Joanna Jedrzejczyk earned a unanimous decision victory over Michelle Waterson at UFC Fight Night 161 on Saturday in a performance that might earn her another shot at the women’s strawweight title in the near future. Jedrzejczyk was in control through most of the fight, winning handily on all three judges’ […]
Stefanos Tsitsipas Qualifies for ATP Finals London With Deep Run at Shanghai Masters
Stefanos Tsitsipas will take part in the 2019 Nitto ATP Finals this November after clinching his position in the year-end event with a semifinal run at the Rolex Shanghai Masters. The Greek 21-year-old guaranteed his position in the ATP Finals London on Friday, after he pulled off an upset over […]
Washington Mystics Defeat Connecticut Sun to Win 2019 WNBA Title
Emma Meesseman scored 22 points while Elena Delle Donne added 21 to lead the Washington Mystics to an 89-78 victory over the Connecticut Sun in the decisive Game 5 of the WNBA Finals. The victory gave Washington its first WNBA championship, while denying Connecticut its first league title. Mystics Stars […]
UFC Fight Night 161: Weight Cut Drama Adds Tension to Jedrzejczyk vs. Waterson
The main event of UFC Fight Night 161 between Joanna Jedrzejczyk and Michelle Waterson could result in the winner moving to the top of the list for a women’s strawweight title fight – but that’s assuming the bout happens at all. Rumors are swirling that Jedrzejczyk is having trouble making […]
Errol Spence Jr. Seriously Injured, Expected to Live After One-Car Crash
Welterweight boxing champion Errol Spence Jr. was seriously injured following a one-car crash that took place in the early morning hours Thursday near Dallas. According to Dallas police, the accident took place just before 3 am, while the car was traveling at “a high rate of speed.†Ferrari Flipped Multiple […]
Dominic Thiem Becomes Fifth Player to Qualify for ATP Finals With China Open Win
Dominic Thiem has clinched his fourth straight appearance in the year-end ATP Finals, after picking up 500 more points by winning the China Open last week. The 26-year-old Thiem is currently fifth in the Race to London standings, the same position he holds in the rolling 52-week ATP Tour rankings. […]
NBA Preseason Events Cancelled, Chinese Partners Cut Ties in Continued Fallout from Morey Tweet
The fallout in China over the tweet by Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey in support of Hong Kong protestors and NBA commissioner Adam Silver’s response to the controversy continues to grow, with preseason events in the country being canceled and local partners cutting ties with the NBA in droves. […]
Connecticut Sun Hold Off Mystics to Force Deciding Game 5 in WNBA Finals
The WNBA Finals will come down to a one-game, winner-takes-all contest on Thursday, as the Connecticut Sun held off the rallying Washington Mystics to win Game 4 by a 90-86 score. Five Connecticut players scored in double figures on the evening, led by Jonquel Jones, who put up 18 points […]
Liverpool Opens Up Eight-Point Lead in EPL, Oddsmakers Not Counting Man City Out
When Manchester City took a stunning 2-0 loss to Wolves at home on Sunday, there were predictable cries that the Premier League title race might already be over. Bookmakers aren’t buying that narrative just yet. Liverpool now has a massive eight-point lead after just eight EPL matches, following a 2-1 […]
Golovkin Gets Tight Decision Win Over Derevyanchenko: What’s Next for Middleweight Boxing?
Gennady Golovkin was awarded a close decision victory over Sergiy Derevyanchenko on Saturday night in a performance that was enough to keep GGG near the top of the middleweight division, but raised questions as to whether he’s still at the top of his game. The victory earned Golovkin both the […]
Pittsburgh Penguins Center Evgeni Malkin Expected to Miss Month or More with Leg Injury
The Pittsburgh Penguins will be without star center Evgeni Malkin for at least a month, with TSN’s Darren Dreger reporting that he is suffering from a soft tissue injury to one of his legs. Pittsburgh coach Mike Sullivan has been elusive about the specifics of Malkin’s injury, saying only that […]
Israel Adesanya Knocks Out Robert Whittaker, Becomes UFC Middleweight Champion
Israel Adesanya unified the UFC middleweight title on Sunday in Melbourne, Australia, knocking out Robert Whittaker in the second round to remain undefeated for his MMA career. Whittaker (20-5) had been the official champion, but was coming off a period of inactivity during which, Adesanya (18-0) earned the interim middleweight […]
Kyle Larson Ends Drought, Clinches Playoff Advancement with Sunday Win at Dover
Kyle Larson picked up his first NASCAR Cup Series win in two years on Sunday, claiming victory at the Drydene 400 at Dover International Speedway. The victory also clinched a spot in the Round of 8 of NASCAR’s postseason for Larson, marking the first time a driver from Chip Ganassi […]
WNBA Finals: Washington Mystics on Verge of First Title After Game 3 Win Over Connecticut Sun
The Washington Mystics are just one game away from winning their first title in franchise history after claiming a 94-81 road victory over the Connecticut Sun on Sunday in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals. Emma Meesseman scored 21 points while Kristi Toliver poured in 20 to lead Washington to […]
Liverpool Looks to Continue Perfect EPL Start Against Surging Leicester City
Liverpool will try to continue its torrid start to the Premier League season when surprise contender, Leicester City, comes to Anfield on Saturday. Liverpool has begun its EPL campaign by winning all of its first seven matches, while Leicester is currently third in the Premier League table with 14 points. […]
William Hill Becomes Authorized NBA Sports Betting Operator, Continuing US Push
William Hill and the NBA have announced a partnership agreement that will make the bookmaker an authorized sports betting operator for the basketball league in the United States. The deal is just the latest for William Hill, which is continuing to position itself as a major sports betting brand in […]
New NBA Coach’s Challenge System Tested in Preseason Game by Mike D’Antoni
The 2019-2020 NBA season will be the first in league history to include a coach’s challenge during games, allowing teams to try and overturn calls made by officials on the court. On Thursday, Houston Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni became the first to take advantage of the new rule, ushering in […]
UFC 243: Robert Whittaker Battles Israel Adesanya to Unify Middleweight Title
UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker will fight in front of a supportive Australian crowd when he takes on interim champion Israel Adesanya at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne on Sunday. Whittaker is fighting for the first time since June 2018, when he defeated Yoel Romero by split decision. Injury Makes Whittaker […]
Triple G Facing Sergey Derevyanchenko for Middleweight Titles, Canelo Rematch Looms
Gennady “Triple G” Golovkin will face Sergey Derevyanchenko for the vacant IBF and IBO middleweight world championships at New York’s Madison Square Garden on Saturday, though most of the boxing world is more interested in when — and if — GGG will fight a third bout against Canelo Alvarez. Golovkin […]
Sports Betting Roundup: New Hampshire City Approves Sportsbook, Indiana Mobile Betting Begins
Franklin, on Tuesday, became the first city in New Hampshire to approve a retail sportsbook, though some voters apparently had trouble understanding the ballot question. According to a report by the Concord Monitor, voters approved the measure by a 527-354 margin, meaning 60 percent approved of the sportsbook. Wording Confuses […]