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In today's email:

• US Open bettor: loses ‘sure thing’ wager ($25k risk to win $250)

• Columbus Blue Jackets star: Johnny Gaudreau killed after being hit by alleged drunk driver.

• College football Week 1 winners and losers: Georgia steamrolls Clemson and Florida topples to Miami.

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US OPEN “LOCK”

“There’s no such thing as a lock in sports betting”

A BetMGM bettor in Nevada learned that the hard way Thursday night, losing a $25,000 wager on Carlos Alcaraz to win his second-round match at the US Open as a -10,000 favorite.

The bet would’ve paid $250 had Alcaraz won.

Alcaraz fighting to win his third straight Grand Slam when the world’s No. 3rd ranked player lost in straight sets 6-1, 7-5, and 6-4 to Botic van de Zandschulp, ranked 74th in the world.

Alcaraz, a Spaniard, defeated van de Zandshulp of the Netherlands in straight sets in their previous two matches.

TRAGEDY IN SALEM

Gaudreau and his brother were hit and killed while riding bicycles in New Jersey before their sister’s wedding.

Columbus Blue Jackets star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were killed in a bike accident on Thursday night when they were struck by a driver suspected of DUI in New Jersey.

The driver, Sean Higgins, allegedly attempted to pass vehicles on a two-lane road and struck the brothers from behind. Higgins, who admitted to drinking before the crash, is charged with two counts of death by auto.

Johnny Gaudreau, 31, known as "Johnny Hockey," was a notable NHL player who won the Hobey Baker Award in 2014 and was a six-time All-Star.

He leaves behind his wife, two children, and a devastated hockey community. His brother Matthew, 29, also a former Boston College hockey player, is survived by his pregnant wife.

The brothers were beloved in their community and remembered for their talent and positive spirit.

The tragic accident occurred a day before their sister's wedding.

WEEK 1 RECAP

Georgia the biggest winner and Clemson the biggest loser from Week 1 of the 2024 season.

Clemson's offensive struggles continued as the No. 14 Tigers managed just 188 yards in a 34-3 loss to No. 1 Georgia.

Clemson only crossed midfield twice in the first half, resulting in a penalty and a loss, and scored their only points on a third-quarter field goal after Georgia had already taken a 13-0 lead.

Georgia quickly responded with a touchdown to quash any momentum.

The Tigers' offensive woes were evident: quarterback Cade Klubnik threw for just 142 yards with an interception, and Clemson's rushing game was held to 46 yards on 23 carries.

This performance marks yet another disappointing outing in a series of struggles over the past three seasons, keeping Clemson far from national title contention.

Here’s the list of notable winners and losers from Week 1:

Big Winners:

• Penn State

• Tennessee

• OSU

• Texas

• Bama

• Notre Dame

Big Losers:

• Florida

• Virginia Tech

• Rice

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