Sam Burns will aim to take his third PGA Tour title of 2021 this weekend as he heads into the Houston Open as the betting favorite. DraftKings Sportsbook lists Burns as the +1200 top pick to win at Memorial Park Golf Course. Organizers tout stadium setup at Memorial Park The […]
Ohio State Jumps into College Football Playoff Position, Georgia Solidifies Championship Favorite Status
Michigan State enjoyed just one week as the darling of college football, as the Spartans lost 40-29 to the Purdue Boilermakers on Saturday to cripple their national championship odds. The loss dropped Michigan State from No. 3 to No. 7 in the College Football Playoff rankings this week. Buckeyes among […]
Blue Blood Battle: Duke, Kentucky Clash at Madison Square Garden
The Kentucky Wildcats want to rebound from a terrible 2020-21 season, not to mention a disappointing preseason exhibition campaign. They will immediately jump into the fire on Tuesday, starting the season against the Duke Blue Devils in the Champions Classic at Madison Square Garden. Kentucky went just 9-16 last season […]
Kansas Jayhawks Face Unranked Michigan State to Start College Basketball Season
The Michigan State Spartans start the 2021-22 season in unfamiliar territory, as they won’t sport a ranking next to their name when they face the No. 3 Kansas Jayhawks in the Champions Classic at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday. Kansas starts the year as one of the favorites to win […]
Bulldogs or Bust: Gonzaga Opens College Basketball Season as National Championship Favorites
The Gonzaga Bulldogs have evolved from a mid-major bracket buster to a fully-fledged title contender over the past two decades, reaching the finals of the NCAA Championship twice in the past five seasons. Now, sportsbooks expect the Zags to finish their ascent. Oddsmakers across the board have made Gonzaga the […]
MMA Notebook: Usman, Namajunas Defend Titles at UFC 268
Colby Covington pushed the champion to the limit on Saturday night, but it was Kamaru Usman who retained his welterweight championship in the main event of UFC 268 at Madison Square Garden. Usman won the fight by unanimous decision, with the judges scoring the bout 48-47, 48-47, 49-46. Usman shows […]
Caleb Plant Seeks Massive Upset, Undisputed Super Middleweight Crown vs. Canelo Alvarez
Caleb Plant has gone undefeated throughout his boxing career, building a resume that ranks him among the best super middleweight fighters in the world. But he’ll face his greatest challenge yet on Saturday when he takes on the legendary Saul Alvarez at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. […]
Undefeated Wake Forest Visits North Carolina as Road Underdog
Wake Forest is undefeated and will have a legitimate shot at reaching the College Football Playoff if it can win the ACC without losing a game. North Carolina sits at 4-4, needing a couple more wins just to earn a bowl bid. Yet the Tar Heels come in as the […]
Auburn, Texas A&M Battle for Position in SEC West, College Football Playoff Rankings
Texas A&M will host Auburn on Saturday in a critical game for both teams, as the victor will pick up a quality win while the loser falls out of the SEC West race. Auburn (6-2) ranks No. 13 in the College Football Playoff rankings, while Texas A&M (6-2) sits right […]
UFC 268: Colby Covington Gets His Rematch Against Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman
Colby Covington has accused Kamaru Usman of ducking him ever since Usman stopped him late in the fifth round of their title fight back in 2019. Now, Covington will get a second chance at the welterweight championship when the two face off in the main event of UFC 268 on […]
Bellator 270: Patricky Pitbull Wants Lightweight Title Back in the Family
When Patricio “Pitbull” Friere vacated his Bellator lightweight championship last month — which he won in 2019, but never defended — it opened the door for the division to move forward and find a new standard-bearer. That well could be his brother Patricky “Pitbull” Friere, who will try to avenge […]
Abraham Ancer Looks to Bring Title to Mexican Fans at World Wide Technology Championship
Abraham Ancer won his first PGA Tour title just three months ago, taking down the FedEx St. Jude Invitational back in August. Now, he’s looking to add to that haul in front of his home fans this weekend in the World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba in Mexico. Ancer will […]
Los Angeles Dodgers Open as 2022 World Series Favorite, Braves Among Top Contenders
The Atlanta Braves shut out the Houston Astros on Tuesday night to clinch the 2021 World Series, capturing their first title since 1995. Soon after, sportsbooks posted their first 2022 World Series odds, posting a list of usual suspects as the favorites to win the title next year. The Los […]
Cincinnati’s National Championship Odds Slide After Playoff Committee Snubs Bearcats in First Rankings
The Cincinnati Bearcats are undefeated and hold a notable road win over Notre Dame. But those accolades weren’t enough for the College Football Playoff committee to place them in the top four of the initial CFP rankings, jeopardizing Cincinnati’s national championship hopes. Cincinnati came in at No. 6 on the […]
World Series Game 6: Astros Head Back to Houston Needing Two Wins to Beat Braves
The Houston Astros kept their World Series hopes alive with a 9-5 win over the Atlanta Braves in Sunday’s Game 5. Now, the series shifts to Houston for Game 6, where the Astros will still need to win both games to deny the Braves their first title since 1995. The […]
MMA Notebook: Teixeira, Yan Capture Titles at UFC 267; Harrison Wins Again in PFL
Glover Teixeira became the oldest first-time champion in UFC history on Saturday, as the 42-year-old submitted Jan Blachowicz in the second round of the main event to win the promotion’s light heavyweight title. Teixeira (33-7) entered the fight as a +240 underdog and a +700 pick to win via submission, […]
National Championship Odds: Michigan State, Wake Forest Remain Longshots Despite Perfect Records
After Saturday’s college football action, there are still four undefeated teams playing in the Power 5 conferences. But while Georgia and Oklahoma have earned themselves serious national championship consideration, the two others remain on the outside looking in, at least according to sportsbooks. Michigan State (8-0) defeated rival Michigan (7-1) […]
Soler, Riley, Freeman Lead World Series MVP Odds as Braves Close in on Title
The Atlanta Braves failed to close out the Houston Astros in Sunday’s Game 5, but their star players still top the World Series MVP odds heading into Game 6 on Tuesday night. No one player has broken out to stake a clear claim for the World Series MVP. But with […]
World Series Game 5: Braves One Win from Title; Astros Turn to Valdez
The Atlanta Braves can win their first World Series title since 1995 on Sunday, but they’ll have to get past Framber Valdez and the Houston Astros in Game 5 to do it. Atlanta came from behind to capture a 3-2 win at home on Saturday, taking a 3-1 series lead. […]
World Series Game 4: Astros, Greinke Look to Rebound After Two-Hit Shutout Loss
The Houston Astros need their bats to wake up on Saturday as they attempt to once again tie up the World Series against the Atlanta Braves in Game 4. The Braves won Friday’s Game 3 on a combined two-hit shutout, with starter Ian Anderson going five no-hit innings. Snitker relied […]