Senators Chuck Schumer (D-New York) and Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) introduced a bill on Wednesday that would give the federal government oversight of the sports betting industry. The move comes seven months after the Supreme Court struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), which had prevented states from […]
Major League Baseball, the Cuban Baseball Federation, and the MLB Players Association jointly announced an agreement on Wednesday that will allow baseball players from Cuba to join MLB teams without having to defect from their country. The deal will remain in place through at least October 2021, and is modeled […]
Only the Oakland Raiders could produce this type of drama about where the team will play their home games next year. Team officials countered the city’s lawsuit by pulling out of talks to stay in the city one more year before they move to their new home of Las Vegas. […]
The NBA and FanDuel announced on Tuesday that they would expand their existing partnership to include sports betting services, making FanDuel the third authorized gaming operator of the NBA. FanDuel was already the official daily fantasy partner of the NBA, a role it has held since 2014. Innovation Key to […]
The Council of the District of Columbia has passed legislation that authorizes sports betting in Washington, D.C., paving the way for the nation’s capital to become the latest jurisdiction to take legal wagering on sports. The bill now needs the signature of Mayor Muriel Bowser, after which it will need […]
Three San Diego State players, including two starters, were suspended by coach Rocky Long, and did not travel with the team to Texas for Wednesday’s Frisco Bowl. The Aztecs, who are 7-5, face Ohio in the postseason game and are 2.5-point underdogs. That line could move with the suspensions. Long […]
A couple of winning streaks got snapped last week, and the teams who lost, want to make sure they don’t start a more dubious streak of losing two in a row. Then there are the teams that are trending in the opposite direction, desperately looking to get a win like […]
First it was on, then it was off, now the match between Floyd Mayweather and Japanese kickboxing star Tenshin Nasukawa is apparently back on, scheduled for New Year’s Eve. The rules for the bout have changed dramatically from when the contest was first announced a month ago. Now instead of […]
New Jersey sportsbooks set new records in November, setting a state record by taking in $330 million in handle for the month. That allowed operators to generate $21.2 million in revenue for the month, up from just $11.7 million in October. FanDuel, DraftKings Continue to Dominate Revenue increased faster than […]
It was the story that wouldn’t go away, but retired Dallas Cowboy Jason Witten finally quashed the rumor on Monday. The All-Pro tight end, who will certainly become a Hall of Famer when eligible, denied he was returning to the team. The 36-year-old told the Dallas Morning News that there […]
The Boston Celtics jumped out to a 17-0 lead against the Chicago Bulls and never looked back in a record-setting 56-point victory. The Bulls were decimated 133-77 and were booed off their home court by angry fans. The 56-point margin of victory set a record for both teams. The worst […]
The odds-on favorite to win the 2018 Miss Universe is a transgendered Spaniard, who said she would use her victory as a platform to educate others about the transgender community. Angela Ponce, who was born a male, is a 6/1 pick to win the contest, being held on Dec. 16 […]
There are several NFL teams that are missing players, either due to injuries or scandals, by this time of the season. Two squads have even lost their coaches. How will they react from the adversity? Washington has lost their starter and their back up, while Kansas City will be without […]
Heading into the College Football Playoff, many fans across the country feel that it is all but inevitable that the Alabama Crimson Tide will win their second straight national championship. Apparently, the FanDuel Sportsbook agrees, as the bookmaker has decided to mark bets made on Alabama to win the title […]
Though famed Mexican cartel leader Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman has escaped from prison twice, one oddsmaker believes it won’t happen a third time. MyBookie.com has the odds of him breaking out of the slammer at +2000 for yes, and -1000 for no. It is one of several proposition bets the […]
The Kansas City Chiefs released their star running back Kareem Hunt after a video surfaced involving his violent altercation with a 19-year old woman that occurred in a Cleveland hotel in February. Neither the NFL or the Kansas City Chiefs saw the video before it appeared on TMZ. The NFL […]
Major League Baseball announced a multiyear deal with MGM Resorts International on Tuesday, making MLB the third major American professional sports league to partner with the gaming firm. Under the terms of the agreement, MGM will become the official gaming and entertainment partner of MLB. MGM Gains Access to Exclusive […]
Sports betting is officially ready to begin in Rhode Island, as the Twin River Casino will begin accepting wagers at one of its two locations in the state on Monday. Twin River Casino announced that a sportsbook is ready to open at its location in Lincoln today, while sports betting […]
In a fierce AFC South divisional battle, Marcus Mariota at the Tennessee Titans (5-5) visit DeShaun Watson and the smoking-hot Houston Texans (7-3). The Titans and their stingy defense are trying to keep their playoff hopes alive, while the Texans are riding high off a seven-game winning streak. Tennessee Titans […]
After three NFL games on Thanksgiving, the schedule is lighter than usual for Sunday, but there are plenty of tasty leftovers for bettors to pick at. There are 11 games on Sunday and several look attractive to gamblers. This is also the time of year when head coaches are trying […]
Consecutive NBA Titles: Celtics 8 Straight, Phil Jackson Three-Peats with Bulls and Lakers 
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Basketball Movies: ‘Blue Chips’ with Nick Nolte, Shaq, and Penny 
Baseball Movies: ‘Bull Durham’ (1988) with Kevin Costner, Tim Robbins, Susan Sarandon 
Basketball Movies: ‘Hoosiers’ (1986) with Gene Hackman