If soon to be pro Viktor Hovland wanted to learn about life on the tour, he couldn’t have two better professionals to get advice from as playing partners. The Norwegian golfer has been paired with two-time US Open champion Brooks Koepka, and international superstar Francesco Molinari. An incredible year is […]
Adam Scott Longshot, but Ready to Win at US Open
If bettors are looking for a longshot to put money on in this week’s US Open, Adam Scott might be a good pick. The Australian is a 30/1 selection according to the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook. Ladbrokes has the one-time major championship winner at 33/1. When the US Open was […]
Rory McIlroy Crushes Canadian Open, Ready for US Open
Rory McIlroy spent the weekend scorching the Canadian Open, winning by seven strokes, and is now the favorite to win the US Open at some betting sites. While the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook and the Golden Nugget has Brooks Koepka as the top pick, Ladbrokes and other overseas sportsbooks have […]
Three College Basketball Assistant Coaches Sentenced in Bribery Scandal
Three assistant college basketball coaches that were ensnared in a 2017 FBI bribery scandal were sentenced this week. Former USC coach Tony Bland, former Arizona coach Emanuel “Book” Richardson, and former Oklahoma State and the University of South Carolina coach Lamont Evans all learned their fate. The coaches had accepted […]
US Women’s National Team Defending Title, Controversy Going into World Cup
The US Women’s National Team doesn’t have its first game in the World Cup until Tuesday, but they are still making plenty of news off the field. Two issues have overtaken whether or not the team can repeat as champions, and could distract the team. The competition began on Friday […]
MLB Draft Puts Premium on Sluggers, not Pitchers
The MLB Draft doesn’t get the hype or attention that the NFL, or even the NBA drafts receive. Part of that is the players selected can toil in the minor leagues for a couple of seasons before being called up to the club that selected them. Still there can be […]
Can Brad Keselowski Finally Win at Hometown Michigan International Speedway?
Brad Keselowski has won 30 NASCAR Cup Series races, but there is one title he desperately wants to add to his trophy case. The 35-year-old gets another chance this weekend at the FireKeepers Casino 400. The race is at Michigan International Speedway, less than two hours from Rochester Hills, where […]
Soccer stars Ronaldo, Neymar Dealing with Separate Rape Allegations
Two star soccer players, Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo and Brazil’s Neymar, are facing rape allegations from two separate women. Both have said they are innocent of the charges. Ronaldo’s incident happened 10 years ago in a penthouse suite at the Palms Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The alleged victim, local […]
More Questions than Answers Regarding Slipping NASCAR Attendance, TV Viewers
NASCAR attendance and television viewership has dwindled the last few years, and there are several thoughts on what the sports can do to make the product more attractive. With the popularity of sportsbetting, and the US Supreme Court overturning the Professional Amateur and Sports Protection Act last year, NASCAR officials […]
Martinez Still Favorite for First Manager Fired, but Others Gaining
Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez is still the favorite to be the first manager fired, but others are quickly closing the gap. Martinez began the season as the 7/1 pick to get the first pink slip of the MLB season, according to BetOnline. Padres manager Andy Green, Mets manager Mickey […]
Ken Tanigawa Now Knows Place on PGA Tour Champions
Ken Tanigawa never thought he would win a professional tournament. Now he has the chance to win a second one on another continent. The 51-year-old PGA Tour Champions player won the Senior PGA Championship last week, and will be in his home country of Japan to play in the Masterscard […]
Zdeno Chara Injury Could Test Boston’s Depth at Defense
The depth of the Boston Bruins defense might be tested in Thursdays night’s fifth game of the Stanley Cup Finals depending on whether Zdeno Chara can play. The team’s captain broke his jaw in Monday’s game and the team doesn’t know if he’ll be available. Despite the uncertainty of Chara’s […]
Justin Thomas Late to Party, but Glad to Play at Canadian Open
Justin Thomas hadn’t planned on playing this week, but officials at the Canadian Open are glad that he chose to enter their tournament. The event already had a strong field with No. 1 Brooks Koepka, and No. 2 Dustin Johnson playing. Now they get Thomas, who is No. 6 in […]
Patrick Cantlay Grinning All the Way to Winner’s Circle after Nicklaus’ Advice
When the greatest golfer of all time takes you aside and offers you advice, it is in your best interest to listen, and it definitely paid off for Patrick Cantlay. The 27-year-old had won only once on tour, and Jack Nicklaus thought he should have more victories. He noticed that […]
Goodell Again Lobbies for New Stadium for Buffalo Bills
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell used former Buffalo Bills Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly’s charity golf tournament to once again reiterate his stance that the Bills need a new stadium. The head of the professional football league said it is time for a new home. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, left […]
Koepka Still Favorite to Win Third Consecutive US Open
The odds on who will win the nation’s championship are still firmly in Brooks Koepka’s favor, as he has a chance to win his third consecutive US Open next week. The two-time winner of the major championship has slipped a bit, however, moving from 5/1 in May to 13/2, according to […]
Former Tiger Woods’ Coach Hank Haney Attempts to Clarify Insensitive LPGA Remarks
Former Tiger Woods’ swing coach Hank Haney decided that rather than be contrite about his inflammatory comments about the LPGA, he would try and explain his position. As expected, it didn’t go well. Haney was suspended last week from his SiriusXM PGA Tour radio program after making what was perceived […]
VIDEO: 11 Ridiculously Embarrassing Ceremonial First-Pitch Blunders
Mary Ruich, a Chicago White Sox employee, was selected to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at a recent game, and probably wished she would have called in sick. It was either a combination of nerves or inability to get the ball over the plate, but Ruich had an epic […]
Golden Nugget, CG Technology Release College Football Lines for Marquee Games
College football fans can rejoice, and bet, at two sportsbooks in Las Vegas. CG Technology and the Golden Nugget released a bunch of lines for the upcoming season this week. CG Technology, who operate at the Venetian, Palazzo, Cosmopolitan, Tropicana, Hard Rock, Palms, Silverton, and the M, released odds for […]
Pocono 400 “Tricky Triangle†Will Earn Nickname with New Rules Package
The racetrack for the Pocono 400 is known as the “Tricky Triangle,†but the new rules package might make even more difficult. The 2.5-mile track will be featuring 550 horsepower and brake ducts. It is the first time brake ducts will be used since May 6 at Dover. Drivers aren’t […]