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That is according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), which said on Friday that more than 4,400 calls were made to the state’s problem gambling helpline last year. That is approximately three times the number of calls made compared to the 2020 calendar year, or the year before online gambling was approved. There has also been a 42 percent increase in referrals made to encourage others to undergo gambling treatment....

The team practiced four days between Feb. 29 and March 4 at IMG Academy in Bradenton. Coach Jim Harbaugh’s decision to schedule the trip drew criticism from some in the college football world, including SEC commissioner Greg Sankey and ACC commissioner John Swofford. Even NCAA president Mark Emmert questioned the need for the trip. Harbaugh called the criticism “comical.” MORE: 20 great Jim Harbaugh faces There was nothing comical about the price tag for the trip....

Harbaugh has campaigned for Florida State — which Michigan will play in the Orange Bowl on Dec. 30 — to be allowed to perform its iconic spear plant from Chief Osceola before the game. MORE: SN’s All-Americans Harbaugh’s reasoning? He wants to see it in person. “I’ve never been to a game at Florida State,” Harbaugh said, via the Tallahassee Democrat. “I’ve always wanted to go there and see what that atmosphere was like in person....

The question now is: What will Michigan do — or better yet — can the Wolverines do anything about it? MORE: Big Ten rushing attack | 25 best remaining games | First-and-10: Hating FSU Someone painted the block ‘M’ on the University of Michigan diag green, along with ‘S’ and ‘U’ in white. The ‘M’ is a campus landmark that was donated to the school by the Class of 1953, according to The Michigan Daily....

"I'm comfortable we have a No. 1 quarterback," Spartans coach Mark Dantonio said Tuesday of Maxwell, a fifth-year senior. "He was the No. 1 quarterback last year. And he gained some experience with that. He had some balls dropped, and we've got to protect him, run the football and do the things that surround him as well. "But he has great knowledge of our system. I think he's competitive. He has great leadership skill....

Providence coach Ed Cooley has emerged as a candidate for the open position, ESPN reported, citing unidentified sources. The report noted Cooley was expected to interview with Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel on Monday, adding that Heat assistant and former Michigan star Juwan Howard is also expected to interview for the job Tuesday. Cooley, who was in Florida on Monday for the Big East’s annual meetings, has been the head coach of the Friars for eight seasons but was called “a perfect fit for Michigan” by one MLive....

The Legislature is considering overhauling existing laws for the second time since 2018. Lawmakers enacted similar legislation after Larry Nassar was convicted of sexually abusing hundreds of female athletes under the false pretense of medical treatment, including at Michigan State University. The new measures would clear a pathway for victims of the late Dr. Robert Anderson at the University of Michigan to bring lawsuits previously barred by the statute of limitations....

Back down: However heated the rhetoric, Microsoft’s fighting words have some legal justification. Is bundling illegal? “The courts have generally ruled that it is not,” says Steven Newborn, a former antitrust litigator at the Federal Trade Commission. Microsoft might be different. But in order to stop the company, Justice would have to show convincingly that Microsoft will drive most other online services out of business. William Baxter. an ex-antitrust chief at Justice, figures the odds are 2 to 1 that the Feds will fold....

Bloomberg recently spoke with various former and current members of the Xbox/Microsoft team about the console for an oral history. To hear some of the sources tell it, ahead of the system’s launch, Microsoft tasked various people in charge of its business development with acquiring exclusive games. Bob McBreen, head of Xbox’s business development, confirmed that EA was the first company they reached out to. EA, of course, is known for its sports-game franchises, among other titles, but the developer told Microsoft, “No, thanks....

Garry Monk’s Boro opened their campaign with a 1-0 defeat at Wolves on the opening day, while newly-promoted Sheffield United picked up a narrow 1-0 victory at home to Brentford. Boro have lost their last four games in all competitions, while United have won their last six, making for an intriguing meeting on Saturday evening. TV CHANNEL & LIVE STREAM In the UK, the match will be available to watch live on television on Sky Sports Football, Sky Sports Main Event, and by stream via Sky Go and NOW TV....

The serving president’s party usually performs poorly in midterms and polls have indicated Democrats are in for losses, though their chances have improved in recent weeks. A divided Congress now looks increasingly likely with Republicans favored to win a majority in the House, and Democrats with a real opportunity to retain control of the Senate. Morning Consult’s generic congressional ballot showed Biden’s party with a slight edge as of September 4....

According to the U.S. Border Patrol Laredo Sector (BPLS), two migrants died while attempting to flee the bust near Carlton Road on Wednesday afternoon. The BPLS said in a release: “Agents witnessed several individuals exit a vehicle and attempt to swim across the Rio Grande river into Mexico. “Several individuals were apprehended in the vehicle at encounter. Some of the individuals entered the river safely and made it to the Mexican riverbanks....

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The showdown between Spain’s two biggest teams has already generated plenty of excitement all over the world and Miguel Angel Portugal, who is currently coaching Indian Super League (ISL) outfit Delhi Dynamos, shares the same. Miguel Portugal, who spent four years at the Santiago Bernabeu, has also coached the Real Madrid B and C teams in the past. “As long as there are matches to be played, there will always be chances to catch up....

The ISL has moved by leaps and bounds since and then and is now a recognized league by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). The winner of the ISL will now have a chance to compete in the AFC Cup play-offs and test themselves against some of the best in the continent. The former Manchester United defender believes that this is was something which was expected in due course of time....

Following his August 2019 arrest, Malin, 50, had initially pleaded not guilty to charges of stalking Kirby, 48, but later altered it to “nolo contendere,” or no contest, according to court documents obtained by Us Weekly. Restaurateur Malin, who waived his right to a trial with his plea, appeared in court in April and was sentenced to a two-year probation and is required to spend three days in a Los Angeles County jail....

“I learned how to do that from Mike D’Antoni, and I think he is the best there is at it,” Gentry said. “But you have got to play to the personnel you have.” MORE: Ranking the 23 best available free agents Very often in today’s NBA, teams have latched on to the first part of Gentry’s statement while ignoring the second. As the Rockets move to officially make D’Antoni their new head coach, you have to wonder whether anyone is getting the message....

As hard-core ““GWTW’’ fans know, Mitchell was inspired by her own romantic misadventures. Bootlegger Red Upshaw (Dale Midkiff) is Rhett Butler. A doomed soldier played by Clark Gable’s son, John, evokes Ashley Wilkes. Steadfast John Marsh (Matt Mulhern) is Scarlett’s boring No. 2 husband, Frank Kennedy. And beautiful, headstrong Mitchell is Scarlett as only a movie of the week can render her: fabulously codependent and, yes, a victim of abuse....

Butina also said Russia is not shelling Ukraine but the latter nation’s own military is firing on cities and civilians within its borders, The Daily Beast reported. “Russia is not bombing citizens,” Butina told the BBC’s Nick Robinson. “Russian military troops actually are having humanitarian corridors.” Russian President Vladimir Putin has refused to refer to his assault on Ukraine as a “war” or “invasion.” Meanwhile, his country has been cracking down on media outlets in their coverage of the conflict, as well as individuals who spread “fake” information about Russia’s armed forces, the BBC reported....