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The NCAA opposes legalized sports betting, citing a concern with increased point-shaving scandals. (Image: blitzesports.com)

Fearing Point-Shaving Scandals, NCAA Opposes Sports Betting Legislation

With the US Supreme Court’s much anticipated ruling on a case that could open the doors for all states to license casinos to accept sports wagers expected in the coming months, the NCAA is warning against legalized sports betting, citing fears of increased point-shaving scandals. “The NCAA opposes all forms […]

Martin Truex Jr. guided his No. 78 car to a Monster Energy Cup Series Championship and wants to defend his title. (Image: Pinterest)

Oddsmakers Believe Kyle Busch will Race Off with NASCAR Monster Energy Cup

Kyle Busch has an impressive Monster Energy Cup Series record and oddsmakers believe it will continue this year. The Las Vegas resident is the favorite to win the season championship at Bovada at 4/1. Sportsbook.ag has defending Monster Energy Cup Series champion Martin Truex Jr. at 7/2 with Busch next […]

The US Men’s Olympic Hockey team was eliminated by the Czech Republic in a shootout. (Image: Getty)

Czech Republic Bounces US Men’s Olympic Hockey Team

There will be no miracle for the US Men’s Olympic Hockey team as they watched the dream end at the hands of the Czech Republic on Wednesday in Korea. The team was eliminated in a shootout in which they could not score in five chances. The Americans were underdogs against […]

Boston Celtic’s Kyrie Irving is challenging his old team the Cleveland Cavaliers for best team in the Eastern Conference. (Image: Getty)

Second Half of NBA Season Presents Four Probing Questions

As the NBA Season prepares for the second half there are several questions that need answers. A few have been answered already, such as how would Dwayne Wade and Isaiah Thomas fit in Cleveland? That turned out to be a disaster and both players were dealt away from the Cavaliers. […]

With the team’s 6-3 defeat of the Montreal Canadians on Saturday, the Vegas Golden Knights claimed the most points in the NHL and are now favored to win the Stanley Cup. (Image: USA Today Sports)

Vegas Golden Knights Have NHL’s Best Record, A First For A New Team

The record-setting season of the Vegas Golden Knights reached another mark as the expansion team now has the best record in the NHL. The newest hockey club has 82 points and a 39-15-4 record, besting Tampa Bay’s 81 points and 39-17-3 mark. According to Elias Sports Bureau it is the […]

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver spent the weekend addressing the integrity tax he wants states to impose on future sports books. (Image: Getty)

Integrity Fees Being Pushed by MLB, NBA Could Hurt Sports Betting

If the Supreme Court strikes down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) of 1992 sports betting would be allowed in every state in the union. But the integrity fee being proposed by Major League Baseball and the National Basketball Association could possibly derail casinos plans to install sports […]

Despite losing the 2018 Super Bowl to the Philadelphia Eagles, the New England Patriots are 5/1 picks to win the 2019 big game. (Image: USA Today Sports)

Patriots Favorite to Win 2019 Super Bowl, But Hardly a Runaway Pick

The New England Patriots are the top pick to win the Super Bowl for the second consecutive year, but are seeing their competition moving up the betting board. When early odds were released Jan. 7 at the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook, the Patriots were at 5/1. Pittsburgh was next at […]

LeBron James and Stephen Curry will once again be adversaries, not at the NBA Finals but at the NBA All Star Game. (Image: Getty)

Best Bets for NBA All-Star Game May Be Slam Dunk, 3-Point Competitions

While the NBA All-Star Game has a the traditional point spread and over/under lines, the better bets might be on the Slam Dunk and 3-point contests. Those two events, along with the skills competition, make up a Saturday that could be far more entertaining than the actual Sunday game. The […]