NFL notebook: Dolphins, Bengals get their coaches
New England Patriots linebackers coach Brian Flores was officially hired as head coach of the Miami Dolphins on Monday.
NBA notebook: Davis adds Bucks, Clippers to destination list
Anthony Davis’ representatives have informed the New Orleans Pelicans that the star big man would sign a long-term contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks, Milwaukee Bucks or Los Angeles Clippers if traded, according to The Athletic.
Super Bowl legal wagers underwhelm in New Jersey and Nevada
Total Super Bowl wagering at legal sportsbooks in Nevada and New Jersey were lower than expected, according to data from state regulators on Monday, despite excitement about the spread of legal sports betting to new U.S. states.
Report: Bucks, Clips on list of Davis’ desired destinations
Anthony Davis’ representatives have informed the New Orleans Pelicans that the star big man would sign a long-term contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks, Milwaukee Bucks or Los Angeles Clippers if traded, according to The Athletic.
Super Bowl audience down five percent from last year, early data show
Sunday’s Super Bowl victory by the New England Patriots drew 98.2 million viewers on CBS Corp’s U.S. television network, a 5 percent drop from last year’s game, according to preliminary Nielsen ratings data released on Monday.
New Jersey’s first legal Super Bowl wagers underwhelm
Sportsbooks in New Jersey handled nearly $35 million of wagers on Sunday’s Super Bowl game, state gaming regulators said on Monday, the first time fans in the state could legally wager on what is usually the biggest American betting event of the year.
Super Bowl champion Patriots return home to hero’s welcome
The New England Patriots returned home to a hero’s welcome on Monday, a day after beating the Los Angeles Rams in a defensive slugfest to win their sixth Super Bowl title.
Tennis: Shaky Wawrinka suffers first-round defeat in Sofia
Three-times grand slam champion Stan Wawrinka fell at the first hurdle in the Sofia Open on Monday, beaten 3-6 7-6(5) 6-4 by Romanian Marius Copil.
Dolphins name Flores head coach
New England Patriots linebackers coach Brian Flores was named head coach of the Miami Dolphins on Monday.
Tennis: Davis Cup champions Croatia among six seeded nations for finals
Davis Cup champions Croatia have been seeded second for the revamped 18-team finals week that will take place in Madrid in November.
