In a close game against Baltimore Ravens, Drew Brees threw a touchdown pass to tight end Benjamin Watson to reach 500 touchdowns for his career. With that end-zone connection, Brees joined an elite group of current and future Hall of Famers, the 500 TD Club, which consists of only three […]
NBA Suspends Rajon Rondo, Chris Paul, Brandon Ingram for Rockets/Lakers Fight (More Video)
Less than 24 hours after a fight broke out in the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers game, the NBA suspended Rajon Rondo, Chris Paul, and Brandon Ingram for their roles in the fracas. After reviewing footage of the incident, the NBA suspended Houston Rockets’ guard Chris Paul for two […]
Monday Night Football Preview: Job in Jeopardy, Eli Manning and Giants Desperate for Win in Atlanta
Beleaguered quarterback Eli Manning leads the New York Giants into battle against the Atlanta Falcons, who are hosting their fifth home game in six weeks. Although rookie RB Saquon Barkley has been outstanding so far, the Giants lost three games in a row and desperately seeking their second win of […]
Rajon Rondo-Chris Paul Fight Mars LeBron James’ LA Debut (VIDEO)
The Los Angeles Lakers lost LeBron James’ home debut 124-115 to the Houston Rockets. The game was interrupted by a fight with 4:13 remaining in the 4th quarter, with punches exchanged between the Rockets’ Chris Paul and Rondo Rajon of the Lakers. Electric Crowd, Intense Game The high-scoring and energetic […]
College Football Betting: Undefeated Princeton Headlines Week of Big-Little Rivalry Games
Dig into some college football games outside the AP Top 25 and you can really unearth some precious betting opportunities. These hidden gems at a minimum promise to give bettors a fun sweat, and this week feature two of the oldest rivalries in university athletics. This is a week for […]
Six Weeks into 2018 NFL Season, Why So Many Overtimes and Ties?
It’s been a wild season in the NFL with an unprecedented number of overtime games (9) and tied games (2), and we’ve only completed Week 6. After six weeks of action in the NFL, we are witnessing one of the closest seasons in recent memory. According to a report from […]
‘Reggae Girlz’ Lead Jamaica Women’s Team to First World Cup Berth
USA defeated Canada to win the CONCACAF Women’s Championship in Frisco, Texas, but the third-place match on Wednesday had significant consequences. Led by Bunny Shaw, Jamaica’s women’s national football team, nicknamed the “Reggae Girlz,” defeated Panama 4-2 in a shootout to secure their first-ever World Cup invitation. With the victory […]
Six Midseason NFL Insights: Like Patrick Mahomes Is the Real Deal, for One
After six weeks of NFL action, the biggest takeaways are that QB Patrick Mahomes from the Kansas City Chiefs proved he’s one of the league’s elite passers, and the New England Patriots are still the team to beat in the AFC. Meanwhile, can anyone take down the undefeated Rams? Mason […]
Thursday Night Football Preview: Can Feckless Cardinals or Impotent Broncos Salvage Season?
Two of the lowest-scoring teams in the NFL face each other on Thursday Night Football. The Denver Broncos (2-4) are trying to stop a four-game losing streak when they visit Arizona to take on rookie QB Josh Rosen and the last-place Cardinals (1-5). Downhill Slide After starting the season 2-0, […]
Paul Allen, owner of Portland Trailblazers and Seattle Seahawks, Dies at 65
Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft with Bill Gates, died Monday at age 65 from complications from non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Allen owned three sports franchises, including the Portland Trailblazers, Seattle Seahawks, and Seattle Sounders FC. Paul Allen and Bill Gates grew up in Seattle together and the two shared a passion for […]
No Trade for Jimmy Butler, Expected to Play in Minnesota Timberwolves Season Opener
Disgruntled all-star guard Jimmy Butler requested a trade three weeks ago, but the Minnesota Timberwolves have yet to find a suitable suitor. Butler missed the last preseason game on Friday, but he is expected to start for the Timberwolves in their season opener against San Antonio on Wednesday. Butler practiced […]
New Head Coach David Fizdale Trying to Fade the Curse of New York Knicks
After a 29-53 record last season, the Knicks have rebooted once again, naming David Fizdale as the team’s 11th head coach since 2001. In the last 17 seasons, the Knicks won only one Atlantic Division title and have qualified for the playoffs three times. The Knicks haven’t won the NBA Championship […]
NBA Southeast Preview: Will Jimmy Butler Help Heat Catch Wizards?
The Washington Wizards, led by high-scoring backcourt of John Wall and Bradley Beal, have the inside track to the Southeast division title. Unless the Miami Heat acquire Jimmy Butler in a trade from the Minnesota Timberwolves, they’ll likely finish in second place behind the Wizards. The Southeast is arguably the […]
WATCH: Old School Hockey Brawl Erupts Between Predators and Jets (Video)
The NHL season is a week old and tempers are already flaring. The Nashville Predators beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-0, but the physical night was highlighted by 76 penalty minutes and an old school hockey fight and a rare line brawl in the second period. The NHL cleaned up its […]
Monday Night Football Preview: Slumping Niners a Longshot to Exploit Unsteady Packers in Green Bay
Things are not looking up for the last-place San Francisco 49ers. With a 1-4 record, the Niners head to Wisconsin for a Monday Night Football showdown against the 2-2-1 Green Bay Packers, who hardly found a groove heading into the middle of the season. This week’s matchup looked great on […]
NBA Central Preview: Milwaukee Bucks Greek Freak Is Next Big Superstar
The last time the Milwaukee Bucks won the Central Division in 2001, Giannis Antetokounmpo was a 6-year old kid living in Athens, Greece. Fast forward to 17 years later, and thanks to the Greek Freak the Milwaukee Bucks are ready to elevate their franchise to the next level. After a […]
NBA Fantasy Tips: Which Rookies Carry Less Risk, Offer High Reward?
The NBA season is just around the corner, which means it is time to prep for your NBA fantasy draft. Drafting rookies is always a risk, especially untested European players without much of a statistical record to go by. But this year, there are five rookies who currently stand out […]
NBA Atlantic Preview: Boston Celtics vs. the World (Sixers Maybe Have a Chance/Not Really)
The Boston Celtics are the consensus top team in the Eastern Conference. According to ESPN’s predictive Basketball Power Index, there’s no one better in the East to take on (and ultimately lose to) Golden State for the league championship than the squad that was one game away from the finals […]
Five Hidden College Football Betting Gems: Army, Princeton, Hawaii, Illinois State, Fordham
The biggest schools may draw the most college football betting action, but this week, five games hovering under-the-radar might present the most interesting opportunities, if not intense excitement: The San Jose State Spartans are desperately seeking for their first win of the season against Army Black Knights’ third-ranked rushing attack. […]
NBA Southwest Preview: This Will Be the Houston Rockets’ Year (Reprise)
Fans in Houston have been saying the same thing the last few years, “Will this finally be the year the Rockets knock off the Golden State Warriors and win the NBA Championship?” The Houston Rockets and MVP James Harden have a lock on the Southwest Division, but will the addition […]