Rookie quarterback Mac Jones will apparently make the Week 1 start for the New England Patriots, as the franchise has released veteran Cam Newton, according to multiple media reports. Newton came into training camp as the likely starter for New England, at least to start the season, though he faced […]
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Tiger Woods’ Backup Putter Sells for $393K in Hot Collectibles Market
tesTiger Woods’ backup putter set an auction record on Sunday, selling for $393,300. Experts believe the backup putter, a Scotty Cameron Newport II, fetched the highest price ever paid for a golf club. While Woods never used the putter in tournament play, it was in his bag for all but […]
Fantasy Football Draft Tips and Advice for Noobs and Beginners
You came to the right place if you’re looking for some draft tips and advice with your fantasy football debut. Or, if you haven’t played fantasy football with your friends, family, or coworkers in some time, then here’s a refresher course with basic tips to help you out before your […]
Beer Companies Ramp Up Sponsorship of Women’s Sports
Two major beer brands announced new women’s sports programs on Thursday. Heineken announced new sponsorships with UEFA women’s soccer and motorsport’s W series. Meanwhile, Michelob ULTRA is committing $100 million over the next five years to promote gender equality in sports. Beer companies have traditionally been among sports’ largest sponsors. […]
Cristiano Ronaldo Returns to Manchester United After 12 Years
Manchester United announced on Friday that there is a transfer agreement with Juventus for Cristiano Ronaldo. On Tuesday, Ronaldo was officially unveiled as a Man. United player. The English giants will pay Juve a $17.6 million transfer fee. The amount could go up by $9.4 million, depending on certain clauses. […]
Real Madrid Pulls Out of Mbappe Chase, Denies Making Offer to PSG
Various mainstream media sources in Europe claimed Real Madrid made a new, improved bid worth as much as $210 million to sign Kylian Mbappe. PSG previously confirmed it turned down $190 million for the 23-year-old superstar. In a statement published close to midnight on Monday, Real said it didn’t make […]
Medina Spirit Edges Rock Your World in the Shared Belief
Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit returned to racing for the first time in 3 ½ months on Sunday, capturing the Shared Belief Stakes at Del Mar. Along the way, Medina Spirit turned a trick no other Bob Baffert-trained horse has ever done. “For what this horse has gone through, he’s […]
MMA Notebook: Jake Paul Earns Decision over Woodley, PFL Finals Set for October
YouTuber Jake Paul has once again taken down a big-name mixed martial artist in the boxing ring, but he had to work a bit harder this time to defeat Tyron Woodley in their Sunday night bout. Paul defeated Woodley via a split decision, with the judges scoring the eight-round fight […]
US Open Odds: Novak Djokovic, Ashleigh Barty Favorites in New York
Novak Djokovic will attempt to become the first man to win a calendar-year Grand Slam in 52 years – not to mention the all-time leader in Grand Slam titles – when he enters the US Open as the clear favorite in New York this week. Djokovic begins his quest with […]
Catching 19/1 Lightning in a Bottle Makes Mustari Youngest NHC Winner
Justin Mustari will remember the name Rose’s Crystal every day for the rest of his life. He’ll remember it every time he walks into his new house and looks at the Eclipse Award on the mantle. And he’ll remember the name of the filly who made him the youngest champion […]
Miami Dolphins and Deshaun Watson Trade Rumors Resurface
With the start of the NFL season less than two weeks away, the Houston Texans want to trade All-Pro quarterback Deshaun Watson, but the Miami Dolphins balked at their mammoth compensation demands. The Texans want a serious haul of draft picks for Watson, including three first-round picks and two second-round […]
Messi Makes PSG Debut in Win Against Reims
Lionel Messi played his first minutes in a PSG shirt during a 2-0 away win over Reims on Sunday. Messi replaced his good friend Neymar after 66 minutes. Neither of them captured the spotlight, as Kylian Mbappe netted twice for Paris’ third win in three games since the start of […]
Popular Champion Sprinter Whitmore Retired from Racing
Popular and petulant sprinter Whitmore was retired from racing on Saturday, ending a remarkable career culminating in his naming as 2020 Champion Sprinter of the Year. Whitmore finished fifth of eight in Saturday’s Grade 1 Forego Stakes at Saratoga. Sensing something was wrong with the 2020 Breeders’ Cup Sprint champion, […]
Ravens Injury Report: JK Dobbins Dunzo for Season with Torn ACL
In a tough break for the Baltimore Ravens, second-year running back JK Dobbins suffered a torn ACL injury and will miss the entire season, making Gus Edwards the team’s primary RB. Dobbins hyper-extended his left knee in a preseason game on Saturday against the Washington Football Team. Early in the […]
Essential Quality Leads Chalk Parade to Travers Day Winner’s Circle
On a chalky betting day where favorites beat a path to the Saratoga winner’s circle, the New York Racing Association announced an all-sources Travers Day handle of $51,381,515. That came from a paid crowd of 44,507, which generated an on-track handle of $9,406,526. This provided an obvious boost from last […]
Super Bowl 56 Odds: Public Backing KC, Tampa with 2 Weeks Until Season Begins
The first major Sunday of the NFL season is only two weeks away, but the public is already heavily backing the Kansas City Chiefs at +500 odds and the Tampa Bay Bucs at +600 to win Super Bowl 56. Tom Brady and the Bucs defeated Patrick Mahomes in the Chiefs […]
Messi, Neymar and Mbappe All in PSG’s Squad to Face Reims, as Messi is Expected to Make his Debut
Lionel Messi is hours away from making his much-anticipated PSG debut. The Paris giants travel to Reims for what could be their first and last outing with Messi, Neymar, and Mbappe wearing the team’s shirt at the same time. Messi signed for PSG more than two weeks ago, but coach […]
Disney’s ESPN Sports-Betting Deals Could Net $3 Billion
Walt Disney’s ESPN is looking to generate more than $3 billion in sports-betting licensing deals. Once reluctant to associate with gambling, the multimedia company has gradually changed its tune. Initially tentative to offer sports-betting content, the company is now looking to leap into ESPN-branded sportsbooks. According to the Wall Street […]
Jake Paul Steps into the Ring Again, Favorite vs. Former UFC Champ Tyron Woodley
YouTuber Jake Paul faces the biggest test of his young professional boxing career on Sunday when he battles former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley in Cleveland. Woodley, like all of Paul’s opponents, will be making his debut as a professional boxer in the bout. Paul carefully steps up boxing competition […]
Chicago Bulls Trade Lauri Markkanen to the Cleveland Cavs in 3-Way Deal
The Chicago Bulls completed a sign-and-trade with forward Lauri Markkanen and will send him to the Cleveland Cavs in a multi-team trade that also involves the Portland Trail Blazers. Markkanen, 24, is a 7-foot power forward who is also a former #7 pick from the 2017 NBA Draft. He’s a […]