The Milwaukee Brewers have agreed to a one-year contract worth $18.25 million with free agent catcher Yasmani Grandal, a deal that fills one of the more notable holes on the Milwaukee roster. Grandal received a one-year qualifying offer from the Los Angeles Dodgers worth $17.9 million, but instead took slightly […]
All Elite Wrestling Launching With Backing of Jacksonville Jaguars Owners
All Elite Wrestling has announced its presence to the world of professional wrestling, promising to offer an alternative to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). And while that may seem like a tall order, the new promotion will have the financial backing of the family that owns the Jacksonville Jaguars in their […]
Washington D.C. Sports Betting Proposal Delayed After Calls for Public Input
The Washington D.C. Council decided not to fast-track a proposal to legalize sports betting, instead opting to allow for a public hearing before the legislation can go into effect. The council had considered pushing through the measure as emergency legislation, which would circumvent the need for a public comment period. […]
Lack of Entries Could Mean Large Overlay for DraftKings Sports Betting National Championship
When DraftKings guaranteed $2.5 million in prize money for its first ever Sports Betting National Championship, the company likely knew that it was setting an ambitious target for a contest that had never been tried before. But a lack of entries just days before the tournament begins could lead to […]
Connecticut Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Legalize Sports Betting at Casinos
 A group of Connecticut legislators has introduced a bill in the state that would legalize sports betting at the Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods casinos, as well as online keno games. The group of lawmakers – a bipartisan delegation that comes from the southeastern portion of the state – introduced the […]
Washington Wizards Experimenting with Alternate Gambling-Focused Television Broadcasts
NBC Sports Washington Plus will offer an alternate broadcast for Friday’s NBA game between the Washington Wizards and the Milwaukee Bucks, one that is designed to appeal specifically to fans with a betting interest on the contest. The secondary broadcast will feature on-screen displays with sports betting analytics and player […]
Clemson Routs Alabama to Win Second College Football Playoff Title in Three Years
Trevor Lawrence threw for 347 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Clemson Tigers to a 44-16 win over the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff national championship game on Monday night. The win gave Clemson (15-0) the school’s second national championship in three years, and made the […]
UFC 235 Card Coming Together, With Jones vs. Smith as Potential Headliner
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones will defend his title against Anthony Smith at UFC 235 in Las Vegas on March 2, assuming that the fight is licensed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. That caveat is important, as Jones’ last fight had to be moved out of Nevada due […]
Chandler Parsons, Memphis Grizzlies Come to Amicable Terms for Separation
The Memphis Grizzlies and Chandler Parsons have agreed on terms that will see the player likely leave the team for good, though he technically remains on the roster for the time being. According to an ESPN report, league sources say that the team and Parsons’ agent James Dunleavy will continue […]
Minnesota Timberwolves Fire Coach Tom Thibodeau After 22-Point Win
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau may have felt great after his team’s 108-86 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. But moments after the game ended, the coach and team president learned that he was being fired, ending a run of over two years in those positions. According […]
Jared Allen, Team of Former NFL Players Have Begun Their Quest for Olympic Gold … in Curling
Jared Allen may have retired from the NFL, but he’s hardly done with competitive sports. Allen and three other former Pro Bowl-level NFL players have teamed up to try and excel at an Olympic sport that typically only gets attention in the United States once every four years: curling. Allen, […]
Plenty of Good Seats Still Available For Alabama vs. Clemson National Championship Game
The College Football Playoff National Championship game promises to be a classic, pitting Alabama against Clemson in a battle between the consensus two best teams in the country. But while plenty of people will be watching the game from home, it’s not clear how many are interested in traveling to […]
Oregon Freshman Star Bol Bol Out for the Season With Injury, Plans to Enter Draft
The college career of Oregon center Bol Bol is coming to an early end, as the freshman announced that he would be missing the rest of the season with an injury to his left foot. Bol is planning to enter the NBA draft after the season ends, and is currently […]
Justin Holiday Traded to Memphis Grizzlies for Package of Players, Draft Picks
The Memphis Grizzlies have traded for Chicago Bulls guard Justin Holiday in exchange for forward Wayne Selden, guard MarShon Brooks, and two second-round draft picks. The move comes as Memphis sits just outside the Western Conference playoff picture with an 18-19 record on the season. Grizzlies Building for Playoff Push […]
Manchester City Beats Liverpool 2-1 as Reds Suffer First Loss of Premier League Season
The English Premier League title is still up for grabs, as Manchester City scored a vital win over Liverpool on Thursday evening. City’s 2-1 victory at home cut Liverpool’s advantage at the top of the table to just four points with nearly half the season still to play, and handed […]
Caesars Entertainment Becomes NFL’s First Official Casino Sponsor
The NFL is joining the bandwagon of professional sports leagues that are partnering with major gaming firms, announcing Thursday that Caesars Entertainment would become the league’s first official casino sponsor. According to the Associated Press, sources say that the deal is worth $30 million per year over three years. Sports […]
Manchester City Hosts Liverpool in Critical Premier League Title Race Clash
Manchester City hosts Liverpool in a key battle in the English Premier League title race on Thursday, with the hosts needing a win to stay within striking distance of the visiting leaders. Liverpool currently sits seven points ahead of Manchester City in the EPL table. Tottenham currently sits second, a […]
American International Christian Pulisic Signed by Chelsea in €64M Transfer Deal
English Premier League side Chelsea has completed a €64 million ($72.6 million) transfer that will see American star Christian Pulisic join the club in the coming summer. While Chelsea have already completed the deal to transfer Pulisic from Borussia Dortmund, they have agreed to allow him to stay with the […]
Urban Meyer, Wife Say He’s Done Coaching for Good After Rose Bowl Win
Following Ohio State’s 28-23 victory over Washington in the Rose Bowl on Tuesday, there were plenty of pundits offering opinions that Buckeyes head coach Urban Meyer would be back from his retirement before too long. But according to Meyer and his wife Shelley, the three-time national champion coach truly believes […]
Rose Bowl Bad Beat: Despite 25-Point Lead in 4th Quarter, Ohio State Can’t Cover
The Washington Huskies looked bad for most of the Rose Bowl on Tuesday, and even their late comeback came up short, allowing the team to salvage some pride – but not a major bowl win for the program. But the 20 points the Huskies put up in the final quarter […]