A late steal and an ensuing block at the buzzer led to a brawl at the end of Kansas’ 81-60 win over Kansas State on Tuesday, with at least one player suspended indefinitely for his role in the melee. The sequence began when Kansas forward Silvio De Sousa began attempting […]
Coco Gauff Hangs on in Three Sets at Australian Open, Will Face Naomi Osaka Next
History keeps repeating itself for Coco Gauff, as the 15-year-old tennis phenom will once again face off against Naomi Osaka in the third round of a Grand Slam, this time at the Australian Open. Gauff survived a sloppy, back-and-forth encounter with Sorana Cirstea in Wednesday, ultimately pulling out the win […]
Maria Sharapova, Johanna Konta Bounced from Australian Open on Day 2
While most top seeds cruised through their first-round matches at the Australian Open on Tuesday, Maria Sharapova saw her run in Melbourne come to an early end. Sharapova lost 6-3, 6-4 to No. 19 seed Donna Vekic in Rod Laver Arena, the third-straight time the Russian star has bowed out […]
Conor McGregor for President? Not Quite, But He Sure Loves Him Some Donald Trump
Call it election meddling or outside interference from a foreign power if you must, but the recently victorious Irish MMA fighter Conor McGregor declared his affection for US President Donald Trump on Twitter Monday, with a tweet that was soon heard — and reheard — around the world. Phenomenal President. […]
Arsenal Fights to Salvage Season with Midweek Scrap at Chelsea
Chelsea and Arsenal are far out of the running for the Premier League title this season, but the two clubs still have plenty to play for in their Tuesday matchup at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea sits in fourth place on the EPL table, while Arsenal is languishing in 10th position. Arsenal […]
Baylor Leaps Past Gonzaga to Take Top Spot in AP Men’s College Basketball Poll
The Baylor Bears earned 33, first-place votes to take over the No. 1 spot in the AP men’s college basketball poll on Monday, inching past the Gonzaga Bulldogs as the top team in the country. Baylor (15-1) is the seventh team to occupy the top spot in the poll this […]
Australian Open: Coco Gauff Beats Venus Williams in Opener, Rain Welcomed Despite Delaying Play
Coco Gauff kicked off her 2020 Australian Open in style, beating Venus Williams in straight sets to advance to the second round in Melbourne on Monday. Gauff won 7-6 (7-5), 6-3 to beat Williams for the second time in the opening round of a Grand Slam tournament. Gauff Gaining Confidence […]
UFC Notebook: McGregor Dominates, Barber Suffers Complete ACL Tear
Conor McGregor emphatically announced his presence among the UFC elite on Saturday, finishing Donald Cerrone in just 40 seconds to win the main event of UFC 246 in Las Vegas. McGregor (22-4) landed a hard left head kick in the opening seconds of his fight with “Cowboy†Cerrone (36-14), then […]
Liverpool Faces ‘Most Important Game of the Year’ as Man United Comes to Anfield
Liverpool is surging toward its first English top division title in 30 years, but manager Jurgen Klopp says there are still critical games to play, including a Sunday clash at Anfield with Manchester United. Liverpool sits atop the Premier League standings, with a massive 14-point gulf separating the Reds from […]
Julian Williams Looks to Avoid Upset in First Title Defense vs. Jeison Rosario
Last May, Julian “J Rock†Williams stunned the boxing world by earning a unanimous-decision win over Jarrett Hurd to claim the WBA, IBF, and IBO super welterweight world titles. Now, Williams is looking to avoid being on the wrong side of a similar stunner in his first title defense, as […]
Sports Betting Legislative Roundup: Maine Gov. Vetoes Bill, Kentucky Measure Moves Forward
A bill to legalize sports betting in Kentucky passed through a state House committee unanimously on Wednesday, raising hopes that the legislation will be able to clear the full chamber soon. Similar legislation also passed the House Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations Committee last year, but never received a full […]
Kinder, Gentler Conor McGregor Says He’ll KO Donald Cerrone at UFC 246
Conor McGregor showed a less abrasive side of his personality in his pre-fight press conference on Wednesday, but still said he plans to finish Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone in the main event of UFC 246 in Las Vegas on Saturday. McGregor is a -300 favorite over Cerrone (+235) in his return […]
Carlos Beltran Out as Mets Manager in Wake of Astros Cheating Scandal
The New York Mets and manager Carlos Beltran announced they had mutually agreed to part ways on Thursday afternoon, widening the fallout from the Houston Astros sign-stealing scandal. Beltran became the third manager to lose his job over his role in the scheme. Houston manager AJ Hinch was fired by […]
Australian Open Draw: Venus Williams Faces Coco Gauff in All-American First Round Clash
History has a chance to repeat itself down in Melbourne, Australia when up-and-coming phenom Coco Gauff takes on her idol and tennis legend, Venus Williams, in the first round of the Australian Open. Gauff became the youngest qualifier in Wimbledon history last year before upsetting Williams in the first round. […]
Australian Open Disrupted by Wildfires as Air Quality Hits Worldwide Low
Smoke from bushfires has caused havoc at the Australian Open this week, but officials have been reluctant to discuss how the ongoing situation might impact the remainder of qualifying or the main draw. Organizers pushed forward with qualifying matches on Tuesday, despite air-quality standards in Melbourne being officially designated as […]
Vegas Golden Knights Fire Coach Gerard Gallant, Hire Peter DeBoer
The struggling Vegas Golden Knights fired head coach Gerard Gallant on Wednesday, removing the leader who took the franchise to the Stanley Cup Finals in its inaugural season. Gallant was replaced later in the day by former San Jose coach Peter DeBoer, who was fired by the San Jose Sharks […]
Astros Still World Series Contenders After Firings, Some Sportsbooks Wary of Win Total
The Astros cheating scandal hasn’t put much of a dent in Houston’s chances of capturing another World Series title in 2020, with sportsbooks keeping the 2019 American League champions near the top of their boards, even after the firings of manager AJ Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow. However, many […]
Conor McGregor Sees Potential Rematch with Mayweather, Future Fight vs. Pacquiao
Conor McGregor will make his long-awaited return to the UFC on Saturday, when he faces Donald “Cowboy†Cerrone at UFC 246 in Las Vegas. But McGregor has his eyes on another potential payday in the boxing ring, whether that’s against his old rival Floyd Mayweather Jr. or another big name […]
Clemson Opens as 2020 National Championship Favorite, LSU Longshot to Repeat
Clemson failed in its bid to win back-to-back national championships on Monday, but oddsmakers still favor the Tigers to dominate college football next season. The first 2020 national championship odds were released just hours after LSU defeated Clemson 42-25 to win the 2019 College Football Playoff championship, and Clemson is […]
XFL Rules Aren’t Xtreme, but Will Speed up Play, Spice up Dull Moments
When the new incarnation of the XFL begins play on Feb. 8, fans shouldn’t expect to see anything nearly as unorthodox as the pregame scramble for possession from the 2001 version of the league. But there will be numerous rule changes designed to improve the pace of play, and keep […]