Sports betting inched one step nearer to turning into a actuality in Illinois. A second spherical of working procedures for casinos and racetracks was launched by the Illinois Gaming Board on Thursday, however one key factor was lacking: a launch date. Instead, the board made it clear that after casinos and racetracks do get the go-ahead, they will begin taking bets “as soon as they are ready to do so.” Of course, as playing venues get “ready,” they nonetheless don't have any clue when the regulatory company will give them the ultimate go-ahead. But the board is making allowances for “temporary” permits, presumably to hurry that course of up a bit. “Once applications are submitted,
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Critical 9-game deadline creeping nearer for Kirby Dach,
Kirby Dach is going through a looming deadline, one slowly creeping its manner into his foreground. After seven extra video games, the Blackhawks should resolve whether or not the No. three total decide will keep in Chicago or spend the remainder of the season within the WHL. If Dach performs his 10th recreation, he’ll accrue a yr on his entry-level contract, making him one season nearer to restricted free company. If he’s despatched down beforehand, the Blackhawks can push his free company again a yr. This means these subsequent seven video games may decide tens of millions of {dollars} — for each Dach and the Blackhawks’ future cap flexibility. At the very minimal, it's going to
White Sox getting nearer, nevertheless it’s too quickly to say subsequent 12 months
The vibe across the White Sox clubhouse and within the supervisor’s workplace is identical. Enough dropping. It’s time to win in 2020. “What would I like to be talking about a year from now? That we’re fighting for a position in the postseason,” supervisor Rick Renteria mentioned Friday. “That’s going to be my message.” General supervisor Rick Hahn’s end-of-season message to media in the meantime, whereas trumpeting steps taken by younger core items Lucas Giolito, Yoan Moncada, Tim Anderson and Eloy Jimenez and seeing “more compelling baseball” in 12 months three of the rebuild, wasn’t able to declare 2019 because the 12 months to win. “How quickly we get to the most important stage — winning
NESN Red Sox Podcast: Who Will Replace Craig Kimbrel As Boston’s Closer?
Baseball is back, and so is the NESN Red Sox Podcast. The Red Sox held their first full-squad workout of spring training Monday at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers, Fla., which means Opening Day is right around the corner. Boston was the last team standing in 2018, winning its fourth World Series title in 15 years, but repeating as champion in 2019 will be extremely difficult. NESN.com’s Ricky Doyle and Dakota Randall on Tuesday discussed the key storylines surrounding the Red Sox as they enter camp: Could Boston still re-sign free agent closer Craig Kimbrel? Who will handle the ninth inning if Kimbrel signs elsewhere? What should the Red Sox do about their... NESN.com
MLB Rumors: Teams Looking To Sign Nathan Eovaldi As Closer, Not Starter
Nathan Eovaldi’s 2018 postseason performance likely earned him a big payday this Major League Baseball offseason. But could it be to close out games rather than start? Eovaldi, who was traded to the Boston Red Sox in July from the Tampa Bay Rays, made his mark quickly tossing 15 scoreless innings in his first two starts. The right-handed pitcher dominated in the postseason, including a Game 5 outing against the Los Angeles Dodgers that left his teammates in literal tears. There are no shortage of suitors for the pitcher, and while starting has been the 28-year-old’s role, WEEI.com’s Rob Bradford said, citing an MLB source, multiple teams have “e... NESN.com
Lowes: “My target is to win the Moto2 title”
SL22: “We had a good test at Misano, I only did 40 laps because of my injured foot from Brno, which is still damaged so I didn’t do too much but it’s a track that I like and I’ve done a bit there on a MotoGP bike. I look forward to it and it’s the team’s home race which is always nice. I love Misano, I can’t wait to get there. For me now the goal is to get closer to the front, get in the points and try and sneak a top ten before the end of the season. Keep plugging away, enjoy it as much as I can, and give everything, every lap so I’m in good stead
Lorenzo: “I was very satisfied with my second laptime”
Jorge Lorenzo, P5: “We had some problems with the electronics in FP4 and I had to go back on the scooter and take the other bike for the last few minutes, and we used a new tyre so that’s why we were so fast. Then in qualifying I was very satisfied with my second laptime, it was very fast, but the problem was the other riders were so fast! Not only Marc, but also Rossi…impressive laptimes. I expected the front row so when I saw I was fifth I was a bit disappointed because I was very proud of my lap. Yesterday we had some problems – vibration over the bumps and consistency on used tyres. We’ve solved the first