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USATSI Baker Mayfield has himself a new home in the NFL after the Panthers struck a deal with the Browns on Wednesday that'll send the former No. 1 overall pick to Carolina. Cleveland receives a conditional fifth-round pick for Mayfield, while also eating a chunk of the quarterback's salary for the 2022 season. It's all but certain that Mayfield will be the Panthers' starter to begin the year and that's where the true spice to this trade is found. As fate would have it, the Panthers will open up the regular season hosting the Cleveland Browns at Bank of America Stadium in Week 1. So, Mayfield's first official game in a Panthers uniform is set to be against the club that decided to move off of him this offseason. And he'll be a home dog when he does it. According to the odds at Caesars Sportsbook, the Browns re-opened as a -1 (-110) road favorite against the Panthers following this Mayfield trade. Carolina is also +105 on the moneyline for this matchup. Given the … [Read more...] about Baker Mayfield traded to Panthers: QB a home underdog in Week 1 matchup vs. Browns

Getty Images Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner, who remains detained in Russia indefinitely on alleged drug charges , sent a letter to the White House on Monday appealing directly to President Joe Biden to fight for her freedom. On Wednesday, Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris spoke with Griner's wife, Cherelle. "The President called Cherelle to reassure her that he is working to secure Brittney's release as soon as possible," the White House said in a statement . "The President offered his support to Cherelle and Brittney's family, and he committed to ensuring they are provided with all possible assistance while his administration pursues every avenue to bring Brittney home." The call with Biden and Harris came after Cherelle, told CBS Mornings on Tuesday that it had been "very disheartening" to not hear from President Biden yet. "It kills me every time that, you know, when I have to write her and she's asking, 'Have you met with them yet?' And I have to say … [Read more...] about President Joe Biden tells Brittney Griner’s wife he is pursuing ‘every avenue’ to bring WNBA star home

Getty Images The Chicago Cubs (33-48) travel to American Family Field to finish off their three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers (47-36) on Wednesday afternoon. Each squad has picked up a win in the first two matchups, with the winner today taking the series. Adrian Sampson (0-0, 3.38 ERA) starts for Chicago, while Corbin Burnes (7-4, 2.36 ERA) takes the the mound for Milwaukee. First pitch is set for 2:10 p.m. ET. Milwaukee is the -250 money line favorite (risk $250 to win $100) in the latest Cubs vs. Brewers odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while Chicago is a +205 underdog. The over-under for total runs scored is 7.5. Before making any Brewers vs. Cubs picks, be sure to check out the latest MLB predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model . The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every MLB game 10,000 times, and it is 271-232 on top-rated MLB money-line picks since the start of the 2021 season, returning well over $500 for $100 … [Read more...] about Cubs vs. Brewers odds, prediction, line: 2022 MLB picks, Wednesday, July 6 best bets from proven model

Getty Images It will be a historic week at the home of golf when the 150th British Open tees off Thursday, July 14 on the Old Course at St. Andrews. The 2022 Open Championship will be a chance for Scottie Scheffler, Justin Thomas and Matt Fitzpatrick to win a second major this year. It also will be an opportunity for players like Sam Burns, Cameron Smith and Will Zalatoris to nab a first major title. Defending champion Collin Morikawa is among those in the 2022 Open Championship field who can add to multiple titles, including 2014 Open champion Rory McIroy and 15-time major winner Tiger Woods. The latest 2022 British Open odds at Caesars Sportsbook list McIlroy as the 9-1 favorite. He is followed closely by Jon Rahm (11-1) and 2022 Masters champion Scheffler (12-1). PGA Championship winner Justin Thomas (14-1), Morikawa (18-1) and U.S. Open champ Fitzpatrick (20-1) also are among the favorites in the Open Championship 2022 field. Before you make any 2022 British Open picks, you … [Read more...] about British Open 2022 picks, predictions, best bets, odds: Expert says back Dustin Johnson, fade Cameron Smith

Over 1,000 Division I men's basketball players entered the transfer portal this offseason, and nearly all have found their new home for this season, whether it was the NBA, a new college team or a return to their program. CBS Sports' David Cobb tracked his top 25 transfers all offseason . Transfers can be tricky to evaluate, but the top ones are likely to be significant contributors. With that, let's take an in-depth look at David's top five transfers and exactly what they'll bring to their new teams this season. One thing before we dive too deep: All points per possession numbers are via Synergy Sports. Included in the calculation are possessions in which a player shoots and makes, shoots and misses, goes to the free throw line or turns the ball over. 1. Kendric Davis ( Memphis ) The reigning AAC Player of the Year at SMU, Kendric Davis does just about everything at a very high level, but there are two areas where he is truly exceptional: on spot-up shots and in … [Read more...] about College basketball transfers: How the top five players will impact their new teams in 2022-23 season

Getty Images The 2022 MLB regular season is three months old and the All-Star break is right around the corner. Before you know it, the trade deadline will be here. There's still half a season to play, but several important dates are coming up, then it'll be time to get into the dog days of summer and the postseason races. With that in mind, our weekly series breaking down various trends across the league continues Wednesday with a look one player chasing a rare milestone, one team's struggles in the field, and one GM finding success with his former players. Last week we looked at Andrew Vaughn's breakout, Eli Morgan's unique changeup, and the rise in catcher interference calls . Olson chasing 60 doubles Matt Olson ATL • 1B • 28 BA 0.256 R 35 HR 12 RBI 47 SB 0 View Profile Sixty home runs is a hallowed number in baseball. Only five players have ever hit 60 homers in a season (Barry Bonds, Babe Ruth, … [Read more...] about MLB trends: Matt Olson chasing ultra-rare 60-double season; one reason why the Giants aren’t repeating 2021

USATSI Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani will look to stay hot when he takes the mound for Los Angeles on Wednesday against the Miami Marlins at LoanDepot Park. Ohtani (7-4, 2.68 ERA) has not given up a run in 21.2 innings and has won four straight starts. He will face the Marlins' Trevor Rogers (4-6, 5.56) who gave up just one run over five innings in a Friday win versus Washington. Los Angeles is a -165 favorite in the latest Angels vs. Marlins odds from Caesars Sportsbook while Miami is a +140 underdog. First pitch is set for 6:40 p.m. ET from Miami. The game is one of 14 on the MLB schedule for Wednesday. Elsewhere in the majors, Brayan Bello , the top pitching prospect in the Red Sox system, is set to make his major league debut as he faces Tampa Bay, and the Astros ' Cristian Javier looks to win his fourth straight start when he faces the Royals . Before making any MLB picks or parlays, be sure to check out the MLB predictions and betting advice from … [Read more...] about 2022 MLB odds, picks, bets for Wednesday, July 6 from proven model: This four-way parlay pays well over 11-1

Getty Images As the 2022 NBA free agency period dies down, all eyes turn to the deals yet to be completed. It's presumed that Kevin Durant is headed out of Brooklyn, which could also trade Kyrie Irving, for whom the Lakers are angling. The Suns haven't resolved their DeAndre Ayton dilemma (will someone emerge as a sign-and-trade partner?). Philly is working with James Harden on an extension, but nothing has been announced. For now, taking into account the draft, trades and free-agent signings, here is my list of 2022 offseason winners and losers. This post will continue to update. Here's what we have so far. CBS Sports HQ Newsletter Your Ultimate Guide to Every Day in Sports We bring sports news that matters to your inbox, to help you stay informed and get a winning edge. By submitting my email I agree to receive the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" and other marketing and promotional emails from CBS Sports, which may include information from our affiliates … [Read more...] about NBA offseason winners and losers: Knicks’ star search incomplete; Spurs eyeing top pick; Thunder keep building

Getty Images The Bears are positioned for a future relocation from downtown Chicago to the suburb of Arlington Heights in order to build a new "world-class" stadium . But Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is proposing the city make its own renovations to keep the team in town. A mayoral committee is set to recommend Chicago "explore the feasibility" of adding a dome to Soldier Field, the Bears' longtime open-air stadium, along with other significant updates to the historic venue, per Crain's Chicago Business . Lightfoot has openly floated the idea of enclosing Soldier Field before, most recently in February . But her Lakefront Museum Campus Working Group, established to recommend strategic investments to Chicago's lakefront landmarks, is now expected to formally propose Soldier Field improvements. This would include rebuilding parts of the nearly 100-year-old stadium and potentially selling or granting naming rights to the venue, which has been home to the Bears since 1971. … [Read more...] about Chicago mayor recommends potential Soldier Field dome, renovations to keep Bears downtown, per reports

Brittney Griner’s appeal to President Joe Biden in a handwritten letter continued to garner reaction Tuesday after the WNBA All-Star acknowledged she feared never returning home and asked Biden to not ” forget about me and the other American Detainees.” Griner’s letter was delivered through her representatives to the White House on Monday and officials say the president has read it. However Griner’s wife, Cherelle, said Tuesday on a morning talk show that she hadn’t heard from Biden. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was asked repeatedly about Griner on Tuesday during the regular briefing. She said Biden read the letter, but she did not detail his reaction. “This is very personal to him.” Jean-Pierre did not say whether there were plans for Biden to speak with Griner’s family, but did say that National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken both spoke to Griner’s wife recently. Jean-Pierre said Biden wanted to get Griner and … [Read more...] about President Biden has read Brittney Griner’s letter pleading for help