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Celtics vs. Mavericks odds, prediction, spread, time: 2026 NBA picks for Friday, March 6 from proven model

By CBS Interactive Inc | Andy Bryan | 3/6/2026 4:10 PM

SportsLine's model reveals its Dallas Mavericks vs. Boston Celtics predictions and Friday NBA picks as Jayson Tatum is set to make his season debut for Boston ... Read full Story

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NBA DFS: Top DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy basketball picks for Friday, March 6, includes Jeremiah Fears

By CBS Interactive Inc | Daniel Kohn | 3/6/2026 3:38 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 6 ... Read full Story

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Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Jayson Tatum's return, college basketball and more

By CBS Interactive Inc | Gene Menez | 3/6/2026 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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Adam Silver says NBA draft lottery system changes are coming next year to address tanking

By CBS Interactive Inc | Jasmyn Wimbish | 3/6/2026 2:44 PM

The league is considering all options to curb tanking ... Read full Story

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Jayson Tatum will make season debut Friday: Everything to know about Celtics star's return from torn Achilles

By CBS Interactive Inc | Jack Maloney | 3/6/2026 1:54 PM

Tatum tore his right Achilles tendon last May during the second round of the playoffs ... Read full Story

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Why Jayson Tatum's return gives the Celtics a real chance to win the NBA title

By CBS Interactive Inc | Brad Botkin | 3/6/2026 1:46 PM

Boston might've already been the East's most complete team, and now they add a superstar ... Read full Story

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Jayson Tatum's second act is here, and it comes with a chance to reframe his career narrative

By CBS Interactive Inc | Sam Quinn | 3/6/2026 1:45 PM

Tatum's return to the Celtics' title push will be one of the most fascinating stories for the rest of this NBA season ... Read full Story

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Suns star Dillon Brooks arrested on suspicion of DUI in Scottsdale early Friday morning

By CBS Interactive Inc | Robby Kalland | 3/6/2026 12:41 PM

Brooks is currently out of the Suns' lineup due to a fractured left hand ... Read full Story

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After 76ers 'breakup,' Thunder's Jared McCain is smitten with his new situation -- and the feeling is mutual

By CBS Interactive Inc | James Herbert | 3/6/2026 12:23 PM

The trade 'completely blindsided' McCain, but there's a pep in his step with OKC ... Read full Story

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Lakers vs. Nuggets odds, prediction, spread, time: 2026 NBA picks for Thursday, March 5 from proven model

By CBS Interactive Inc | Andy Bryan | 3/5/2026 8:09 PM

SportsLine's model reveals its Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers predictions and Thursday NBA picks ... Read full Story

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Jazz vs. Wizards odds, prediction, spread, time: 2026 NBA picks for Thursday, March 5 from proven model

By CBS Interactive Inc | Daniel Lewis | 3/5/2026 4:21 PM

SportsLine's model reveals its Washington Wizards vs. Utah Jazz predictions and Thursday NBA picks as Trae Young makes his debut for Washington ... Read full Story

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NBA DFS: Top DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy basketball picks for Thursday, March 5, includes Sensabaugh

By CBS Interactive Inc | Daniel Kohn | 3/5/2026 3:35 PM

SportsLine's Mike McClure, a daily Fantasy pro with more than $2 million in winnings, gives optimal NBA DFS lineup advice for Thursday, March 5 ... Read full Story

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Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Bulls vs. Suns, No. 3 Michigan vs. Iowa and more

By CBS Interactive Inc | Scott Erskine | 3/5/2026 3:31 PM

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

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Steve Kerr defends handling of young players after Jonathan Kuminga saga: 'Grown ups win championships'

By CBS Interactive Inc | Jack Maloney | 3/5/2026 12:39 PM

Kerr has been under fire recently for his management of the former lottery pick, who is now on the Hawks ... Read full Story

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Ranking the 15 worst contracts in the NBA: Joel Embiid, Ja Morant, Paul George and more

By CBS Interactive Inc | Sam Quinn | 3/5/2026 11:11 AM

These contracts aren't just bad this season, but threaten to take up payroll and affect rosters for years to come ... Read full Story

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NBA odds, picks, best bets for Thursday, March 5, from proven model: This 3-leg parlay returns well over +500

By CBS Interactive Inc | Daniel Kohn | 3/5/2026 10:48 AM

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

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Why Cam Johnson has not been able to fill Michael Porter Jr.'s shoes for the Nuggets

By CBS Interactive Inc | Brad Botkin | 3/5/2026 10:29 AM

It's fair to wonder if the Nuggets regret making a trade that got a near-universal approval rating last summer ... Read full Story

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What to expect from Trae Young's Wizards debut Thursday vs. Jazz: Very limited minutes and plenty of passing

By CBS Interactive Inc | Matt Severance | 3/5/2026 9:56 AM

Former NBA All-Star Trae Young makes his Washington Wizards debut vs. Utah on Thursday. What should we expect? ... Read full Story

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Hornets' historic blowout streak raises the question: Is Charlotte actually a contender?

By CBS Interactive Inc | Jasmyn Wimbish | 3/5/2026 8:35 AM

The Hornets just did something not seen since the Warriors dynasty. ... Read full Story

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Magic vs. Mavericks odds, prediction, spread, time: 2026 NBA picks for Thursday, March 5 from proven model

By CBS Interactive Inc | Daniel Lewis | 3/5/2026 8:17 AM

SportsLine's model reveals its Dallas Mavericks vs. Orlando Magic predictions and Thursday NBA picks ... Read full Story

auto

V8 Engines Are Still 'Very Important' To Ford

by carbuzz.com | Mar 17 2026

beauty

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

by The List | Mar 02 2025

connecticut

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

by CT Mirror | Mar 17 2026

exercise

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

by thehealthy.com | Dec 03 2025

FFNEWS

Longtime Memphis port chief Richardson retires

by FreightWaves | 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

food

9 Useful Ways To Reuse Containers From Aldi

by The Daily Meal | Mar 17 2026

long_island

Outback Steakhouse in East Setauket permanently closes

by greaterlongisland.com | Mar 17 2026

mental

Brie Larson’s Self-Care Secret Weapon for Party Hosting Success

by thehealthy.com | Feb 26 2026

metro

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

by New York Post | Mar 17 2026

odd_fun

Syrup spill closes California highway for nearly 9 hours

by United Press International, Inc. | Mar 17 2026

opinion

Mamdani’s 15 mph speed limit isn’t about safety, it’s a money grab

by New York Post | 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

retirement

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

by Fox News | Feb 11 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.

Celtics vs. Mavericks odds, prediction, spread, time: 2026 NBA picks for Friday, March 6 from proven model

NBA DFS: Top DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy basketball picks for Friday, March 6, includes Jeremiah Fears

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Jayson Tatum's return, college basketball and more

Adam Silver says NBA draft lottery system changes are coming next year to address tanking

Jayson Tatum will make season debut Friday: Everything to know about Celtics star's return from torn Achilles

Why Jayson Tatum's return gives the Celtics a real chance to win the NBA title

Jayson Tatum's second act is here, and it comes with a chance to reframe his career narrative

Suns star Dillon Brooks arrested on suspicion of DUI in Scottsdale early Friday morning

After 76ers 'breakup,' Thunder's Jared McCain is smitten with his new situation -- and the feeling is mutual

Lakers vs. Nuggets odds, prediction, spread, time: 2026 NBA picks for Thursday, March 5 from proven model

Jazz vs. Wizards odds, prediction, spread, time: 2026 NBA picks for Thursday, March 5 from proven model

NBA DFS: Top DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy basketball picks for Thursday, March 5, includes Sensabaugh

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Bulls vs. Suns, No. 3 Michigan vs. Iowa and more

Steve Kerr defends handling of young players after Jonathan Kuminga saga: 'Grown ups win championships'

Ranking the 15 worst contracts in the NBA: Joel Embiid, Ja Morant, Paul George and more

NBA odds, picks, best bets for Thursday, March 5, from proven model: This 3-leg parlay returns well over +500

Why Cam Johnson has not been able to fill Michael Porter Jr.'s shoes for the Nuggets

What to expect from Trae Young's Wizards debut Thursday vs. Jazz: Very limited minutes and plenty of passing

Hornets' historic blowout streak raises the question: Is Charlotte actually a contender?

Magic vs. Mavericks odds, prediction, spread, time: 2026 NBA picks for Thursday, March 5 from proven model

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

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

9 Useful Ways To Reuse Containers From Aldi

Outback Steakhouse in East Setauket permanently closes

Brie Larson’s Self-Care Secret Weapon for Party Hosting Success

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

Syrup spill closes California highway for nearly 9 hours

Mamdani’s 15 mph speed limit isn’t about safety, it’s a money grab

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

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

Word of the Day

10 Odd & Fun

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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