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Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: World Baseball Classic final, NBA, NIT and more

By CBS Interactive Inc | Gene Menez | 3/17/2026 3:31 PM

Find best bets and props for the biggest games in sports on St. Patrick's Day from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts ... Read full Story

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NBA Tank Watch: Erik Spoelstra is right, there's 'nothing wrong' with the Wizards' tanking plans

By CBS Interactive Inc | John Gonzalez | 3/17/2026 2:48 PM

Washington takes over the top spot in the tank rankings after allowing 83 points to Bam Adebayo last week ... Read full Story

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Should the NBA shorten its season? Warriors coach Steve Kerr argues for 'meaningful discussion'

By CBS Interactive Inc | Sam Quinn | 3/17/2026 2:33 PM

Kerr has been pushing for a reduced schedule for some time ... Read full Story

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Rockets' Kevin Durant feels like he 'lost the game' vs. Lakers with uncharacteristic performance

By CBS Interactive Inc | Jasmyn Wimbish | 3/17/2026 11:51 AM

Durant scored just two second-half points in Houston's loss to L.A. on Monday night ... Read full Story

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2026 NBA playoff picture: Standings, tiebreakers as Lakers and Rockets jostle in West

By CBS Interactive Inc | Brad Botkin | 3/16/2026 5:26 PM

With less than a month away from the 2026 NBA playoffs, here's where things stand ... Read full Story

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Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Suns vs. Celtics, Flames vs. Red Wings and more

By CBS Interactive Inc | Scott Erskine | 3/16/2026 3:31 PM

Find best bets for the biggest games in sports on Monday from the SportsLine Inside the Lines team's model and top CBS Sports experts ... Read full Story

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Warriors' Stephen Curry wants to return this season, reiterates he's 'working to get back'

By CBS Interactive Inc | James Herbert | 3/16/2026 2:20 PM

Curry hasn't played since Jan. 30 due to runner's knee ... Read full Story

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Use DraftKings promo code to get $200 bonus bets instantly for Lakers-Rockets, Spurs-Clippers basketball

By CBS Interactive Inc | Owen OBrien | 3/16/2026 10:51 AM

DraftKings offers $200 in bonus bets instantly with a $5 bet for NBA betting on Monday ... Read full Story

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NBA expansion efforts reportedly set for major step forward as league eyes teams in Las Vegas, Seattle

By CBS Interactive Inc | James Herbert | 3/16/2026 9:54 AM

To move forward, 23 of the 30 team governors must vote in favor next week of adding two new expansion teams ... Read full Story

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Lakers benefited from incorrect foul call in final seconds of regulation in comeback over Nuggets, NBA says

By CBS Interactive Inc | Sam Quinn | 3/15/2026 6:19 PM

Austin Reaves shouldn't have gone to the free-throw line with 9.2 seconds remaining ... Read full Story

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Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Trail Blazers vs. 76ers, college basketball and more

By CBS Interactive Inc | Scott Erskine | 3/15/2026 1:44 PM

Find best bets for the biggest games in sports on Sunday from the SportsLine Inside the Lines team's model and top CBS Sports experts ... Read full Story

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Thunder vs. Timberwolves odds, prediction, time: 2026 NBA picks for Sunday, March 15 from proven model

By CBS Interactive Inc | Ross Kelly | 3/15/2026 11:45 AM

SportsLine's model reveals its Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Minnesota Timberwolves predictions and Sunday NBA picks ... Read full Story

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Why Lakers' Luka Dončić's OT game-winner vs. Nuggets could be one of the most important shots of the season

By CBS Interactive Inc | Jack Maloney | 3/15/2026 1:12 AM

Dončić's step-back gave the Lakers a thrilling win and an important advantage over the Nuggets ... Read full Story

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Spurs' Victor Wembanyama ready to 'press the gas' for stretch run: 'I want to win the MVP and DPOY'

By CBS Interactive Inc | Jack Maloney | 3/14/2026 8:42 PM

The Spurs star has lofty individual goals for the rest of the season ... Read full Story

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Nets vs. 76ers odds, prediction, spread, time: 2026 NBA picks for Saturday, March 14 from proven model

By CBS Interactive Inc | Andy Bryan | 3/14/2026 11:54 AM

SportsLine's model reveals its Philadelphia 76ers vs. Brooklyn Nets predictions and Saturday NBA picks ... Read full Story

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Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Houston-Arizona, Virginia-Duke, NBA and much more

By CBS Interactive Inc | James Holliman | 3/14/2026 11:45 AM

Find best bets and props for Saturday's biggest games from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts ... Read full Story

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NBA odds, picks, best bets for Friday, March 13, from proven model: This 3-leg parlay returns over +600

By CBS Interactive Inc | Daniel Kohn | 3/13/2026 5:01 PM

After 10,000 simulations, SportsLine's model reveals its top NBA picks today ... Read full Story

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Heat's Bam Adebayo on criticism of his 83-point game: 'If you are mad, I don't care'

By CBS Interactive Inc | James Herbert | 3/13/2026 4:11 PM

Adebayo said people should direct their ire at Wizards coach Brian Keefe ... Read full Story

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Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: College basketball conference tournaments, NBA and more

By CBS Interactive Inc | Gene Menez | 3/13/2026 3:31 PM

Find best bets and props for the biggest games in sports on Friday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts ... Read full Story

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NBA DFS: Top DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy basketball picks for Friday, March 13, include Jabari Smith

By CBS Interactive Inc | Daniel Kohn | 3/13/2026 1:38 PM

SportsLine's Mike McClure, a daily Fantasy pro with more than $2 million in winnings, gives optimal NBA DFS lineup advice for Friday, March 13 ... Read full Story

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V8 Engines Are Still 'Very Important' To Ford

by carbuzz.com | Mar 17 2026

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Miley Cyrus' Oscars 2025 Hair Would Have Been Perfect If Not For One Fatal Flaw

by The List | Mar 02 2025

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CT legislators propose $40M relief plan to offset SNAP cuts

by CT Mirror | Mar 17 2026

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Dua Lipa’s Trainer Just Revealed the Body Part the Pop Star Trains the Hardest

by thehealthy.com | Dec 03 2025

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Longtime Memphis port chief Richardson retires

by FreightWaves | Mar 17 2026

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9 Useful Ways To Reuse Containers From Aldi

by The Daily Meal | Mar 17 2026

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Extra Belly Fat, Not BMI, a Stronger Predictor of Heart Failure Risk

by Healthline.com | Mar 17 2026

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Mark Wahlberg shares new photo cheering on 16-year-old daughter Grace

by Hello! Magazine | Mar 17 2026

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Monster who raped step-daughter, got her pregnant could walk free under Gavin Newsom law

by New York Post | Mar 17 2026

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Syrup spill closes California highway for nearly 9 hours

by United Press International, Inc. | Mar 17 2026

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Kiki Shepard's cause of death: Actress and TV host dies at age 74

by marca.com | Mar 17 2026

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BlackRock: As Americans struggle to save for retirement, 71% back this Trump proposal

by Fox News | Feb 11 2026

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Scientists discover new heavy proton-like particle at CERN

by phys.org | Mar 17 2026

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A Respected Audiophile Brand Just Went Big on Affordable Hi-Fi

by Gear Patrol | Mar 17 2026

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5 fun family experiences in London this Easter

by The Travel Magazine | Mar 17 2026

Word of the Day

Erin go bragh

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for March 17, 2026 is:

Erin go bragh • \air-un-guh-BRAW\ • phrase

Erin go bragh is an Irish phrase that means “Ireland forever.”

// They proudly waved the Irish flag during the parade, shouting “Erin go bragh!”

See the entry >

Examples:

“Dressed in full Irish regalia, Fitzgerald rode his horse, Jack, through the streets of Clinton every St. Patrick’s Day. Jack was also dressed for the occasion, with green ribbons on his mane and a green blanket with gold lettering, ‘Erin Go Bragh.’” — Craig S. Semon, The Worcester (Massachusetts) Telegram & Gazette, 22 Dec. 2025

Did you know?

March 17th is the feast day of the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick. In the United States, it is also the day of shamrocks, leprechauns, and green beer (and green everything else). Blue was once the color traditionally associated with St. Patrick, but the color green has several links to Ireland, including its use on Ireland’s flag in the form of a stripe, its symbolism of Irish nationalism and the country’s religious history, and its connection to Ireland’s nickname, The Emerald Isle. On St. Patrick’s Day, people turn to their dictionary to look up Erin go bragh, which means “Ireland forever.” The original Irish phrase was Erin go brách (or go bráth), which translates literally as “Ireland till doomsday.” It’s an expression of loyalty and devotion that first appeared in English during the late 18th-century Irish rebellion against the British.

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: World Baseball Classic final, NBA, NIT and more

NBA Tank Watch: Erik Spoelstra is right, there's 'nothing wrong' with the Wizards' tanking plans

Should the NBA shorten its season? Warriors coach Steve Kerr argues for 'meaningful discussion'

Rockets' Kevin Durant feels like he 'lost the game' vs. Lakers with uncharacteristic performance

2026 NBA playoff picture: Standings, tiebreakers as Lakers and Rockets jostle in West

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Suns vs. Celtics, Flames vs. Red Wings and more

Warriors' Stephen Curry wants to return this season, reiterates he's 'working to get back'

Use DraftKings promo code to get $200 bonus bets instantly for Lakers-Rockets, Spurs-Clippers basketball

NBA expansion efforts reportedly set for major step forward as league eyes teams in Las Vegas, Seattle

Lakers benefited from incorrect foul call in final seconds of regulation in comeback over Nuggets, NBA says

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Trail Blazers vs. 76ers, college basketball and more

Thunder vs. Timberwolves odds, prediction, time: 2026 NBA picks for Sunday, March 15 from proven model

Why Lakers' Luka Dončić's OT game-winner vs. Nuggets could be one of the most important shots of the season

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama ready to 'press the gas' for stretch run: 'I want to win the MVP and DPOY'

Nets vs. 76ers odds, prediction, spread, time: 2026 NBA picks for Saturday, March 14 from proven model

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Houston-Arizona, Virginia-Duke, NBA and much more

NBA odds, picks, best bets for Friday, March 13, from proven model: This 3-leg parlay returns over +600

Heat's Bam Adebayo on criticism of his 83-point game: 'If you are mad, I don't care'

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: College basketball conference tournaments, NBA and more

NBA DFS: Top DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy basketball picks for Friday, March 13, include Jabari Smith

V8 Engines Are Still 'Very Important' To Ford

Miley Cyrus' Oscars 2025 Hair Would Have Been Perfect If Not For One Fatal Flaw

CT legislators propose $40M relief plan to offset SNAP cuts

Dua Lipa’s Trainer Just Revealed the Body Part the Pop Star Trains the Hardest

Longtime Memphis port chief Richardson retires

9 Useful Ways To Reuse Containers From Aldi

Extra Belly Fat, Not BMI, a Stronger Predictor of Heart Failure Risk

Mark Wahlberg shares new photo cheering on 16-year-old daughter Grace

Monster who raped step-daughter, got her pregnant could walk free under Gavin Newsom law

Syrup spill closes California highway for nearly 9 hours

Kiki Shepard's cause of death: Actress and TV host dies at age 74

BlackRock: As Americans struggle to save for retirement, 71% back this Trump proposal

Scientists discover new heavy proton-like particle at CERN

A Respected Audiophile Brand Just Went Big on Affordable Hi-Fi

5 fun family experiences in London this Easter

Word of the Day

10 Odd & Fun

1.Syrup spill closes California highway for nearly 9 hours

2.N.C. lottery player wins his second Cash 5 jackpot in 14 years

3.Watch: Firefighters rescue golden retriever from thawing Canadian river

4.Look: Stranded porpoise returned to open waters in Guernsey

5.Look: Emu escapes Kentucky home when storm topples fence

6.Look: Florida cat gets surgery after swallowing 26 hair ties

7.Watch: Dog with bucket stuck over its head rescued in Alabama

8.Sister's reminder leads Maryland woman to $50,000 lottery prize

9.Watch: 'Cheetozard' auction results in a Guinness World Record

10.Watch: Britain's first elephant shrew pups, 'the Snootlets,' born at zoo