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With Massachusetts finally opening sports betting on Tuesday, the opening ceremonies are ready to go
From Boston-area ex-athletes to state gaming commissioners, plenty of people have a hand in Tuesday's big kickoff. 1 hour ago
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Massachusetts Gaming Commission chair is pleased sports betting is launching on time, but there’s still work to do
Next for Cathy Judd-Stein and the MGC will be considering Caesars Entertainment’s application to operate a sportsbook and the awarding of additional online licenses.
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Readers share their thoughts on recent NFL officiating
After the hashtag #NFLRigged began trending on social media, we asked our readers to share their thoughts on the controversial results of Sunday’s games.
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From parlays to how to place a bet, here’s your guide to sports betting in Massachusetts
Betting on sports will be legal in Massachusetts beginning January 31.
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What do you think about Sunday’s NFL playoff officiating decisions?
Both NFL conference championship wins have left many football fans with a lot to say, with the hashtag, #NFLRigged, trending on social media.
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Empire State Building lit up in the Eagles’ colors after NFC win. People got fired up about it.
“If you need help but can’t tweet, blink your lights twice,” one wag commented.
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Scoreboard: The Bengals take on the Chiefs during the AFC Championship game
The Bengals are playing the Chiefs during the AFC Championship game. Follow the play-by-play.
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Czech pair wins Australian Open doubles for 7th major title
Katerina Siniakova and Barbora Krejcikova have extended their Grand Slam tournament winning streak to 24 matches with a 6-4, 6-3 win over Japan’s Shuko Aoyama and Ena Shibahara to win the Australian Open women’s doubles title on Sunday.