The Miami Marlins made a splash in international free agency on Monday, signing prized outfielders Victor Victor Mesa and Victor Mesa Jr. from Cuba. The Marlins were seen as the likely destination for the Mesa brothers, thanks to Miami’s large Hispanic and Cuban populations. Marlins Want to Target International Markets […]
Amari Cooper Traded to Dallas Cowboys for 2019 First-Round Draft Pick
The Dallas Cowboys traded for Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper on Monday, giving up a first-round draft pick in order to add another weapon to their struggling passing game. The trade gives Oakland three first-round picks in 2019, as the franchise looks to rebuild under new head coach Jon […]
Dana White Says Mayweather vs. Nurmagomedov Boxing Match Not Happening Anytime Soon
UFC president Dana White played down the prospects of a fight between UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and former world champion boxer Floyd Mayweather, dismissing talk between the two sides that the undefeated fighters could meet in the boxing ring for a bout. Talking to ESPN, White said that he […]
Chase Elliott Wins at Kansas Speedway, Field Set for NASCAR Playoffs Round of 8
Chase Elliott scored his second win in three playoff races on Sunday, winning the Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway to close out the second round of the NASCAR playoffs. The win gives Elliott three victories in his last 10 events, after taking 99 races to get his first career […]
Red Sox, Dodgers to Face Off in World Series for First Time in More Than a Century
The Boston Red Sox will host the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the World Series on Tuesday night, marking the first time the two storied franchises have faced off for an MLB championship since 1916. The Red Sox come into the series off a dominating 4-1 victory over […]
G League Will Offer ‘Select Contracts’ to Elite Prospects Who Want to Skip College Basketball
The G League, which serves as a developmental minor league for the NBA, announced on Thursday that it was starting an initiative to provide a paid option for elite prospects who wanted to skip college and begin playing professional basketball immediately. Beginning next summer, the plan is for G League […]
Popular or Not, Chargers Stuck in LA at Least until 2039
The Chargers may be having trouble attracting fans since their move to Los Angeles, but that doesn’t mean they’ll be moving out of their new home city anytime soon. According to a report by Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio, the Chargers are locked into a 20-year lease at the new […]
Carmelo Anthony Struggles in Rockets Debut, Says Coming Off Bench is ‘Challenging Mentally’
Carmelo Anthony struggled to find his rhythm in his first game with the Houston Rockets, as his new team lost 131-112 to the New Orleans Pelicans in their first game of the season. Anthony scored nine points on 3-of-10 shooting in 27 minutes while coming off the bench for Houston. […]
Red Sox Beat Astros in Game 5 to Reach First World Series Since 2013 Championship
The Boston Red Sox defeated the Houston Astros 4-1 in Game 5 of the ALCS on Thursday night to win the series and advance to the World Series for the first time since 2013. Boston won the final four games of the series after Houston scored a 7-2 win in […]
Canelo Alvarez Signs 11-Fight, $365 Million Streaming Deal with DAZN
Canelo Alvarez announced Wednesday that he had signed a five-year, 11-fight deal with sports streaming service DAZN that will earn him a minimum of $365 million over the course of the agreement. The contract begins with a Dec. 15 fight at Madison Square Garden, in which Alvarez will take on […]
Dodgers, Red Sox Move One Game Away From Reaching World Series
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Boston Red Sox won their respective Championship Series games on Wednesday night, moving each of those teams just one game away from reaching the World Series. The Dodgers beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-2 behind a dominant performance from starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw to take a […]
WWE Still Plans to Hold ‘Crown Jewel’ Pay-Per-View in Saudi Arabia, But Is ‘Monitoring Situation’
The WWE is facing pressure over its plans to hold a pay-per-view event in Saudi Arabia on Nov. 2, but the company says that – at least for now – it has no intention of backing out from the event. The pay-per-view, known as “Crown Jewel,” is scheduled to be […]
Mary Bono Resigns as President of USA Gymnastics After Four Days on Job
Mary Bono, the former congresswoman who was chosen to become the interim president and CEO of USA Gymnastics, announced on Tuesday that she was resigning from the post in the wake of heavy criticism by Olympic gymnasts. Bono had only been on the job for four days when she decided […]
MLB Playoffs: Red Sox Blast Astros, Dodgers Tie Up Series with Extra-Inning Win
An eighth-inning grand slam by Jackie Bradley Jr. broke open what had been a close game and propelled the Boston Red Sox to an 8-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night. The win gives the Red Sox a 2-1 lead in the ALCS heading into Wednesday’s Game […]
Usain Bolt Receives Contract Offer from Maltese Professional Soccer Team
According to an ESPN report, former Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt has received a contract from Maltese soccer club Valletta FC that could see him play with the Champions League hopefuls for two years. The deal comes just days after Bolt made headlines by scoring two goals during a preseason friendly […]
Mayweather, Nurmagomedov Start Planting Seeds for Potential Crossover Fight
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Floyd Mayweather have begun to build momentum for a potential fight between the two champions, suggesting that Nurmagomedov might want to follow in the footsteps of rival Conor McGregor in taking on one of boxing’s greats. Nurmagomedov recently scored a dominating submission victory over McGregor at UFC […]
Milwaukee Pitchers Blank Los Angeles Dodgers to Give Brewers 2-1 NLCS Lead
Jhoulys Chacin threw 5.1 scoreless innings before letting Milwaukee’s dominant bullpen close out the game on Monday night, as the Brewers shut out the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-0 to take a 2-1 series lead in the NLCS. Chacin allowed just three hits and struck out six in his second postseason […]
Aric Almirola Wins at Talladega to Move Into Next Round of NASCAR Playoffs
Aric Almirola earned his first victory of the 2018 NASCAR Cup Series season on Sunday, winning at Talladega Superspeedway and guaranteeing himself a spot in the next round of NASCAR’s playoffs. Almirola was part of a dominant performance by Stewart-Haas Racing, with team members winning every stage of the race […]
New Jersey Sports Betting Handle Nearly Doubles in September (Thanks, Football!)
New Jersey took in $184 million in wagers during the month of September, a figure that nearly doubled the $95 million bet in the state during August. That growth was fueled both by the start of football season – traditionally the sport that generates the most revenue for sportsbooks in […]
MLB Playoffs: Dodgers, Red Sox Grab Crucial Game 2 Wins to Tie Up Championship Series
The Los Angeles Dodgers scored a big win on the road in Game 2 of the NLCS, beating the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 to tie the series at one game apiece. The Dodgers scored a 4-3 win on Saturday despite trailing 3-0 after six innings, with a two-run home run by […]