The longest stage of this year’s Le Tour hugged the border of France and Belgium. Two-time defending champion Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) secured his first stage win at the 2022 Tour de France with an impressive victory and an uphill finish in Stage 6 at Longwy. Poagcar also snatched […]
Yankees Basher Aaron Judge Reaches 30 HRs Before the All-Star Break
Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees is playing for a huge raise next season, and he’s certainly helping his cause by leading the majors with 30 home runs after smacking a grand slam on Wednesday night. Judge homered in a 16-0 rout of the Pittsburgh Pirates and now has […]
Cap-Scrapped LA Lakers Take a Flier on Center Thomas Bryant
The Los Angeles Lakers agreed to a one-year deal with center Bryant Thomas, who missed significant time the last two seasons with the Washington Wizards while recovering from an ACL injury. The Lakers don’t have much wiggle room to work with when signing free agents, so they have to gamble […]
2022 Tour de France: Simon Clarke Conquers Cobblestones in Troublesome Stage 5
In the most exciting stage of the 2022 Tour de France, Simon Clarke (Israel-Premier Tech) rode to a victory in Stage 5 during a hellacious route that included 19 km of cobblestones from Lille to Arenberg Porte du Hainaut. Clarke edged out Taco van der Hoorn (Intermarche-Wanty-Gobert) in a photo […]
Cleveland Browns Trade QB Baker Mayfield to Carolina Panthers
After months of speculation, the Cleveland Browns finally trade quarterback Baker Mayfield to the Carolina Panthers for a future conditional pick that’s currently slotted for the fifth-round pick, but which could move to the fourth round dependent upon playing time. The Panthers host the Browns in Week 1 of the […]
Sacramento Kings Add Kevin Huerter in Trade, Sign Malik Monk
The Sacramento Kings are desperate to end their 16-year playoff drought and are trying to climb out of the Western Conference basement by adding a pair of shooting guards to the roster. They acquired Kevin Huerter in a trade with the Atlanta Hawks and signed Malik Monk to a two-year […]
Mitchell Robinson Signs Extension with NY Knicks, Snaps Charlie Ward Curse
Big man Mitchell Robinson became the first drafted player in 28 years to sign a rookie contract extension with the New York Knicks, snapping the dreaded “Charlie Ward Curse” after agreeing to a new four-year deal worth $60 million. Charlie Ward, a point guard with the Knicks in the 1990s, […]
NBA Summer League: #2 Pick Chet Holmgren Dazzles in Thunder Debut (VIDEO)
If you’re experiencing basketball withdrawal, the good news is that the NBA Summer League is underway. Chet Holmgren — the #2 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft — made his debut with the Oklahoma City Thunder and looked awesome with 23 points, seven rebounds, six blocked shots, and four assists […]
2022 Tour de France: Wout van Aert Victorious in Stage 4 Dunkirk > Calais
After a trio of second-place finishes in the first three stages, Wout van Aert (Jumbo-Visma) from Belgium stood on the top step of the winner’s podium for the first time at the 2022 Tour de France when he rode to a victory in Stage 4 during a hilly ride from […]
Kyrie Irving Next Team Prop Bet: LA Lakers Betting Favorites with Russell Westbrook Trade
There’s another prop bet on the NBA board at DraftKings where you can wager on where Kyrie Irving will play next season. The Los Angeles Lakers are the betting favorite to secure Irving in a trade from the Brooklyn Nets that also involves Russell Westbrook. The Nets are shopping Irving […]
Kevin Durant Next Team Prop Bet: Phoenix Suns, Toronto Raptors Betting Favorites
Kevin Durant requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets and all hell broke loose, but the bookies at DraftKings posted a cool prop bet where you can wager on Durant’s next team with the Phoenix Suns the betting favorite at -125 odds, and the Toronto Raptors a popular pick at […]
Tour de France: Yves Lampaert, Fabio Jakobsen, Dylan Groenewegen Win Stages in Denmark
The 2022 Tour de France began this year with the Grand Depart in Denmark featuring with three stages with 176 starting riders. Yves Lampaert (Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl) won Stage 1 of the Tour de France, Fabio Jakobsen (QuickStep-AlphaVinyl) capped a remarkable comeback with a sprint finish victory in Stage 2, […]
2023 NBA Title Odds: Celtics, Suns, Clippers, Warriors, Bucks in Top 5 After KD Trade Request
NBA free agency began on Thursday, but Kevin Durant asked the Brooklyn Nets to trade him, which sent ripples through the cosmos and altered the futures market. The Boston Celtics are +550 odds at DraftKings to win the 2023 NBA championship, but the Phoenix Suns are right behind at +600 […]
Zion Williamson Agrees to Rookie Contract Extension with New Orleans Pelicans
Zion Williamson missed the entire 2021-22 NBA season for the New Orleans Pelicans with a foot injury, but the former #1 pick in the draft signed a five-year rookie contract extension worth $193 million with a supermax escalator clause that could be worth up to $231 million. If Zion can […]
Bradley Beal Remains with Washington Wizards with $251 Million Deal
Bradley Beal from the Washington Wizards rejected a player option for one year worth $36 million and signed a new supermax contract worth $251 million spanning five years. Beal, 29, had plenty of other teams wanting his services including the Miami Heat, Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, and Los Angeles […]
Indiana Pacers Trade Malcom Brogdon to Boston Celtics for First-Round Pick, 4 Players
After rampant speculation, Malcolm Brogdon — the 2017 NBA Rookie of the Year — finally has a new team after the Indiana Pacers sent the point guard to the Boston Celtics in a trade for a 2023 first-round draft pick and five players. The Celtics bolstered their bench and added […]
Utah Jazz Trade Rudy Gobert to Minny T-Wolves for 4 First-Round Draft Picks
After wearing out his welcome in Salt Lake City, the Utah Jazz sent three-time Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a blockbuster trade that includes four future first-round draft picks and a haul of players including Patrick Beverly, Jared Vanderbilt, Malik Beasley, Leandro Bolmaro, […]
2022 Tour de France Preview: Tadej Pogacar Three-Peat or Will Primoz Roglic Finally Win the Yellow Jersey?
The most prestigious cycling race in the world — the Tour de France — begins this weekend with the Grand Depart in Copenhagen, Denmark. Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) won the Tour de France in back-to-back years, and the Slovenian wunderkind is the betting favorite at -160 to claim a […]
Phoenix Suns Lock Up All-Star Devin Booker with $224 Million Supermax Contract
It’s been an up and down week for D-Book. On the downside, Devin Booker and Kendall Jenner broke off their well-publicized relationship after more than two years together. On the upside, the Phoenix Suns rewarded Booker with a four-year supermax contract extension worth $224 million. Booker, 25, still has two […]
New York Knicks Ink PG Jalen Brunson to $104 Million, 4-Year Contract
The New York Knicks signed point guard Jalen Brunson and lured him away from the Dallas Mavericks with a four-year deal worth $104 million, which includes a player option in the fourth and final year of his contract. Brunson was a standout guard with the Villanova Wildcats, where he won […]