Tyson Fury dominated Deontay Wilder over seven rounds before Wilder’s corner threw in the towel on Saturday night, earning Fury the WBC heavyweight championship to go along with his status as the lineal titleholder in the division. Fury surprised many by taking an aggressive approach, punishing Wilder from the opening […]
Dan Hooker Fighting in Front of Hometown Crowd vs. Paul Felder at UFC Fight Night 168
Dan Hooker should have the crowd behind him when he takes on Paul Felder in a battle between lightweight contenders this Saturday at UFC Fight Night 168, taking place in Auckland, New Zealand. Hooker (19-8) hails from Auckland, and currently sits as the No. 7 contender in the UFC’s lightweight […]
Deontay Wilder, Tyson Fury Jockey for Favorite Status in Heavyweight Championship Rematch
WBC champion Deontay Wilder and lineal champion Tyson Fury will enter Saturday night’s heavyweight title fight at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas about as evenly matched as any two fighters can be, at least in the eyes of oddsmakers. FanDuel Sportsbook lists Wilder as the -110 favorite, with […]
Sports Betting Legislative Roundup: ‘Unfriendly’ Amendments Stall Kentucky Bill
A slew of amendments and a lack of caucus support have slowed progress on a Kentucky sports betting bill, even after the legislation unanimously passed out of a House committee last month. Since that 18-0 vote on Jan. 15, the bill has been passed over every day for a potential […]
Curling Up with Olympians: Our Game vs. Team Shuster, 2018 Gold Medalists
When curling receives its quadrennial popularity boost during each Winter Olympics, millions of Americans tune in to watch the sport. More than a few come away with the impression that, with a little practice, they might be able to become an Olympic curler. Those who end up trying curling at […]
Champions League: Injuries Leave Tottenham Vulnerable vs. RB Leipzig
Tottenham Hotspur will be without their starting forwards on Wednesday for the first leg of their Round of 16 Champions League clash against German side, RB Leipzig. Both Harry Kane and Son Heung-min are unavailable for manager Jose Mourinho as he tries to guide Spurs to another deep Champions League […]
Denny Hamlin Wins Third Daytona 500 in Photo Finish, Ryan Newman in Serious Condition After Crash
Denny Hamlin passed Ryan Blaney in the final seconds of the Daytona 500 on Monday to grab his second straight title in the Great American Race. Ryan Newman, who was leading on the final lap, failed to finish after a horrific crash sent his car flying, and put him the […]
Champions League Round of 16 Kicks Off Tuesday with Liverpool, PSG in Action
Europe’s top soccer teams return to the pitch on Tuesday, as Champions League play continues with the start of the Round of 16. The first leg of two matchups will be held on Tuesday, as Liverpool visits Atletico Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain heads to Germany to take on Dortmund. EPL […]
UFC Notebook: Blachowicz Seeks Title Shot After Spectacular Knockout Win
Jan Blachowicz put himself in the middle of the light heavyweight title discussion after recording a devastating first-round knockout win over Corey Anderson in the main event of UFC Fight Night 167 on Saturday. Blachowicz (26-8) hit Anderson (13-5) with a straight right hand at 3:08 into the first round, […]
Breanna Stewart, Brittney Griner Sign New Deals in Hectic WNBA Offseason
WNBA stars Brittney Griner and Breanna Stewart each signed new contracts with their respective teams this week, part of one of the busiest offseason periods in league history. Stewart re-signed with the Seattle Storm on Thursday, rejoining the team after missing a season due to a ruptured Achilles tendon suffered […]
Man City Receives Two-Year Champions League Ban for Financial Fair Play Violations
UEFA has banned defending Premier League champion Manchester City from the Champions League and other European competitions for two years after finding the club guilty of breaking the governing body’s Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations. UEFA also issued a fine of €30 million ($32.5 million) against the club. Man City […]
Top Canadian Curlers Sweeping for Glory at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Rachel Homan will seek her fourth Canadian curling championship next week at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, but she’ll have to deal with two top teams from Manitoba and defending champion Chelsea Carey in order to get the job done. The 2020 Scotties begins on Friday and runs through Feb. […]
UFC Fight Night 167: Anderson, Blachowicz Meet Again for Title Eliminator
Corey Anderson and Jan Blachowicz will face off on Saturday in the main event of UFC Fight Night 167 at the Santa Ana Star Center in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. The fight will serve as a probable title eliminator, as the winner has an excellent chance of receiving a shot […]
XFL Week 2: Guardians, Defenders Battle for Early Lead in East, Landry Jones Back at QB for Dallas
The DC Defenders will host the New York Guardians in an XFL Week 2 battle that could give the winner an early edge in the East Division playoff race. The Defenders are a 7-point favorite in the matchup, according to odds provided by FanDuel Sportsbook. New York Defense Collides with […]
USMNT Union Blasts US Soccer Over Gender Discrimination Lawsuit
The US National Soccer Team Players Association issued a blistering statement aimed at the US Soccer Federation (USSF) on Wednesday advocating for higher pay for players on the US women’s national team (USWNT). The union, which represents the US men’s national team, is supporting the USWNT gender discrimination lawsuit against […]
Sports Betting Legislative Roundup: Bills Gaining Traction from Coast to Coast
A slew of sports betting bills are making their way through state legislatures across the country, as more states look to regulate sports wagering as a way to generate revenue. While not all of these bills seem poised for passage this year, the number of sports betting laws under consideration […]
Manny Pacquiao Signs with Conor McGregor’s Management Firm, Fueling Talk of Crossover Fight
Paradigm Sports Management announced the signing of Manny Pacquiao on Tuesday, adding the champion boxer to a roster that already includes UFC superstar Conor McGregor. The signing amplified speculation that McGregor might head to the boxing ring again to face Pacquiao, a potential crossover fight that has been discussed recently. […]
NFL Reinstates Myles Garrett After Missing Final Six Games of 2019 Season
The NFL reinstated Myles Garrett on Wednesday, a move that allows the defensive end to rejoin the Cleveland Browns for the 2020 season. Garrett faced an indefinite suspension after he hit Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph with a helmet during a last-minute brawl at the end of a Week 10 […]
XFL Week 1: What We Learned About the Startup Football League This Weekend
One successful week isn’t enough for the XFL to declare victory in its attempt to create a viable secondary football league in the United States. But there’s no denying that Week 1 went about as well as it could for the startup. The XFL produced strong numbers both in terms […]
William Hill Signs Sports Betting Data Partnership with CBS Sports
CBS Sports and bookmaker William Hill announced a partnership on Tuesday, making the oddsmaker the official sportsbook and wagering data provider for the network. William Hill gains the exclusive rights to promote its sportsbook brand on CBS Sports’ digital platforms, beginning with March Madness. William Hill Targets Huge CBS Audience […]