The Los Angeles Lakers made several blockbuster moves to improve the team and provide LeBron James and Anthony Davis with a strong supporting cast of characters, including Russell Westbrook, Carmelo Anthony, and Dwight Howard. Despite the bodacious moves by the Lakers, the Brooklyn Nets are still the favorite at +220 […]
2022 NBA Championship Odds: Brooklyn Nets, LA Lakers Favorites Next Year
The 2021 NBA Finals just ended with the Milwaukee Bucks winning their first NBA crown in 50 years, but oddsmakers already set the futures for next season. The Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets head into the offseason as the top two favorites to win the 2022 NBA championship, with […]
Tokyo Olympics: Team USA, Australia, Spain Gold Medal Favorites in Men’s Hoops
Despite a COVID-19 scare and injuries, Team USA is still the favorite to win the gold medal in men’s basketball at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics at -320 odds. Bradley Beal tested positive for COVID-19, but Team USA dodged a bullet when they were able to avoid a full-blown outbreak. They […]
Tokyo Olympics Betting: USA, China Favorites for Most Gold Medals
Heading into the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Team USA is the betting favorite at -1200 odds to win the most gold medals at the rescheduled summer Olympics. China is the second-favorite on the board at +600 odds to win the most gold medals, followed by the host country of Japan at […]
Orlando Magic Hire Jamahl Mosley, Willie Green Headed to New Orleans Pelicans
The last couple of head coaching vacancies in the NBA were filled in the last week after the Orlando Magic hired Jamahl Mosley and the New Orleans Pelicans hired Willie Green. Instead of the old-school coaching carousel where teams recycle the same dozen or so head coaches, the Magic and […]
Milwaukee Bucks Win First NBA Championship Since 1971, Greek Freak Drops 50 Points
Giannis “Greek Freak” Antetokounmpo erupted for 50 points in Game 6 of the 2021 NBA Finals to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 105-98 victory over the Phoenix Suns. The Bucks knocked out the Suns in six games and won the franchise’s first NBA championship in 50 years. Antetokounmpo added […]
NFL Injury Report: LA Rams Lose RB Cam Akers with Torn Achilles
The Los Angeles Rams announced that running back Cam Akers is out for the upcoming season after he suffered a torn Achilles injury during workouts. Losing Akers to a season-ending injury is a huge blow for the Rams. After a strong rookie season, the Rams had high hopes and expectations […]
2021 NBA Draft Odds: Green, Mobley, Suggs Favorites for the #2, #3, #4 Pick
Oklahoma State’s All-American Cade Cunningham is the consensus favorite to become the #1 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, but how about the next few picks and prospects? DraftKings posted odds for the #2, #3, and #4 picks in the upcoming NBA Draft. Jalen Green (Ignite) is -160 odds favorite […]
Tokyo Olympics: Zach LaVine in COVID Protocol, Another Man Down for Team USA
The bad beats continue for Team USA men’s basketball team and they haven’t even left for the Tokyo Olympics yet. Zach LaVine became the latest member of Team USA to head into COVID-19 health and safety protocols, but he could still possibly make it to Tokyo in time to play […]
NBA Finals Game 6 Preview: Suns Face Elimination Down 3-2, Bucks 1 Win from Title
The Milwaukee Bucks are one win away from securing their first championship in 50 years, which they’ll have a chance to do on their home court in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. The Phoenix Suns lost three games in a row and find themselves on the brink of elimination […]
2021 Tour de France Champion Tadej Pogacar Wins Yellow Jersey in Back-to-Back Le Tours
For the second year in a row, Tadej Pogacar rode into Paris for the final stage of Le Tour wearing the yellow jersey. Pogacar from UAE Team Emirates won the 2021 Tour de France after holding off his closest rival by over five minutes. Pogacar won three stages, including two […]
Indy Colts Owner Jim Irsay Buys Elton John’s Piano for $915K
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay added a piano, originally owned by Elton John, to his growing collection of rock-and-roll memorabilia. Irsay paid $915,000 to Heritage Auctions for a piano John used while touring with his band between 1974 and 1993. Sir Elton John signed the Steinway and Sons Model D […]
2021 Tour de France Stage 21: Wout Van Aert Wins Paris Sprint, Denies Cavendish Record
On the final day of the 2021 Tour de France, Wout Van Aert (Jumbo-Visma) upset Mark Cavendish (Deceuninck-QuickStep) to win a bunch sprint in Stage 21 and reach the finish line first on the Champs-Elysees in Paris. Cavendish sought to break the all-time record for stage wins after he tied […]
NBA Finals: Jrue Holiday and Bucks Steal Game 5, Now Lead Suns 3-2
After falling in 2-0 hole in the 2021 NBA Finals, the Milwaukee Bucks won three games in a row to lead the Phoenix Suns 3-2. During Game 5 in Phoenix, the Bucks held off a late rally from the Suns to win 123-119 thanks to a timely steal from Jrue […]
Complete List of Men’s Basketball Gold Medal Winners at the Olympics Since 1936
With the Tokyo Olympics around the corner, it’s time for a new OG List. We compiled a complete list of all of the gold medal winners in men’s basketball starting with its inception as a team sport at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. James Naismith, an American, invented basketball in 1891 […]
2021 Tour de France: Wout Van Aert Ships Stage 20 Time Trial
WVA wins again! Wout Van Aert (Jumbo-Visma) won his second stage of the 2021 Tour de France with a victory in Stage 20, an individual time trial during a 30.8km ride from Libourne to Saint-Emilion. The versatile Van Aert also won Stage 11 when he conquered a double ascent at […]
Houston Rockets Seek Trade with Detroit Pistons for #1 Pick in the 2021 NBA Draft
The Houston Rockets have three first round picks, including the #2 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, but they’d love to acquire #1 overall pick in a trade with the Detroit Pistons to grab Oklahoma State’s Cade Cunningham. The Rockets went 17-55 last season for the worst record in the […]
Damian Lillard Trade Rumors: Dame to Knicks, 76ers, Lakers, Warriors, Heat?
Dame wants out of Rip City. Damian Lillard requested that the Portland Trail Blazers trade him and the New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, and Golden State Warriors are front runners to land Dame. The Knicks are the betting favorite to acquire Lillard in a trade […]
Kevin Love Withdraws from Tokyo Olympics, Team USA Loses Another Player
Team USA lost another player, and more importantly, another big man after Kevin Love indicated that he’s withdrawing from the Tokyo Olympics due to a calf injury. Team USA has another roster problem less than a week before the opening ceremonies in Japan. Love has been nursing a calf injury […]
2021 Tour de France: Another Win for Matej Mohoric, Solo Victory at Stage 19 Libourne
Matej Mohoric from Bahrain Victorious secured his second stage win of the 2021 Tour de France when he held off a breakaway of 20 riders to reach the finish line first at Stage 19 in Libourne. Earlier in Le Tour, Mohoric won Stage 7 at Le Creusot when he gambled […]