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Why Bam Adebayo's historic 83-point night was an affront to the game

By CBS Interactive Inc | Jack Maloney | 3/11/2026 9:04 AM

The Heat center took 43 free-throw attempts to pad his record-breaking stats Tuesday night ... Read full Story

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Bam Adebayo scores 83 points: Stop complaining about free throws and just enjoy the moment

By CBS Interactive Inc | Sam Quinn | 3/11/2026 8:59 AM

It doesn't matter how Adebayo got to 83 or how it compares to Kobe Bryant's 81-point night ... Read full Story

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NBA odds, picks, best bets for Wednesday, March 11, from proven model: This 3-leg parlay returns over +500

By CBS Interactive Inc | Daniel Kohn | 3/11/2026 8:54 AM

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

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Bam Adebayo makes NBA scoring history; Ravens nix Maxx Crosby trade; Team USA in danger of WBC elimination

By CBS Interactive Inc | Carter Bahns | 3/11/2026 8:31 AM

Plus our latest Pound-for-Pound Fighter Rankings after UFC 326 ... Read full Story

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Bam Adebayo's 83 points by the numbers: Putting Heat star's record-setting scoring night in perspective

By CBS Interactive Inc | Brad Botkin | 3/11/2026 1:01 AM

Adebayo became the 11th NBA player to score 70-plus points, passed Kobe Bryant and only trails Wilt Chamberlain ... Read full Story

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Tyrese Maxey injury fallout: 76ers in danger of missing playoffs as Thunder stand to benefit

By CBS Interactive Inc | Brad Botkin | 3/10/2026 8:28 PM

Maxey will miss at least three weeks and the effects are wide-reaching ... Read full Story

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Celtics vs. Spurs odds, prediction, spread, time: 2026 NBA picks for Tuesday, March 10 from proven model

By CBS Interactive Inc | Ross Kelly | 3/10/2026 5:31 PM

SportsLine's model reveals its Boston Celtics vs. San Antonio Spurs predictions and Tuesday NBA picks ... Read full Story

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NBA longshot parlay picks, bets, props for Tuesday, March 10: This parlay could return $1 million

By CBS Interactive Inc | Ross Kelly | 3/10/2026 4:58 PM

SportsLine's model reveals an NBA parlay that could return $1 million on a $10 bet ... Read full Story

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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart, the self-proclaimed best defender in the NBA, has his eye on his awards eligibility

By CBS Interactive Inc | James Herbert | 3/10/2026 4:35 PM

Stewart must play at least 20 minutes in every remaining game to reach the 65-game mark ... Read full Story

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What's wrong with the Pistons? East's No. 1 seed looks vulnerable as playoffs approach

By CBS Interactive Inc | John Gonzalez | 3/10/2026 3:43 PM

The Pistons have lost four games in a row and their lead in the East is dwindling ... Read full Story

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Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Celtics at Spurs and college basketball Championship Week

By CBS Interactive Inc | Gene Menez | 3/10/2026 3:31 PM

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

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Do Spurs or Celtics have better shot at 2026 NBA title? Experts make picks ahead of potential Finals preview

By CBS Interactive Inc | Brad Botkin | 3/10/2026 3:29 PM

The Spurs have slightly better title odds than the Celtics ... but our experts are leaning in Boston's favor for one simple reason ... Read full Story

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NBA Tank Watch: Bucks receive dishonorable mention, Pacers and Wizards get serious

By CBS Interactive Inc | John Gonzalez | 3/10/2026 11:51 AM

We're taking a look at the bottom of the NBA standings with one month left in the regular season ... Read full Story

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NFL free agency off to wild start; SGA matches Wilt's feat; Team USA beats Mexico in WBC

By CBS Interactive Inc | Brent Brookhouse | 3/10/2026 8:43 AM

Plus, Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League kicks off with four matches on Paramount+ ... Read full Story

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tied a 63-year-old record, hit a game-winner and may have sealed the MVP in one night

By CBS Interactive Inc | Sam Quinn | 3/9/2026 11:21 PM

The Thunder star just had a night for the ages ... Read full Story

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NBA cancels Atlanta Hawks' Magic City event, citing 'significant concerns' about strip club promotion

By CBS Interactive Inc | Sam Quinn | 3/9/2026 6:33 PM

Spurs center Luke Kornet was among those who spoke out against the scheduled event ... Read full Story

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Could LeBron James finish his career alongside Stephen Curry? Why a pairing feels more possible than ever

By CBS Interactive Inc | Brad Botkin | 3/9/2026 5:12 PM

A recent report suggested that Golden State will make a summer splash ... Read full Story

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Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: SGA looks for record, conference championship week rolls on

By CBS Interactive Inc | Gene Menez | 3/9/2026 3:31 PM

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

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Use DraftKings promo code to get $200 bonus bets instantly by picking Thunder-Nuggets, Knicks-Clippers Monday

By CBS Interactive Inc | Owen OBrien | 3/9/2026 2:52 PM

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

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76ers vs. Cavaliers odds, prediction, spread, time: 2026 NBA picks for Monday, March 9 from proven model

By CBS Interactive Inc | Andy Bryan | 3/9/2026 2:33 PM

SportsLine's model reveals its Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Philadelphia 76ers predictions and Monday NBA picks ... Read full Story

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Wild monkeys invaded Florida. Should people protect them?

by Science News | Mar 16 2026

art

Myth, Masks, and LEGO: Ekow Nimako’s Elaborate Afrofuturistic Sculptures

by Colossal | Mar 17 2026

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The Somewhat Wicked Witch of Brigandale

by BookPage | Mar 17 2026

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

by CT Mirror | Mar 17 2026

finance

The spike in gas prices might affect Olive Garden sales, but not in the way you’d expect

by MarketWatch.com | Mar 17 2026

health

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

by Healthline.com | Mar 17 2026

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These 8 Bad Habits Are Killing Your Kitchen Knives

by CNET | Mar 17 2026

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Is It Really Rude to Wear Headphones in Public?

by Reader's Digest | Mar 11 2026

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Outback Steakhouse in East Setauket permanently closes

by greaterlongisland.com | 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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Irish PM Micheál Martin visits White House for St. Patrick's Day

by upi.com | Mar 17 2026

politics

Sununu on TSA workers, DHS shutdown: 'I don't think there's a breaking point'

by The Hill | Mar 17 2026

real_estate

Orlando Bloom wants $12M for the Malibu home where he hasn’t lived for several years

by NY Post | Mar 17 2026

science

Scientists discover new heavy proton-like particle at CERN

by phys.org | Mar 17 2026

soccer

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is becoming Chelsea's worst nightmare 🫣

by Yahoo Sports | 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.

Why Bam Adebayo's historic 83-point night was an affront to the game

Bam Adebayo scores 83 points: Stop complaining about free throws and just enjoy the moment

NBA odds, picks, best bets for Wednesday, March 11, from proven model: This 3-leg parlay returns over +500

Bam Adebayo makes NBA scoring history; Ravens nix Maxx Crosby trade; Team USA in danger of WBC elimination

Bam Adebayo's 83 points by the numbers: Putting Heat star's record-setting scoring night in perspective

Tyrese Maxey injury fallout: 76ers in danger of missing playoffs as Thunder stand to benefit

Celtics vs. Spurs odds, prediction, spread, time: 2026 NBA picks for Tuesday, March 10 from proven model

NBA longshot parlay picks, bets, props for Tuesday, March 10: This parlay could return $1 million

Pistons' Isaiah Stewart, the self-proclaimed best defender in the NBA, has his eye on his awards eligibility

What's wrong with the Pistons? East's No. 1 seed looks vulnerable as playoffs approach

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Celtics at Spurs and college basketball Championship Week

Do Spurs or Celtics have better shot at 2026 NBA title? Experts make picks ahead of potential Finals preview

NBA Tank Watch: Bucks receive dishonorable mention, Pacers and Wizards get serious

NFL free agency off to wild start; SGA matches Wilt's feat; Team USA beats Mexico in WBC

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tied a 63-year-old record, hit a game-winner and may have sealed the MVP in one night

NBA cancels Atlanta Hawks' Magic City event, citing 'significant concerns' about strip club promotion

Could LeBron James finish his career alongside Stephen Curry? Why a pairing feels more possible than ever

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: SGA looks for record, conference championship week rolls on

Use DraftKings promo code to get $200 bonus bets instantly by picking Thunder-Nuggets, Knicks-Clippers Monday

76ers vs. Cavaliers odds, prediction, spread, time: 2026 NBA picks for Monday, March 9 from proven model

Wild monkeys invaded Florida. Should people protect them?

Myth, Masks, and LEGO: Ekow Nimako’s Elaborate Afrofuturistic Sculptures

The Somewhat Wicked Witch of Brigandale

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

The spike in gas prices might affect Olive Garden sales, but not in the way you’d expect

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

These 8 Bad Habits Are Killing Your Kitchen Knives

Is It Really Rude to Wear Headphones in Public?

Outback Steakhouse in East Setauket permanently closes

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

Irish PM Micheál Martin visits White House for St. Patrick's Day

Sununu on TSA workers, DHS shutdown: 'I don't think there's a breaking point'

Orlando Bloom wants $12M for the Malibu home where he hasn’t lived for several years

Scientists discover new heavy proton-like particle at CERN

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is becoming Chelsea's worst nightmare 🫣

Word of the Day

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