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U.S. Supreme Court justices on Monday signaled a willingness to let New Jersey legalize sports betting in a case that could pave the way for other states similarly interested in allowing such gambling as a way to fill their coffers to do the same thing.

The decision will come on Tuesday when the International Olympic Committee executive board meets in Lausanne, less than nine weeks before the games open on Feb. 9 in South Korea.

The Kremlin said on Monday it is not discussing a possible boycott by Moscow of the 2018 Winter Olympic in Pyeongchang if the International Olympic Committee decides to ban Russia from the Games over alleged state-sponsored doping.

The U.S. Supreme Court takes up the issue of sports betting which could impact casino operators and European betting shops, as well as pro sports and college athletics.

The Alabama Crimson Tide got the nod over Ohio State and will play Clemson in the College Football Playoff on Jan. 1, likely in the Sugar Bowl.

A person familiar with the decision says the New York Yankees have picked ESPN broadcaster Aaron Boone to succeed Joe Girardi as manager.

The NFL is currently investigating the allegation against Winston, who has denied any wrongdoing.

A North Carolina man is suing Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox for at least $50,000 in damages, alleging that the NFL star seduced his wife and ruined his marriage.

If accepted by a player committee, the proposal would mark the NFL’s largest-ever commitment to a social cause.

ESPN President John Skipper said the cuts would impact behind-the-scenes staffers, including jobs in “studio production, digital content and technology,” in a bid to reallocate financial resources.

ESPN is eliminating 150 production and technical employees as the sports broadcasting giant continues to shift its focus to a more digital future.

A former Ohio State and NFL football star has asked a judge to let him expand his class-action lawsuit alleging improper use of ex-players' images in marketing campaigns to include potentially thousands of former athletes nationwide.

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning is one of the NFL’s highest-paid backups after the team announced Geno Smith would replace him as its starting quarterback this week.

Woods is returning to competition this week at the Hero World Challenge, an 18-man field with no cut.