President Donald Trump tweeted in support of the US-led 2026 World Cup bid on Thursday, while also seemingly threatening nations that didn’t throw their support behind the effort. The United States is leading a joint bid with Mexico and Canada to bring the 2026 FIFA World Cup to North America, […]
Independent Review Panel Finds Systemic Integrity Issues in Professional Tennis
A two-year investigation into corruption in the professional ranks of tennis by the Independent Review Panel has found that there is a “tsunami” of integrity issues in the sport, particularly at lower levels of the game. The Independent Review Panel published their findings on Wednesday. The investigation had been ongoing […]
Commission on College Basketball Calls for End of One-and-Done Rule
The Commission on College Basketball released a report calling for a series of changes to the structure of NBAA basketball, including the end of a rule that prevents players from immediately playing in the NBA after graduating from high school. The commission, which was chaired by former Secretary of State […]
Arsenal Faces Atletico Madrid, Marseille Hosts Salzburg in Europa League Semis
Arsenal is hoping to capture a Europa League title for outgoing manager Arsene Wenger, but they’ll first need to get past a dangerous Atletico Madrid side in the semifinal round, which begins on Thursday. Arsenal will play host to Atletico in the first of two legs, with the second match […]
Pete Rose’s Wife: Autograph Earnings Support His Heavy Gambling Habit
The estranged wife of baseball legend Pete Rose has alleged in court documents that he is still making more than a million dollars a year from autograph signings, and that he spends most of that money on gambling. According to TMZ, these and other allegations are included in new divorce filings […]
Gronkowski (not the Horse) Confirms He Will Return to Patriots for 2018 Season
Star tight end Rob Gronkowski announced on Tuesday that he would be returning to the New England Patriots for the 2018 season, bolstering their chances of winning another Super Bowl championship. “I met with coach today and informed him I will be back for the 2018 season with the Pats,” […]
Bayern Munich Hosts Real Madrid in Blockbuster Champions League Semifinal
Two of Europe’s most formidable soccer clubs will face off on Wednesday, as Bayern Munich plays host to Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal. Real Madrid are the most successful club of all time in European competition, having won the UEFA Champions League or the […]
Brian Ortega to Challenge Max Holloway for Featherweight Title at UFC 226
Max Holloway may not have been able to make weight at UFC 223 on short notice, but he’ll look to make up for that disappointment at UFC 226, when he defends his featherweight title against Brian Ortega at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. UFC 226 is scheduled to take […]
Liverpool and Roma Meet in Unexpected Champions League Semifinal Match
Neither Liverpool nor Roma were expected to get past their prestigious opponents in the Champions League quarterfinal round. But not only have the two clubs reached the final four of European soccer, they will now face off for a spot in the Champions League final. Roma made it to the […]
Third Straight NASCAR Victory Puts Kyle Busch on Historic Streak
Kyle Busch pulled away during an overtime sprint to the finish at Richmond Raceway to win the Toyota Owners 400 and score his third straight NASCAR Cup Series victory. Busch won the race despite starting all the way back in 32nd position. Of Busch’s 46 NASCAR wins, that is the […]
Stars Group to Acquire UK Sports Betting Giant Sky Bet for $4.7 Billion
The Stars Group announced that it has agreed to purchase Sky Betting and Gaming for $4.7 billion, a move that will create the world’s largest publicly traded online gambling company in the world and give Stars a larger presence in the sports betting world. SBG is currently owned by CVC […]
Top English Teams Hunt for One Last Trophy This Season in FA Cup Semifinals
Three of the top teams in the English Premier League will be in action at Wembley Stadium in London this weekend, as they look to get one step closer to winning the FA Cup. Perhaps no team is happier to play in front of the Wembley crowd than Tottenham Hotspur, […]
Rafael Nadal Hits the Clay, Eyeing 11th Victory at Monte Carlo Masters without Roger Federer in His Way
Rafael Nadal dominated his opening match at the Monte Carlo Masters on Wednesday, taking just 78 minutes to defeat Aljaz Bedene 6-1, 6-3. Nadal has dominated the clay court season for virtually his entire career, and is looking to become the first player to win 11 titles at the same […]
Louisiana Opts Out of Legal Sports Betting (for Now)
Just because sports betting might become legal across the US, not every state is ready to jump on board, at least not right away. On Tuesday, a senate committee in Louisiana rejected a bill that laid out a framework for legalizing the activity on fears that such a move would […]
CM Punk, Holly Holm Added to Card for UFC 225 in Chicago
When UFC 225 is held on June 9 in Chicago, it will be headlined by a middleweight title fight between champion Robert Whittaker (20-4) and No. 1 contender Yoel Romero (13-2). But the UFC is always looking to add more star power to their cards, and in recent days, a […]
Food City 500: Kyle Busch Wins Second Straight after Rain and Sleet Delays
Kyle Busch survived a rain delay to win the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on Monday, allowing him to capture his second straight victory on the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series. The race was marred by a variety of weather issues beginning on Sunday. After the first 204 […]
Manchester City Clinches English Premier League Title Earlier than Expected
Manchester City clinched the English Premier League title on Sunday, after crosstown rivals Manchester United suffered a surprising loss to West Bromwich Albion on Sunday. City had put themselves in position to win the league this weekend after defeating Tottenham 3-1 on Saturday. That put them 16 points ahead of […]
Kawhi Leonard Now Expected to Miss Entirety of NBA Playoffs for Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs will need to find a way to win without their biggest star, as Kawhi Leonard is now expected to miss all of the NBA Playoffs, regardless of how far San Antonio advances. According to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports, league sources say that Leonard will sit […]
Gennady “GGG” Golovkin Still Searching for May 5 Opponent
When Gennady Golovkin (37-0-1, 33 KOs) arrived with his trainer and promoter for a new conference in Los Angeles on Thursday, reporters were expecting to learn who GGG would be fighting on May 5. Instead, everyone left the event with more questions than answers. “There is no announcement,” said promoter […]
Players’ Unions Want Input on Future of Legalized Sports Betting
The players’ unions of the four major North American sports leagues released a joint statement on Thursday morning, announcing that they expect to have a seat at the table when it comes to the future of sports betting. The statement was released by the MLBPA, NFLPA, NBPA, and NHLPA. It […]