Marcus DiNitto
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1, Charlotte, NC, United States
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March Madness 2018: Las Vegas bettor had $800 wager on UMBC money line
A gambler at the Venetian sports book in Las Vegas, which is operated by CG Technology, had an $800 money-line bet on UMBC vs. Virginia. → Read More
NBA wrap: Spurs gaining some late-season momentum
NBA observers have prognosticated that the Spurs would miss the playoffs this season, but Gregg Popovich's men are not going quietly. → Read More
NBA wrap: Thunder get key win at home over Clippers
At a point in the season where every game matters, the Thunder held serve at home against the Clippers Friday night. → Read More
UConn fires basketball coach Kevin Ollie
Kevin Ollie has been fired as head coach of the UConn men’s basketball team. → Read More
Patriots say baby of Robert Kraft’s girlfriend is not his
Robert Kraft is not the father of the child his girlfriend, Ricki Noel Lander, gave birth to last fall, a Patriots spokesperson said. → Read More
Watch: Russell Wilson blasts homers at Yankees batting practice
A “circus-like atmosphere” accompanied Russell Wilson's arrival at Yankees spring training, but the highlight was his homeruns during BP. → Read More
Las Vegas posts odds on all 30 MLB teams making playoffs
The Astros and Dodgers have the best chances of all 30 MLB teams to make the 2018 playoffs, according to odds released in Las Vegas. → Read More
LeBron James has theory about why he’s not getting more calls
LeBron James has a theory as to why a guy who drives to the basket constantly, like he does, doesn’t get more love from the refs. → Read More
Daytona 500: Only Austin Dillon’s wife will be able to see strategically placed celebratory tattoo
Austin Dillon got a tattoo to celebrate his Daytona 500 victory, but his wife Whitney is likely the only person who will get see it. → Read More
Why didn’t Jimmy Butler play in NBA All-Star Game?
Jimmy Butler is officially listed as “DNP-Coach’s Decision” in the box score for the 2018 NBA All-Star Game, but in reality, it was his own decision not to play. After watching Team LeBron beat his Team Stephen 148-145 in an untypically competitive All-Star Game on Sunday, Butler explained that he asked coach Mike D’Antoni to keep him on the bench for all 48 minutes because he wanted to save… → Read More
Adam Silver’s message to Magic: Stop talking about other team’s players
Adam Silver said he wanted to send execs a message by fining the Lakers' Magic Johnson for comments he made about Giannis Antetokounmpo. → Read More
Cavaliers’ payroll could top $300 million next season
Should LeBron James and Rodney Hood both remain on the Cavs next season, the team will be looking at a payroll of more than $300 million. → Read More
Charles Barkley tells story of how aborted Lakers trade morphed into drunken 76ers game
While Charles Barkley was typically hilarious on "Jimmy Kimmel Live", his story about once playing drunk for the 76ers was the highlight. → Read More
Former Cowboys scout Jim Garrett, father of coach Jason, dies at 87
Jim Garrett, a former NFL scout and assistant coach and the father of Cowboys coach Jason Garrett, died Friday night at the age of 87. → Read More
Pistons’ Blake Griffin snubs former Clippers teammates before and after losing to them
Blake Griffin snubbed his former teammates before and after the Clippers’ 108-95 win over the Pistons in Detroit on Friday night. → Read More
How a death helped reunite Dwyane Wade with the Pat Riley and the Heat
The death of agent Henry Thomas helped mend the once fractured relationship between Dwyane Wade and Heat president Pat Riley. → Read More
NBA buys Steve Kerr’s tired excuse for since-deleted tweet
Warriors coach Steve Kerr has escaped punishment by the NBA even though he criticized the league’s officiating in a since-deleted tweet. → Read More
Nuggets fan who got in Russell Westbrook’s face banned from games
The verdict is in regarding the altercation between the Thunder’s Russell Westbrook and a Nuggets fan that occurred after Thursday's game. → Read More
Clippers reportedly believe they have shot to land LeBron James
The Clippers are making moves ahead of the NBA’s Feb. 8 trade deadline with an eye on the greatest prize of all: LeBron James. → Read More
Steelers sign Ken Griffey Jr.’s son
The Steelers signed wide receiver Trey Griffey, the son of Baseball Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr., to a futures contract. → Read More