The Los Angeles Dodgers didn’t need Freddie Freeman to win a World Series this year, but that didn’t stop them from signing the free-agent first baseman to a six-year, $162 million contract on Wednesday night. Multiple media outlets reported the signing late on Wednesday, citing sources with knowledge of the […]
March Madness Starts Thursday with Endless Potential for Upsets and Buzzer Beaters
With all due respect to the First Four matchups, the NCAA Tournament truly starts on Thursday when 32 teams will compete in 16 games to complete half of the first round of regional matchups. It marks the beginning of one of the busiest sports betting weekends of the year, with […]
Valspar Championship Odds: Hovland, Thomas Favored with No. 1 Ranking at Stake
Both Viktor Hovland and Collin Morikawa will be going for more than a win at the Valspar Championship at Innisbrook this weekend, as either could take over the world No. 1 ranking with a win in Florida. Hovland can take the top spot from Jon Rahm – who is not […]
LIV Golf Investments Unveils Details of Saudi-Backed Golf League, $255M Prize Pool
It’s still not clear which – if any – of the top golfers in the world will join the LIV Golf Invitational Series. But if the breakaway league goes to plan, it will make some players very rich by the end of the year. LIV Golf Investments announced an eight-tournament […]
First Four: Former Big East Rivals Rutgers, Notre Dame Meet in NCAA Tournament Opener
A decade ago, Notre Dame and Rutgers were regular basketball opponents in the Big East. Now, the two programs will meet for the first time since 2013 as they face off in the First Four of the 2022 NCAA Tournament. The winner will slot into the West Region as the […]
First Four: Indiana, Wyoming Face Off in NCAA Tournament Play-In Game
The Indiana Hoosiers boast one of the most impressive NCAA Tournament pedigrees in the history of college basketball, but have fallen on tough times as of late. The Wyoming Cowboys have only made it to March Madness three times in the past 20 years. That puts the two programs on […]
MMA Notebook: Ankalaev Extends Winning Streak, Ngannou Needs Knee Surgery
Magomed Ankalaev made his case for a light heavyweight title shot on Saturday night with a unanimous decision victory over Thiago Santos at UFC Fight Night 203. Ankalaev showed he could compete with Santos in a striking battle, then used his wrestling and grappling skills to finish out a 49-46, […]
Yankees Add Josh Donaldson, Twins Pick Up Gary Sanchez in Five-Player Trade
The New York Yankees added another veteran power bat to their lineup, while the Minnesota Twins have secured the left side of their infield as the teams made a five-player trade on Sunday. The Twins acquired third baseman Gio Urshela and catcher Gary Sanchez, while the Yankees picked up Josh […]
Fernando Tatis Jr. Out with Broken Wrist, Could Miss Three Months
San Diego Padres superstar Fernando Tatis Jr. suffered a broken left wrist during the offseason, an injury that will cost him as much as three months. Tatis will likely require surgery for the injury, according to Padres general manager AJ Preller. Uncertainty around source of injury The 23-year-old shortstop wasn’t […]
Braves Trade for Matt Olson, Signaling New Destination for Freddie Freeman
Freddie Freeman is all but certain to land on a new team in the coming days after the Atlanta Braves traded for first baseman Matt Olson on Monday. The Braves sent four prospects to the Oakland Athletics in exchange for Olson, a power bat who made his first All-Star team […]
Clayton Kershaw Stays in LA, Signs 1-Year Deal with Dodgers
Clayton Kershaw kicked off what should be a frenzy of free agent signings in Major League Baseball on Friday by signing a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to multiple media reports. Kershaw had spent the first 14 years of his career with the Dodgers, and most experts […]
UFC Fight Night 203: Santos, Ankalaev See Opportunity to Move Up in Light Heavyweight Division
Magomed Ankalaev will headline his first UFC card on Saturday night when he takes on Thiago Santos in a battle of light heavyweight contenders in the main event of UFC Fight Night 203. While Santos (22-9) is a seasoned veteran when it comes to topping UFC cards, the 29-year-old Ankalaev […]
Hot Stove Reignites: Five Free Agents to Watch as Baseball Emerges from Lockout
With the 99-day lockout coming to an end, MLB free agents will be able to begin signing with teams again as early as Thursday night. Though most of the moves probably won’t start happening until Friday, expect a fast and furious end to the offseason as players – including some […]
Play Ball: MLB, MLBPA Reach Tentative Deal on New Collective Bargaining Agreement
After 99 days of a lockout that threatened to cancel the 2022 regular season, Major League Baseball and the MLBPA appear to have agreed on a deal that should result in a full year of baseball for fans. Multiple media outlets reported Thursday afternoon that the two sides had essentially […]
Players Championship Odds: Defending Champion Justin Thomas, World No. 1 Jon Rahm Lead Field
Jon Rahm will head to TPC Sawgrass as the world’s No. 1 player. That designation is anything but safe, however, as four players could potentially pass him at the top of the world ranking during the Players Championship this weekend. Rahm enters as the +1000 co-favorite to win the Players […]
Mid-Major Bubble Watch: Five Potential Cinderella Teams That Could Snag At-Large Bids
With Selection Sunday just days away, there are teams in every major conference that remain uncertain about their NCAA Tournament prospects. But there are more than a handful of mid-majors that could still potentially make the March Madness field as at-large teams, tightening the bubble for the big boys this […]
Opinion: Calvin Ridley Hysteria Shows Lack of Understanding on Betting, Integrity Issues
It was all but inevitable that professional athletes in the United States would be caught gambling during the era of regulated sports betting. The hyperbolic reactions to the NFL’s suspension of Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley earlier this week were almost as predictable. Ridley will miss at least the […]
Negotiation Progress Prevents More MLB Game Cancellations, For Now
Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association still haven’t reached an agreement to end the lockout that has delayed the start of spring training and the 2022 regular season. But there has been enough progress over the past few days to stop the league from canceling a second week […]
MMA Notebook: Kayla Harrison Re-Signs with PFL; Covington Dominates UFC 272 Main Event
Two-time Professional Fighters League champion Kayla Harrison has ended her free agency by once again joining the PFL. Harrison, who has won the PFL women’s lightweight championship in each of the last two seasons, had been considering offers from both Bellator and the UFC, among others. Harrison wants cross-promotional superfight […]
FanDuel Raises Stakes in Connecticut with Grand Opening of Massive Sportsbook at Mohegan Sun
Mohegan Sun celebrated the grand opening of its new 11,000-square foot sportsbook on Saturday, officially unveiling the largest FanDuel Sportsbook facility on the East Coast. The celebration began with a parade from the hotel lobby to the sportsbook, and culminated with appearances from a variety of sports legends and celebrities. […]