William Hill has rolled out a new form‑powered, pre‑configured bet builder for UK and Irish horse racing, following a multi‑year agreement with Checkd Dev that expands the operator’s automated racing offering.
The launch integrates Checkd Dev’s Automated Betting System (ABS) into William Hill’s sportsbook, enabling the creation and delivery of one‑click, pre‑built racing bet builder options. The product is designed to give customers faster access to popular multi‑leg racing bets while allowing William Hill to scale output consistently across the racing calendar.
Form‑Led, Data‑Driven Bet Builders
Under the agreement, William Hill has introduced a suite of pre‑configured racing bet builders generated using predefined logic and historic performance data. These curated selections appear directly within the operator’s racing interface, allowing customers to place structured multi‑leg bets without manually building each component.
Pricing and risk management remain fully controlled by William Hill’s trading team. ABS is designed to complement existing internal models, automating bet creation and presentation while maintaining the operator’s established trading framework.
Operational Efficiency Through Automation
ABS provides backend tools that allow William Hill’s trading team to manage bet generation, updates, and settlement in an automated environment. The system reduces manual workload and supports the delivery of consistent, repeatable bet builder products across regulated UK and Irish racing markets.
Built on Checkd Dev’s proprietary BRUNO platform, ABS has evolved over a two‑year development cycle. Originally conceived as a statistics‑driven conversion tool, it has expanded into a broader automated betting solution as operators seek scalable ways to deliver pre‑configured wagering experiences across major sports.
The William Hill rollout follows several recent commercial agreements for Checkd Dev, reflecting growing demand among established bookmakers for automated solutions that enhance user experience while preserving full control over pricing and risk.
Industry Reaction
Andrew Grimshaw, Commercial Director at Checkd Dev, said: “Horse racing remains one of the most important categories for UK and Irish operators, and we’re seeing a clear shift toward pre‑configured products that help customers engage faster without compromising trading control. William Hill is a standout brand in racing, and we’re excited to see this form‑powered bet builder go live and scale across the calendar.”
Owen Duffy, Head of Sport at William Hill, added: “Racing remains a core product for William Hill, and we are continually enhancing how customers discover and place bets across racecards. Building on the success of our established Bet Builder tool, this integration introduces a curated, form‑led racing bet builder experience that is intuitive to use and consistent across fixtures. Fully aligned with our existing pricing and trading approach, it complements our broader Bet Builder offering while further enhancing the overall customer journey.”
Lithuania’s gambling and lottery sectors continued to grow in 2025, according to new figures released by the Gaming Authority. The country’s gambling market generated €274.1 million in gross income last year, a 13% increase compared to 2024. The lottery market expanded at a similar pace, with €167.2 million in ticket sales and €91.9 million paid out in winnings.
Remote Gambling Drives Market Growth
Remote gambling remains the primary engine of expansion. Since surpassing land‑based revenue in 2020, online gambling has continued to widen the gap. In 2025:
Remote gambling revenue: €202.4 million (+19%)
Land‑based gambling revenue: €71.7 million (virtually unchanged year‑over‑year)
Tax Contributions
Combined lottery and gambling tax payments totaled €86.9 million in 2025, including:
€29.3 million from major lottery operators
€57.6 million from gambling operators
Crackdown on Illegal Gambling
The Gaming Authority intensified enforcement efforts last year:
47 warnings issued to foreign entities for illegal remote gambling
37 investigations conducted
208 domains added to the national blacklist of illegal operators
By year‑end, the blacklist contained 2,017 domains, reflecting ongoing efforts to curb unlicensed activity.
Focus on Prevention and Player Support
The Supervision Service continued to prioritize consultation and prevention initiatives. In 2025:
2,160 consultations were provided to individuals experiencing gambling‑related problems and their families—similar to 2024 levels
18,710 voluntary self‑exclusion requests were submitted, a 14% increase from the previous year
Authorities note that while gambling‑related harm remains a significant issue, public awareness and use of self‑restriction tools are steadily rising.
Strengthening Industry Compliance
The Supervision Service also advised gambling and lottery operators, with a strong emphasis on preventing regulatory violations. Targeted training sessions on anti‑money laundering (AML) and counter‑terrorist financing (CTF) requirements were delivered to help strengthen sector resilience and ensure compliance with national legislation.
NEW YORK – The National Football League today announced which players are free agents who can negotiate with all 32 clubs.
Players are either “restricted” or “unrestricted” free agents. Within the categories are also “franchise” and “transition” players.
The time period for free agency signings in 2026:
Restricted Free Agents – March 11 to April 17.
Unrestricted Free Agents (who have received the April 29 tender from prior club) – March 11 to July 22 (or the first scheduled day of the first NFL training camp, whichever is later).
Franchise Players – March 11 to the Tuesday following Week 10 of the regular season.
Transition Players – March 11 to July 22.
A list of free agents by club in various categories:
Restricted free agents who received qualifying offers from their prior clubs and are subject to the first refusal/draft choice compensation system of the NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement:
Club
Player
Pos.
College
First Refusal/ Compensation
Buffalo
Van Demark, Ryan
T
Connecticut
ROFR
Cleveland
Hickman, Ronnie
DB
Ohio State
ROFR
Dallas
Aubrey, Brandon
K
Notre Dame
2nd
Bass, T.J.
G
Oregon
2nd
Denver
McMillian, Ja’Quan
CB
East Carolina
2nd
Las Vegas
Booker, Thomas
DT
Stanford
5th
Meredith, Jordan
C
Western Kentucky
ROFR
Minnesota
Pace, Ivan
LB
Cincinnati
ROFR
San Francisco
Okuayinonu, Sam
DE
Maryland
ROFR
Tonges, Jake
TE
California
ROFR
Seattle
Bobo, Jake
WR
UCLA
ROFR
Tampa Bay
Tucker, Sean
RB
Syracuse
ROFR
If a player in this category receives an offer from a new club to sign a player contract for the 2026 season or for 2026 and future seasons, which offer the player desires to accept, the offer must be set forth in an offer sheet, signed by both the new club and the player, and must be substantially in the form of Appendix B of the NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement. The new club and the player must specifically identify in the offer sheet those provisions they believe are principal terms that must be matched by the prior club for purposes of exercising a right of first refusal.
The prior club has a right of first refusal to all players listed in the category above. Draft choice compensation is as listed in the column on the right. If the prior club has only a right of first refusal and is therefore not entitled to compensation, the designation “ROFR” appears in that column. In order to submit an offer sheet, a new club must have available the required selection choice, defined as its own or better choice in the applicable rounds, in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Offer sheets may be submitted to a prior club until 11:59:59 p.m., New York time, on Friday, April 17. An offer sheet shall be deemed given only when received by the prior club. A first refusal exercise notice, which must be substantially in the form of Appendix C to the CBA, shall be deemed given when sent by the prior club.
Players with three or more accrued seasons who have been designated as Non-Exclusive Franchise Players:
Club
Player
Pos.
College
Atlanta
Pitts, Kyle
TE
Florida
Dallas
Pickens, George
WR
Georgia
NY Jets
Hall, Breece
RB
Iowa State
The prior club has a right of first refusal to the players listed above and compensation of two No. 1 draft choices. In order to submit an offer sheet, a new club must have available the required choices, defined as its own or better choices in the first round in the 2026 and 2027 NFL Drafts. Offer sheets must be submitted to a prior club prior to 4:00 p.m., New York time, on the Tuesday following the 10th regular season weekend. Offer sheets to franchise players are subject to the rules governing offer sheets to restricted free agents, as set forth in the category above, except that the prior club will be entitled to two No. 1 draft choices if the club declines to exercise its right of first refusal.
Players with three or more Accrued Seasons who have been designated as Transition Players:
Club
Player
Pos.
College
Indianapolis
Jones, Daniel
QB
Duke
The prior club has a right of first refusal to the players listed above. Offer sheets must be submitted to a prior club prior to 4:00 p.m., New York time, on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Offer sheets to transition players are subject to the rules governing offer sheets to restricted free agents, except that no draft choice compensation shall be made with respect to a transition player.
Unrestricted free agents with four or more accrued seasons:
Club
Player
Pos.
College
Arizona
Beachum, Kelvin
T
Southern Methodist
Brewer, Aaron
LS
San Diego State
Brown, Pharaoh
TE
Oregon
Campbell, Calais
DT
Miami
Carter, Michael
RB
North Carolina
Collier, L.J.
DE
Texas Christian
Deguara, Josiah
TE
Cincinnati
Dortch, Greg
WR
Wake Forest
Fehoko, Simi
WR
Stanford
Gillikin, Blake
P
Penn State
Haack, Matt
P
Arizona State
Hall, Darren
DB
San Diego State
Hernandez, Will
G
Texas-El Paso
Jones, Zay
WR
East Carolina
Russell, J.J.
LB
Memphis
Thompson, Jalen
DB
Washington State
Tindall, Channing
LB
Georgia
Williams, Jonah
T
Alabama
Atlanta
Alford, Dee
DB
Tusculum
Allgeier, Tyler
RB
Brigham Young
Ebiketie, Arnold
LB
Penn State
Elliss, Kaden
LB
Idaho
Floyd, Leonard
DE
Georgia
Franks, Feleipe
TE
Arkansas
Gonzalez, Zane
K
Arizona State
Atlanta
Harrison, Ronnie
LB
Alabama
Kareem, Khalid
DE
Notre Dame
Malone, DeAngelo
LB
Western Kentucky
Onyemata, David
DT
Manitoba, Can.
Pinion, Bradley
P
Clemson
Quitoriano, Teagan
TE
Oregon State
Stick, Easton
QB
North Dakota State
Street, Kentavius
DT
North Carolina State
Wilkinson, Elijah
T
Massachusetts
Woods, Josh
LB
Maryland
Baltimore
Awuzie, Chidobe
DB
Colorado
Bryan, Taven
DT
Florida
Faalele, Daniel
G
Minnesota
Gilman, Alohi
DB
Notre Dame
Hopkins, DeAndre
WR
Clemson
Hummel, Jake
LB
Iowa State
Jones, Dre’Mont
LB
Ohio State
Kolar, Charlie
TE
Iowa State
Likely, Isaiah
TE
Coastal Carolina
Linderbaum, Tyler
C
Iowa
Noteboom, Joseph
T
Texas Christian
Ojabo, David
LB
Michigan
Ricard, Patrick
RB
Maine
Stout, Jordan
P
Penn State
Urban, Brent
DE
Virginia
Van Noy, Kyle
LB
Brigham Young
Wallace, Tylan
WR
Oklahoma State
Washington, Ar’Darius
DB
Texas Christian
Buffalo
Bosa, Joey
DE
Ohio State
Cooks, Brandin
WR
Oregon State
Davis, Gabe
WR
Central Florida
Edwards, David
G
Wisconsin
Epenesa, A.J.
DE
Iowa
Gilliam, Reggie
RB
Toledo
Hamlin, Damar
DB
Pittsburgh
Jones, DaQuan
DT
Penn State
Lewis, Cameron
DB
Buffalo
# Milano, Matt
LB
Boston College
Ogunjobi, Larry
DT
North Carolina-Charlotte
Phillips, Jordan
DT
Oklahoma
Poyer, Jordan
DB
Oregon State
Prater, Matt
K
Central Florida
Savage, Darnell
DB
Maryland
Thompson, Shaq
LB
Washington
Trubisky, Mitchell
QB
North Carolina
White, Tre’Davious
DB
Louisiana State
Wishnowsky, Mitch
P
Utah
Carolina
Barnes, Krys
LB
UCLA
Christensen, Brady
T
Brigham Young
Corbett, Austin
C
Nevada
Curhan, Jake
T
California
Dowdle, Rico
RB
South Carolina
Evans, Akayleb
DB
Missouri
Gipson, Trevis
DE
Tulsa
Martin, Sam
P
Appalachian State
Mathis, Damarri
DB
Pittsburgh
Mays, Cade
C
Tennessee
Nijman, Yosuah
T
Virginia Tech
Rozeboom, Christian
LB
South Dakota State
Scott, Nick
DB
Penn State
Wonnum, D.J.
LB
South Carolina
Chicago
Bates, Ryan
C
Penn State
Billings, Andrew
DT
Baylor
Brisker, Jaquan
DB
Penn State
Byard, Kevin
DB
Middle Tennessee
Daly, Scott
LS
Notre Dame
Duvernay, Devin
WR
Texas
Gardner-Johnson, Chauncey
DB
Florida
Hicks, Elijah
DB
California
Homer, Travis
RB
Miami
Jones, Braxton
T
Southern Utah
Jones, Jaylon
DB
Mississippi
McCloud, Nick
DB
Notre Dame
Owens, Jonathan
DB
Missouri Western
Reeves-Maybin, Jalen
LB
Tennessee
Robinson, Dominique
DE
Miami, O.
Smythe, Durham
TE
Notre Dame
Tryon, Joe
DE
Washington
Williams, Chris
DT
Wagner
Wright, Nahshon
DB
Oregon State
Zaccheaus, Olamide
WR
Virginia
Cincinnati
Anderson, Tycen
DB
Toledo
Asamoah, Brian
LB
Oklahoma
Fant, Noah
TE
Iowa
Flacco, Joe
QB
Delaware
Hendrickson, Trey
DE
Florida Atlantic
Ossai, Joseph
DE
Texas
Patrick, Lucas
G
Duke
Sample, Cam
DE
Tulane
Stone, Geno
DB
Iowa
Taylor-Britt, Cam
DB
Nebraska
Volson, Cordell
G
North Dakota State
Wilson, Marco
DB
Florida
Cleveland
Avery, Tre
DB
Rutgers
Baker, Jerome
LB
Ohio State
Bitonio, Joel
G
Nevada
Bojorquez, Corey
P
New Mexico
Bush, Devin
LB
Michigan
Carter, DeAndre
WR
Sacramento State
Emerson, Martin
DB
Mississippi State
Ford, Jerome
RB
Cincinnati
Harris, Shelby
DT
Illinois State
Jenkins, Rayshawn
DB
Miami
Pocic, Ethan
C
Louisiana State
Robinson, Cam
T
Alabama
Ross, D’Angelo
DB
New Mexico
Thomas, Cameron
DE
San Diego State
Williams, Trayveon
RB
Texas A&M
Dallas
Adeniji, Hakeem
T
Kansas
Ballentine, Corey
DB
Washburn
Clowney, Jadeveon
DE
South Carolina
Fowler, Dante
DE
Florida
Goodwin, C.J.
DB
California, Pa.
Jones, Robert
G
Middle Tennessee
Murray, Kenneth
LB
Oklahoma
Sanborn, Jack
LB
Wisconsin
Sanders, Miles
RB
Penn State
Tolbert, Jalen
WR
South Alabama
Turner, Payton
DE
Houston
Wilson, Donovan
DB
Texas A&M
Denver
Burton, Michael
RB
Rutgers
Franklin-Myers, John
DE
Stephen F. Austin
Humphrey, Lil’Jordan
WR
Texas
Locke, P.J.
DB
Texas
Mustipher, Sam
C
Notre Dame
Prentice, Adam
RB
South Carolina
Detroit
Allen, Kyle
QB
Houston
Anzalone, Alex
LB
Florida
Awosika, Kayode
G
Buffalo
Colon, Trystan
G
Missouri
Cunningham, Zach
LB
Vanderbilt
Davenport, Marcus
DE
Texas-San Antonio
Firkser, Anthony
TE
Harvard
Jones, Jamarco
G
Ohio State
Lopez, Roy
NT
Arizona
Maddox, Avonte
DB
Pittsburgh
Maulet, Arthur
DB
Memphis
Mills, Jalen
DB
Louisiana State
Muhammad, Al-Quadin
DE
Miami
Raymond, Kalif
WR
Holy Cross
Reader, D.J.
NT
Clemson
Robertson, Amik
DB
Louisiana Tech
Rodriguez, Malcolm
LB
Oklahoma State
Skipper, Dan
T
Arkansas
Stuard, Grant
LB
Houston
Thomas, Daniel
DB
Auburn
Turner, Ezekiel
LB
Washington
Ya-Sin, Rock
DB
Temple
Zylstra, Shane
TE
Minn. State-Mankato
Green Bay
Doubs, Romeo
WR
Nevada
Enagbare, Kingsley
DE
South Carolina
FitzPatrick, John
TE
Georgia
Walker, Quay
LB
Georgia
Walker, Rasheed
T
Penn State
Willis, Malik
QB
Liberty
Houston
Autry, Denico
DE
Mississippi State
Barnett, Derek
DE
Tennessee
Berrios, Braxton
WR
Miami
Bryant, Harrison
TE
Florida Atlantic
Bryant, Myles
DB
Washington
Chubb, Nick
RB
Georgia
Clark, Damone
LB
Louisiana State
Fatukasi, Folorunso
DT
Connecticut
Harris, Christian
LB
Alabama
Jones, Naquan
DT
Michigan State
Kirk, Christian
WR
Texas A&M
Ogunbowale, Dare
RB
Wisconsin
Rankins, Sheldon
DT
Louisville
Settle, Tim
DT
Virginia Tech
Townsend, Tommy
P
Florida
Indianapolis
Abdullah, Ameer
RB
Nebraska
Ahmed, Salvon
RB
Washington
Alie-Cox, Mo
TE
Virginia Commonwealth
Cross, Nick
DB
Maryland
Ebukam, Samson
DE
Eastern Washington
Gallimore, Neville
DT
Oklahoma
Johnson, Buddy
LB
Texas A&M
Johnson, Eric
DT
Missouri State
Lammons, Chris
DB
South Carolina
Lewis, Tyquan
DE
Ohio State
Odum, George
DB
Central Arkansas
Ogletree, Andrew
TE
Youngstown State
Paye, Kwity
DE
Michigan
Phillips, Jacob
LB
Louisiana State
Pierce, Alec
WR
Cincinnati
Pinter, Danny
C
Ball State
Pratt, Germaine
LB
North Carolina State
Rivers, Philip
QB
North Carolina State
Smith, Braden
T
Auburn
Thomas, Rodney
DB
Yale
Treadwell, Laquon
WR
Mississippi
Wormley, Chris
DT
Michigan
Jacksonville
Brown, Dyami
WR
North Carolina
Etienne, Travis
RB
Clemson
Johnson, Austin
DT
Penn State
Lloyd, Devin
LB
Utah
Newsome, Greg
DB
Northwestern
Ogbah, Emmanuel
DE
Oklahoma State
Patrick, Tim
WR
Utah
Smoot, Dawuane
DE
Illinois
Wingard, Andrew
DB
Wyoming
Kansas City
Brown, Marquise
WR
Oklahoma
Bush, Deon
DB
Miami
Chenal, Leo
LB
Wisconsin
Cochrane, Jack
LB
South Dakota
Cook, Bryan
DB
Cincinnati
Edwards, Mike
DB
Kentucky
Hunt, Kareem
RB
Toledo
Johnson, Nazeeh
DB
Marshall
Kelce, Travis
TE
Cincinnati
Minshew, Gardner
QB
Washington State
Nnadi, Derrick
DT
Florida State
Omenihu, Charles
DE
Texas
Pacheco, Isiah
RB
Rutgers
Pennel, Mike
DT
Colorado State-Pueblo
Pierce, Dameon
RB
Florida
Robinson, Janarius
DE
Florida State
Smith-Schuster, JuJu
WR
Southern California
Thornton, Tyquan
WR
Baylor
Tillery, Jerry
DT
Notre Dame
Tonyan, Robert
TE
Indiana State
Watson, Jaylen
DB
Washington State
Williams, Joshua
DB
Fayetteville State
Las Vegas
Adams, Jamal
LB
Louisiana State
Bachman, Alex
WR
Wake Forest
Bobenmoyer, Jacob
LS
Northern Colorado
Carlson, Daniel
K
Auburn
Edmunds, Terrell
DB
Virginia Tech
Forsythe, Stone
T
Florida
Holmes, Darnay
DB
UCLA
Johnson, Lonnie
DB
Kentucky
Koonce, Malcolm
DE
Buffalo
Lockett, Tyler
WR
Kansas State
Mostert, Raheem
RB
Purdue
Parham, Dylan
G
Memphis
Pickett, Kenny
QB
Pittsburgh
Rhattigan, Jon
LB
Army
Roberts, Elandon
LB
Houston
Thomas, Ian
TE
Indiana
White, Devin
LB
Louisiana State
White, Zamir
RB
Georgia
LA Chargers
Allen, Keenan
WR
California
Conklin, Tyler
TE
Central Michigan
Hand, Da’Shawn
DE
Alabama
Harris, Josh
LS
Auburn
Harris, Najee
RB
Alabama
Hart, Bobby
T
Florida State
Haskins, Hassan
RB
Michigan
James, Andre
C
UCLA
Jefferson, Tony
DB
Oklahoma
Johnson, Zion
G
Boston College
Lance, Trey
QB
North Dakota State
Leonard, Deane
DB
Mississippi
Ogbonnia, Otito
DT
UCLA
Oweh, Odafe
LB
Penn State
Penning, Trevor
G
Northern Iowa
Perryman, Denzel
LB
Miami
Phillips, Del’Shawn
LB
Illinois
Pipkins, Trey
T
Sioux Falls
Salyer, Jamaree
G
Georgia
St-Juste, Benjamin
DB
Minnesota
LA Rams
Atwell, Tutu
WR
Louisville
Durant, Cobie
DB
South Carolina State
Garoppolo, Jimmy
QB
Eastern Illinois
Havenstein, Rob
T
Wisconsin
Humphries, D.J.
T
Florida
Kendrick, Derion
DB
Georgia
McCreary, Roger
DB
Auburn
McQuaide, Jake
LS
Ohio State
Reeder, Troy
LB
Delaware
Rivers, Ronnie
RB
Fresno State
Vannett, Nick
TE
Ohio State
Witherspoon, Ahkello
DB
Colorado
Miami
Bailey, Jake
P
Stanford
Bell, Quinton
LB
Prairie View
Borom, Larry
T
Missouri
Britt, K.J.
LB
Auburn
Brunskill, Daniel
C
San Diego State
Burns, Artie
DB
Miami
Cajuste, Yodny
T
West Virginia
Campbell, Elijah
DB
Northern Iowa
Cardona, Joe
LS
Navy
Davis, Ashtyn
DB
California
Douglas, Rasul
DB
West Virginia
Eskridge, D’Wayne
WR
Western Michigan
Gay, Willie
LB
Mississippi State
Green, A.J.
DB
Oklahoma State
Ifedi, Germain
G
Texas A&M
Johnson, Caleb
LB
Houston Baptist
Jones, Benito
DT
Mississippi
Jones, Jack
DB
Arizona State
Kohou, Kader
DB
Texas A&M-Commerce
Lamm, Kendall
T
Appalachian State
Mattison, Alexander
RB
Boise State
Melifonwu, Ifeatu
DB
Syracuse
Patterson, Riley
K
Memphis
Strange, Cole
G
Chattanooga
# Waller, Darren
TE
Georgia Tech
Wilson, Cedrick
WR
Boise State
Wilson, Zach
QB
Brigham Young
Minnesota
Chandler, Ty
RB
North Carolina
DePaola, Andrew
LS
Rutgers
Ham, C.J.
RB
Augustana, S.D.
Moore, Rondale
WR
Purdue
Moreau, Fabian
DB
UCLA
Nailor, Jalen
WR
Michigan State
Nelson, Matt
T
Iowa
Okudah, Jeff
DB
Ohio State
Rypien, Brett
QB
Boise State
Skule, Justin
T
Vanderbilt
Thomas, Tavierre
DB
Ferris State
Wentz, Carson
QB
North Dakota State
Wilson, Eric
LB
Cincinnati
Wolford, John
QB
Wake Forest
Wright, Ryan
P
Tulane
New England
Chaisson, K’Lavon
LB
Louisiana State
Hawkins, Jaylinn
DB
California
Hooper, Austin
TE
Stanford
Lowe, Vederian
T
Illinois
Munford, Thayer
T
Ohio State
Tonga, Khyiris
NT
Brigham Young
New Orleans
Amadi, Ugochukwu
DB
Oregon
Bullard, Jonathan
DE
Florida
Burgess, Terrell
DB
Utah
Clapp, Will
C
Louisiana State
Davis, Demario
LB
Arkansas State
Davis, Michael
DB
Brigham Young
Fortner, Luke
C
Kentucky
Hill, Taysom
QB
Brigham Young
Jordan, Cameron
LB
California
Moreau, Foster
TE
Louisiana State
Pettis, Dante
WR
Washington
Radunz, Dillon
G
North Dakota State
Ridgeway, John
DT
Arkansas
Rumph, Chris
LB
Duke
Stoll, Jack
TE
Nebraska
Taylor, Alontae
DB
Tennessee
Williams, Jonah
DE
Weber State
Young, Landon
T
Kentucky
NY Giants
Bellinger, Daniel
TE
San Diego State
Belton, Dane
DB
Iowa
Davidson, D.J.
DT
Arizona State
Dimukeje, Victor
LB
Duke
Eluemunor, Jermaine
T
Texas A&M
Ezeudu, Joshua
G
North Carolina
Flannigan-Fowles, Demetrius
LB
Arizona
Flott, Cordale
DB
Louisiana State
Hewitt, Neville
LB
Marshall
Hodgins, Isaiah
WR
Oregon State
Kreiter, Casey
LS
Iowa
McFadden, Micah
LB
Indiana
Neal, Evan
G
Alabama
Nunez-Roches, Rakeem
NT
Southern Mississippi
Robinson, Wan’Dale
WR
Kentucky
Schlottmann, Austin
C
Texas Christian
Stinnie, Aaron
G
James Madison
Van Roten, Greg
G
Pennsylvania
Wilson, Russell
QB
Wisconsin
NY Jets
Adams, Tony
DB
Illinois
Beck, Andrew
RB
Texas
Boyd, Kris
DB
Texas
Cisco, Andre
DB
Syracuse
Clemons, Micheal
DE
Texas A&M
Folk, Nick
K
Arizona
Herbert, Khalil
RB
Virginia Tech
Johnson, Tyler
WR
Minnesota
Mitchell, Max
T
Louisiana-Lafayette
Nwangwu, Kene
RB
Iowa State
Okorafor, Chukwuma
T
Western Michigan
Oliver, Isaiah
DB
Colorado
Reynolds, Josh
WR
Texas A&M
Saunders, Khalen
DT
Western Illinois
Simpson, John
G
Clemson
Smartt, Stone
TE
Old Dominion
Taylor, Ja’Sir
DB
Wake Forest
Taylor, Tyrod
QB
Virginia Tech
Tufele, Jay
DT
Southern California
Vera-Tucker, Alijah
G
Southern California
Walker, Mykal
LB
Fresno State
Williams, Quincy
LB
Murray State
Philadelphia
Blankenship, Reed
DB
Middle Tennessee
Calcaterra, Grant
TE
Southern Methodist
Dean, Nakobe
LB
Georgia
Dillon, A.J.
RB
Boston College
Dotson, Jahan
WR
Penn State
Epps, Marcus
DB
Wyoming
Granson, Kylen
TE
Southern Methodist
Howell, Sam
QB
North Carolina
Jackson, Adoree’
DB
Southern California
Johnson, Fred
T
Florida
Mann, Braden
P
Texas A&M
Ojulari, Azeez
LB
Georgia
Okoronkwo, Ogbonnia
LB
Oklahoma
Phillips, Jaelan
LB
Miami
Pryor, Matt
T
Texas Christian
Toth, Brett
G
Army
Uche, Joshua
LB
Michigan
Pittsburgh
Austin, Calvin
WR
Memphis
Clark, Chuck
DB
Virginia Tech
# Dugger, Kyle
DB
Lenoir-Rhyne
Ekuale, Daniel
DT
Washington State
Gainwell, Kenneth
RB
Memphis
Heyward, Connor
TE
Michigan State
Killebrew, Miles
DB
Southern Utah
Loudermilk, Isaiahh
DT
Wisconsin
Lowry, Dean
DE
Northwestern
Miller, Scott
WR
Bowling Green
Parham, Donald
TE
Stetson University
Peat, Andrus
G
Stanford
Peppers, Jabrill
DB
Michigan
Pierre, James
DB
Florida Atlantic
Rodgers, Aaron
QB
California
Samuel, Asante
DB
Florida State
Scharping, Max
G
Northern Illinois
Seumalo, Isaac
G
Oregon State
Thielen, Adam
WR
Minn. State-Mankato
Thompson, Skylar
QB
Kansas State
Valdes-Scantling, Marquez
WR
South Florida
San Francisco
Bartch, Ben
G
St. John’s, Minn.
Bourne, Kendrick
WR
Eastern Washington
Burford, Spencer
T
Texas-San Antonio
Elliott, Jordan
DT
Missouri
Ferrell, Clelin
DE
Clemson
Gifford, Luke
LB
Nebraska
Givens, Kevin
DT
Penn State
Gross-Matos, Yetur
DE
Penn State
Hennessy, Matt
C
Temple
Jennings, Jauan
WR
Tennessee
Kendricks, Eric
LB
UCLA
Moore, Skyy
WR
Western Michigan
Morstead, Thomas
P
Southern Methodist
Pinnock, Jason
DB
Pittsburgh
Robinson, Brian
RB
Alabama
Robinson, Curtis
LB
Stanford
Taylor, Patrick
RB
Memphis
Taylor, Trent
WR
Louisiana Tech
Wallow, Garret
LB
Texas Christian
Seattle
Bryant, Coby
DB
Cincinnati
Jobe, Josh
DB
Alabama
Jones, Josh
T
Houston
Mafe, Boye
LB
Minnesota
Shaheed, Rashid
WR
Weber State
Surratt, Chazz
LB
North Carolina
Walker, Kenneth
RB
Michigan State
Woolen, Tariq
DB
Texas-San Antonio
Young, Dareke
WR
Lenoir-Rhyne
Tampa Bay
Bridgewater, Teddy
QB
Louisville
David, Lavonte
LB
Nebraska
# Dean, Jamel
DB
Auburn
Evans, Mike
WR
Texas A&M
Feeney, Dan
C
Indiana
Gaines, Greg
NT
Washington
Gray, J.T.
DB
Mississippi State
Hall, Logan
DE
Houston
Heck, Charlie
T
North Carolina
Jones, Deion
LB
Louisiana State
Jordan, Michael
G
Ohio State
Kieft, Ko
TE
Minnesota
Otton, Cade
TE
Washington
Reddick, Haason
LB
Temple
Shepard, Sterling
WR
Oklahoma
Vildor, Kindle
DB
Georgia Southern
Walker, Anthony
LB
Northwestern
White, Rachaad
RB
Arizona State
Tennessee
Allen, Brandon
QB
Arkansas
Armour-Davis, Jalyn
DB
Alabama
Bachie, Joe
LB
Michigan State
Chestnut, Julius
RB
Sacred Heart
Elam, Kaiir
DB
Florida
Hance, Blake
G
Northwestern
Hekker, Johnny
P
Oregon State
Jefferson, Van
WR
Florida
Joseph, Sebastian
DE
Rutgers
Key, Arden
LB
Louisiana State
Levin, Corey
C
Chattanooga
Lynch, James
DE
Baylor
Okonkwo, Chigoziem
TE
Maryland
Proche, James
WR
Southern Methodist
Slye, Joey
K
Virginia Tech
Udoh, Olisaemeka
T
Elon
Ward, Jihad
LB
Illinois
Zeitler, Kevin
G
Wisconsin
Washington
Brown, Noah
WR
Ohio State
Burks, Treylon
WR
Arkansas
Day, Sheldon
DT
Notre Dame
Driskel, Jeff
QB
Louisiana Tech
Edmonds, Chase
RB
Fordham
Ekeler, Austin
RB
Western State, Colo.
Ertz, Zach
TE
Stanford
Fant, George
T
Western Kentucky
Goldman, Eddie
DT
Florida State
Hamilton, Antonio
DB
South Carolina State
Holmes, Jalyn
DE
Ohio State
Igbinoghene, Noah
DB
Auburn
Jackson, Drake
DE
Southern California
Johnson, Josh
QB
San Diego
Jones, Jonathan
DB
Auburn
Martin, Jake
DE
Temple
McNichols, Jeremy
RB
Boise State
Miller, Von
LB
Texas A&M
Moore, Chris
WR
Cincinnati
Niang, Lucas
T
Texas Christian
Paul, Chris
G
Tulsa
Samuel, Deebo
WR
South Carolina
Scott, Trenton
T
Grambling
Smith, Preston
DE
Mississippi State
Wagner, Bobby
LB
Utah State
In the event that a player in this category has not signed a player contract with a club by Wednesday, July 22, 2026 or the first scheduled day of the first 2026 NFL training camp, he may negotiate or sign a player contract from July 22 until the Tuesday following the 10th week of the regular season, at 4:00 p.m., New York time, only with his prior club, provided that by April 27 the prior club has extended such player an unrestricted free agent tender under Article 9, Section 1(b)(i) (the unrestricted free agent tender) of the CBA, as amended.
In the event the player has not signed a player contract with a club by Monday, April 27, 2026, and if his prior club has not extended the player unrestricted free agent tender or has withdrawn the tender, the player shall be completely free to negotiate and sign a player contract with any club without any penalty or restriction, including, but not limited to, draft choice compensation between clubs or first refusal rights of any kind, or any signing period.
# – Player is a non-compensable unrestricted free agent.
Players with fewer than four accrued seasons who received no qualifying offer or minimum tender from their prior clubs:
Club
Player
Pos.
College
Arizona
Demercado, Emari
RB
Texas Christian
Knight, Zonovan
RB
North Carolina State
Ryland, Chad
K
Maryland
Thomas, Starling
DB
Alabama-Birmingham
Vokolek, Travis
TE
Nebraska
Atlanta
Gwyn, Jovaughn
C
South Carolina
Heath, Malik
WR
Mississippi
London, Lacale
DT
Western Illinois
Roberts, Sam
DT
Northwest Missouri State
Sills, David
WR
West Virginia
Wheatley, Tyrone
T
Morgan State
Baltimore
Mitchell, Keaton
RB
East Carolina
Buffalo
Spector, Baylon
LB
Clemson
Carolina
Cherelus, Claudin
LB
Alcorn State
Mitchell, James
TE
Virginia Tech
Cincinnati
Browning, Jake
QB
Washington
Cleveland
Diabate, Mohamoud
LB
Utah
Kamara, Sam
DT
Stony Brook
Kendall, Anthony
DB
Baldwin-Wallace
Webb, Sam
DB
Missouri Western
Whiteheart, Blake
TE
Wake Forest
Dallas
Hoffman, Brock
C
Virginia Tech
Thomas, Juanyeh
DB
Georgia Tech
Denver
Krull, Lucas
TE
Pittsburgh
McLaughlin, Jaleel
RB
Youngstown State
Detroit
Kennedy, Tom
WR
Bryant
Nowaske, Trevor
LB
Saginaw Valley State
Wheat, Tyrus
DE
Mississippi State
Green Bay
Anderson, Zayne
DB
Brigham Young
Mosby, Arron
DE
Fresno State
Smith, Lecitus
C
Virginia Tech
Wilson, Emanuel
RB
Fort Valley State
Indianapolis
Goodson, Tyler
RB
Iowa
Mitchell, Cameron
CB
Northwestern
Montgomery, D.J.
WR
Austin Peay
Olubi, Segun
OLB
San Diego State
Tenuta, Luke
T
Virginia Tech
Jacksonville
Cephus, Joshua
WR
Texas-San Antonio
Kansas City
Caliendo, Mike
G
Western Michigan
Ingram, KeaontayScott, Eric
RBDB
Southern CaliforniaSouthern Mississippi
Las Vegas
Kelly, Kyu Blu
DB
Stanford
LA Chargers
Deculus, Austin
T
Louisiana State
Fisk, Tucker
TE
Stanford
LA Rams
Hampton, Nick
LB
Appalachian State
Thomas, Keir
LB
Florida State
Miami
Butler, Matthew
DT
Tennessee
Eze, Obinna
T
Texas Christian
Hill, Julian
TE
Campbell
Minnesota
Sims, Ben
TE
Baylor
New England
Austin, Alex
DB
Oregon State
Durant, Yasir
G
Missouri
Gibbens, Jack
LB
Minnesota
Iton, Isaiah
DT
Rutgers
Prince, Deneric
RB
Tulsa
Roy, Jaquelin
NT
Louisiana State
New Orleans
Pline, Mason
TE
Furman
NY Giants
Barnes, Zaire
LB
Western Michigan
Ford-Wheaton, Bryce
WR
West Virginia
Fox, Tomon
LB
North Carolina
NY Jets
Hooker, Hendon
QB
Tennessee
Jones, Cam
LB
Indiana
Metchie, John
WR
Alabama
Newman-Johnson, Xavier
G
Baylor
Philadelphia
VanSumeren, Ben
FB
Michigan State
Pittsburgh
McCollum, Ryan
C
Texas A&M
Moon, Jeremiah
LB
Florida
Otomewo, Esezi
DE
Minnesota
Slade, Jacob
DT
Michigan State
Waitman, Corliss
P
South Alabama
San Francisco
Beal, Robert
DE
Georgia
Davis, Kalia
DT
Central Florida
Jackson, Tarron
LB
Coastal Carolina
Lucas, Chase
DB
Arizona State
Seattle
Finley, A.J.
DB
Mississippi
Pili, Brandon
DT
Southern California
Russell, Brady
RB
Colorado
Stoll, Chris
LS
Penn State
Thomas, Drake
LB
North Carolina State
White, Cody
WR
Michigan State
Tampa Bay
Izien, Christian
DB
Rutgers
Watts, Markees
LB
North Carolina-Charlotte
Tennessee
Baker, Darrell
DB
Georgia Southern
Brown, Mike
DB
Miami, O.
Hall, Kemon
DB
North Texas
Orji, Anfernee
LB
Vanderbilt
Reed, Jerrick
DB
New Mexico
Washington
Jackson, Tyree
TE
Buffalo
Moody, Jake
K
Michigan
Rodriguez, Chris
RB
Kentucky
The players in this category may sign a player contract with any club without any penalty or restriction, including, but not limited to, draft choice compensation between clubs or first refusal rights of any kind, or any signing period.
The AGEM Index posted a sharp decline in February, deepening a downturn that began at the start of the year and adding to uncertainty in the global gaming‑technology sector.
The index, which tracks the stock performance of major gaming equipment manufacturers, fell 194.49 points in February — a 10.7% drop from January and an 8.9% decline from a year earlier. The slide follows a smaller decrease in January, when the index dipped 15.69 points.
Most Companies in the Index Report Declines
Eight of the nine companies included in the index saw their share prices fall in February, signaling a broader cooling in investor sentiment toward gaming suppliers. Only one company posted a positive contribution, which was not enough to offset losses across the sector.
The steepest impact came from Aristocrat Leisure Limited, whose shares fell 10.2% during the month, pulling the index down by 71.94 points. Despite the decline, Aristocrat continued to expand its product lineup, including the launch of its Bao Zhu Zhao Fu Firecracker Express slot title for the King Max cabinet.
Aristocrat also closed a long‑running legal dispute in January, reaching a settlement with Light & Wonder over intellectual property claims tied to the Dragon Train franchise — a case that had drawn significant industry attention.
Konami Shares Also Weigh on the Index
Konami Group Corporation was another major contributor to the index’s decline. Its shares dropped 7.3%, resulting in a 53.04‑point decrease. Konami, which manufactures slot machines and casino management systems, is typically viewed as one of the sector’s more stable performers.
Ainsworth Posts the Only Gain
The lone bright spot in February was Ainsworth Game Technology, whose stock rose 1.4%, adding 0.12 points to the index. The company has been navigating internal turbulence following the collapse of a proposed acquisition by NOVOMATIC, which shareholders argued undervalued the business.
The end of the deal appears to have eased investor concerns. Ainsworth recently issued an unaudited update projecting AUD 48 million (USD 34.44 million) in EBITDA for 2025, roughly in line with last year’s results.
The 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16 features a Cascadia rivalry clash between MLS Western Conference foes Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Seattle Sounders FC. Vancouver advanced with a 2-0 aggregate win over C.S. Cartaginés, while Seattle progressed via a bye as 2025 Leagues Cup winners.
This first leg at BC Place sets the stage for a tense aggregate battle, with the return leg on March 18 at ONE Spokane Stadium. The teams last met in the 2025 MLS regular season, splitting results with a draw and a Seattle win.
Venue Location
BC Place Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (Home of Vancouver Whitecaps FC; capacity: ~54,500)
Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM PT (10:00 PM ET / 3:00 AM UTC on March 13) Broadcast: FS2, TUDN, OneSoccer (Canada); streaming on Fubo and CONCACAF platforms.
Weather Updates
Forecast for Vancouver on March 12, 2026, shows typical early-spring Pacific Northwest weather: mostly cloudy with highs near 50°F (10°C) during the day, dropping to around 43°F (6°C) by evening kickoff. Expect light rain possible (40% chance) and winds 5-10 mph from the southwest. Humidity at 70-80% may lead to slick conditions, but no major delays expected. Similar to nearby Seattle’s forecast, which anticipates comparable mild, showery weather—monitor for updates as coastal patterns can vary.
Injury Report
Injuries could play a key role, with both sides missing influential players in midfield and defense.
Vancouver Whitecaps FC:
Ryan Gauld (midfielder, knee): Out. Underwent arthroscopic procedure in January; expected back by April, missing early season including this leg.
Sam Adekugbe (defender, Achilles): Out. Long-term issue; no return timeline specified.
Sebastian Schonlau (defender, calf): Out until late March. Muscle injury sidelining him for this match.
Ranko Veselinović (defender, knee): Out until late March. Knock limiting defensive options.
Additional: Bruno Caicedo and Cheikh Sabaly out (not injury-related).
Vancouver’s backline is depleted, potentially forcing rotations, but their attack remains strong with players like Brian White stepping up.
Seattle Sounders FC:
Jordan Morris (forward, muscle/quad): Out until late March. Suffered quad strain in February opener; 4-week absence.
Stuart Hawkins (defender, muscle): Out until mid-March. Quad issue from preseason.
Pedro de la Vega (midfielder, knee): Out. Long-term; unavailable for this leg.
Ryan Sailor (defender, knee): Out until late April. Major injury.
Kee-Hee Kim (defender, calf): Questionable. Recent calf problem.
Seattle’s forward depth is tested without Morris, but midfielders like Albert Rusnák provide options.
Key Player Matchups to Watch
This rivalry often hinges on midfield control and set-piece execution. Key duels:
Brian White (Vancouver, forward) vs Jackson Ragen (Seattle, defender): White’s early-season form (3 goals in MLS) tests Ragen’s aerial presence; Vancouver’s attack could exploit Seattle’s injury-hit backline.
Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver, midfielder) vs Cristian Roldan (Seattle, midfielder): Berhalter’s playmaking (1 goal, 2 assists) vs Roldan’s experience—could dictate tempo in a cagey affair.
Thomas Müller (Vancouver, midfielder) vs Albert Rusnák (Seattle, midfielder): Müller’s creativity (3 goals) faces Rusnák’s vision; wide areas may decide if either side grabs an away goal.
Tristan Blackmon (Vancouver, defender) vs Raúl Ruidíaz (Seattle, forward): Blackmon must contain Ruidíaz’s finishing to limit Seattle’s counter-threats.
Recent Team Forms
Vancouver Whitecaps FC (Last 5 Matches Across All Comps):
Seattle Sounders FC (Last 5 Matches Across All Comps):
W 1-0 @ St. Louis City (MLS)
L 1-2 vs Real Salt Lake (MLS)
W 2-0 vs Colorado Rapids (MLS)
L (preseason or prior; form mixed early) Form: W-L-W (Solid wins but inconsistent; 4 goals scored, 2 conceded in MLS).
Series History
A storied rivalry dating to 1974 NASL days, with 186 meetings overall. Seattle leads 79-61-46. In MLS (since 2011): Seattle 20 wins, Vancouver 11, 13 draws; Seattle outscored Vancouver 84-61. Recent: 2025 MLS—Seattle 3-0 win (away), 2-2 draw (home). Vancouver unbeaten in last two home vs Seattle (W1, D1). Expect physical play in this knockout context.
Betting Trends
Vancouver unbeaten in 5 (4 wins); over 2.5 goals in 60% of recent games, but clean sheets in 4/5.
Seattle won 2/3 MLS games; conceded in 67% of recent away matches.
H2H: Both teams scored in 50% of last 10; under 2.5 in 60% of recent meetings.
Trends favor unders in knockout first legs; sharp action on Vancouver ML due to home form and Seattle injuries, but draw popular for value.
MATCH ODDS
Seattle Sounders FC + 190
Vancouver Whitecaps FC + 155
Draw + 230
Over 2.5 – 110 Under 2.5 – 140
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16 kicks off with a highly anticipated rematch between MLS side FC Cincinnati and Liga MX powerhouse Tigres UANL. This first leg promises intense action as both teams vie for an advantage heading into the return fixture. FC Cincinnati earned their spot by dispatching O&M FC 4-0 in the first round, while Tigres advanced with a strong showing against Forge FC (5-1 aggregate). The tie is a repeat of the 2025 Round of 16, where Tigres progressed on aggregate.
Venue Location
TQL Stadium Cincinnati, Ohio, USA (Home of FC Cincinnati; capacity: ~26,000)
Kickoff is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT / 1:00 AM UTC on March 13) Broadcast: FS2, TUDN (USA); available on streaming platforms like Fubo and the official CONCACAF YouTube channel in select regions.
Weather Updates
Forecast for Cincinnati on March 12, 2026, indicates mild early-spring conditions ideal for soccer. Expect partly cloudy skies with highs around 73°F (23°C) during the day, cooling to a low of 57°F (14°C) by kickoff. Winds will be light (5-10 mph from the west), with a low 10% chance of precipitation. Humidity around 50-60% could make for comfortable play, though players should watch for any late-afternoon chill. No major weather disruptions anticipated, but monitor updates closer to game time as forecasts can shift.
Injury Report
Both teams are dealing with key absences, which could impact tactics and depth.
FC Cincinnati:
Evander (midfielder, hamstring/foot): Questionable. He exited the season opener on February 21 with hamstring tightness but was available for the March 8 MLS match against Toronto. Recent reports suggest he’s progressing well but may be managed cautiously.
Matt Miazga (defender, knee): Available. He missed preseason but returned to full training and was cleared for recent games.
Kristian Fletcher (forward, cruciate ligament): Out until mid-March. Long-term absence.
Thabani Hadebe (defender): Questionable; recently on international duty but no major injury reported.
Overall, Cincinnati’s squad is mostly healthy, with depth options like Gerardo Valenzuela and Ender Echenique stepping up in recent outings.
Tigres UANL:
Fernando Gorriarán (midfielder, thigh tear): Out. Suffered a myofibrillar injury on March 3; expected sidelined 3-4 weeks, ruling him out for this leg.
Marco Farfán (defender, foot fracture): Out until mid-March. Recovering from surgery; a significant blow to the backline.
Jesús Alberto Angulo (defender, knee): Questionable. Forced off in the March 7 derby; unclear if it’s a setback from prior issues.
Rómulo (defender, leg/muscle): Questionable. Worked separately due to discomfort; could miss his second straight game.
Additional concerns: Gonzalo Piñeiro (hamstring), Gianluca Guiffrey (groin), Enzo Cabrera (knee), and Gonzalo Soto (muscle) are also sidelined, thinning Tigres’ options.
Tigres’ defensive injuries could force rotations, potentially exposing vulnerabilities against Cincinnati’s attack.
Key Player Matchups to Watch
This matchup pits MLS flair against Liga MX experience. Key battles include:
Lucho Acosta (FC Cincinnati, midfielder) vs Guido Pizarro (Tigres, midfielder/defender): Acosta’s creativity (key in Cincinnati’s early-season win) will test Pizarro’s anchoring role, especially with Gorriarán out. Acosta’s dribbling and vision could exploit Tigres’ midfield gaps.
Kévin Denkey (FC Cincinnati, forward) vs Sebastián Córdova (Tigres, midfielder): Denkey’s goal-scoring form (1 goal in MLS) faces Córdova’s playmaking. If Denkey finds space, he could capitalize on Tigres’ injury-hit backline.
André-Pierre Gignac (Tigres, forward) vs Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati, defender): Gignac’s experience (scoring in recent Liga MX wins) vs Robinson’s athleticism. This could decide if Tigres steal an away goal.
Yuya Kubo (FC Cincinnati, forward/midfielder) vs Javier Aquino (Tigres, winger): Wing play will be crucial; Kubo’s versatility meets Aquino’s speed in wide areas.
Recent Team Forms
FC Cincinnati (Last 5 Matches Across All Comps):
L 0-1 vs Toronto FC (MLS)
L 0-1 @ Minnesota United (MLS)
W 2-0 vs Atlanta United (MLS)
W 4-0 @ O&M FC (CONCACAF) Form: L-L-W-W (Mixed; strong in CONCACAF but struggling domestically with just 2 goals scored in MLS).
Tigres UANL (Last 5 Matches Across All Comps):
W 1-0 vs Monterrey (Liga MX)
L 1-3 @ Puebla (Liga MX)
W 4-1 @ América (Liga MX)
L 1-2 vs Pachuca (Liga MX)
W 4-1 vs Forge FC (CONCACAF) Form: W-L-W-L-W (Inconsistent in league but dominant in CONCACAF; scoring freely but leaky defensively).
Series History
The teams met in the 2025 CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16:
First Leg: FC Cincinnati 1-1 Tigres UANL
Second Leg: Tigres UANL 3-1 FC Cincinnati (Tigres advanced 4-2 on aggregate). Tigres remain unbeaten against Cincinnati (1 win, 1 draw), outscoring them 4-2. Cincinnati will look to leverage home advantage to flip the script.
Betting Trends
Tigres have won 3 of their last 5 away games across competitions but conceded in 4 of them.
Cincinnati are unbeaten at home in 2026 (1 win, 1 loss overall at TQL, but strong CONCACAF form).
Over 2.5 goals hit in 60% of Tigres’ recent matches; Cincinnati games average under 2 goals early in the season.
Historical trend: Both prior meetings saw both teams score, with Tigres dominating late.
Sharp money leaning toward Tigres ML due to experience, but home draw no bet on Cincinnati gaining steam.
MATCH ODDS
Tigres UANL – 150
FC Cincinnati + 455
Draw + 275
Over 2.5 + 120 Under 2.5 – 150
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The PGA Tour’s flagship event, THE PLAYERS Championship, returns to TPC Sawgrass for its 52nd edition from March 12-15, 2026. Often dubbed the “fifth major,” this tournament boasts a $25 million purse—the largest on Tour—and attracts the strongest field in golf, with 123 players vying for the $4.5 million winner’s share. Rory McIlroy enters as the defending champion after a playoff victory over J.J. Spaun in 2025, while Scottie Scheffler aims to become the first three-time winner at TPC Sawgrass. The Stadium Course’s demanding layout, iconic island-green 17th hole, and potential weather challenges set the stage for high drama in Ponte Vedra Beach.
Venue Location
TPC Sawgrass – THE PLAYERS Stadium Course 110 Championship Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082, USA
This Pete Dye-designed par-72 layout measures 7,275 yards and is renowned for its strategic demands, water hazards on 17 holes, and the infamous par-3 17th island green. Owned by the PGA Tour since 1980, it’s been the permanent host since 1982, emphasizing precision over power with tight fairways, small greens, and high variance—every hole offers at least an 8% birdie rate but also an 8% bogey-or-worse risk.
Tee Time is scheduled for
Round 1: Thursday, March 12 – First tee times at 7:40 a.m. ET
Round 2: Friday, March 13 – Tee times starting around 7:40 a.m. ET
Round 3: Saturday, March 14 – Tee times TBD based on cut
Round 4: Sunday, March 15 – Tee times TBD Broadcast: NBC, Golf Channel, Peacock (coverage begins at 1 p.m. ET Thursday/Friday, 2 p.m. ET Saturday/Sunday). Gates open at 7:30 a.m. daily, with practice rounds on March 10-11.
Weather Conditions
The forecast for Ponte Vedra Beach indicates variable conditions that could impact play, with warmth early giving way to potential rain and cooler temps. Winds may gust up to 24 mph on Friday, affecting approach shots and the exposed 17th hole. Expect possible delays on Thursday and Sunday.
Day
High/Low (°F)
Conditions
Wind (mph)
Rain Chance
Thursday, March 12 (Round 1)
84/61
Showers late, overcast
7, gusts to 15
64%
Friday, March 13 (Round 2)
68/59
Isolated thunderstorms, cloudy
7-18, gusts to 24
53%
Saturday, March 14 (Round 3)
72/56
Morning clouds, partly sunny
13
0%
Sunday, March 15 (Round 4)
79/60
Isolated thunderstorms late, afternoon clouds
8
66%
Course Conditions
TPC Sawgrass is expected to play firm and fast, with lush, green conditions following recent overseeding. The Bermuda greens will run at 12-13 feet on the Stimpmeter, emphasizing approach accuracy and short-game prowess. Rough is penal at 3-4 inches, and water hazards lurk on nearly every hole. The course rating is 76.4 with a slope of 155 under tournament setup, typically yielding a scoring average around 72.4—making it one of the Tour’s tougher tests. Recent aerification (post-2025 event) ensures pristine play, but wind and rain could soften fairways mid-week.
Key
Player Matchups
With a stacked field including all top-50 OWGR players, key battles highlight elite ball-strikers versus course specialists. Focus on strokes gained: approach (key stat at Sawgrass) and scrambling.
Matchup
Player 1 (Recent Form)
Player 2 (Recent Form)
Key Insight
World No. 1 Battle
Scottie Scheffler (Win at AmEx, T5 at Genesis, T24 at API; SG:APP +0.25/rd)
Rory McIlroy (T2 Genesis, WD API back injury; Defending champ, 2x winner)
Scheffler’s consistency vs. McIlroy’s power; both multi-time winners here, but injury concerns for Rory.
Si Woo Kim (2017 winner, 2 top-10s since; Fire form in 2026, top SG:APP)
Morikawa’s tee-to-green edge (top-10 SG:APP) vs. Kim’s course history and hot streak.
Rising Stars
Ludvig Åberg (Improving: T3 API, 4 straight better finishes)
Akshay Bhatia (3 top-7 in last 4, T3 2025 PLAYERS, API playoff win)
Åberg’s momentum vs. Bhatia’s Florida form; both longshots with upside.
Veterans Clash
Justin Thomas (2021 winner, post-surgery return; 79-79 API)
Xander Schauffele (T7 Riviera, improving; MC Farmers but strong since)
Thomas’ course affinity vs. Schauffele’s reliability; both seeking rebound.
Course Horses
Tommy Fleetwood (T5 2019, 4 straight cuts; T2 early 2026)
Shane Lowry (54/1 odds; Solid Florida history)
Fleetwood’s consistency vs. Lowry’s scrambling; value in mid-tier.
Tournament History
Since 1974, THE PLAYERS has crowned 42 unique winners, with Jack Nicklaus holding the record at three victories (1974, 1976, 1978). Five players have won twice at TPC Sawgrass: Fred Couples, Steve Elkington, Hal Sutton, Davis Love III, and Tiger Woods. Recent back-to-back feats include Scheffler (2023-24) and McIlroy (2019, 2025). The event moved to Sawgrass in 1982 after stints at Atlanta CC, Sawgrass CC, Colonial CC, and Inverrary CC. Lowest score: Greg Norman’s 24-under 264 (1994). Most playoffs: 8 (last in 2025).
Year
Winner
Score
Margin
Course
2025
Rory McIlroy
-12
Playoff
TPC Sawgrass
2024
Scottie Scheffler
-20
1
TPC Sawgrass
2023
Scottie Scheffler
-17
5
TPC Sawgrass
2022
Cameron Smith
-13
1
TPC Sawgrass
2021
Justin Thomas
-14
1
TPC Sawgrass
2020
Canceled (COVID-19)
–
–
TPC Sawgrass
2019
Rory McIlroy
-16
1
TPC Sawgrass
… (earlier)
Jack Nicklaus (1974)
-16
2
Atlanta CC
Recent Player Forms
The field features hot hands like Bhatia (API winner) and Knapp (recent top finishes), but veterans dominate. SG: Total and APP are key; 30% of models weight 2026 form heavily.
Player
Recent Results
Key Stats/Notes
Scottie Scheffler
Win (AmEx), T5 (Genesis), T24 (API)
Top in SG: Total; Seeking 3rd straight; Iron play down from +1.32 to +0.25/rd.
Rory McIlroy
T2 (Genesis), WD (API back)
Defending, 2x winner; Back issue monitor; Strong Florida history.
Collin Morikawa
T10 (2025 PLAYERS), T7 (Riviera), T5 (Bay Hill)
Top-10 SG: Tee-to-Green/APP; 3 straight T7+.
Si Woo Kim
Strong 2026 (2 top-10s); 2017 winner
Top SG:APP; Fire form, but mixed recent Sawgrass.
Ludvig Åberg
T3 (API), Improving finishes
Rounding into form; Longshot value.
Akshay Bhatia
API playoff win, 3 top-7 last 4
T3 2025; Momentum in Florida.
Tommy Fleetwood
2 top-10 early 2026, T5 2019
4 straight cuts; Bay Hill struggle.
Xander Schauffele
T7 (Riviera), Improving
Post-MC Farmers rebound.
Justin Thomas
79-79 (API)
2021 winner; Post-surgery rust.
Brooks Koepka
T9 (Cognizant)
Best 2026 finish; T11 best at PLAYERS.
Betting Trends
Favorites have won 3 straight (Scheffler x2, McIlroy), but longshots like Åberg (+3000+) offer value. Trends: 60% of winners since 2010 ranked top-10 SG:APP pre-event; emphasis on 2026 form (winners averaged under 70 at Sawgrass). Over/under 72.5 scoring average hits over in windy years. BTTS-like props (top-10 finishes) favor ball-strikers.
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, March 11, 2026
* Three of four division leaders reigned victorious Tuesday, including the Hurricanes who won a game after surrendering a multi-goal lead in the final three minutes of regulation for just the third time in franchise history.
* Matthew Schaefer (0-1—1) continued to add to his historic season as the Islanders became the first team in NHL history to win each of their first 10 games decided in overtime in a single season – New York was one of several teams in a congested Eastern Conference playoff race to pick up wins Tuesday.
* Wednesday features a pair of divisional rivalries with playoff implications as the Senators and Canadiens clash on Sportsnet while the Flyers and Capitals go head-to-head on TNT.
HURRICANES, SABRES, DUCKS PAD LEADS ATOP RESPECTIVE DIVISIONS The Metropolitan, Atlantic and Pacific Division each had its top ranked team find the win column Tuesday.
* The Hurricanes (41-17-6, 88 points) scored three straight goals in the third period to turn a 2-1 deficit into a 4-2 lead, but the Penguins tallied twice in the final 2:08 of regulation to force overtime and secure a point before Carolina emerged in the shootout. It marked the third time in franchise history that the Hurricanes or Whalers won a game after surrendering a multi-goal lead in the final three minutes of regulation. The victory leaves Carolina with a nine-point advantage over both Pittsburgh and the NY Islanders, with two more games remaining against each club (March 18 & 22 vs. PIT; April 4 & 14 vs. NYI).
* The Sabres (40-19-6, 86 points) received a career night from Jack Quinn, who tallied 3-1—4 to set career highs for goals and points in a game, posting his first NHL hat trick on the same night he set and tied single-season personal bests for points (43) and goals (15; tied w/ 2024-25). Entering Tuesday, the Sabres had a League-high nine players on track to set a new career high for points in 2025-26 (or already have; min. 40 GP) – including Quinn and captain Rasmus Dahlin, who collected 0-3—3. Buffalo claimed its eighth straight win, with each coming in regulation – its longest such streak in 20 years. The Sabres also have 14 goals over a two-game span for just the third time in 19 seasons.
* After the Jets took a 1-0 lead, the Ducks battled back with three goals in a span of 1:44 – the club’s fastest three tallies in more than six years (1:37 on Dec. 27, 2019) and eighth-fastest in franchise history – to earn their League-leading 20th comeback win of the season (tied w/ MTL). Anaheim improved to 36-25-3 (75 points) and surpassed its win total from the end of last season (35-37-10, 80 points) while also gaining a three-point edge over first place in the Pacific Division.
SEVERAL CLUBS IN CONGESTED EASTERN CONFERENCE PLAYOFF RACE EARN WINS
The logjammed Eastern Conference standings were on full display during a 13-game Tuesday as the Canadiens (35-18-10, 80 points), Bruins (36-22-6, 78 points), Islanders (37-23-5, 79 points) and Blue Jackets (33-21-10, 76 points) each secured two crucial points to boost their postseason hopes.
* Rookies OliverKapanen and IvanDemidov combined on the first of three Canadiens goals as Montreal reclaimed third place in the Atlantic Division and earned its third straight win against Toronto – the longest win streak against the club since a four-game stretch that spanned from 2018-19. Kapanen (20-13—33 in 63 GP), who moved into a tie for the League lead in goals among rookies, became the sixth Canadiens rookie in the past 30 years to score 20 goals in a season.
* DrewDoughty tied the game for the Kings with six minutes remaining in regulation but CharlieMcAvoy scored 39 seconds into overtime to lift the Bruins to their 13th straight home win – one of only three streaks of that length for the franchise in the past 49 years. Boston moved within one point of Detroit for the first Wild Card position in the Eastern Conference and own one game in hand.
* After Nikita Kucherov recorded his 70th assist of the season to open the game, Columbus rallied and never looked back, defeating the second ranked team in the Eastern Conference and keeping its two-point gap under Boston for the final Wild Card spot. Charlie Coyle assisted on the game’s tying goal andextended his point streak to seven games, matching the third longest by a Blue Jackets player in their first season with the club behind Andrew Cassels (9 GP in 2002-03) and Scott Hartnell (8 GP in 2014-15).
* MatthewSchaefer assisted on the first of three straight Islanders goals in regulation to help his club tie the game after falling behind 3-0 and BraydenSchenn, making his return to St. Louis just four days after being acquired from the Blues, collected a primary assist on the game-winning goal as New York became the first team in NHL history to win each of its first 10 games decided in overtime in a single season. The Islanders moved into a tie with the second-place Penguins (32-17-15, 79 points), in terms of standings points, but occupy third place by virtue of one more game played.
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* Connor McDavid (1-1—2) factored on two of his team’s four goals and extended his road point streak to 19 games as the Oilers (32-25-8, 72 points) leapfrogged the Golden Knights (29-22-14, 72 points) for second in the Pacific Division. McDavid tied Patrick Kane (19 GP in 2018-19) for the longest road point streak over the past 35 years.
* Macklin Celebrini (33-57—90 in 62 GP) scored to reach the 90-point mark this season, becoming the third-fastest teenager in NHL history to hit the mark behind Sidney Crosby (54 GP in 2006-07) and Wayne Gretzky (56 GP in 1979-80).
*Filip Gustavsson turned aside all 25 shots he faced as the Wild shut out the Mammoth at Grand Casino Arena. Gustavsson (210 GP) became the second-fastest Swedish goaltender in NHL history to 15 career shutouts behind only Henrik Lundqvist (178 GP).
* Carter Verhaeghe (2-0—2) scored the tying and go-ahead goals in the final two minutes of regulation to give Florida the victory. The Panthers recorded their second regulation win in franchise history after trailing in the final two minutes of the third period, following Oct. 6, 1999 (4-2 W vs. LAK). Verhaeghe’s heroics also helped him match Pavel Bure (14) for the most multi-goal periods in franchise history.
* Mika Zibanejad (0-2—2) and Adam Fox (0-1—1) both found the score sheet to achieve milestones and Alexis Lafrenière (3-0—3) netted a hat trick as the Rangers earned a shutout victory against the Flames. Zibanejad (341-460—801 in 993 GP) became the 14th Swedish player in NHL history to reach 800 career points and just the third active, while Fox (67-333—400 in 468 GP) became the sixth-fastest American defenseman in League history to record 400 career points.
Wednesday features a pair of divisional rivalries with playoff implications on the line as the Senators and Canadiens face off on Sportsnet while the Flyers and Capitals skate on TNT, HBO MAX and truTV. Montreal occupies third in the Atlantic Division while Ottawa, Philadelphia and Washington make up three of the four teams that stand within nine points of the playoff line in the Eastern Conference.
* Alex Ovechkin (998) enters Wednesday two tallies shy of joining Wayne Gretzky (1,016) as the second player in NHL history with 1,000 career goals in the regular season and playoffs combined. The Capitals captain has 52 goals in 80 games against the Flyers – his third-highest total against one opponent behind the Jets/Thrashers (58) and Hurricanes (53).
* The Senators are 4-0-2 since the NHL returned from the Olympic break – one of just three teams without a regulation loss over that span. Tim Stützle (30-38—68 in 63 GP) can extend his point streak to 14 games and match his career high (14 GP in 2024-25), while he can also become the fourth Senators skater to post four straight 70-point seasons, following Daniel Alfredsson (9 from 2000-01 – 2009-10), Dany Heatley (4 from 2005-06 – 2008-09) and Jason Spezza (4 from 2005-06 – 2008-09).
* Cole Caufield (37-27—64 in 63 GP) is one goal away from establishing a single-season career high and three away from becoming the Canadiens’ first 40-goal scorer since Vincent Damphousse (40 in 1993-94). Caufield has tallied 13-6—19 in 17 career games versus the Senators – his highest goal and point total against one franchise.
The Dutch Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, Ksa) has issued significant fines against two illegal online gambling providers—Fortaprime SRL and Novatech—for offering unauthorized games of chance to Dutch consumers.
Fortaprime was fined €1,795,000, while Novatech received a record‑setting penalty of €24,846,000. Both operators had previously been subject to enforcement orders under penalty.
Illegal Access and Aggravating Violations
Ksa investigators were able to create accounts, deposit funds, and participate in gambling on the following websites:
None of the sites implemented technical measures to block Dutch players. The Ksa also identified several aggravating factors, including:
No visible age‑verification measures
Acceptance of cryptocurrency and anonymous payment methods, increasing money‑laundering risks
Turnover‑Based Penalties and Legal Limitations
When standard fines do not reflect the scale of illegal revenue, the Ksa may impose turnover‑related penalties. The regulator determined that both Fortaprime and Novatech earned substantial sums from Dutch players, warranting higher fines based on estimated revenue.
The penalty issued to Novatech is the largest fine ever imposed by the Ksa on an illegal operator. However, the regulator emphasized that Dutch law limits fines to a maximum of 10% of global turnover, restricting its ability to impose penalties proportionate to the illegal profits earned.
Ksa Chair Michel Groothuizen explained:
“We determine the penalty level on the basis of the (estimated) turnover that the illegal provider has achieved from players in the Netherlands. We are restricted by the law, which states that the fine may be a maximum of 10% of global turnover. Novatech made hundreds of millions from its illegal offer, mainly from Dutch players. A fine of €24 million sounds impressive, but without the 10% cap, the fine would have exceeded €100 million—an amount more fitting for this violation.”
Broader Enforcement Efforts
The Ksa stressed that action against illegal gambling operators extends beyond administrative fines. The regulator works closely with:
Payment service providers
Hosting companies
Banks
Major technology platforms
The Ksa also noted that Dutch influencers had promoted Fortaprime’s illegal offerings. Influencers who advertise unlicensed gambling operators may also face sanctions.
WAIVER SYSTEM TRANSACTIONS WAIVER REQUESTS (All are NO RECALL) CAROLINA Aumavae, Popo DT Oregon (2)* PS: STND NEW YORK GIANTS Johnson, Anthony DB Iowa State (3)* PS: VET
CLAIMING DEADLINE: 4:00 p.m., N.Y. Time, Wednesday, 3/11/26 TERMINATIONS OF VESTED VETERANS CAROLINA Robinson, A’Shawn DE Alabama (10)* PS: VET GREEN BAY Jenkins, Elgton C Mississippi State (7)* PS: VET – Failed Physical JACKSONVILLE Mundt, Johnny TE Oregon (8)* PS: VET *Indicates player’s accrued seasons at end of 2025 season.
ACTIVE LIST ADDITIONS FREE AGENT SIGNINGS LOS ANGELES CHARGERS Ingold, Alec RB Wisconsin PITTSBURGH Johnston, Cameron P Ohio State
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