Major League Baseball struck out in an attempt to clamp down on spring training betting last week, with the Nevada Gaming Control Board telling the league that they saw no reason why bettors couldn’t put action on the preseason contests. The request came in on Wednesday, just one day before […]
Clayton Kershaw Backing Away From Throwing Sessions Due to Shoulder Inflammation
Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw is struggling to get on the mound in spring training, as the pitcher has been dealing with shoulder inflammation in his latest attempts to play catch. The issues first surfaced on Friday, with Dodgers manager Dave Roberts providing more information to reporters about the […]
NHL Trade Deadline: Blue Jackets, Golden Knights Make Big Moves in Stanley Cup Push
The NHL trade deadline may have looked to be a quiet affair well into Monday afternoon, but a flurry of impactful moves at the last minute turned the day into one that could have an impact on the Stanley Cup race. Several teams made major moves on Monday, with some […]
Dodgers Jumping Into the Bryce Harper Free Agency Race Late, But Only for Short-Term Deal
The Los Angeles Dodgers appear to be putting themselves in the mix for Bryce Harper, though they may be offering the free agent superstar a very different deal than what he could get from the Philadelphia Phillies. Dodgers officials, including manager Dave Roberts, have confirmed that they talked to Harper […]
Brad Keselowski Overcomes Stomach Virus to Win at Atlanta Motor Speedway
Brad Keselowski battled through a stomach bug to grab his first win of the season, taking the checkered flag in the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday. Keselowski held off Martin Truex Jr. in the final laps to win the NASCAR Cup Series race by […]
Antonio Brown Meets with Steelers Officials, Sides Reach Agreement to Seek Trade
Antonio Brown met with Pittsburgh Steelers president Art Rooney II on Tuesday, a meeting that appears to have ended with both sides agreeing that a trade for Brown to another team would be the best outcome for everyone involved. Brown tweeted about the meeting on Tuesday, saying that he and […]
D.C. Council Gives Final Approval to Sports Betting Bill, Intralot to Receive Contract
The D.C. Council approved a sports betting bill in a final vote on Tuesday, a move that is expected to bring legalized sports betting to the nation’s capital. The bill, which was approved by an 8-4 vote, is expected to be signed into law by Mayor Muriel Bowser. Lack of […]
Champions League: Atletico Madrid Hosts Ronaldo and Juventus, Man City Visits Schalke 04
The first legs of the Champions League Round of 16 will wrap up on Wednesday, as Atletico Madrid plays host to Juventus and Manchester City travels to Germany to take on Schalke 04. The matchup in Madrid promises to be closely watched, as the Italian champions are coming to Spain […]
Carolina Hurricanes Owner Invests $250M Into Alliance of American Football, Becomes League Chairman
The Alliance of American Football has announced that Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon has become the league’s new chairman after investing $250 million into the league. According to a report from The Athletic, the investment was a lifeline for the AAF, which was in danger of missing its payroll obligations […]
Manny Machado Signs 10-Year, $300M Contract with San Diego Padres
The Manny Machado sweepstakes is over, as ESPN’s Jeff Passan is reporting that the San Diego Padres signed the superstar shortstop to a 10-year, $300 million deal on Tuesday. If made official, the contract would be the largest free agent contract in the history of American sports, and one of […]
Champions League: Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool Take On Bayern Munich, Lyon Hosts Barcelona
Liverpool will take a break from their tight English Premier League title race to focus on the Champions League on Tuesday, as the Reds play host to German side Bayern Munich in the Round of 16. The match could hold special meaning for Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, who managed Borussia […]
MLB Free Agency Rumor Mill: Phillies Favored to Land Harper, Padres Prepared to Spend Big
Top free agents Bryce Harper and Manny Machado may not have found new homes just yet, but there are signs that the two superstars may be getting closer to finally signing deals that will get them with their teams early in spring training. According to multiple media reports, talks between […]
Denny Hamlin Holds Off Kyle Busch in Overtime to Win Daytona 500
Denny Hamlin outraced two of his Joe Gibbs Racing teammates in a two-lap overtime session to win his second career Daytona 500 title on Sunday. The win marked Hamlin’s 32nd career victory on the NASCAR Cup Series, and his first on the series since 2017. Hamlin Hangs On After Final […]
Francis Ngannou Finishes Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez in Just 26 Seconds
Francis Ngannou spoiled Cain Velasquez’s return to the UFC Octagon on Sunday night, finishing the former heavyweight champion in just 26 seconds. Ngannou (13-3), currently ranked as the No. 3 contender in the UFC heavyweight division, landed a flurry of punches early on against the 36-year-old Velasquez before the former […]
UFC Fight Night: Ngannou vs. Velasquez Headlines First Televised Card on ESPN
Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez will take on No. 3 contender Francis Ngannou in the main event of the first UFC Fight Night card to appear in its entirety on the ESPN television network. ESPN has now aired two previous cards on their ESPN+ streaming service, with some of […]
Jacob deGrom Doesn’t Know When, If Mets Will Offer Long-Term Deal
Reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom will once again take the mound as the New York Mets’ ace for the 2019 season. But as of now, the franchise has yet to offer a long-term deal to its star pitcher, and deGrom says he doesn’t know when that might […]
Adam Silver Not Interested in Leaving NBA Post to Become NFL Commissioner
Adam Silver has, by and large, been a popular NBA commissioner since taking over the position from David Stern in 2014. That success hasn’t gone unnoticed by some NFL owners, who have apparently tried to lure Silver over to their sport as a result. According to a report by ESPN’s […]
Scotties Tournament of Hearts: Homan, Jones Top Picks to Win Canadian Women’s Curling Title
Three-time winner Rachel Homan will look to capture a fourth Canadian women’s national curling championship as she leads Team Ontario in the 2019 Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Sydney, Nova Scotia. The tournament features teams representing every province and territory in Canada, with the winner going on to represent Canada […]
New Jersey Sports Betting Breaks New Records in January Thanks to $385M in Handle
The New Jersey Department of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) reported Wednesday that New Jersey sportsbooks took in $385 million in handle during January, the largest number yet in any month for the state. That shattered the previous best mark of $319 million that had been collected in December, despite the fact […]
Antonio Brown Tweets Goodbye to Steelers Fans, Asks for Trade
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown tweeted a goodbye to fans of the team on Tuesday, telling his followers that it was “time to move on and forward†after nine years with the team. One the same day, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Brown had officially requested a trade away […]