John Reger

John Reger

Sports Betting  |  LAS VEGAS

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Journeyman journalist John Reger is in the Vegas sportsbooks chasing down the latest shift in the world of sports betting and all things odds-related. He previously worked as a sports writer for the Orange County Register in California and is the author of Wit and Wisdom of Golf (2001) and Quotable Wooden (2012), among other books.

After winning the American Family Insurance Championship last week, Jerry Kelly is trying to make it two in a row at the US Senior Open. (Image: Getty)

Jerry Kelly Trying to Win First Major at US Senior Open

The US Senior Open could be a battle of Wisconsinites according to oddsmakers. The Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook has Steve Stricker the favorite at 5/1, with Jerry Kelly next at 8/1. While Stricker is the top pick, he already lost one battle to fellow Badger State resident Kelly. Kelly won […]

Kawhi Leonard is favored by oddsmakers to resign with Toronto, but the LA Clippers are pushing hard for him. (Image: Dan Hamilton)

Clippers, Raptors Putting on Full-Court Press to Sign Kawhi Leonard

NBA free agency doesn’t begin until Sunday, but that hasn’t stopped two teams from beginning to try and entice Kawhi Leonard. The winner of the NBA Finals MVP, who led Toronto to an unlikely title over Golden State, declared on Monday that he declined his option, and will test the […]

Zack Sucher had been living on credit cards to play on the PGA Tour, but finished second at last week’s Travelers Championship. (Image: Getty)

Second Place Big Win for Tour Grinder Zack Sucher

Famed NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt once said, “Second place is the first loser,” but Zack Sucher was overjoyed at his runner up finish at last Sunday’s Travelers Championship. The 32-year-old pro was living on credit cards trying to carve out a living in professional golf, and his performance last week […]

Jack Hughes was the No. 1 pick of the New Jersey Devils in last week’s NHL draft. (Image: Abbey Mastracco)

Devils Big Winners, Canadian Players Losers in NHL Draft

The NHL Draft held few surprises this year, with expected top pick Jack Hughes going first to the New Jersey Devils. Hughes should have an immediate impact for his team. That is not the case for other high draft picks. Unlike basketball or football, those chosen in the first round, […]

New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway got into a verbal altercation with a reporter on Sunday after the team loss to the Chicago Cubs. (Image: AP)

Mets Mickey Callaway Shows Frustration in Altercation with Reporter

It seems the New York Mets are making more news off the field rather than on it, and the latest incident showed the team’s frustration. Manager Mickey Callaway, and pitcher Justin Vargas, got into an altercation with a reporter after Sunday’s 5-3 loss to the Chicago Cubs. It started with […]

Michelle Wie tried to play through wrist pain at the Women’s PGA Championship, but shot an 84-82 and missed the cut. (Image: USA Today Sports)

Michelle Wie Facing Possibility of Career-Ending Injury

Michelle Wie stood outside the clubhouse after a painful round of golf, both mentally and physically, talking to reporters covering the Women’s PGA Championship. The 84 she shot matched her highest round as a pro, and was her worst score in a major championship. The 29-year-old had shot rounds in […]

Kevin Harvick has not won a race this season, but returns to Sonoma Raceway, where he won in 2017. (Image: Stewart-Haas)

Kevin Harvick Hoping to Get Off Winless Carousel at Sonoma

It seems silly to say that Kevin Harvick needs a break to get his first victory of the season, but this week’s Toyota/Save Mart 350 might provide it. Sonoma Raceway is the host, and the roadside track has always been a favorite of Harvick’s. In his last four races, he has […]

CC Sabathia earned his 250th career victory in what he has said will be his last season with the Yankees. (Image: AP)

Yankees CC Sabathia Notches 250th Victory, Team Continues Getting Stronger

New York Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia keeps providing his team victories and achievements for a team that hasn’t had many bright spots. The Bronx Bombers have been besieged by injuries, with 14 players hitting the disabled list since the beginning of the season. Despite what was resembling an emergency room […]

Dodgers starting pitcher Rich Hill suffered a flexor tendon strain on Wednesday, and could be out for two months. (Image: AP)

Dodger Rich Hill’s Injury will Test LA’s Pitching Depth

The Los Angeles Dodgers were dealt their first serious bout of adversity when the team announced starting pitcher Rich Hill would go on the disabled list. The lefty was injured in Wednesday’s start against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning. Manager Dave Roberts said he could tell something […]

Ross Chastain thought he had won the Truck Series race at Iowa Speedway on Sunday, but a failed post-race inspection disqualified him. (Image: Getty)

Despite Cup Series Break, Plenty of Other Action in NASCAR

Just because the Cup Series drivers were off last week, doesn’t mean there wasn’t any action in NASCAR. The Truck Series was at Iowa Speedway, and there were two significant incidents. The first was the disqualification of Ross Chastain’s victory. The second was a one-race suspension to Johnny Sauter. Chastain […]

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov won three trophies at the NHL Awards on Wednesday night. (Image: Getty)

 Kucherov, Vasilevskiy, Win Consolation Prizes at NHL Awards

It was a disappointing postseason for the Tampa Bay Lightning, but a couple of players took home some trophies at the NHL Awards on Wednesday. Nikita Kucherov won the Hart Trophy for MVP, and the Ted Lindsay Award for best player as voted by his peers. The Russian right winger […]

Vanderbilt is one win away from reaching the finals of the College World Series. (Image: Joe Howell)

Vanderbilt Favorite After Reseeding of College World Series Teams

With the elimination of three teams from the College World Series, it is time to reseed the remaining five, and one is the surprise of the tournament. Michigan, which was 100/1 to win the National Championship, wasn’t even expected to make the CWS. They are now the No. 2 seed, […]