Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) met with MLB commissioner, Rob Manfred in New York on Monday to talk about a proposed plan to eliminate 42 minor league teams across the country after the 2020 season. Sanders, a candidate for the Democratic nomination for president, has been an outspoken opponent of the […]
Inter Miami, Nashville SC Assigned to Conferences as Relentless MLS Expansion Continues
Officials announced Monday that MLS expansion team Inter Miami CF will be playing in the league’s Eastern Conference next year, while Nashville SC will set up shop in the Western Conference. The addition of the two new teams will bring the league total to 26, a new high for MLS. […]
Louisville Latest Team to Claim No. 1 Ranking in Men’s College Basketball Polls
In a men’s college basketball season punctuated by major upsets and a lack of predictability, the Louisville Cardinals (7-0) are the latest team to take on the mantle of the nation’s top team. Louisville received 48 first-place votes to take the No. 1 ranking in the AP Top 25 poll, […]
Ravens Fly Past Patriots to Take Over as Super Bowl Betting Favorites
A Baltimore win combined with a disappointing performance by the New England Patriots has made the Ravens the consensus Super Bowl betting favorites at sportsbooks across the country. The Ravens defeated the San Francisco 49ers, 20-17 on a last-second field goal by Justin Tucker, while the Patriots offense struggled yet […]
Premier League Title Race May Already be Over: Liverpool Lead by 11
Liverpool held on to a 2-1 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday to remain undefeated in the Premier League, despite seeing goalkeeper Alisson sent off with a red card. The victory expanded Liverpool’s lead at the top of the table to 11 points. The Reds saw their advantage […]
Tyson Fury Installed as Slight Favorite Over Deontay Wilder in February Rematch
Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder have officially set a date for their rematch, with the odds showing Fury as the slightest of favorites when the two meet for a second time. Representatives for both fighters told ESPN earlier this week that the second fight between the two undefeated heavyweights has […]
Conor McGregor Returning to UFC in January to Face Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone
Conor McGregor will fight in the UFC for the first time in over a year in January, when he takes on Donald “Cowboy†Cerrone in the main event of UFC 246. The welterweight fight is scheduled for Jan. 18 in Las Vegas, according to UFC president Dana White. McGregor Takes […]
Eight Teams In, Eight Spots Still Open for Champions League Knockout Stage
With only one round of matches remaining in the Champions League group stage, eight of the 16 teams that will advance to the knockout rounds have already been determined, while eight spots will be determined on the tournament’s final pool play matchday. European giants like Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, and […]
Jason Garrett on the Hot Seat as Dallas Cowboys Host Buffalo Bills on Thanksgiving
The Dallas Cowboys (6-5) will look to ease the pressure on head coach Jason Garrett with a marquee win as they host the Buffalo Bills (8-3) for the middle game of the Thanksgiving NFL slate. Dallas comes into the game as a 6.5-point favorite, according to FanDuel Sportsbook, but that […]
Stephen F. Austin Beats Duke in Largest College Basketball Upset in 15 Years
Stephen F. Austin defeated No. 1 ranked Duke 85-83 in overtime on Tuesday, handing the Blue Devils their first nonconference home loss since 2000. The last time Duke lost to a non-ACC team at home came when it lost to St. John’s 83-82 on Feb. 26, 2000. A Season of […]
Champions League: Chelsea, Liverpool Among Teams Facing Critical Matches on Wednesday
Chelsea finds itself in a game it cannot afford to lose on Wednesday, as the English side’s hopes of advancing in the Champions League could hang in the balance when it travels to Valencia. Chelsea and Valencia are each on seven points with two more matches to play in Group […]
Sports Betting Roundup: DraftKings, New Hampshire Reach Agreement for January Launch
The New Hampshire Executive Council approved a contract between DraftKings and the New Hampshire Lottery on Monday, opening the door for the state to start offering sports betting as soon as January. While the deal is not exclusive, DraftKings won the contract after a competitive bidding process in which New […]
UFC Planning Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson Lightweight Title Fight Next April
One of the most anticipated fights in all of MMA could come to fruition early next year, as the UFC is close to booking Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson for a lightweight championship clash in April. UFC President, Dana White told ESPN he is looking to schedule the long-awaited clash […]
Champions League: Real Madrid, Manchester City Seeking Advancement to Knockout Round
Real Madrid is among several sides with a chance to book a berth in the Champions League Round of 16 on Tuesday, as it hosts Group A leader, Paris Saint-Germain in the top match of the day. PSG is already guaranteed a spot in the knockout stages with a perfect […]
Jon Jones Will Fight Dominick Reyes for UFC Light Heavyweight Title
UFC President Dana White announced on ESPN that Jon Jones will face rising star Dominick Reyes for the UFC light heavyweight championship on Feb. 8 in Houston. Jones (25-1) is the current light heavyweight champion, having won the title over Alexander Gustafsson at UFC 232 in Dec. 2018. Jones Among […]
Luka Doncic Keeps Putting Up Huge Numbers, Cashing Prop Bets for Gamblers
Luka Doncic has been lighting up the NBA in his sophomore season, putting up historic performances seemingly on a nightly basis over the past two weeks. That success hasn’t just been welcomed by the Dallas Mavericks, but also by bettors who have been backing Doncic to put up big numbers […]
Manchester City Favored vs. Chelsea in Premier League Title Chase
A faltering Manchester City faces a red-hot Chelsea side at the Etihad in a critical matchup between two clubs that are desperately trying to stop Liverpool from running away with the Premier League title. Chelsea is currently in third place after having won six straight EPL matches, while defending champions, […]
William Hill Purchases CG Technology Sportsbooks, Consolidates Vegas Sports Betting Market
Sports betting giant William Hill announced Wednesday that it will purchase the sportsbook assets of CG Technology, a move that will give the British bookmaker a strong presence on the Las Vegas Strip. The purchase includes retail sports betting properties at the Cosmopolitan, Venetian, Palazzo, Palms, Tropicana, and Silverton casinos, […]
Vontaze Burfict: Some NFL Games are Rigged, Questions Referee Integrity
Vontaze Burfict won’t be playing in any more NFL games this season, and in a recent interview with The Athletic, the Oakland Raiders linebacker made it clear he isn’t happy with how the league handled his suspension. That aside, Burfict dropped another nugget in his interview that could grab the […]
Antonio Brown Apologizes to Robert Kraft, Sparking Rumors of Patriots Return
Antonio Brown took to Instagram to apologize to New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft on Tuesday, saying that he regretted the “bad media and the drama†that he brought with him during his brief stint with the team. Brown played just one game with the Patriots this season before being […]