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Week 2 of the 2022 NFL season brings a doubleheader on Monday Night Football. The finale of the Week 2 NFL schedule pits the Philadelphia Eagles against the Minnesota Vikings. The NFC foes will face off for the first time since 2019, and both are seeking a 2-0 start for the first time since 2016. Minnesota toppled the Green Bay Packers in its opener behind outstanding performances from wide receiver Justin Jefferson and quarterback Kirk Cousins. Philadelphia held off a late surge from the Detroit Lions to notch a 38-35 Week 1 win. Offseason addition A.J. Brown made an immediate impact, catching 10 passes for 155 yards.Kickoff is at 8:30 p.m. ET in Philadelphia. Caesars Sportsbook lists the Eagles as 2-point home fa...

Getty Images The Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets are currently engaged in some of the most unorthodox blockbuster trade negotiations in NBA history. Both sides have a big-name point guard that nobody else seems to want. The Lakers are trying to trade Russell Westbrook, who is owed $47 million and coming off of his worst season as a pro. The Nets want to move Kyrie Irving, who just missed the bulk of the 2021-22 season because of his refusal to comply with New York City's vaccine ...

Online lottery ticket company Jackpot announced Wednesday that it closed on $35 million in series A funding, led by some of the biggest names in sports who see the promising growth potential in digital lottery sales.The cash infusion could enable Jackpot to start rolling out its website and app later this year in select locations where online lottery ticket sales are allowed. For example, the company said it could operate in states including New York, New Jersey, Texas, Ohio and Oregon.Funding for the round was led by Accomplice, a venture capital firm co-founded by DraftKings board member Ryan Moore and Courtside Ventures, an early-stage investor in sports, digital media, fitness and gaming businesses. Also among the investors: the Kraft Group, which owns the New England Patriots; the ...

While roster construction is a year-round task, the time for addressing major needs is mostly over with leading into training camp. For the Indianapolis Colts, they did a solid job addressing their big needs this offseason. However, there are still some question marks that remain. One of them comes at the cornerback position where Isaiah Rodger and Brandon Facyson will be battling it out for a prominent role at the No. 3 spot. That position is where CBS Sports listed the biggest remaining need for the Colts. Question marks litter the wide receiver room as the franchise awaits Michael Pittman taking the next step in his career. Parris Campbell and Alec Pierce are two unproven players that will be counted upon heavily. However, cornerback is the biggest need right now opposite Stephon Gil...