WWE founder Vince McMahon tried to revolutionize professional football with the launch of the XFL in 2001. Now he’s trying again, with a new league by the same name, but taking a slightly different approach. Last week, McMahon announced that he will be relaunching the XFL in 2020, and released […]
Betting Houses Embrace Transparency, as UK Cracks Down on ‘Unfair Promotions’
Gamblers in the UK will start to see more transparency in bonuses and promotions offered by betting firms at their online gambling sites. following an agreement between major gambling companies and the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Ladbrokes, William Hill, and PT Entertainment (operator of Titanbet) have agreed to change […]
DraftKings Hopes to be Part of Legal Sports Betting Landscape
Along with FanDuel, DraftKings has been one of the two names that has dominated the daily fantasy sports (DFS) industry over the past five years. Now, the company is hoping that it will get the opportunity to expand its offerings into taking bets on games. As the Supreme Court considers […]
Machida vs. Anders Headlines UFC Fight Night 125 Card
Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida will head back to his hometown of Belem, Brazil to face off against the undefeated Eryk Anders for the main event of UFC Fight Night 125 on Saturday night. Machida (22-8) is a former Light Heavyweight champion in UFC, but may be reaching the end of […]
Is Floyd Mayweather Thinking MMA? Video Shows Boxing Champ in Octagon
Floyd Mayweather may have retired from boxing with a perfect 50-0 record, but that doesn’t necessary mean he’ll never fight again. The 40-year-old Mayweather posted a video that suggested he could try his hand at mixed martial arts, just weeks after saying such a move would never happen. The video, […]
Nevada Sports Books Set Records for Bets, Winnings in 2017
If other states need any proof that sports betting could generate serious revenues for their coffers, they need only take a look at what Nevada sports books did last year. According to figures released by the Nevada Gaming Control board, the state’s sports books took in $4.8 billion in wagers […]
Kansas City Chiefs Trade QB Alex Smith to Washington Redskins
The 2018 NFL offseason hasn’t even begun yet, but the first major trade of the year has already happened. The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to send quarterback Alex Smith to the Washington Redskins in exchange for a third-round draft pick and cornerback Kendall Fuller. According to a report by […]
Kevin Love Expected to Miss 6-8 Weeks with Hand Injury, Adding to Cleveland Woes
The recently struggling Cleveland Cavaliers will be facing even more adversity, as forward Kevin Love will likely miss six to eight weeks with a fractured left hand. Love suffered the injury during the first quarter of Cleveland’s game Tuesday, a contest they would go on to lose 125-114 to the […]
Goodell: NFL Will Focus on Integrity if Supreme Court Overturns PASPA
With the Supreme Court still months away from ruling on the fate of the legalized sports betting in the United States, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says that his league will be ready to deal with the outcome, no matter what it might be. During an appearance on ESPN’s Golic and […]
Ronda Rousey Moves from MMA to Pro Wrestling by Inking Contract with WWE
Former UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey has signed a full-time contract with WWE, a new direction for the mixed-martial artist that was announced simultaneously with her surprise appearance at the end of Sunday’s Royal Rumble pay-per-view event. Rousey didn’t speak and didn’t wrestle, but instead appeared at the conclusion of […]
LA Clippers Trade Blake Griffin to Detroit Pistons in Blockbuster Six-Player Deal
The Los Angeles Clippers traded All-Star forward Blake Griffin to the Detroit Pistons as part of a blockbuster deal announced Monday evening. The deal involves six players and two draft picks in total. The Pistons are receiving Griffin along with Brice Johnson and Willie Reed. In exchange, the Clippers will […]
Chief Wahoo to be Dropped from Cleveland Indians Uniforms
The controversial “Chief Wahoo” logo that has adorned the uniforms of the Cleveland Indians since 1948 will soon be gone from Major League Baseball games. On Monday, the team announced that the logo will be removed from the uniforms worn by players starting in the 2019 season. The logo, a […]
Church of England Wants to Ban Gambling Ads on TV for Sporting Events
The Church of England is calling for the end of gambling ads on TV in the UK, claiming they are a bad influence on children. In response to a new study about adolescent gambling behaviors, the Church last week submitted a recommendation that the government remove a broadcast exemption that […]
Tampa Bay Lightning Enter Second Half of Season as Stanley Cup Favorites
The Tampa Bay Lightning are not only at the top of the standings coming out of the NHL All-Star Break, but they’re also the odds-on choice to win the 2018 Stanley Cup. Tampa Bay is listed as an 11/2 favorite to walk aw at William Hill, where oddsmakers have the […]
Roger Federer Wins 20th Grand Slam Title at Australian Open
Roger Federer survived a five-set battle against Marin Cilic to claim his sixth Australian Open title and his 20th overall Grand Slam championship. The finalists battled throughout a back-and-forth affair, with the Swiss legend eventually coming out on top 6-2, 6-7 (7-5), 6-3, 3-6, 6-1. Federer looked to be just about […]
Roger Federer, Simona Halep Favored to Win Australian Open Finals
Roger Federer will look to win his sixth Australian Open championship and 20th Grand Slam title when he takes on Marin Cilic Sunday. Federer eased into the finals after Hyeon Chung retired while trailing 6-1, 5-2 in their semifinal match. Chung was suffering from blisters on his left foot when […]
FA Cup 4th Round: Premier League Heavyweights Likely to Advance
Just 32 teams remain in the FA Cup, and all of them will be in action this weekend as they attempt to capture the oldest soccer cup championship in the world. The top Premier League teams are all clear favorites to win their matches and advance, though some will start […]
Overwatch League: Undefeated Seoul Takes on New York in Week 3
Esports may be relatively new, but rivalries are already beginning to take shape. Two of the three teams that entered Week 3 of the Overwatch League undefeated will face off on Friday night, as the Seoul Dynasty takes on the New York Excelsior. Heading into the week, both Seoul and […]
MGM Takes First Multimillion-Dollar Super Bowl Bet on Underdog Eagles
An unnamed gambler has made a multimillion-dollar bet on the Philadelphia Eagles ahead of 2018 Super Bowl, according to officials from MGM Resorts, kicking off what promises to be a busy couple weeks for Nevada sportsbooks. The bet, made at an MGM property, appears to be one of the largest […]
NBA Proposes Plan for Legalized Sports Betting in America, Includes Fee for League
The NBA has formally proposed a plan that would allow for legalized sports betting in the United States. The plan was shared by a league attorney during testimony before the New York State Senate Committee on Racing, Gaming, and Wagering. “The time has come for a different approach that gives […]