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QB Watson, Clemson thrive as underdogs

Instead of ripping the losing coach, pause for a moment to praise the winning quarterback. Deshaun Watson did not get much pregame hype from the media and was quickly dismissed by most bettors, yet he directed a dominant performance by Clemson.

Week 17 keeps bettors, oddsmakers guessing

As anticipated in August, the Washington Redskins have nothing to play for in Week 17, and Kirk Cousins’ status as their starting quarterback is shaky.

American Pharoah is runaway choice for Horse of the Year

The Eclipse Awards are horse racing’s Oscars or Emmys. It crowns the best of the best, and this year’s event will be Jan. 16 at Gulfstream Park. The show will be televised live on TVG.

The weekend’s best bets

The weekend’s best bets from our expert handicappers.

RJ Picks: UNLV vs. Fresno State

The Rebels are 7.5-point favorites when they open conference play at the Thomas & Mack tonight against Fresno State.

Businessman in betting scheme case asks judge to set aside misdemeanor

A wealthy Malaysian businessman has asked a federal judge to set aside his misdemeanor conviction in a scheme prosecutors say illegally wagered millions of dollars on World Cup soccer from luxury suites at Caesars Palace.

Belichick, bettors lose big decisions

Even a genius is capable of a dumb decision. Bill Belichick is normally the sharpest gambler walking NFL sidelines, and the math usually supports his rolls of the dice, but he owns this rare blunder.

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