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Casino Stocks Crash as Macau Considers Tighter Regulations

Shares of casino stocks tanked on Tuesday after Macau announced it will revise its gambling regulations. In just one day, casino companies operating in the world’s largest gambling center lost roughly $18 billion in stock value. On Tuesday, Macau’s Secretary for Economy and Finance announced a 45-day consultation period for […]

John Wall from the Houston Rockets during transition against the Miami Heat last season. (Image: Getty)

Houston Rockets Nix Buyout, Seek Trade Partner for John Wall

The Houston Rockets agreed to trade point guard John Wall, but there’s very little interest around the league in acquiring an injury-prone, former All-Star who will earn the second-highest contract in 2021-22. The Rockets said they wouldn’t seek a contract buyout with Wall due $44.3 million this upcoming season. In […]

The Toronto Raptor relocated to Tampa Bay’s Amalie Arena last season during the pandemic.  (Image: Chris O’Meara/AP)

Raptors Finally Return to Toronto for Home Games Next Season

The pandemic has been particularly rough on the Toronto Raptors, who relocated to Tampa Bay to play their home games last season due to strict health and safety protocols imposed by the Canadian government. Canadian health officials were wary that constant travel involving the Raptors and opposing teams could increase […]

The Champions League 2021/22 begins on Tuesday. (Image: Twitter/championsleague)

Five Things to Keep an Eye On as the Champions League Returns

On Tuesday, the new Champions League season kicks off with some top games on offer for football fans around the world. The new season comes with some major talking points that will interest fans as well. Superstars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo changed clubs and are set to make their […]

The New Orleans Saints offense in action against the Green Bay Packers in Week 1 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Image: Phelan M. Ebenhack/AP)

New Orleans Saints Facing COVID Outbreak Among Coaching Staff

The New Orleans Saints are trying to contain a COVID-19 outbreak after eight people, including coaches and players, tested positive. The outbreak began among their coaching staff after six assistant offensive coaches tested positive. One unidentified player and a nutritionist are also among the positives, according to a report from […]

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in his second debut at Manchester United, as the Red Devils beat Newcastle 4-1 at Old Trafford. (Image: Twitter/manutd)

What are the Highest Spending Teams in European Football?

Premier League clubs spent more than $9.7 billion this year to form their current squads; more than twice as much as any of Europe’s other top leagues. The study published by the CIES Football Observatory finds Manchester City at the top of the big spenders’ list, followed by their arch-rivals, […]

H C Holiday is the lukewarm favorite to win the second jewel of Canada's Triple Crown: Tuesday's Prince of Wales Stakes at Fort Erie.(Image: Michael Burns Photo)

Prince of Wales Comes Without Queen’s Plate Winner Safe Conduct

You won’t find a Safe Conduct path to a Canadian Triple Crown this year, but you will find an eclectic field for the second jewel of Canada’s Triple Crown – the 86th edition of the Prince of Wales Stakes. That eclectic field of eight, Canadian-bred 3-year-olds goes 1 3/16 miles […]

Underdog victories should be good for sportsbooks. (Image; Amy Calistri)

NFL Opening Week Yields Record Sports Betting Transactions

Indicating a sports betting record, GeoComply tracked 58.2 million sportsbook transactions in the four-day period from Thursday through Sunday. That’s 126% more than the geolocation company tracked during last year’s NFL season opener. Meanwhile, the number of upsets this week should bode well for sportsbooks — and less well for […]