It’s rare that a player winning their second major championship of the year is overshadowed by the runner up. But that’s exactly what Brooks Koepka dealt with on Sunday at Bellerive Country Club, as his impressive march to victory in the PGA Championship seemed to play second fiddle to Tiger […]
Analysis: $155 Billion Bet on 2018 FIFA World Cup
As the biggest sporting event in the world, the FIFA World Cup draws not only the largest global audience but also the most betting of any competition. And thanks to data technology, FIFA now says they have the numbers to prove just how big a betting spectacle Russia 2018 turned […]
B-Baller Steph Curry Impresses Golfers with Opening Round 71 at Ellie Mae Classic
Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry may not be able to make professional golf his second job just yet, but his opening round performance at the Ellie Mae Classic showed that he might be able to hang with the pros if he put his mind to it. Curry shot a […]
English Premier League Season Begins with Manchester City as Heavy Title Favorites
The 2017-2018 English Premier League season begins play this weekend, with defending champions Manchester City widely expected to take the top honors once again. If they were able to do so, City would become the first back-to-back winners of England’s top soccer league since Manchester United did so in the […]
NFL Preseason Betting Increasingly Popular and Profitable for Sharp Bettors
Ask the average football fan about the NFL preseason, and their eyes are likely to glaze over. Limited playbooks, plenty of time for marginal players who are trying to make one of the final roster spots, and an emphasis on avoiding injuries tends to make these games uninspiring and dull […]
Buffalo Wild Wings Wants to Offer Legal Sports Betting at US Restaurants
Buffalo Wild Wings has long been a popular destination for fans looking for a casual meetup destination to watch a game. Now, it might want to attract those willing to put a few dollars on those games between drinks, too. According to ESPN and Gaming Today, Buffalo Wild Wings is […]
Chelsea Ships Courtois to Real Madrid, Signs Kepa as Keeper for Record $92M Transfer Fee
Chelsea was at the center of two major goalkeeping moves this week, as the EPL side agreed to transfer Belgian international Thibaut Courtois to Real Madrid while also completing the signing of Athletic Bilbao’s Kepa Arrizabalaga. Chelsea paid a reported €80 million ($92 million) to bring in Kepa, the most […]
Charles Oakley Pleads No Contest in Cosmopolitan Casino Cheating Case
Former New York Knicks star Charles Oakley pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct, a move his lawyers say will fully resolve the casino cheating accusations leveled against him by the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Oakley was arrested by Nevada Gaming Control Board agents on July 8 […]
Manchester United, Leicester City Kick Off 2018-19 EPL Season Opener on Friday
The 2018-19 English Premier League season begins on Friday evening, as Manchester United will host Leicester City at Old Trafford. United come into the season as one of the few teams that could throw a wrench in Manchester City’s title plans, while Leicester will be hoping to recapture the magic […]
WNBA Rules Las Vegas Aces Must Forfeit Game vs. Washington Mystics After Travel Woes
The WNBA ruled on Tuesday that the Las Vegas Aces had forfeited their game last Friday against the Washington Mystics, a game they chose not to play after canceled flights and other airport delays turned the cross-country trek into nearly 26 hours of travel headaches. The Aces were traveling from […]
DraftKings Officially Releases Mobile Sports Betting App in New Jersey
Legal online sports betting is now a reality in New Jersey, as DraftKings officially launched its mobile sports betting app on Monday following approval from state regulators. The release of the app to the general public comes after a soft launch period that began on Aug. 1. First Mover Advantage […]
UNC Suspends 13 Football Players for Selling Special Edition Nike Jordans
Thirteen players from the University of North Carolina are facing suspensions of at least one game this season after selling special edition Nike Jordan shoes that were issued by UNC. Selling the shoes constitutes a secondary NCAA violation, with various players being suspended from one to four games for their […]
NASCAR CEO Brian France Arrested for DWI, Takes Indefinite Leave of Absence
NASCAR CEO and chairman Brian France was arrested on Sunday on charges of aggravated driving while intoxicated and criminal possession of a controlled substance. According to the Sag Harbor Village Police Department, located on Long Island in New York, France was arrested at 7:30 pm on Sunday, then held overnight […]
Justin Thomas Wins WGC-Bridgestone by Four Strokes ahead of PGA Championship Title Defense
Justin Thomas could be getting hot at just the right time, as he eased into a four-shot win at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational on Sunday for his second PGA Tour win of the season. Thomas shot a 1-under 69 in the final round to finish at 15-under-par, four shots ahead of […]
Chase Elliott Pulls Away on Final Lap at Watkins Glen to Win First NASCAR Cup Series Race
Chase Elliott held off a charging Martin Truex Jr. to win at Watkins Glen, capturing his first NASCAR Cup Series victory in his young career. Elliott, the son of Hall of Fame driver Bill Elliott, has been on the main NASCAR series since 2016, but had been unable to win […]
William Hill Partners with 11 Mississippi Casinos for Sports Betting, Eyes Further US Expansion
International bookmaker William Hill has signed agreements that will make it the market leader in Mississippi sports betting, and there could be more company expansion in the cards. William Hill has agreed to provide sports betting services for 11 casinos in Mississippi, including the Hard Rock Casino in Biloxi and […]
Conor McGregor Returning to MMA in October to Face Khabib Nurmagomedov
Conor McGregor will finally get back in the Octagon on Oct. 6 in Las Vegas, when he takes on UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. UFC President Dana White announced the matchup, which will be the main event for UFC 229, at a press conference on Friday. McGregor Returns after Two-Year […]
Overwatch League Expanding to Include Esports Franchises for Atlanta, Guangzhou
Blizzard Entertainment officially announced the addition of two expansion franchises to the Overwatch League on Thursday, as teams from Atlanta and Guangzhou, China will enter the competition next season. The two teams are the first of an expected six that will take the league from its inaugural 12 members up […]
UFC 227: TJ Dillashaw and Demetrious ‘Mighty Mouse’ Johnson Have Titles on the Line
UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw will attempt to defend his title against Cody Garbrandt, the man he defeated for the belt, when the two meet in the main event of UFC 227 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Saturday. In their first meeting at UFC 217, Dillashaw (16-3) […]
FanDuel and Boyd Gaming Partner for Mobile Sports Betting Operations
The FanDuel Group and Boyd Gaming announced that they would join together to operate online sports betting products in the United States. According to a press release, the two companies will work together to establish mobile betting products in states where sports betting has been legalized and online wagering is […]