This was supposed to be a featured match up of a surging Dallas Cowboys team trying to knock off a surprising Washington Redskins squad. Then one play on Sunday turned this game decidedly in the Cowboys favor. Redskins quarterback Alex Smith broke two bones in his right leg against the […]
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Yankees Trade Top Prospect Justus Sheffield to Seattle Mariners for Lefty Flamethrower James Paxton
The Bronx Bombers traded their top pitching prospect, Justus Sheffield, to the Seattle Mariners for southpaw starter James Paxton. The young Yankees, led by rookie manager Aaron Boone, won 100 games last season. The Yankees finished in second place in the AL East behind the 108-win Boston Red Sox. The […]
Cleveland Browns, Condoleezza Rice Deny Politician Candidate for Coaching Job
It seems more like a publicity stunt than an actual possibility, but ESPN’s Adam Schefter had a report that the Cleveland Browns were interested in interviewing former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice about becoming the Browns next head coach. The team fired Hue Jackson, along with offensive coordinator Todd Haley a […]
Democrats, Republicans, Lining Up to Topple Trump in 2020 Presidential Election
Though the 2020 Presidential election is a little less than two years away, that hasn’t stopped possible candidates from testing the waters, and oddsmakers from handicapping their chances. While President, Donald Trump is a favorite to win reelection in November of 2020, there are still prominent members of his own […]
NFL Teams Looking To Take Advantage of Home Field Advantage
Ah, yes, there is no place like home, especially if you are an NFL team. Having home field advantage is always welcomed, but this time of year where there are playoff implications, it can be crucial. Last week the home team was 8-6, and this week they are favored in […]
DraftKings Continues Sports Betting Expansion by Launching Live Sportsbook in Mississippi
DraftKings has already made its mark on the legalized sports betting landscape in the United States, as the company operates the most successful online betting app in New Jersey. Now, the daily fantasy sports giant is looking to get into the land-based side of the industry as well, starting with a […]
Thursday Night Football Preview: Rodgers and Wilson Showdown with Packers at Seahawks
Aaron Rodgers, Aaron Jones and the Green Bay Packers (4-4-1) visit Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks (4-5) in a must-win game for both teams with their eyes on a wild card berth. The winner of this Thursday Night Football game will head over .500, while the loser takes another […]
FA Says Premier League Clubs May Have to Cut Number of Foreign Players to Deal with Brexit
According to a report by The Times, the English Football Association (FA) is planning to limit English Premier League teams to a maximum of 12 foreign players in an effort to deal with the changes that will come with the UK exit from the European Union, better known as Brexit. […]
Friends Tommy Fleetwood, Francesco Molinari Turn Foes at DP World Tour Championship in Dubai
The two cemented their friendship at the Ryder Cup, but on Thursday Tommy Fleetwood will be doing his best to disappoint Italian’s Francesco Molinari’s chances to win the Race to Dubai. Fleetwood begins that mission at the European Tour’s season-ending DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai. […]
Time Running Out for Outside Teams in College Football Playoffs to Get in Top 4
The top 10 spots were unchanged in the third edition of the College Football Playoff Rankings, and the teams that are just outside the coveted four spots, are running out of time to get help from the those in front, and impress the selection committee with their own performance. If […]
Three Athletes to Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom from Trump
Alan Page, Roger Staubach, and Babe Ruth are among a list of seven individuals who will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Trump during a ceremony at the White House on Nov. 16. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is considered the highest civilian honor in the United States, […]
Christine Blasey Ford Tops List of Betting Favorites for Time Magazine’s 2018 Person of the Year
Christine Blasey Ford received both adulation and condemnation for alleging she was sexually abused by Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh when they were in high school, and oddsmakers at Paddy Power have made her the favorite to be named Time Magazine’s Person of the Year. The professor of psychology at Palo […]
Florida Voters Easily Pass Gambling Amendment Opposed by Dolphins, Buccaneers
Florida voters came out heavily in favor of Amendment 3 on Tuesday, with more than 64 percent of voters approving the ballot question that will take further gambling expansion, including sports betting, out of the hands of the state legislature. The amendment will now give Florida voters the final say […]
NFL Bettors Sack Sportsbooks with Big Loss on NFL Week 9
Sunday was the type of day in the NFL bettors dream of, and though it doesn’t happen very often, gamblers were able to clean up and give the sportsbooks a rare loss. It was the second consecutive week facilities took a hit, but this week was much worse. Several lines […]
Washington State Finally Fails to Cover Spread, Still Wins
Those that had been riding Washington State this season finally saw the Cougars Gravy Station pull into the station, as the team failed to cover the spread for the first time all season. The Cougars, who were 8-0 ATS, were 7.5-point picks over Cal, but could only muster a 19-13 […]
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh Accuser Christine Blasey Ford Top Pick For 2018 Time Person of the Year
Christine Blasey Ford received both adulation and condemnation for alleging she was sexually abused by Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, and oddsmakers at Paddy Power have made her the favorite to be named Time Magazine’s Person of the Year. The professor of psychology at Palo Alto University, and a research […]
NFL Line Movement Cautious Opportunity for Bettors
When the opening odds are set for the professional football, they tends to be slight changes with a couple of games, but this week NFL line movement is prevalent in several match ups. One contest the line moved two points, usually unheard of, though often seen in college football. The […]
Blake Griffin Starring in Advertising Campaign for Sports Prediction App WinView
Detroit Pistons star Blake Griffin is appearing in an advertising campaign for WinView, an app that allows users to make predictions about what will happen in a game they are watching live in order to win prizes. According to WinView, their app is currently legal in 39 states, but it […]
New York Jets Sign Gaming Partnerships with MGM Resorts, 888 Holdings in First for NFL Team
The New York Jets became the first NFL team to sign a full partnership with a gaming firm, announcing Wednesday that they will be teaming up with MGM Resorts for promotional efforts and a free predictions game that will live inside the official Jets app. While some teams had previously […]
NHL Embraces MGM Resorts as League’s First Official Sports Betting Partner
The NHL has announced that MGM Resorts will be its first official sports betting partner, making it the second major professional sports league in the United States to strike a deal with the gaming operator. The NBA announced a similar deal with MGM in September, making the firm its “official […]