Even the most naïve sports fans must know that Sunday’s boxing exhibition between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Logan Paul at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami will be more about entertainment than world-class pugilism. But some bettors will still look to get action down on the fight, even with a strange […]
Neither Jairzinho Rozenstruik nor Augusto Sakai will earn themselves a heavyweight title shot anytime soon. But both men could inch themselves closer to that conversation on Saturday with a big win in the main event of UFC Fight Night 189. The two heavyweights are relatively early in their professional careers, […]
As in any major tournament, it’s only a matter of time before the top contenders meet up against each other at the French Open. But that won’t be the case for most of tennis’ biggest stars this weekend, as the highest seeds will largely play relative unknowns on their way […]
The New York Mets spent most of May playing with a depleted roster ravaged by injuries, something that seems almost typical for fans of the franchise. But a funny thing happened during that stretch. Rather than fall apart, the Mets put together a run that saw them take control of […]
Ashleigh Barty struggled with a left hip injury during her second-round match against Magda Linette at the French Open on Thursday, leading the world’s No. 1 ranked player to retire from the match and exit the tournament. Barty first experienced the injury just before arriving at Roland Garros, and felt […]
The Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club always presents a challenge, even for the world’s best players. But this year’s event comes with a few added caveats that might generate some surprises over the weekend. Players will have to contend with a brand-new course, ferocious rough, and perhaps even […]
Anyone closely following the NFT space has noticed that the market has cooled in recent weeks following a burst of interest in non-fungible tokens earlier this spring. But a recent story by Protos examined just how far interest in these products, including some sports NFTs, has actually fallen. According to […]
When Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open on Monday after skipping her mandatory media obligations following her first-round victory, it brought attention to issues of anxiety and mental health. The decision raised questions over what the world should expect from elite athletes, and what organizational bodies can do to […]
American grandmaster Wesley So was one game away from beating World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen for a third time in a Champions Chess Tour final on Monday, but Carlsen fought back to finally get one over on his rival and win the FTX Crypto Cup final. Carlsen earned a guaranteed […]
In his fourth professional fight, YouTuber Jake Paul will once again step up his level of competition by taking on someone with a bit more striking experience than his previous opponent. But by choosing Tyron Woodley, Paul is still avoiding the one thing that could bring competitive legitimacy to his […]
When the Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Yankees 3-1 on Monday, it wasn’t just the latest victory in what is becoming a one-sided rivalry in the AL East. It also marked the end of a month in which Tampa Bay went 22-6 to claim the best record in […]
World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen swept a pair of tiebreaker blitz games on Thursday to beat American grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura and go through to the semifinals of the FTX Crypto Cup. Carlsen and Nakamura drew both of their sets 2-2, necessitating the tiebreakers. Carlsen dominates tiebreakers after tense match Nakamura […]
Connecticut lawmakers finally passed comprehensive sports betting and online gambling legislation this week, setting in motion a move that could bring sportsbooks to the state as early as this fall. The Connecticut Senate passed the bill 28-6 on Tuesday night, and Gov. Ned Lamont signed it into law on Thursday. […]
Phil Mickelson will once again team up with Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady on the golf course when the two take on Bryson DeChambeau and Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers in the fourth iteration of The Match. Mickelson is coming off one of the most significant achievements of […]
Three of the world’s top-10 golfers are back in action immediately after the PGA Championship as the tour moves to Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas, for the Charles Schwab Challenge. Jordan Spieth enters the weekend as the +1000 favorite to win the Charles Schwab Challenge, according to FanDuel […]
Zach Plesac just wanted to rip off his shirt in the Cleveland Indians locker room on Sunday. Now, that decision has landed the starting pitcher on the injured list. Cleveland manager Terry Francona told reporters on Tuesday that the team was placing Plesac on the IL due to a non-displaced […]
The Asahi Shimbun, the second-largest circulating newspaper in the world, is calling for the postponement or cancellation of the Summer Olympics, joining a chorus of Japanese stakeholders who say the Tokyo Games shouldn’t go forward. The COVID-19 pandemic pushed back the 2020 Summer Olympics, which are scheduled to start on […]
World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen barely avoided disaster on Tuesday, winning his final round-robin game to secure one of the eight quarterfinal slots in the FTX Crypto Cup. Carlsen ended the preliminary stage with 8.5 points after 15 rounds, securing the No. 6 seed heading into the quarterfinals. Carlsen relieved […]
NBA Top Shot leads the world of sports NFTs in 2021, due in large part to its highly polished product that offers collectors more than just static cards. Now, there’s another use for those moments: playing daily fantasy sports with them. The MomentRanks.com website has launched a DFS game in […]
The leading contender for the NL Cy Young Award will return to action on Tuesday night when Jacob deGrom takes the hill for the New York Mets against the Colorado Rockies. deGrom missed more than two weeks with right side tightness, an injury that required the ace to spend time […]
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