Sports betting roundup: Football bettors gear up, Scottie Scheffler wins again
In addition, the FedEx Cup playoffs on the PGA Tour continued, and it was another exciting weekend of MLB action. Lastly, there were tons of good fights Saturday at UFC 319.
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