After talks with Atletico Madrid for a swap between Saul and Griezmann broke down, Barcelona is now speaking with Juventus about another potential five-star exchange. French paper L’Equipe claims Barcelona has started negotiations with Juve, hoping to offload Griezmann, who’s one of the top earners on the roster. Barca boss […]
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Betting Markets Predict New COVID Restrictions in England Before End of 2021
On Monday, England lifted nearly all of its COVID restrictions, an event some in the British media dubbed “Freedom Day.†But prediction markets are skeptical that the looser guidelines will last for long. Under the new rules, nightclubs, sporting events, and other venues can function at full capacity in England, […]
NFL Injury Report: LA Rams Lose RB Cam Akers with Torn Achilles
The Los Angeles Rams announced that running back Cam Akers is out for the upcoming season after he suffered a torn Achilles injury during workouts. Losing Akers to a season-ending injury is a huge blow for the Rams. After a strong rookie season, the Rams had high hopes and expectations […]
2021 NBA Draft Odds: Green, Mobley, Suggs Favorites for the #2, #3, #4 Pick
Oklahoma State’s All-American Cade Cunningham is the consensus favorite to become the #1 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, but how about the next few picks and prospects? DraftKings posted odds for the #2, #3, and #4 picks in the upcoming NBA Draft. Jalen Green (Ignite) is -160 odds favorite […]
Messi breaks Ronaldo’s Record With Most-Liked Instagram Picture of All Time
Leo Messi finally won the Copa America trophy with Argentina after losing three finals in the past. His picture with the cup after the game earned him another record: the most-liked Instagram picture ever posted on the platform. Messi had to wait until he turned 34 to earn his first […]
Premier League Star Arrested on Accusations of Child Sex Offenses
An unnamed football player from Everton was arrested by police last week on allegations of child-related sexual offenses. The player has been suspended by his club, Everton, while police continue their investigation. OnlineGambling.com will not name the Premier League star for legal reasons. The star’s house was searched in connection […]
Tokyo Olympics: Zach LaVine in COVID Protocol, Another Man Down for Team USA
The bad beats continue for Team USA men’s basketball team and they haven’t even left for the Tokyo Olympics yet. Zach LaVine became the latest member of Team USA to head into COVID-19 health and safety protocols, but he could still possibly make it to Tokyo in time to play […]
MMA Notebook: Islam Makhachev Impresses in Win over Moises; Velasquez Remains Undefeated
Islam Makhachev continued his climb up the UFC’s lightweight rankings on Saturday when he submitted Thiago Moises in the fourth round of their main event bout. Makhachev (20-1) dominated Moises from start to finish, consistently finding ways to get into dominant positions on the ground, and to land ground-and-pound or […]
NBA Top Shot Blankets Playoffs with Packs, Moments, Challenges
The NBA playoffs have produced a laundry list of upsets, buzzer-beaters, and memorable moments leading up to the Finals. That’s given NBA Top Shot plenty of material to work with throughout the playoffs, and more than a few opportunities to try out some new ideas as the NFT platform continues […]
Tokyo Olympics: Rahm Favored for Gold in Men’s Golf, Americans All Aiming for Podium
World No. 1 Jon Rahm will enter the Olympic golf competition as the favorite to take home a gold medal for Spain, but he’ll have to hold off a world-class field, including four Americans who are all considered leading contenders for medals in Tokyo. FanDuel Sportsbook rates Rahm as the […]
Wit Shows He’s No Joke as a Promising 2022 Kentucky Derby Prospect
It’s never too early to put promising 2-year-olds on your Kentucky Derby radar screen, which is why it’s time to say hello to one of the most promising juveniles of 2021 – Wit. The Todd Pletcher charge graduated to graded stakes champion on Saturday, capturing the Grade 3 Sanford Stakes […]
Tokyo Olympics: Japan Favored in Men’s Baseball as NPB Pauses for Summer Games
Major League Baseball players won’t be participating in the Tokyo Olympics this year, with the MLB season continuing right through the Summer Games. But Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) is taking a break for the tournament, freeing up its players and making Japan the clear favorites in Olympic baseball this year. […]
Preakness Winner Rombauer Taking a Break, Won’t Race Until 2022
Preakness Stakes winner Rombauer will take the next 60 days off and won’t race for the duration of the 2021 season, according to the Daily Racing Form. Trainer Mike McCarthy told the DRF that Rombauer hadn’t been training “as sharp as he was before the Preakness and Belmont.†That June […]
Atlanta United Sack Manager Gabriel Heinze After Just 13 Games
43-year-old Gabriel Heinze won just two of his 13 matches before leaving Atlanta in 10th position in the MLS Eastern Conference. “This was certainly not a decision we wanted to make at this point in our season, but it was the right one for the club,” Atlanta president Darren Eales […]
NBA Finals Game 6 Preview: Suns Face Elimination Down 3-2, Bucks 1 Win from Title
The Milwaukee Bucks are one win away from securing their first championship in 50 years, which they’ll have a chance to do on their home court in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. The Phoenix Suns lost three games in a row and find themselves on the brink of elimination […]
Chelsea to Bid Up To $70 Million for Lewandowski, Haaland to Stay at Dortmund
Champions League winners Chelsea want to negotiate with Bayern Munchen for their super striker, Robert Lewandowski, after failing in their attempt to sign Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund. Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich was ready to pay $210 million for Haaland, but Dortmund remained firm. Borussia’s bosses want the 20-year-old Norwegian […]
2021 Tour de France Champion Tadej Pogacar Wins Yellow Jersey in Back-to-Back Le Tours
For the second year in a row, Tadej Pogacar rode into Paris for the final stage of Le Tour wearing the yellow jersey. Pogacar from UAE Team Emirates won the 2021 Tour de France after holding off his closest rival by over five minutes. Pogacar won three stages, including two […]
Mystic Guide’s Racing Future Uncertain After Impending Knee Surgery
The racing future for standout 4-year-old Mystic Guide has become uncertain after owner-breeder Godolphin announced he would undergo surgery for a knee chip. Noted surgeon Dr. Larry Bramlage of Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky, will perform the surgery. Meanwhile, the Dubai World Cup winner goes on the […]
Controversy, Near-Catastrophe, Marks Haskell Stakes Finish
The inherent danger of riding horses combined with a controversial rule change to create a frightening finish to Saturday’s Haskell Stakes at Monmouth Park. Hot Rod Charlie crossed the finish line first, nipping Mandaloun by a nose. That apparently gave him his long-sought first Grade 1 victory. However, the 4/5 […]
Indy Colts Owner Jim Irsay Buys Elton John’s Piano for $915K
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay added a piano, originally owned by Elton John, to his growing collection of rock-and-roll memorabilia. Irsay paid $915,000 to Heritage Auctions for a piano John used while touring with his band between 1974 and 1993. Sir Elton John signed the Steinway and Sons Model D […]