Lamar Jackson sees stock rise at sports books

A month ago, Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson was a Heisman Trophy long shot, and the Cardinals were at 60-1 odds to win the national title. But everything has changed.

Breeders’ Cup hopefuls prepare for busy racing weekend

Over the next two weekends, most of the Breeders’ Cup probables will prep in a major stakes. On Saturday, Santa Anita will offer five Grade 1 preps and Belmont Park three.

Carson Wentz, Eagles cash in as September surprise

Popular favorites Arizona, Carolina and Pittsburgh went down on what Westgate sports book director Jay Kornegay called “our best Sunday so far.”

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How low can the Los Angeles Lakers go?

NBA regular-season win totals are open for wagering. Golden State’s total (66½) is set well above the No. 2 (San Antonio, 57½) and No. 3 (Cleveland, 56½) teams on the list.

It’s time for UCLA’s Josh Rosen to pass a big test

UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen will need to be the best player on the field Saturday, and that’s not going to be easy opposite Stanford running back Christian McCaffrey.

3-year-old champion could be decided at Saturday stakes races

Parx Racing offers the $1-million Cotillion and the $1.25-million Pennsylvania Derby on Saturday. A win would go far in deciding who the champion 3-year-olds are this season.

Dallas Cowboys desperate to avert 0-2 crisis

There is some good news for the Cowboys. The Redskins might be even more of a mess. Dallas is the play as a 3-point underdog at Washington.

French jockeys winning with patience, savvy in US

There is a new wave of French-born riders tearing up American racing: Florent Geroux, Julien Leparoux and Flavien Prat.