Khalil Mack was traded by the Oakland Raiders to the Chicago Bears on Saturday, and then was quickly signed to the largest contract for a defensive player in the NFL. Mack had been holding out of Raiders training camp and had expressed a desire to become one of the highest […]
Some Washington Capitals Hint at Skipping White House if Invited
If the members of the Stanley Cup Champion Washington Capitals get an invite to the White House, some of the team might skip the event. At least two Capital players have said they won’t be there if the team gets invited. Washington defeated the Vegas Golden Knights in June in […]
NFL Preseason Showcases Winners, Losers of Training Camp
With the conclusion of NFL preseason games Thursday night, the start of NFL Week 1 of the regular season is just seven days away. Several teams will be making some difficult decisions in trimming their rosters. There were several winners and losers during the month of August. Many rookies impressed, […]
Aaron Donald Ends Hold Out, Signs Richest Defensive Contract in NFL History
With 11 days before the Rams begin the regular season against Oakland, they have brought the last remaining piece to the team with the signing of Aaron Donald. The defensive tackle agreed to six years and $135 million, including $87 million guaranteed. Donald’s signing bonus is $40 million. The contract, […]
Bojangles Southern 500 Throwback To NASCAR History
Nascar drivers had a break from competition last week, and they are going to need it as they are at Darlington Raceway for the Bojangles Southern 500. The iconic track, which opened in 1950 as NASCAR’s first superspeedway, is one of the tougher ones on the circuit. It is a […]
Five Bets: First Full Weekend of College Football Finally Here
It seems like it has been forever since the College Football Championship Game, and we are ready for the 2018 season to finally get underway. Nothing against UMass, but we were ready to see some Power 5 Conference teams play. We have it this weekend, and even though a lot […]
Could Youngsters Challenge Old Guards on Champions Tour?
Could the Champions Tour icons like Bernhard Langer and Miguel Angel Jimenez be getting some competition from unlikely sources? It appears a new breed of golfer is starting to make some noise, and should be factored into this week’s Shaw Charity Classic. Last week’s winner, Scott Parel isn’t a household […]
New Contract Makes Aaron Rodgers NFL’s Highest Paid Player
The long rumored contract extension for Aaron Rodgers came to light on Wednesday, as multiple sources announced the Green Bay Packers have signed their star quarterback to a contract extension. The team confirmed the deal had been done, but did not provide details. NFL.com reporter Ian Rapoport reported that Rodgers […]
Conor McGregor Uses Expletive for Response to Floyd Mayweather’s Offer
Apparently the animosity between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor wasn’t just pre-fight hype. At least from the McGregor side. The Irish MMA fighter blasted his opponent of a year ago on social media after it appeared the undefeated boxer was offering to help McGregor. The incident began on Monday when […]
Oddsmakers Still Not Sold on Vegas Golden Knights to Repeat Opening Year Magic
Last season oddsmakers misjudged the Vegas Golden Knights, and with the recently released NHL points total for the 2018-2019 season, it appears they could have underestimated the expansion team again. The Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook has put the line on how many points the Golden Knights will have at the […]
Ignoring Favorites at Dell Technologies Championship Might Pay Off
After 80/1 Bryson DeChambeau won the first leg of the FedEx Cup Playoffs at The Northern Trust, should gamblers move on past the favorites and look a little deeper down the board for this week’s Dell Technologies Championship? It might prove to be worth looking at some of the other […]
Trio of Unusual Prop Bets Tempt Daring Gamblers
Internet sportsbooks usually offer some unusual prop bets that cover anything from what color shirt a golfer might wear to President Donald Trump’s chances of winning a Nobel Peace Prize. MyBookie has three wagers currently available that are slightly outlandish. OG has taken a look, and offers some advice for bettors […]
Injured NFLers, Now Healthy, Make Case for Comeback Player of the Year
It was a brutal 2017 in the NFL, especially for star players. Several experienced season-ending injuries and had to go through surgery and rehab in the offseason. But as painful as all that may have been, it sets up some promising situations for glorious comebacks, with bettors likely to benefit. […]
Boston Red Sox Take Over Top Spot as World Series Favorites
The Boston Red Sox have been the dominant team in baseball the last two months and are finally being rewarded for their play. Oddsmakers have dropped their World Series odds from a high of 11/1 to 3/1, the lowest of any team in the league — and putting them ahead […]
FedEx Cup: 80/1 Longshot Bryson DeChambeau Convincingly Captures Northern Trust, Ryder Cup Attention
Bryson DeChambeau cruised to a 4-stroke victory at The Northern Trust on Sunday, but may have picked up something more valuable to him. Sure, he collected enough points in the first of four playoffs of the FedEx Cup to land at No. 1, but a bigger prize may be waiting […]
Addition of Free Agent John Tavares Gives Toronto Best Stanley Cup Odds
Despite losing in the first round of the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Toronto Maple Leafs have leapfrogged the Tampa Bay Lightning as favorites to win the 2019 championship, according to Bovada. The Maple Leafs began as a 10/1 pick, but now are the top selection at 7/1. The Lightning, […]
Philadelphia Eagles Coach Doug Pederson Favorite to Win Coach of the Year
Winning the Super Bowl has its perks, as Philadelphia coach Doug Pederson is finding out. First it gives the head man of an NFL team job security, at least through the next year. Since 2009, only two coaches are not with the team that they led to a Super Bowl […]
Le’Veon Bell Might Not Ring True for Pittsburgh Steelers (Video)
Running back Le’Veon Bell might be a Pittsburgh Steeler right now, but oddsmakers believe he might land somewhere else before the start of the regular season in two weeks. The disgruntled NFL player has not shown up to training camp for the second consecutive year. The organization classified Bell with […]
Donald Trump Impeachment Odds Reach Tremendous Levels after Manafort Trial, Cohen Plea
It was a bad week for President Donald Trump, but oddsmakers believe it could get even worse. They have adjusted their lines for the chances of Trump getting impeached, and it is at its lowest mark since he was elected. Bovada now has the chances of him being impeached at […]
Five Saturday Games Kick Off College Football Season
The five games that will signal the start of the college football season might not be a meal for fans, but after eight months of inaction they will gladly welcome this appetizer. Gamblers will have to wait until Thursday for a Big 10 Conference game, or No. 21 Central Florida, […]