Joel Rosario broke the Kentucky Downs meet victory record on Thursday, piloting two winners on the day’s card for his 12th and 13th victories of the meet. The 13 wins eclipsed the previous record of 12, set by Rafael Bejarano in 2004. Florent Geroux tied that mark in 2015 and […]
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Controversy Over Banned Substances Overshadows Oscar Valdez Title Defense vs. Robson Conceicao
Oscar Valdez and Robson Conceicao are both undefeated boxers with a rivalry that dates back to their time as amateur fighters. Yet, it’s a series of decisions outside the ring that are overshadowing any talk about their Friday night fight at Casino Del Sol in Tucson, Arizona. Valdez tested positive […]
US Open Men’s Semifinals: Can Zverev Stop Djokovic’s March to History?
Novak Djokovic stands just two wins away from the first men’s calendar-year Grand Slam in 52 years, not to mention taking the all-time lead in major championships. To keep that dream alive, he’ll first have to beat a game Alexander Zverev in the US Open semifinals on Friday. Djokovic once […]
NFL DFS Week 1 Value Plays: All About Mac
With the first Sunday of the NFL season upon us, it’s time to make some DFS rosters. As usual, you can look to OG News for the cheap players who will help complete your rosters. These Week 1 value plays will help you squeeze in the higher-priced players. Below are […]
Ronaldo, Desperate to Succeed Ahead of Second Manchester United Debut
Cristiano Ronaldo is eager to start his new life at Old Trafford on a high. The 36-year old returned to Manchester United just before the transfer deadline, and hopes to be part of the starting 11 on Sunday when the Red Devils host Newcastle. Talking to United’s official website, Ronaldo […]
Premier League Giants Not Allowed to Field Brazilian Players Following FIFA Ruling
The Brazilian players who weren’t released for the South American international matches by their Premier League clubs are blocked from playing in the next round of the English league. The ban runs from Sept. 10-14, and the affected teams are hoping to overturn it at the last minute, despite FIFA […]
Europe and South America are Ready to Boycott Biennial World Cup
Aleksander Ceferin, the UEFA president, is openly against the idea of the World Cup being played every two years after FIFA, the global Football Association, announced plans to increase the frequency of the biggest football event on the planet. The World Cup is currently played every four years. Ceferin first […]
Cam Newton Next Team Prop Bet: Cowboys, Texans, WFT Leading Contenders
DraftKings posted a prop bet on which team Cam Newton will play for next after the New England Patriots cut him when Bill Belichick decided to start rookie Mac Jones. The Dallas Cowboys are the leading contender to sign Newton at +500 odds. The Houston Texans, Washington Football Team, and […]
US Open Women’s Semifinals: Sabalenka, Sakkari Face Unseeded Opponents in Final Four
A string of early upsets drained much of the star power from the women’s draw at the 2021 US Open. Even so, No. 2 seed Aryna Sabalenka remains alive heading into the semifinals, leading four players who are all looking to pick up their first Grand Slam title. Sabalenka eased […]
Dak Prescott, Joe Burrow Favorites in NFL Comeback Player of the Year Betting
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is the betting favorite to win the AP NFL Comeback Player of the Year at +210 odds, according to the futures board at Draft Kings. Joe Burrow from Cincinnati Bengals is also near the top of the board at +700 odds to win the Comeback […]
LA Chargers Injury Report: Austin Ekeler Misses Practice (Hamstring)
Keep close attention to starting running back Austin Ekeler from the Los Angeles Chargers over the next few days because he sat out Wednesday’s practice due to a hamstring injury. The Chargers insisted that Ekeler worked out away from the rest of the team. They also hinted that his absence […]
Santa Anita’s Popular Hillside Turf Course Returns for Opening Weekend
Even with three Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In†Challenge Series events headlining Santa Anita Park’s Autumn Meet opener, the iconic track’s famous hillside turf course could seize the day’s attention. That unique and popular course returns to the forefront for the Friday, Oct. 1 opening day. It provides the […]
NFL MVP Odds: Mahomes Favorite, Public Backing Rodgers and Allen
Patrick Mahomes from the Kansas City Chiefs enters the upcoming NFL season as the consensus favorite to win the MVP at +500 odds, according to a recent update by DraftKings. Mahomes is seeking his second MVP award in the last four seasons. Aaron Rodgers from the Green Bay Packers is […]
Ronaldo Is Three Days Away From Much Awaited Manchester United Comeback
The 36-year-old Portuguese superstar made his first appearance at Manchester United’s training center on Tuesday after he was allowed to leave the Portugal national team camp early. Ronaldo has just beaten the record for most international goals after netting twice against Ireland in the qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup. […]
Norway Chess Odds: Carlsen Favored, All Eyes on Championship Preview vs. Nepomniachtchi
Magnus Carlsen came into Norway Chess as the favorite to win the tournament for the third straight year, and he remains in that position after two rounds of play. But, the chess world will watch the six-player tournament with less interest in the overall result, and more attention devoted to […]
Three-Way NL East Race Intensifies as Wild Card Possibilities Come Within Reach
For the entirety of the 2021 season, conventional wisdom has held that only one NL East team could make the playoffs, with nobody outside the eventual division winner holding any hope of grabbing a wild-card spot. But, as the stretch run comes into focus, the cream of the division’s crop […]
NFL Coach of Year Odds: Brandon Staley, Urban Meyer, Arthur Smith Favorites
A trio of rookie coaches is near the top of the futures board to become the next NFL Head Coach of the Year. Brandon Staley, the new head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers, is +1000 odds to win the Coach of the Year in his first season at the […]
Baltimore Ravens Sign Le’Veon Bell to Practice Squad
The NFL season has yet to begin and the Baltimore Ravens have already lost two running backs to injuries, which is why they signed former All-Pro RB Le’Veon Bell to their practice squad. JK Dobbins went down with a left knee injury in the last preseason game of the season […]
FIFA Planning for World Cup Every Two Years
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger (71), who’s now FIFA’s chief for global development, is the leading figure behind the plans to hold the World Cup every two years instead of four. UEFA, the European Football Association, is openly against the project. FIFA promises to reveal on Thursday more details about […]
Del Mar Wrap: Nothing Average About Record Average Daily Handle
Del Mar closed its 82nd summer season with a track record for daily average handle, watching horseplayers wager an average of nearly $18.4 million each day of the 31-day meet. That surpassed last year’s daily average of $17.3 million, which came without fans in the stands thanks to the pandemic. […]