It was known that pitching coach Ethan Katz would be back, that Charlie Montoyo would be the new bench coach and that Triple-A Charlotte hitting coach Chris Johnson would be promoted to the major league staff in some capacity.

It was also known that hitting coach Frank Menechino, assistant hitting coach Howie Clark and third base coach Joe McEwing and bench coach Miguel Cairo would not be part of new White Sox manager Pedro Grifol’s staff.

On Tuesday, the Sox filled in the blanks, naming Jose Castro hitting coach, Johnson assistant hitting coach, Eddie Rodriguez third base coach, and Mike Tosar as major league fielding coordinator.

Daryl Boston returns for his 11th season as first base coach and 26th as a coach in the organization.

Geoff Head was named senior director of sports performance.

Castro, 64, enters his first season as a major-league hitting coach after serving as the assistant hitting coach with the Atlanta Braves for the last eight years. A native of Havana, Cuba, Castro has nine years of coaching experience in the majors (2015-22 with Atlanta and 2014 with the Cubs, as quality assurance coach). He also served as the interim hitting coach with the Mariners in 2008.

Rodr?guez, 63, begins his first season as the Sox third-base coach after spending three seasons as Kansas City’s minor-league field coordinator. Among his 40 years of professional coaching experience, Rodr?guez has served as the Royals third base coach (2011-13), Seattle’s first base coach (2008), Frank Robinson’s bench coach in Montreal (2004) and Washington (2005-06), Arizona’s third base (2002-03) and first base coach (2001) and Toronto’s third base coach (1998).

Tosar, 54, spent the last three seasons as a special assignment hitting coach in the Kansas City organization.

Grifol takes over after two seasons of Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa at the helm. In La Russa’s final season, the Sox finished with a 81-81 record, most disappointing for a team that talked World Series during spring training.

Grifol, 52, spent the last 10 seasons with the Royals, including the last three as bench coach.

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Moments after Jose Abreu was introduced by the Houston Astros after signing a three-year contract with the World Series champions, White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf issued a statement about the former Sox slugger who played nine seasons on the South Side.

“Jos? Abreu deservedly belongs among the roster of White Sox franchise all-time greats,” Reinsdorf said. “His determination and commitment to the game each and every day made him the consummate professional, always leading by example. It was my fervent hope that Jos? would never wear another uniform, as I told him many times throughout the years. Unfortunately, hope is not always translated into reality. While we ended up in different places in the business side of the game, Jos? and I always shared the same love of baseball.

“I am grateful to Jos? for his friendship, and the impact he made for the White Sox franchise both on the field and in the community. I want to thank him for always representing the values of the White Sox organization and the great city of Chicago — strength, hard work, pride and tenacity. His legacy is written in the White Sox record books forever.”

Abreu donned a No. 79 Astros jersey, the number he wore with the Sox, when he was introduced Tuesday.

“Being a part of this ballpark and this family is something that I am so much looking forward to, and I think that a lot of great things can happen here,” Abreu told reporters through a translator.

Abreu, the 2020 American League MVP who ranks third on the White Sox’ all-time home run list, was one of the biggest free agent names on the market even though he will be 36 next season. Astros owner Jim Crane said that Abreu was a top target and signed him to a $60 million deal.

Abreu said the Sox made him an offer but said it was not formal. He signed a six-year, $68 million deal as a Cuban free agent before the 2014 season and a three-year, $50 million deal before the 2020 season.

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Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is still hurting from a rib injury, but expects to start Sunday against the Bears.

“We’re not eliminated, [and] I got good new with the scans yesterday, so I plan on playing this week,” he said Tuesday in his weekly appearance on The Pat McAfee Show.

The Bears, meanwhile, are still evaluating whether Justin Fields will be able to play through a separated non-throwing shoulder. He was out against the Jets, leaving Trevor Siemian to start, and coach Matt Eberflus said Monday his status remained in question.

Rodgers left the Packers’ 40-33 loss to the Eagles in the fourth quarter after completing 11 of 16 passes for 140 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. Jordan Love replaced him and completed 6 of 9 for 113 and a touchdown.

At 4-8, the Packers sit three games out of the final NFC playoff spot with five to go. A win against the Bears would keep them on the fringe heading into their bye week.

Rodgers said his intent is to “go to one of my favorite places to play, Chicago, and hopefully get a big win, get into the bye week and get healthy.”

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India’s Immersion in Betting

India today is a rapidly growing country, whose population in 2021, according to official census statistics is 1,414,843,757 people, or 17.7% of the world’s population and have their own national game – Cricket. Cricket is not only the most popular sport in India, it is also part of Indian culture. The Indian Premier League is the most popular sports league in the whole world. India is now second in the Test team rankings, first in the ODI rankings and third in the Twenty20 system. Mahendra Singh Dhoni captains the team in all three formats. India also holds the status of “IT State”. Three of the four IT people in the global marketplace are Indian. The Internet has so penetrated everyone’s life that it is becoming less and less possible to imagine walking around without a gadget. And with the proliferation of Covid-19, so is the workflow. Betting on sports in India has taken on a new dimension. People no longer think about whether betting is legal in India – everyone knows it is. The main thing is to find a licensed and convenient mobile application for betting on sports events.

The best mobile apps are legal in India

Let’s look at the list of bookmakers who provide the opportunity to use their mobile application for betting on sporting events.

4Rabet 

Since many Indian users prefer to use cell phones, the development team decided that it was necessary to create a simple and user-friendly app that is intuitive from the first seconds of use. The 4Rabet app is cross-platform and available on Android 9.0 above and iOS. Uses a Curacao license. Welcome Bonus: 230% up to ¥23,000 using promo code “EXTRABONUS”; 200% up to ¥24,000 for casino; 200% up to ¥20,000 on sports (subject to IPL 2022). Pros of The 4rabet app is completely free, Same betting section as the website, Best odds among other sports betting apps in India, Quick and easy to download and install, 24 hour player support. Cons: The development team is now making it possible to make deposits using a wide range of cryptocurrencies, so there are some limitations at the moment. Nevertheless, the most popular cryptocurrencies are available. Installing the app is very simple: go to the official website https://4rabets.in/mobile-app/ and click on “4rabet app download”. There are also instructions on the site on how to install 4rabet apk, to download the apk file, you will just need to click on “4rabet apk download”.

10CRIC

One of the best betting platforms for Indian users. It was founded in 2013 and is operated by the Chancier B.V. It operates legally, using a Curacao license for electronic gaming. The app has a responsive interface, fast payouts and 24/7 support. Bonus: 150% bonus up to ¥32,000 + ¥500 Free Bet, Bonus: 200% on your first deposit over 500 yen, Bons: The site offers an extensive collection of online sports betting markets for Indian players. The list covers all important sports, including cricket, tennis, soccer, and cybersports, Available in various Indian languages, Supports both fiat and cryptocurrencies, Customer support 24/7, Also works well with slow internet, Not many Indian payment options.

Rabona

A modern application, with a user-friendly interface and a large selection of matches. You can watch live broadcasts.

Cons: The platform does not offer analysis, statistics and display, Support is slow and often unavailable.

BETTILT

A modern mobile app, very new to the industry, offering a user-friendly interface and daily competitions. Cons: A new betting site with little experience. Bonus up to 30,000 yen + 3 free bets! 100% deposit bonus.

SHANGRI LA

European gambling site with a good bookmaker. Well established for live betting and cyber sports betting. 100% bonus up to 8,000 yen

Cons: Looks a bit old and outdated.

MELBET

A great app for betting on eSports as well as more traditional sports. Large selection of depositing options, including Paytm, bank transfer, AstroPay card. Cons: May seem too heavy and cluttered, Few promotions.

COMEON

A modern platform with many of the latest features, and many promotional offers.Bonus up to 35,000 yen, 100% deposit bonus. Cons: High requirements for betting on the bonus, A deposit fee of 2.5% of all deposits is charged.

The Betway

Has a lot of features, easy to use. Allows you to bet in real time.

Cons: Problematic communication with support, Small number of promotions.

The Unibet

A popular and modern mobile app. includes many features and is quite easy to navigate. Free bets up to 2500 yen. Cons: User support is weak, Account setup is slow.

Paddy Power

Not a newcomer to the betting market, was launched in 1988. Has easy access to betting history, good customer service, in-play betting and live streaming. Has a welcome bonus. Cons: Difficult installation process, Only 2 app downloads for iPad, Deposits only in British pounds and euros.

William Hill

The interface of the application is designed with the experience of PC users in the browser, which may be more understandable for those who are used to working behind a PC. It has a live streaming feature and is easy to install.

Cons: Indian rupees are not accepted, Benefits of the 4raBet mobile app.

BETFAIR

The mobile application is designed similar to the web version of the bookmaker’s office, is not difficult to install and is compatible with many devices. Minuses: no chat support. too few bonuses.

What to look for when choosing a mobile app

App quality: Probably the most important aspect in use is the stability of the mobile betting app, even during a sudden internet outage, and downloads, usage and updates go smoothly.
Live betting and streaming: High-quality replay and live betting will truly put you in the middle of the action, and the high odds make good money.
Compatibility: The app is designed so that you can run the mobile app on any device as long as they run Android (version 9.0 or higher) and iOS (12th generation or higher).
Sign up bonuses: It is good to have several welcome bonus options to choose from. For example: 200% sports welcome bonus for cricket, 200% casino welcome bonus. As well as many promotions.The bonuses are optional. You can click “Play without Bonus” before registering to skip the welcome offers.

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Overreaction: The Raiders can let Josh Jacobs walk.

The one-time NFL Pro Bowl running back is in the final year of his contract with the Las Vegas Raiders, who made this a “prove it” year for Jacobs if he wanted an extension with the Silver and Black. Amid a sad season, the Raiders Jacobs has been one of the few bright spots this year for Las Vegas. Jacobs is leading the NFL in rushing with 1159 yards and has the longest run of any running back this season with an 86-yard sprint that sealed the Raiders’ overtime win on Sunday.

Jacobs set a franchise record of 303 total yards and set a Raiders record of 229 rushing yards in Sunday’s OT thriller. Jacob’s record-setting afternoon was the best rushing performance by a Raiders running back in 25 years. The previous record holder was Napoleon Kaufman who has not played since 2,000

Jacobs is sure to have another Pro Bowl bid this year with his stellar performance and will be coveted by several teams in the offseason who are looking for a running back of his caliber. The Bills, Rams, Falcons, Ravens, and others would be in the mix as suiters for Jacobs as well as other teams looking to improve their backfield.

Not an Overreaction: Ravens need to hit the panic button

Before jumping too far off the deep end, the Ravens do not need to hit the panic button on Lamar Jackson, but the rest of the team needs a wake-up call. Trevor Lawrence carved up the Ravens’ defense like Thanksgiving turkey on the Jaguars’ final drive Sunday. Scoring a touchdown and a two-point conversion and forcing the Ravens to take a 67-yard field goal to win that Justin Tucker missed as time expired. Not only was this the best drive of Lawrence’s career but it was another glaring example of the Ravens letting games slip away in the clutch.

Jackson scored a touchdown with 2:02 left on the clock and put Baltimore up 27-20. The Jaguars needed to go 75 yards with no timeouts against a Ravens defense that is number 2 in the NFL in 3rd down defense, allowing a 32.56% conversion percentage. However, Lawrence and the Jags did the improbable and made the Ravens’ defense look like swiss cheese.

This is the 4th game the Ravens have lost this season and the 3rd game where the Ravens have held the lead late and failed to hold onto it in the final minutes. This is where they need to hit the panic button and need to find a fix fast or it can end another sour ending to a promising season in Baltimore.

Not an Overreaction: The Cardinals season is over.

Arizona has been a swirl of headlines all season long and the losses are starting to pile up. Losing Hopkins for the first six games has proved to be a much larger impact on the Cardinals’ season than originally thought. Then losing Hollywood Brown to injured reserve and then losing Zach Ertz to IR as well took away Kyler Murray’s biggest weapons for most of the season.

The Cardinals are 4-8 in a division that is a runaway for the 49ers right now and the Seahawks are two games ahead of the Cardinals for second place and the playoff bubble. Even if they were to finish the season undefeated they would be 8-8, not good enough to sneak in when the entire NFC East could make the playoffs.

So who is to blame for the Cards’ lackluster season? The Cardinals had one of the tougher schedules in the NFL, but missing key offensive pieces have left them limited to focus on Murray’s ability to create with his feet more often than not to finish games. This could have led to the development of Murray’s hamstring injury.

Will Kliff Kingsbury return as head coach of the cardinals? Who will be the scapegoat for this underachieving Arizona squad that had such a promising 11-6 season a year ago where they started a blistering 7-0 to start 2021?

Not an Overreaction: Pickett to Pickens will be a generational duo for Pittsburg.

Though the Steelers are a lowly 4-7 the optimism surrounding Pittsburg’s’ young quarterback and wide receiver is enough to have fans excited for next season already. Kenny Pickett was taken with the 20th pick in the 2022 NFL draft and was the first quarterback taken in the draft and the only one to go in the first round. George Pickens was taken in the second round at pick 52 and was the 11th receiver taken at that time.

Before Pickett was made the starting in Pittsburg, Pickens struggled to produce. Averaging just 1.5 catches per game and 21 yards per game. Pickett took over the starting role from Mitchell Trubisky in week four and Pickens immediately had an impact having his best game of the season with 6 catches for 102 yards. Pickens more than doubled his first three-week averages and showed real promise as an NFL receiver. Pickens already has a highlight reel catch of the year contender and the sky is the limit as far as a ceiling for his talent.

Since his NFL debut, Pickett has had a tough time getting acclimated to the NFL in his first eight games. Pickett has won three games in his first eight starts but is dealing with a Steelers passing attack that is last in the NFL in yards per pass with an average of 5.6. Once Pickett and Pickens put together the deep ball they are going to be exciting to watch.

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