How America’s favorite sports bet is fueling sportsbook profits Parlays are becoming more popular, accounting for an increasing share of the money wagered on sports, according to a Post analysis of betting data. Bettors lose billions a year on these bets. www.washingtonpost.com/sports/inter...

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Follow the latest in Alex Ovechkin’s chase of Wayne Gretzky’s record with The Post’s updated tracker:

Monday's @postsports.bsky.social front: "Queen’s gambit"

The first game-winning buzzer-beater of this NCAA men's tournament came Sunday night, courtesy of Maryland star freshman Derik Queen. His layup in the final seconds gave the No. 4 Terps a 72-71 win over No. 12 Colorado State. They are headed to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2016.

50 games for 50 seasons. I’m so excited to share this project, which features iconic moments from Capitals history and fan-submitted memories that illustrate the bond the team has forged with its community over the past half-century. I hope you enjoy. www.washingtonpost.com/sports/inter...

The Caps lost in overtime to the Ottawa Senators Thursday night, but Alex Ovechkin took another step toward history.

In today's @postsports.bsky.social: "The road to the NFC title game" poster page! You can also buy the poster on nice paper here: wapo.st/commanders

There are some stories, some days that just make you go: ‘THIS is why I went to journalism school!’ Ladies & gentlemen, this is that story, today is that day. I’ve ranked the #Commanders celebrity fans!!!! (great teamwork by @markselig.bsky.social & @briannaschroer.bsky.social) wapo.st/4hptl1Z

Sunday’s Post Sports front: "Motown beat"

Monday's @postsports.bsky.social front: "Money in the bank"

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Monday's @postsports.bsky.social front: "Prodigious payday"

Monday's @postsports.bsky.social front: "Back in the black"

Monday's @postsports.bsky.social front: "Feels like old times"

It’s NWSL championship weekend! Today’s front cover of @postsports.bsky.social gives you two good stories on the Spirit ahead of the final, with more still to come from both Kansas City and D.C. ⚽️

In this week’s newsletter: a spin around the NBA, Caitlin Clark + the LPGA, Mark Pope gets his first big win in Kentucky, Lindsey Vonn is so back. Subscribe! It’s free. One of the last free things in this world www.washingtonpost.com/newsletters/...

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When the NFL reached a settlement promising payouts for former players suffering from dementia and brain diseases linked to concussions, it was touted as a “landmark” agreement. But with strict guidelines and aggressive reviews, many former players have been denied. Including some who died with CTE.