With a healthy Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Oklahoma City Thunder were a bubble team jockeying for a spot in the playoffs. Without their top scorer, the Thunder are one of the worst teams in the NBA. The Thunder (20-37) are the coldest team in the NBA right now after they recently […]
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NBA High Guys: Will a Twisted Ankle Slow Down a Hot-Shooting Steph Curry?
Steph Curry has been on fire for the Golden State Warriors, averaging nearly 40 points per game over his last nine games since the start of April. However, the hot Curry might finally cool down after spraining his ankle in the fourth quarter in a loss against the Boston Celtics. […]
Flick Wants to Leave for Free, Club Must Pay $24M for His Successor
Hansi Flick sees no way to continue in Munich, despite his fantastic success at the club since taking over coaching duties, in November 2019. German legend Lothar Matthaus said the 56-year old Flick made his intention to move clear immediately after Bayern’s exit from the Champions League on Wednesday. Matthaus […]
One Bettor Finds Their Pot of Gold Across Santa Anita’s Rainbow Pick 6
The aptly named Sweetest Angel proved to be exactly that for one lucky Santa Anita Park Pick 6 ticket holder, winning the ninth race and bringing that lone player a $423,202.71 payoff. That came courtesy of the track’s 20-cent Rainbow Pick 6 Jackpot, which pays out the jackpot pool to […]
12 of Europe’s Biggest Clubs Ignore UEFA, Announce Creation of Super League
Twelve of the leading football clubs in Europe have formally announced the creation of a Super League that will kick off “as soon as practicable.” In a joint statement published by all of the 12 founding clubs, the new European Super League was made official. The new league will be […]
Messi Shines as Barcelona Wins the Spanish Cup
FC Barcelona won their first trophy in two years after beating Athletic Bilbao 4-0 in the final of the Spanish Cup. Lionel Messi stole the show thanks to his fantastic performance at “La Cartuja” stadium in Sevilla, where the final was hosted. Barcelona scored all of their goals in the […]
Zlatan Ibrahimovic Faces Huge Fine, Lengthy Suspension for Owning Part of a Betting Company
Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s return to the Swedish national team after a five-year absence was one of the biggest stories in world football last month. Ibrahimovic came out of retirement at the age of 39, having last played for Sweden at Euro 2016. He now aims to compete at the European Championship […]
Watch Jake Paul Brutally KO Ben Askren (VIDEO)
Jake Paul delivered a first-round knockout of former MMA fighter Ben Askren on Saturday night to remain undefeated in his short career as a professional boxer. Paul (3-0, 3 KOs) landed a hard straight right hand at just under two minutes into the fight, sending Askren to the canvas. Paul […]
Concert Tour’s Kentucky Derby Canceled, Baffert Colt Going to Preakness
Concert Tour, one of the Kentucky Derby futures darlings throughout the winter and early spring, will bypass the Derby and run in the Preakness Stakes. The news came via a Bob Baffert text to Churchill Downs, which announced the move in a Saturday morning press release. The Hall of Fame […]
UFC on ESPN 22: Former Champ Robert Whittaker Battles Struggling Kelvin Gastelum
Robert Whittaker will look to solidify his bid for a rematch against middleweight champion Israel Adesanya on Saturday night when he takes on Kelvin Gastelum in the main event of UFC on ESPN 22. Whittaker (22-5) lost the middleweight championship to Adesanya in 2019, but has since bounced back with […]
Arsenal Superstar Aubameyang Hospitalized With Malaria
Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang reportedly contracted malaria while on international duty with Gabon’s national team at the end of March. According to club sources, the forward spent two days in the hospital this week to be kept under observation and given the best possible care. Aubameyang didn’t play last weekend […]
Monomoy Girl vs. Swiss Skydiver Brings Fans a Tasty Apple Blossom
You could make a credible case the Grade 1 Apple Blossom Handicap at Oaklawn Park is the clubhouse leader for the best race of 2021. The reason you can make that case leads you to make cases for the two principals in Saturday’s Oaklawn headliner. Even-money favorite Monomoy Girl vs. […]
Pete Rose, Out of Baseball for Betting as Manager, Now Selling Picks Through Controversial Tout UpickTrade
Pete Rose may be baseball’s most infamous gambler. Now, bettors can take advantage of his insights, if they’re willing to pony up $89 a month. The 80-year-old Rose announced on Wednesday that he has partnered with UpickTrade, a tout website based out of Mexico. Rose Making Picks, Not Bets If […]
The Championships Day Two Bring On a Rare Battle of the Sexes
The second day of The Championships – Australia’s version of the Breeders’ Cup – gives racing fans something they don’t see nearly enough of anywhere: A Battle of the Sexes. With a $4 million purse in the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes as the carrot. First, a quick primer. Day […]
MLS Cup Odds: LAFC, Columbus Crew Favored to Make Title Runs in 2021
The defending champion Columbus Crew will come into the new season as a favorite to win the MLS Cup in 2021, but will be joined by a hungry LAFC side looking to capture its first title. Heading into Opening Day, FanDuel Sportsbook lists both Columbus and Los Angeles FC as […]
De Bruyne Extends His Contract at City, Data Analysts Assure Him He’s in the Right Place
Kevin De Bruyne is extending his stay at Manchester City to (at least) 2025 after signing a new contract at the Etihad on April 7. April has been a good month for Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City so far. The Premier League leaders kept their momentum and are still in the […]
Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren Odds: YouTuber Favored Against Former MMA Star
YouTuber Jake Paul easily won his first two professional boxing bouts, but he’s never stepped into the ring against a trained fighter before. That’s something that will change on Saturday night when he takes on retired MMA fighter Ben Askren at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Paul and Askren will headline […]
Panadol, Rombauer Become Latest Kentucky Derby Defectors
Kentucky Derby watchers can scratch Panadol and Rombauer off their proposed tickets, after connections for the two horses said they won’t run the May 1 Derby. Both horses had guaranteed spots. Panadol had 40 points and the supplemental Triple Crown fee behind him. Rombauer was originally outside the initial 40-point […]
NYRA, Canterbury Get Traditional With Their Pick 6 Wagers
The New York Racing Association revamped its Pick 6 wager for Belmont Park’s upcoming Spring/Summer Meet, returning to their traditional format. When Belmont Park’s Spring/Summer Meet begins on April 22, horseplayers will ride back to the future with a $1 Pick 6 featuring a 15% takeout. That takeout comes on […]
Bellator 257: Vadim Nemkov Makes First Light Heavyweight Title Defense in Rematch vs. Phil Davis
Vadim Nemkov won his first major MMA title last August when he stopped Ryan Bader to win the Bellator light heavyweight title at Bellator 244. Now, he’ll make his first title defense in a rematch against Phil Davis, a man he beat by split decision back in 2018, in the […]