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NCAAF Public Betting Picks for Week 3 from Pickswise Call It

We are 2 full weeks into the 2023 college football season and it certainly hasn’t disappointed up to this point. Colorado head coach Deion Sanders has his program off to a roaring start, while Alabama has already suffered a loss (at home to Texas last weekend).   We have another huge slate of Game s on Saturday’s Week 3 action. While Pickswise is the home of free NCAAF picks , we also love to give our users the opportunity to have your say on which picks you like the most. That’s where our brand-new feature Call It comes in. Call It lets our readers tell us which college Football teams they’re taking on the spread in each Game by clicking the buttons on each Game preview page (if you haven’t tried it yet, go right ahead and join in the fun!). And whether you like to follow the public or swim against the tide, it can help to know what everyone else is thinking and which are the popular teams for this Saturday’s NCAAF Week 3 slate. Week 1’s most popula...

Alex Murdaugh makes his first appearance in court since his murder trial

Disbarred South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh has appeared publicly for the first time since a murder trial where he was found guilty of fatally shooting his wife and youngest son BEAUFORT, S.C. -- Alex Murdaugh appeared publicly for the first time since his murder trial at a Thursday state court hearing over the slew of financial crimes allegedly committed by the disbarred South Carolina attorney. The man found guilty this March of fatally shooting his wife and youngest son in June 2021 got a fleeting break from the maximum-security prison where he is serving a life sentence without parole. The prosecution and defense agreed Thursday that some of the 101 total charges brought against Murdaugh will be heard at a trial beginning the week of Nov. 27. Murdaugh sat in an orange jumpsuit, occasionally whispering with his lawyers, as he learned how he will spend the week after Thanksgiving. It won't be long before Murdaugh finds himself back in another courtroom. A federal hearing over...

National Peanut Day (September 13th)

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Quick facts When is it? Every September 13th Tagged as Food & Drink Nuts What's the hashtag? #NationalPeanutDay Have we missed something? Did you know that peanuts have almost zero cholesterol? That’s just one of many reasons why peanuts are such a popular ingredient, snack and superfood! History of National Peanut Day While it has the word “nut” in its name, the peanut is actually not a nut at all but is technically a legume, closely related to beans or seeds. Peanuts grow underground and probably originated in South America around 1500 BC. They made their way around the world and became very popular in North America some time around the 1700s, but weren’t grown commercially for quite a few more years. After PT Barnum’s circus began selling hot roasted peanuts, the snack grew in popularity. They even became popular at baseball games, a distinctly American pastime. Then, in 1904, peanut butter was introduced at the St. Louis World’s Fair. Today, peanu...

Erling Haaland reveals how he has thrived under 'brutal' Pep Guardiola

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has admitted Pep Guardiola can sometimes be " brutal " because of his demanding nature but insists their relationship is "very good". Haaland scored 56 times for City last season, shattering records along the way. He then started the 2023/24 Premier League campaign with a brace in the first 36 minutes of the opening day win over Burnley. But the Norwegian was publicly berated by Guardiola as he left the pitch at half-time. Guardiola was seen animatedly instructing his striker to do more as they walked together towards the Turf Moor dressing rooms for the interval and aggressively pushed a television camera to the side upon becoming aware the exchange was being filmed. The incident drew criticism from pundits, who suggested Guardiola should have waited to speak to Haaland behind closed doors. "There'll be some people who'll love the intensity of that and say that that's why he's the best manager on the plane...

Elon Musk's social media site X sues California over content moderation law

Elon Musk's social media platform formerly known as Twitter has sued the state of California over a law requiring social media companies to publish their policies for removing offending material such as hate speech, misinformation and harassment with d... Elon Musk’s social media platform formerly known as Twitter has sued the state of California over a law requiring social media companies to publish their policies for removing offending material such as hate speech, misinformation and harassment. The first-of-its-kind legislation was signed into law a year ago by California Gov. Gavin Newsom. In a lawsuit filed Friday against state Attorney General Robert Bonta, X Corp. challenged the “constitutionality and legal validity” of the law, saying it violates the First Amendment. Assembly bill 587 requires social media platforms to post their content moderation policies — which they already do — and twice a year submit a report to the state on how they address hate speech, racism, misin...

Best MLB prop bets for today, 9/6: Braves bounce back with win

With top of rotation talent like Spencer Strider, Tyler Glasnow, Zack Wheeler, Freddy Peralta, Logan Gilbert, and Joe Ryan all taking the mound, today should have plenty of quality pitching. There is also a massive matchup with Max Scherzer and the Rangers facing off against Justin Verlander and the Astros. Fans and bettors should have numerous avenues towards Entertainment tonight, including my best bets. Let’s dive in! Atlanta Braves ML / team total over 4.5 (-130) Odds available at DraftKings and BetMGM sportsbooks at time of publishing. Playable to -140 odds. The Braves lost last night’s Game by a 10-6 final score, but their offense was unfortunate to only see 6 runners cross home plate. Atlanta had a .389 xBA as a team over the entirety of the Game , putting 11 balls in play with an exit velocity of 100 MPH or harder, and 21 with an exit velocity of 95 or greater. A 95 MPH exit velocity is deemed as hard contact, and 63.6% of the balls in play from an Atlanta bat ...

Expert 2023 NFL Futures including Eagles and Jets from Prop Holliday

Although my name suggests I am a “player prop” specialist, I’d be lying if I said I didn’t bet sides, totals, and NFL futures unrelated to players. My fandom exists for the Los Angeles Rams, but I’m one of the few who can be objective about his own team; they will be bad this year. The NFL is notorious for having surprise teams every season go “worst to first” and the reflexive is just as true. This season the AFC is dominated by the top quarterbacks in the league, making that side of the playoffs very difficult to pin down. On the NFC side, it’s practically wide open outside of Philadelphia, and I have my doubts about Year 2 Brock Purdy. Let’s take a look at some of my favorite non-player related NFL bets to make this season, and also be sure to check out our NFL futures guide for all of our futures picks. Now you can bet any of our NFL predictions at FanDuel Sportsbook, which has a great new-customer offer to take advantage of. If you sign up for FanDuel right now, you can bet $5 ...

Ben Chilwell explains Chelsea's shock defeat to Nottingham Forest

Ben Chilwell has lamented Chelsea's lack of "ruthlessness" in front goal after the Premier League defeat to Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Despite spending over £1bn on new players, Chelsea have endured a rocky start to the 2023/24 Premier League campaign, winning just one Game - against Luton Town - and shockingly losing to both West Ham United and, most recently, Nottingham Forest. A single Anthony Elanga goal was enough to separate the two sides, with the likes of Nicolas Jackson spurning a number of chances to get something from the Game for Chelsea. Speaking to the club's official website after the defeat , vice-captain Chilwell pinpointed this lack of cutting edge in the final third as being the key behind the Blues recent issues. "Very frustrating result and everyone is very disappointed in the changing room right now. If you look at the stats we dominated the game, had the possession, but the most important stat is the goals. We lost...

Whole Grains Month (September 2023)

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Quick facts When is it? Every September What's the official website? Official site Tagged as Body & Health Food & Drink What's the hashtag? #WholeGrainsMonth When was it founded? 2007 Who founded it? Whole Grains Council Have we missed something? Grains are amazingly versatile plants that act as building blocks for the diets of most people all over the world. Rice and wheat are especially common and, when served as whole grains, they offer a load of nutritional value as well as being tasty. Whole Grains Month is here to educate and raise awareness about making Health ier choices when it comes to breads, cereals, rice and more! History of Whole Grains Month Whole Grains Month was established in 2007 with the backing of the Whole Grains Council in the USA. The idea is that taking 30 days at the beginning of autumn dedicated to eating more servings of whole grains each day is a perfect way to create new and healthier eating habits. Many whole gra...

We Love Memoirs Day (August 31st)

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Quick facts When is it? Every August 31st Tagged as Books & Literature Items & Things What's the hashtag? #WeLoveMemoirsDay Have we missed something? A memoir is not the same as an autobiography. An autobiography covers the entire life of a person. A memoir does not do this. Instead, it can focus on a significant period or moment in a person’s life. Perhaps the most famous memoir of all-time is The Diary of a Young Girl, which is the memoir of Anne Frank. Learn about We Love Memoirs Day We Love Memoirs Day has been created so that readers and authors can be brought together to observe this incredible style of writing. A memoir is more focused than an autobiography. It looks at an intimate moment in time, rather than going through the full History of a person’s life. On We Love Memoirs Day, we honor this incredible form of writing and we take the time to appreciate some of the amazing memoirs that have been published over the years. We are also prov...

Sales slumps at Target and Bud Light may fuel more boycotts, experts say

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During anti-LGBTQ backlash, Target's quarterly sales declined for the first time in six years. Target's sales declined over a three-month period for the first time in six years, the company announced last week, attributing the loss in part to what the company's Executive Vice President Christina Hennington described as the "strong reaction" to its Pride month display. An anti-LGBTQ boycott against Target erupted in May over the company's Pride merchandise, prompting it to remove some items from stores after employees faced harassment. The sales dent at Target marks the latest sign of success for rightwing consumer activists following the monthslong slump for Bud Light that coincided with a boycott over a product endorsement from trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney. Consumer boycotts typically fail but the recent protests have thrived in a contentious cultural moment steeped in political division, exacerbated by the onset of the 2024 presidential election and su...