Steve Stricker was named US Ryder Cup Captain this week and will have the task of trying to turn around a team that has consistently disappointed in recent competitions. The US has lost four of the last five matches, that occur every two years. Last September’s meeting could have been […]
Former Athletes High on Investing in Marijuana Businesses
Former Detroit Lion wide receiver Calvin Johnson doesn’t have his head in the clouds when it comes to the marijuana business. The former All Pro football player is laser-focused about opening a pot dispensary in the state where he played, and was approved for a license to grow, process and […]
Houston Looking Beyond American League West, Seeks Return to World Series
The Houston Astros aren’t looking beyond the American League West, but no one would blame them if they did. The 2017 World Series Champions should have less trouble then they did in 2018 winning the division for the third consecutive year. The team is a -800 pick to win the […]
Tony Romo Takes Second PGA Tour Sponsor’s Exemption for May Event
With his football duties over until August, Tony Romo is concentrating on his other passion, which is golf. The CBS analyst accepted a sponsor’s exemption for the upcoming AT&T Byron Nelson in May. This is the second tour event Romo will play in as an amateur. He played in last […]
New York Yankees Again Favorite to Win American League East
They might be the defending World Series champions, but the Boston Red Sox are not even favored to win the American League East, much less repeat for the title. Their bitter rivals, the New York Yankees, have been tabbed by the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook to win the division. The […]
Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 Could be Crystal Ball for Rest of NASCAR Season
NASCAR fans and bettors will get an indication of how the new two baseline rules packages will affect drivers at this week’s Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. This will be the first race since the organization announced they were implementing the measures in October for the new […]
Gambling, Technology Key to Success of American Alliance of Football
Before the start of the American Alliance of Football’s season, a group of gaming executives, including Jay Kornegay, vice president of race and sports operations for the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook, were flown to San Antonio by the league to watch an exhibition game. That trip gave those in the […]
Denny Hamlin Dedicates Daytona 500 Victory to Emotional Joe Gibbs
Joe Gibbs has been a three-time Super Bowl winning coach in the NFL, but said not even that was as satisfying as watching his driver Denny Hamlin win last Sunday’s Daytona 500. Hamlin, who was an 11/1 pick to win the race was part of 1-2-3 finish for Joe Gibbs […]
More Stars at WGC Mexico, but Puerto Rico Open Might Have Better Betting Opportunities
This week gives golf bettors two PGA Tour events to wager on with the elite World Golf Championships Mexico Championship and the alternate event the Puerto Rico Open. While the WGC event has 47 of the top 50 players in the world, the Puerto Rico Open will have few recognizable […]
Colin Kaepernick Settles Collusion Case, No Guarantee He’ll Play in NFL Again
Now that Colin Kaepernick has settled his collusion case against the NFL, his lawyer said the quarterback wants to play in the league again, and predicted teams would be interested in signing him for the 2019 season. That would be surprising to oddsmakers. Internet sportsbook MyBookie had the odds of […]
J.B. Holmes Cashes as 100/1 Longshot at Genesis Open
It was a rough weekend for betting on the PGA Tour’s Genesis Open. With the rain delays, necessitating suspensions, restarts and longer days of play, readjusting odds for later rounds became difficult. Sunday, player’s finished up the third round, and then after a short break, went right into round four. […]
Anthony Joshua Breaks Record for Fight Pre-Sale that’s Fan’s Second Choice
It’s not the fight fans were hoping for, but the June 1 bout between Anthony Joshua and Jarrell Miller is proving to be equally as popular. Madison Square Garden officials announced the fight broke a record for highest-grossing pre-sale of a boxing event within two hours of going on sale. […]
Despite LeBron James’ Assurance, Los Angeles Lakers Not Favored to Make Playoffs
When the Los Angeles Lakers signed LeBron James bettors thought the team was going to win an NBA Championship, now they would just be happy to see them make the playoffs. For the first time since acquiring James in June, the Lakers are not a favorite to make the postseason. […]
Brad Keselowski Driven to Win Daytona 500 Despite Setbacks
It is the one race that Brad Keselowski would like to win more than any other, but thus far the Daytona 500 has eluded the NASCAR driver. This will be his 10th attempt to win the iconic race, and he along with Joey Logano, are the 8/1 favorite. His best […]
Jason Kidd, Ty Lue Favorites if Lakers Coach Luke Walton Fired, but Would They Take Job?
Los Angeles Lakers president of operations Magic Johnson has pledged that the team will not fire Luke Walton this season. Afterwards, though, oddsmakers believe Walton will be shown the door. BetOnline believes Jason Kidd will be the new leader of the LeBron James led Lakers. He is installed at 3/1. […]
President Trump, “Gotti†Get Multiple Nominations for Golden Raspberry Awards for Worst of Hollywood
There has been lots of talk about the favorites for the Academy Awards, but the Golden Raspberry Awards – or Razzies – recently put out is nominations for the worst movies and performances in Hollywood. The winners of Worst Movie, actor, actress, supporting actor and actress, as well as some […]
William Byron Wins Pole for Daytona 500, Will Have Hendrick Motorsports Teammates Close By
Hendrick Motorsports had a season to forget last year, but are hoping for a Daytona 500 to remember this Sunday. The team, owned by Rick Hendrick, captured the pole position for its fifth consecutive race. William Byron outran teammate, and last year’s pole sitter, Alex Bowman, to take the coveted […]
Steve Stricker Hopes Being Fair-Weather Golfer Pays Off At Chubb Classic
Steve Stricker had a choice to make, play in the PGA Tour’s Genesis Open, or the PGA Tour Champions Chubb Classic. He had entered both, but the time was coming where he had to make a decision. If he had his druthers, he would have picked Riviera Country Club. Stricker […]
John Smoltz Ready for Professional Golf; Gets Three PGA Tour Champions Exemptions
After getting a taste of professional golf last year at the US Senior Open, former Atlanta Braves pitcher John Smoltz is ready to drench himself in the PGA Tour Champions this year. The tour announced that the Hall of Fame pitcher is receiving three event exemptions. The first tournament Smoltz […]
Chase Elliott, Austin Dillon, Ty Dillon Without Suspended Car Chiefs for Daytona 500
NASCAR officials said they would be taking a stronger stance in regards to violation of the rules and they didn’t waste any time, suspending the car chiefs for drivers Chase Elliott, Ty Dillon and Auston Dillon for this Sunday’s Daytona 500. Josh Kim, Elliott’s car chief, Greg Ebert, who works […]