Juventus came close to finishing off another historic comeback in the Champions League quarterfinals on Wednesday. But a controversial last-minute penalty dashed their hopes, giving Real Madrid just enough to push them through to the semifinals. Heading into the second leg of the matchup, Juventus faced a 3-0 deficit. Worse […]
‘US Sports Integrity’ Data Policy Website Supported by MLB and PGA
Without information on scores and statistics, it would be impossible for anyone to bet on sports. And according to a new website called US Sports Integrity, bettors should be settling for nothing less than official data that is sanctioned by the leagues themselves. The website is the creation of Genius […]
Packers Wide Receiver Trevor Davis Arrested After Making Bomb Joke at LAX
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Trevor Davis was arrested on Sunday after making a joke about a bomb while at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). According to an ESPN report, it appears that the situation was caused by bad decision making rather than any sort of malicious intent on Davis’ […]
76ers Clinch Home Court Advantage in Playoffs with 14th Straight Win
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Dallas Mavericks 109-97 to claim their 14th consecutive win, matching the longest winning streak in franchise history. The win also ensured that the 76ers (50-30) would finish as one of the top four seeds in the Eastern Conference, guaranteeing the team home court advantage in […]
Augusta National Introduces Women’s Amateur Championship
The Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, has announced the establishment of the Women’s Amateur Championship, a historic undertaking for the legendary links with a reputation for being slow to accept social change. Scheduled to be held annually the week before the Masters starting in 2019, the tournament marks the […]
Kawhi Leonard Trade Rumors Swirl as Tensions Grow in San Antonio
The continuing absence of Kawhi Leonard from the San Antonio Spurs lineup has been an ongoing source of tension for the team. It appears that other NBA teams have noticed, and may try to turn that into an opportunity to pry the star forward away from San Antonio. According to […]
Ronda Rousey Teaming with Kurt Angle for WWE Debut at WrestleMania 34
Ronda Rousey will make her in-ring debut and several championships will be on the line as the WWE descends on the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Sunday for WrestleMania 34. WWE’s flagship event once again features virtually all of the biggest names in the company’s wrestling stable. But the most […]
UFC 223: Max Holloway Replacing Tony Ferguson in Lightweight Title Fight
The UFC has announced that reigning featherweight champion Max Holloway will move up a division to challenge Khabib Nurmagomedov for the lightweight title at UFC 223 next weekend following an injury to Tony Ferguson. The fight between Nurmagomedov (25-0) and Ferguson (23-3) was one of the most anticipated fights of […]
Orbital Fracture, Concussion Could Sideline Sixers’ Joel Embiid for Playoffs Start
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will likely miss two to four weeks after suffering an orbital fracture in his left eye. In addition to the orbital fracture, Embiid also sustained a concussion. The injuries occurred when he collided with teammate Markelle Fultz during the 76ers’ 118-101 win over the New […]
See Emergency Goalie Scott Foster Make Seven Saves for Blackhawks in NHL Debut (Video)
Hockey fans know well that NHL teams always have an emergency goalie in the building, just in case the two they normally keep on the roster both go down in the same game. But they rarely ever see action, and they’ve never made a significant impact on a game – […]
Sky Bet Fined £1 Million for Failing to Enforce Self-Exclusion Program
The UK Gambling Commission has issued a £1 million ($1.4 million) fine against Sky Bet, saying that hundreds of people were capable of placing bets on the online gambling company’s website even after they had asked to be banned from doing so. The fine is related to what are known […]
Bookmakers Open Betting Lines on Mystery Actress Who Bit Beyoncé
There is no clear evidence, the suspects are issuing denials, and even the supposed victim isn’t providing any information. But that doesn’t mean gamblers around the world aren’t ready to place their bets on one of the biggest questions on social media this week: who bit Beyoncé? That might seem […]
Anthony Joshua and Joseph Parker Ready for Heavyweight Unification Fight
Two undefeated boxers will meet in Wales on Saturday to unify the major heavyweight world championship belts, as Anthony Joshua (20-0, 20 KOs) battles Joseph Parker (24-0, 18 KOs). The fight pits Joshua, one of the biggest stars in boxing today, against Parker, a fighter who has seen his reputation […]
International Friendlies: Spain Crushes Argentina, Brazil Ends Germany’s Unbeaten Run
With the 2018 World Cup on the horizon, international friendlies on Tuesday helped set the stage for upcoming competition. Spain showed why they may be one of the teams to beat in Russia, delivering the Argentinian national team one of their worst defeats in history, and Brazil helped put to […]
Clint Bowyer Ends 190-Race Winless Streak with Victory at Martinsville
Clint Bowyer won his first NASCAR race since 2012 on Monday, taking the checkered flag at the STP 500 at Martinsville Speedway. The race was delayed a day because of winter weather. A Saturday storm deposited several inches of snow in Virginia, forcing the race to be pushed off of […]
Chalk Rises to Top: Women’s Final Four Features All No. 1 Seeds
There may have been some upsets along the way, but the Final Four of the Women’s NCAA Tournament will feature the teams that have been on everyone’s radar all year long, as all four No. 1 seeds have reached the national semifinals. Some of the favorites have hardly been challenged […]
Manager of Sports Betting Mutual Fund Met with Skepticism over Financial Suitability
The operator of Bettor Investments, one of the first sports betting mutual funds to be founded in Nevada, is under increased scrutiny following reports that he has twice before filled for personal bankruptcy. Matt Stuart, 46, founded Bettor Investments under a 2016 law that allows for “entity betting” in the […]
Roger Federer Decides to Sit Out Clay Court Season, Will Miss French Open (Again)
After losing back-to-back matches for the first time since 2014, Roger Federer has announced that he will be sitting out the clay court season – including the French Open – for the second year in a row. The decisions will allow Federer, 36, to rest up for the grass court […]
Hold Up, XFL! Alliance of American Football Ready to Offer New Spring League Alternative
Vince McMahon made plenty of headlines when he announced that the XFL would be returning for the 2020 season. But a group of football and media insiders are hoping to beat him to the punch by launching the Alliance of American Football in February 2019. Charlie Ebersol, son of longtime […]
New Rules for $10,000 Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge Address Last Year’s Collusion Scandal
Handicappers who want to participate in the 2018 running of the Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge (BCBC) will have to conform to some new rules designed to avoid the kinds of controversy that marred last year’s contest. This year’s Betting Challenge will take place Nov. 2-3 at Churchill Downs during the Breeders’ […]