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| WHAT'S BREWING TODAY Saturday, April 16 On Today's Scorecard NCAA Sports Betting Under Question |
| Sportico reports that the Mid-American Conference has asked the NCAA for clarity on the governing body's sports wagering restrictions, a request that could usher in a new era for betting in college sports. The MAC earlier this year filed a formal "interpretation request" with the NCAA. The conference is asking about Section 10.3 of the NCAA's Division I manual, which prohibits athletes, staff members, conference employees and university leaders from gambling on sports. The MAC took a major steps toward replicating them last month, when it inked a wide-ranging data and sponsorship deal with Genius Sports. The NFL is now the largest shareholder in Genius Sports Click here to learn more on this story. |
| Trending Today Here We Are Again |
| The Pittsburgh Penguins clinched their 16th straight playoff berth – the longest active such streak of the four major sports leagues in North America. Per Axios Sports, the longest active streaks: •NHL: Penguins, 16 •MLB: Dodgers, 9 •NBA: Celtics, 8 •NFL: Chiefs, 7 The longest all-time streaks: •NHL: Bruins, 29 (1967–1996) •NBA: Spurs, 22 (1998–2019) •MLB: Braves, 14 (1991–2005) •NFL: Patriots, 11 (2009–2019) |
| Grinding Out The Profits Let's Tee It Up |
| The first USFL game is set to kick off on April 16, 2022, when the New Jersey Generals square off against the Birmingham Stallions. The remaining six teams will embark on their inaugural seasons the following day as part of the USFL's opening weekend. The game will kick-off at 7:30 PM ET and the inaugural game will air in a special simulcast on FOX and NBC, making it the first scheduled event to air on competing broadcast networks since Super Bowl I in 1967. Emmy Award-winning broadcaster Curt Menefeewill be alongside analystJoel Klatt, FOX network's longtime lead college football analyst. NBC Sports'Jac Collinsworth and Paul Burmeister will handle play-by-play duties, with former Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett serving as its lead analyst. Birmingham is a 3-point favorite with an Over/Under of 43. Note: all games will take place in Birmingham this season. |