The Orlando Magic will miss their starting forward, Aaron Gordon, for up to six weeks due to a nasty ankle injury. Gordon is the second starter that the Magic will miss this season due to injuries. Starting point guard Markelle Fultz blew out his ACL in the eighth game of […]
Masahiro Tanaka Returns to Japan, Yankees Add Pitchers Jameson Taillon and Darren O’Day
After a seven-season stint with the New York Yankees, starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka returned to Japan after he signed a two-year contract to play with his old team, the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles. The Yankees added starting pitcher Jameson Taillon to fill an open spot in the rotation. The Yanks […]
Dallas Mavericks Lose 5 Straight, Doncic and the Unicorn to the Rescue?
The Dallas Mavericks saw their losing streak reach five games in a row after a tough loss against the Phoenix Suns, who were without leading-scorer Devin Booker due to a hamstring injury. The Mavs and Luka Doncic have a rematch against the Suns on Monday night to complete the two-game […]
Sick Comeback: Washington Wizards Upset Brooklyn Nets with 2 Treys in 3.8 Seconds (Video)
The Washington Wizards — thanks to Bradley Beal and Russell Westbrook — knocked down two 3-pointers in less than four seconds to overcome a 5-point deficit and upset the Brooklyn Nets 149-146 on Sunday evening. The Nets held a 5-point edge at 146-141. Beal pulled up and drilled a 3-pointer […]
Matt Stafford Goes to Hollywood, Detroit Lions and LA Rams Swap Former No. 1 Picks
How about a quarterback swap of former #1 picks? The Detroit Lions sent Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams in a trade for Jared Goff and a slew of picks, including two first-rounders. Once news of the Goff/Stafford trade broke, the LA Rams saw their Super Bowl odds move […]
NFL Trade Rumors: San Francisco 49ers or Indy Colts Favorite to Land Matt Stafford
The Detroit Lions indicated they are uncoupling with Matt Stafford, but which team will they trade with for the All-Pro quarterback? Oddsmakers at BetMGM listed the San Francisco 49ers as the favorites at +200 odds to acquire Stafford in a trade with the Lions. Stafford passed for 4,084 yards, 26 […]
Super Bowl 55 Big Bets: A $2.3 Million Wager on Tampa Bay Bucs +3.5
The first seven-figure bet on Super Bowl 55 is here. According to BetMGM, a bettor using their app fired away a $2.3 million bet to win $2 million on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at +3.5 in the upcoming Super Bowl. This particular “mysterious” bettor had to lay a little extra […]
Complete List of Most Super Bowl Wins by Head Coach, Belichick Tops with 6 Titles
Which NFL head coach has the most Super Bowl wins? Love him or hate him, you have to admit, he’s the GOAT, right? Bill Belichick won the Super Bowl six times — more than any other coach in NFL history. Between Belichick, Chuck Knoll (4), Joe Gibbs (3), and Bill […]
NBA Weekend Preview: Greek Freak vs Zion, Lakers/Celtics, Grizzlies Return
On Friday night, the Greek Freak and the Milwaukee Bucks head down to the Big Easy for a game against Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans. After missing five games due to COVID-19 protocols, the Memphis Grizzlies return to the hardwood on Saturday. On Saturday night, the LA Lakers […]
LeBron James and Joel Embiid New Betting Favorites for NBA MVP
Square bears love a front runner, so it’s no shocker that the best players on the top team in each conference also happen to top the NBA MVP futures board. LeBron James (+350 odds) and Joel Embiid (+600 odds) are the favorites for NBA MVP, according to a recent update […]
Wildcat for Life? Northwestern Locks Up Football Coach Pat Fitzgerald Thru 2030
The Northwestern Wildcats rewarded head coach Pat Fitzgerald with a 10-year contract extension, meaning the most successful coach in Northwestern football history will remain with the team throughout the next decade. Northwestern has a record of 106-81 since Fitzgerald took over as head coach in 2006. Fitzgerald fielded numerous job […]
Hot Player Alert: Bradley Beal Unleashes 41 ppg Scoring Spree for Last-Place Wiz
Bradley Beal, from the last-place Washington Wizards, leads the NBA in scoring with 35.4 points per game. Beal’s been on a torrid streak, averaging 41 points over a six-game stretch that started with a 60-point eruption against the Philadelphia 76ers and led up to 47 points against the New Orleans […]
Super Bowl Prop Bets: Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes Passing TDs Over/Under
What’s the over/under on the number of touchdowns that Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes will throw during the Super Bowl? Passing touchdowns are among the numerous individual player prop bets for Super Bowl 55. Brady is about to play his 10th Super Bowl, the most in NFL history, and no […]
Super Bowl 56 Odds: Kansas City, Green Bay, Buffalo, Tampa, Baltimore the Top 5 Faves for Next Season
Super Bowl 55 has yet to kickoff, but bookmakers have already posted futures for next season’s Super Bowl. The Kansas City Chiefs are the favorites to win the 2022 Super Bowl (aka Super Bowl 56) at +575 odds, according to DraftKings. The Green Bay Packers, Buffalo Bills, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, […]
NBA Trade Rumors: New Orleans Pelicans Shopping Lonzo Ball and JJ Redick, Derrick Rose to the NY Knicks?
In the latest batch of NBA trade rumors, former #1 pick Derrick Rose could be reunited with his old head coach if the Detroit Pistons trade him to the New York Knicks. Meanwhile, the New Orleans Pelicans put JJ Redick and Lonzo Ball on the trading block in a move […]
Jimmer Fredette Erupts with 70 Points for Shanghai Sharks in China (Video)
Jimmer Fredette, nicknamed the “Lonely God” by Chinese sports media, dropped 70 points in a losing effort for the Shanghai Sharks against the Sichuan Blue Whales in overtime. Fredette, a former star with BYU, unleashed his third 70-plus point game with the Shanghai Sharks in the Chinese basketball league (CBA) […]
Kansas Suffering Worst Losing Streak Since 2013, Slump-Buster on Deck vs TCU
The struggling Kansas Jayhawks (10-5) are stuck in a rut amidst a three-game losing streak. The Jayhawks recently tumbled out of the top 10 and slipped to #15 overall, according to the latest ranking in the AP Top 25 college basketball poll. The three-game skid is the worst for Kansas […]
LeBron James Lights Up Cleveland Cavs for Season-High 46 Points
The old cat from Akron can still ball, eh? LeBron James exploded for 23 points in the fourth quarter and finished with 46 points overall to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 115-108 victory over his former team, the Cleveland Cavaliers. LeBron made NBA history as only the fifth […]
Gambling Movies: ‘Casino’ (1995) by Martin Scorsese, Film About Stardust Turns 25 Years Old
“Casino,” a film by Martin Scorsese about the rise and fall of the mafia’s stranglehold on Las Vegas recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of its release in November of 1995. Starring Robert DeNiro and Sharon Stone, “Casino” is one of the best films ever made about Las Vegas and the […]
Utah Jazz Win 8 in Row, Best ATS Record in NBA
The Utah Jazz (12-4) are the hottest team in the NBA, riding high on an eight-game winning streak. Bettors love the Jazz because they’re the best team in the NBA with an 11-5 against the spread record, including an 8-0 ATS clip during their hot streak. The Jazz started the […]