The Europa League knockout stage begins on Thursday, and while Europe’s second-tier tournament may not have the luster of the Champions League, there will still be plenty of talent on the pitch in the Round of 32. Teams from 18 different nations are still alive heading into the knockout phase, […]
Anthony Joshua Will Make US Debut in June to Defend Heavyweight Title vs. Jarrell Miller
Anthony Joshua is finally coming across the pond, as the British heavyweight world champion will defend his unified title against Jarrell “Big Baby†Miller on June 1 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. While Joshua is a major star in the United Kingdom, he has never before fought […]
Baltimore Ravens Trade Quarterback Joe Flacco to Denver Broncos, Terms Yet to Be Announced
Former Super Bowl MVP Joe Flacco will be playing for the Denver Broncos next season, as the Baltimore Ravens have agreed in principle to trade the 34-year-old quarterback. The trade cannot be officially announced by the teams yet, as the new NFL league year doesn’t begin until March 13, and […]
Champions League: Real Madrid Continues Title Defense vs. Ajax, Tottenham Hosts Dortmund
Real Madrid will continue its run towards a fourth straight Champions League title on Wednesday, as the Spanish side travels to Amsterdam to take on Ajax. Wednesday will also see Tottenham Hotspur start its knockout stage campaign, as the English club will host Borussia Dortmund in the first leg of […]
Esports Revenues Expected to Break $1 Billion for First Time in 2019
According to an analysis by Newzoo, global esports revenues are expected to eclipse the $1 billion mark for the first time ever in 2019, continuing the expansive growth of the competitive video gaming industry. The research firm released a report on Tuesday that found that the esports industry as a […]
Justin Verlander Calls Out ‘Broken’ MLB Free Agency System as Harper, Machado Remain Unsigned
Justin Verlander became the latest Major League Baseball player to question the current state of free agency, taking to Twitter with his thoughts on the fact that several top players remain unsigned. The most notable free agents still on the market are Bryce Harper and Manny Machado, who have not […]
Champions League Round of 16 Begins Tuesday: Man United Hosts PSG, Roma Takes On Porto
The knockout rounds of the Champions League are finally here, with Tuesday’s action featuring the first leg of two matches that could easily see either club advance through to the quarterfinals. Manchester United will host Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their home-and-away series, while Italian side Roma gets […]
Phil Mickelson Fights Through Delays to Win Pebble Beach Pro-Am
It may have taken an extra day to finish, but Phil Mickelson didn’t mind waiting until Monday to win the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am for the fifth time in his career. Mickelson carded a final round 65 to earn the 44th victory of his PGA Tour career and his first […]
Robert Whittaker Has Emergency Surgery After Dropping Out of UFC 234 Main Event
UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker was forced to drop out of the UFC 234 main event this past weekend after an injury required him to undergo emergency surgery. Whittaker was scheduled to defend his title in front of his home crowd at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia against Kelvin […]
Manchester City, Tottenham Look to Keep Pace with Liverpool in EPL Title Chase
Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur will each have to collect a full three points on Sunday in order to avoid giving up ground to Liverpool in the tightly contested Premier League title race. Liverpool bounced back from its recent struggles on Saturday, using goals by Sadio Mane, Georginio Wijnaldum and […]
Middleweight Contenders Take Center Stage at UFC 234 in Australia
Robert Whittaker will defend his UFC middleweight championship against No. 4 contender Kelvin Gastelum in the main event of UFC 234 on Sunday in Melbourne, Australia. Whittaker (20-4) will look to run his UFC winning streak to ten fights in front of a supportive Australian crowd against Gastelum (15-3), who […]
Phillies Pick Up All-Star Catcher JT Realmuto from Marlins for Prospects, International Money
The Philadelphia Phillies made a major move towards contending for a playoff spot on Thursday, acquiring catcher JT Realmuto from the Miami Marlins in exchange for three players and an international bonus slot. Realmuto was widely seen as the best player available on the trade market, and is coming off […]
All NCAA Tournament Buzzer Beaters to be Reviewed After Point-Spread Controversies This Week
The NCAA tournament is changing its rules on reviewing last second shots, ensuring that all buzzer beaters will get a second look – even if the baskets have absolutely no impact on which team will win the game. That decision comes in the wake of two games earlier this week […]
Alabama Tops College Football Recruiting Rankings Ahead of Georgia, Texas
Alabama may have suffered a lopsided loss in the College Football Playoff championship game, but that hasn’t stopped them from continuing to get the best high school football players in the country to commit to Tuscaloosa. The Crimson Tide had the consensus top recruiting class in the country for 2019, […]
Legalized Sports Betting Continues to Spread as Bills Gain Traction in Several States
2018 was a landmark year for legalized sports betting in the United States, as PASPA was struck down by the Supreme Court and seven states responded by quickly regulating sportsbooks before the end of the year. Now, 2019 could go down as the year when the practice truly becomes mainstream […]
Alex Ovechkin Passes Sergei Fedorov to Become Top-Scoring Russian Player in NHL History
When Alex Ovechkin assisted on a TJ Oshie goal during Tuesday’s 3-2 victory by the Washington Capitals over the Vancouver Canucks, he did more than just help his team win – he carved himself a piece of NHL history. With the assist, Ovechkin surpassed Sergei Fedorov to become the all-time […]
MLB, Players Association Discussing Major Rule Changes for 2019 and Beyond
Opening Day of the 2019 MLB season is less than two months away, but there remains a chance that dramatic rule changes could be implemented before the regular season begins. According to multiple media reports, both Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association have submitted proposals that could change […]
NASCAR Plans to Disqualify Illegal Cars After Races in Effort to Stamp Out Cheating
NASCAR announced a stronger set of penalties for cheating in the 2019 season on Monday, up to and including the possibility of disqualifying cars that have already won races. The move represents a major change for NASCAR, which has previously considered it critical for fans at the track and watching […]
LaVar Ball Doesn’t Want Lonzo Ball to Play for New Orleans, Prefers Phoenix as Trade Destination
The outspoken LaVar Ball has once again weighed in the basketball careers of one of his children, this time saying that he doesn’t want Lonzo Ball to be traded to the New Orleans Pelicans. The comments come in response to rumors that the Lakers are interested in trading for Anthony […]
New Jersey Sportsbooks Lose $4.5M on Super Bowl, While Nevada Casinos Post $10M Win
The first Super Bowl after the legalization of sports betting in New Jersey wasn’t a profitable one for sportsbooks in the state, as bookmakers took $4.5 million in losses on the New England Patriots 13-3 win over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. According to numbers released by the New […]