After three days of action, 44 of the 46 mushers who started the 2021 Iditarod remain in the great Alaskan sled dog race. Veteran musher Aliy Zirkle crashed her sled and had to quit the race due to a concussion. In the wee hours of Wednesday morning, Ryan Redington was […]
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Prince Schools Charlie and Eddie Murphy in a Pick-Up Basketball Game
While doing press for Coming 2 America, Eddie Murphy recently confirmed the truth behind an infamous urban legend about how Prince and his band schooled Eddie and his brother Charlie in a pick-up basketball game back in the 1980s. In 1985, Eddie Murphy and his older brother, Charlie, and friends […]
2021 Iditarod Begins Shortened Course in Alaska Without Defending Champ
The 2021 Iditarod sled dog race began this weekend in Alaska with 46 mushers navigating a special 860-mile course called the Gold Trail Loop that adheres to safety and health protocols, including no spectators, to avoid the spread of COVID-19 in small towns without proper medical facilities. Welcome to the […]
2021 Golden Globes Betting Odds: ‘Nomandland’, ‘Mank’, and ‘Hamilton’ Faves
The 78th annual Golden Globes, presented by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), takes place this Sunday in Beverly Hills and New York City. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “Hamilton” comes into the 2021 Golden Globes as a favorite to win best musical or comedy at -150 odds. It’s a two-horse race for […]
Bovada Refunds Bets on Super Bowl Streaker Who Says He Bet on Himself
When Yuri Andrade ran onto the field during the fourth quarter of Sunday’s Super Bowl 55, he may have been trying to earn more than his 15 minutes of fame. Andrade claims to have made a $50,000 bet at Bovada at +750 odds that a fan would run onto the […]
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 […]
Royal Rumble Odds: Daniel Bryan, Bianca Belair Favored, Don’t Count Out Surprise Winners
This Sunday, World Wrestling Entertainment will put on its Royal Rumble for the 34th time. Both men and women will compete in separate, 30-person competitions at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. Outside of WrestleMania, no WWE event attracts more mainstream and betting interest than the Royal Rumble, thanks in […]
2021 Oscar Odds: Best Picture Favorites and Where You Can Watch Them
The 92nd Academy Awards took place in Hollywood on Feb. 9, 2020. It was a celebration of fiscal excess as nine films passed the billion-dollar mark in the total box office that year. Artistically, the slate of nominees, which included eventual winner Parasite from South Korean director Bong Joon-ho, the […]
List of Sports Movies Now Streaming on Disney Plus
If you’re a Star Wars geek like me and subscribed to the Disney Plus streaming platform to watch ” The Mandalorian,” rest assured, the service has plenty of other non-Star Wars content to keep you entertained during the holiday season. Disney Plus offers a vast list and collection of sports […]
Netflix’s ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ Adds Momentum to Online Chess Boom
Chess – particularly online chess – was already experiencing one of its best years in decades in 2020 as the game thrived while people spent more time at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Then, Netflix released “The Queen’s Gambit” on Oct. 23, and the brilliant series did more than take […]
Who Will be the Next Jeopardy Host? Betting Lines Open
With the tragic passing of long-time Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek from pancreatic cancer on Nov. 8, speculation has begun on who the next host will be. Oddsmakers believe former contestant Ken Jennings, the show’s all-time winningest player, will be chosen to replace Trebek. BetOnline has Jennings the favorite at +100, […]
When Will Sportsbooks Pay Election Bets? Sites Vary on What Makes Biden Victory Official
Sportsbooks are as split as the US electorate on what to do about Donald Trump after the American presidential election was called on Saturday for former Vice President Joe Biden. With the 45th President refusing to concede, and Trump campaign operatives promising lawsuits to contest election results, some bettors have […]
ESPN Eliminates 500 Jobs, 300 Through Layoffs
ESPN’s financial woes, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, have resulted in a massive layoff of 300 staffers along with the elimination of 200 currently unfilled job openings. The layoffs will be spread throughout the sports cable empire, with on-air personnel being spared initially, according to a memo from ESPN Chairman […]
As Election Prop Bets Flourish, Political Wagers are No Sure Thing
The US Presidential race will be finished in a week, though it’s possible we’ll have to wait at least a little while to know who the winner is. In anticipation of an ongoing election battle, overseas sites like Bovada, BetOnline, and Ladbrokes are seeing brisk business on the US election, […]
Presidential Debate Props: Betting on Dirty Words and Fashion Choices
For various reasons, George Carlin (dead), Andy Burnham (engaged in his own political battles), and Borat (any reason will do) won’t attend Thursday’s final presidential debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden. But all three are represented in various debate prop bets put out by Ladbrokes and […]
DraftKings Offers Free Contest Picking Presidential Debate Moments
How will President Trump and Joe Biden greet, who will hone in on China, and will they discuss Bernie Sanders? These are among the questions proposed by DraftKings in the DFS operator’s free-play contest for tonight’s presidential debate. The contest features a $50,000 prize pool, with $5,000 going to first […]
Hey, Aren’t You…? Celebrity Cardboard Cutouts Find Seats at the Ball Park
When it comes to cardboard cutouts, Pedro Martinez gets around. Yes, that was a cardboard likeness of the Hall of Fame pitcher at Dodger Stadium. And yes, it was a cardboard cutout Martinez at Citi Field. Baseball teams across the country are allowing fans inside the ballpark – the two-dimensional […]
Justin Timberlake Joins Group Luring MLB Team to Nashville
Justin Timberlake is joining a high-profile group, trying to score a MLB team for Nashville. Timberlake, a Grammy Award winner and Memphis Grizzlies minority owner, is a pitch-perfect addition to the Music City Baseball investment group. Timberlake, a Memphis native, is excited by the prospect of a Nashville MLB team. […]
Pogchamps 2 Quarterfinals: TFBlade, QTCinderella Win Tiebreakers, Easywithaces Sweeps Carson
Pogchamps 2 action continued on Thursday with three more quarterfinal matchups, including two that came down to blitz tiebreakers to determine a winner. The day began with a clash between Group C winner TFBlade and Group D runner-up Hafthor “Hafthorjulius†Bjornsson in what many expected to be one of the […]
Pogchamps 2: Standings, Highlights, and Favorites After First Round Matches
All 16 players in Pogchamps have played their first matches, and favorites are already emerging in the second edition of the online chess tournament. Twitch streamers competed in two-game mini-matches, combining competitiveness, drama, and sheer entertainment throughout the weekend. Group A: Pogchamps Veteran Forsen Takes Early Lead Pogchamps 2 opened […]