Chip Ganassi Racing suspended NASCAR driver Kyle Larson on Monday after he used a racial slur during Sunday’s iRacing event. Larson uttered the slur during the race in an incident where he reportedly thought he was just talking to his spotter. “You can’t hear me? Hey, n*****,” Larson said. A […]
XFL Pulls the Plug: Lays off Staff, Suspends All Operations
Just one month after it canceled its regular season because of the coronavirus outbreak, the XFL reportedly suspended all operations on Friday. The speculation is that the professional league will not return after its first year. The league issued a statement on the move on Friday afternoon. “Given the uncertainty […]
COVID-19 Quickly Becomes Dictionary Entry, Favorite to be Merriam-Webster Word of 2020
COVID-19 has affected everyone’s daily life, and people are trying to learn anything they can about the disease, which is a big reason it’s the top pick to be chosen as the Merriam-Webster Word of 2020. COVID-19, which is an abbreviated word from coronavirus disease 2019, has also received unprecedented […]
New Agent, New Hope for Antonio Brown Getting on NFL Team
Troubled wide receiver Antonio Brown got a new agent on Monday in an attempt to get resigned with an NFL team. Brown hired veteran agent Ed Wasielewski of EMG Sports to represent him. Brown has not played since Sept. 15, 2019, when he suited up one game for the New […]
Open Championship Canceled, PGA Championship, Masters, US Open Rescheduled Because of Coronavirus Pandemic
Officials announced on Monday the cancellation of this year’s Open Championship, but said the PGA Championship, US Open, and Masters have all been rescheduled for later in the year. The coronavirus pandemic caused the postponement of the four major championships early in March. This marks the first time since 1945 […]
William Byron Wins Bristol Virtual Race, Wallace Quits, Loses Sponsor
William Byron dominated Saturday’s Bristol virtual NASCAR race from the start, but the real action came from those that trailed him. Several crashes punctuated the contest, one of which led Bubba Wallace to quit before the end. It was a move that cost him a sponsor. The format for the […]
Coronavirus Pandemic Forces LPGA to Reschedule US Women’s Open, Other Events
Already besieged by earlier tournament postponements and cancellations, the LPGA announced Thursday that five more events – including the US Women’s Open – are being affected by the coronavirus pandemic. That brings the number to 14 LPGA tournaments that have either been postponed or cancelled this year. Only four events […]
Open Championship Officials Deny Major Championship Cancellation
The Open Championship officials issued a statement on Thursday saying they have not canceled the major championship because of the coronavirus outbreak. The denial came after Golf Digest ran a story on its website saying sources had indicated the Open Championship would not be played this year. The major championship […]
NASCAR’s Texas Virtual Race attracts 1.3 Million Viewers, Sets Esports Record
NASCAR fans are definitely enjoying virtual races, as a record, 1.3 million viewers watched the Texas event of the iRacing Pro invitation series on Sunday. It was the second race NASCAR and iRacing have televised as a substitute for Cup Series events canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak. The first […]
Westgate SuperBook USA Sets Projected NBA, NHL Playoff Odds
If the NBA or NHL cancel the rest of their regular seasons because of the coronavirus outbreak and go right to the playoffs when (and if) they resume play, the Westgate SuperBook USA has set first-round matchup odds for gamblers to mull over. The Las Vegas sportsbook issued the odds, […]
Mickelson Hints at Rematch with Tiger, Many Obstacles Exist
Golf fans starved for any sort of live play might soon have something to watch as Phil Mickelson said on Sunday he’s working on a Tiger-Phil Match II. Mickelson said the sequel of 2018’s made-for-television event, “The Match,” is a definite possibility. The PGA Tour has been on hiatus since […]
Indianapolis 500 Reschedules Historic Race from May to August
Indianapolis 500 officials on Thursday postponed the iconic race because of concerns over the coronavirus outbreak. They quickly, though, announced the event has a new date. The race has been rescheduled from its original May 24 date to Aug. 23. It is the first time since the inception of the […]
Third NHL Player Tests Positive for Coronavirus, Upcoming NHL Events Postponed
On the heels of the NHL postponing three events, and the remainder of its regular-season schedule in doubt, a third player tested positive for coronavirus on Thursday. An unidentified member of the Colorado Avalanche was diagnosed with Covid-19 and team officials say they are not where he contracted the disease. […]
Silence Deafening in Brad Keselowski Contract Talks
This has already been an interesting season for NASCAR driver Brad Keselowski, but it could get much more fascinating for the soon-to-be free agent who will be without a contract in eight months. Keselowski’s contract with Team Penske expires at the end of the year, but there doesn’t seem to […]
Which American Idol Judge Leave the Show in Season 18?
Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan, and Katy Perry all returned for season 18 of American Idol, but will any of the judges exit the stage before the end of the year? BetOnline is offering a new prop bet on whether Richie, Bryan, or Perry leave or get fired from the show. […]
Former No. 1 NFL Draft Picks Finding No Love From Teams
While several top free agents found new places to play during the offseason, three former NFL No. 1 draft picks are still without either a contract or a team. Quarterbacks Cam Newton and Jameis Winston, along with defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, are still looking for a deal or a roster […]
Drivers, Fans Find Fun in NASCAR, Formula 1 Esports Races
The first esports races in Formula 1 and NASCAR were run this weekend and were a success with both the drivers and the fans. With most of the sports world forced to the sidelines because of the coronavirus global pandemic, auto racing has been able to provide a safe, and […]
Buffalo Bills, Houston Texans NFL Free Agency Winners/Losers
The flurry of activity this week among NFL free agents was dizzying, and there were several winners and losers. The obvious winner was Tom Brady, who left New England and signed a two-year, $50 million contract to play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Quarterbacks, on the whole, did quite well […]
No Track, No Crowds, No Problem for eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational
NASCAR drivers aren’t on the track, but they will be on video screens, as the sport is hosting its first ever eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series on Sunday. It is an attempt by the organization to give fans racing ever since Monday, when they shut down the NASCAR schedule until […]
Coronavirus-Related Wagers Creative, Not Terribly Profitable
With major sports canceled, sportsbooks are losing money. As a result, oddsmakers are looking for new revenue streams and are trying to get creative by offering coronavirus-related wagers. Several offshore books are scrambling to provide bets for their customers, and some of the offerings are imaginative, to say the least. […]