Thursday’s WNBA draft will provide all 12 teams in the league with an opportunity to reload their rosters, find new talent, and build for the future. But if you only tune in for the first round or so, it will be easy to come away with the impression that the […]
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Racism in the Europa League: Slavia’s Kudela Receives Historic 10-Game Ban for insulting Rangers’ Glen Kamara
UEFA announced the suspension of Ondrej Kudela, a defender from Slavia Prague, following a racist incident during a game in Glasgow last month. In the dying moments of the Europa League’s round of 16 game between Rangers and Slavia on March 18, Kudela was accused of racially abusing Rangers’ midfielder […]
DraftKings Plans Sportsbook at TPC Scottsdale
DraftKings plans to develop the first-of-its-kind retail sportsbook at TPC Scottsdale in conjunction with the PGA Tour, pending the signing of a bill that would legalize sports betting in Arizona. As OG News reported on Tuesday, the legislation is one of the most ambitious bills in the nation, allowing wagers […]
Champions League: Thrilling Semifinals Await with PSG vs. Man City, Real Madrid vs. Chelsea
Manchester City repeated its 2-1 win from last week to get past Borussia Dortmund in the quarterfinals of the Champions League on Wednesday, while Real Madrid held Liverpool to a 0-0 draw at Anfield to progress. Paris St. Germain will now face Manchester City, while Real Madrid will fight Chelsea […]
Dustin Johnson, Webb Simpson Head Strong Field at RBC Heritage
Dustin Johnson missed the cut at the Masters last weekend, cutting short his defense of his title at Augusta National. Now, the world No. 1 will try to rebound with a strong performance at the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Johnson shot […]
Cuomo Green-Lights Fans at NYRA Racetracks Starting April 23
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo caught the New York Racing Association by surprise on Wednesday when he announced fans could return to the state’s racetracks as early as April 23. That’s one day after Belmont Park’s Spring Meet opens. According to Cuomo’s edict, attendance at the three NYRA tracks, Belmont […]
Champions Cup Brings Grand Slam Curling to Calgary Bubble After COVID Scare
It may be happening a day later than expected, but the Humpty’s Champions Cup will begin at WinSport Arena in Calgary beginning on Thursday, with 24 teams competing in the first of two Grand Slam of Curling events in the bubble. The Princess Auto Players’ Championship will immediately follow the […]
Brown’s Choice Puts Derby Dominoes Into Play
The Kentucky Derby dominoes continued to fall on Wednesday as we head toward the May 1 Run for the Roses, with Chad Brown saying he intends on running only one of his two Derby prospects — Highly Motivated or Crowded Trade — in the race. Brown told Blood-Horse that Highly […]
Third Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier Fight Set for UFC 264 in Las Vegas with Full Crowd
Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier will fight for a third time in front of 20,000 fans on July 10, when the two meet in a rubber match for the main event of UFC 264 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Poirier defeated McGregor by second-round TKO in January, avenging a […]
Champions League: Title Holders Bayern Out in Quarterfinals after Thrilling Game Against PSG
Bayern won the return leg at Parc des Princes (1-0), but failed to advance past the Champions League quarterfinals against Paris Saint Germain on away goals. Last week, PSG beat Bayern 3-2 in Munich. Alongside expected Premier League champions-to-be, Manchester City, Bayern is the big favorite for a triumph this […]
How Does the NBA Play-In Tournament Work? A Guide to the Changes for the 2021 Playoffs
Luka Doncic says he doesn’t understand it. Mark Cuban says it’s “an enormous mistake.†But like it or not, the NBA play-in tournament will make its debut this year, giving more teams one last chance to make the playoffs. If you’re wondering what all the fuss is about, you’re not […]
Masters Betting: Sportsbooks Clean Up on Hideki Matsuyama Win
Bettors backed a wide range of favorites at the Masters this year. From world No. 1 Dustin Johnson to the surging Jordan Spieth, gamblers parked their money with familiar names. So when Hideki Matsuyama won his first major on Sunday, sportsbooks reaped the profits of his unlikely victory. Matsuyama finished […]
VAR Outrage in the Premier League as WBA is Denied a Perfectly Correct Goal
The video assistant referee (VAR) system has created more controversy in the Premier League after disallowing a perfectly valid goal from West Bromwich Albion’s Mbaye Diagne just four minutes into the game against Southampton. WBA eventually won the match 3-0. The assistant referee raised his flag for offside, then the […]
NBA Top Shot: Legendary Holo Icons Return, Rebound Packs Improve Access
Collectors had the opportunity to pick up a legendary pack on NBA Top Shot for the first time in two months on Monday, though even those who weren’t among the lucky few with good queue positions were able to pick up a consolation prize. NBA Top Shot released its second […]
Nuggets Star Jamal Murray Done for Season After Tearing ACL in Left Knee
Jamal Murray will miss the remainder of this season – and possibly most or all of the 2021-22 campaign – after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during the Denver Nuggets’ 116-107 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Monday. Murray went down in pain while clutching his left […]
Real Madrid Hoping for a New Galactic Era as Mbappe Tells PSG He Wants Out
Kylian Mbappe is one step closer to joining Real Madrid after he told PSG’s hierarchy that he’s not going to extend his current deal at Parc des Princes. Last Tuesday, the 22-year-old Mbappe was the man of the match as PSG stunned Bayern Munich in a fantastic 3-2 away win […]
Legal Arizona Sports Betting Should Happen by Football Season
Legislation that would permit online and brick-and-mortar sports betting in Arizona passed the Arizona Senate on Monday, paving the way for legal wagers in the state by the fall, pending the governor’s signature. Arizona legislators moved the companion bills Senate Bill 1797 and House Bill 2772 through their chambers, with […]
Blackmore-Mania Hits Grand Peak After Barrier-Breaking National Win
This is what awaited Rachael Blackmore after she became the first woman jockey to win the Grand National in the 182-year history of the world’s most famous steeplechase. A congratulatory tweet from Ringo Starr. Calls for her to receive a damehood – the female equivalent of a knighthood. Odds on […]
Evander Holyfield Stepping Back in the Ring to Face Kevin McBride
Former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield will fight for the first time in a decade when he takes on Kevin McBride in an exhibition bout on June 5. Holyfield and McBride will fight on Triller as part of the undercard for Teofimo Lopez’s lightweight title defense against George Kambosos. Holyfield dominant […]
UFC Notebook: Poirier, McGregor Spar Over Promised $500K Donation
Before their rematch at UFC 257 in January, Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier built more of a friendly rivalry than a heated feud. Much of that goodwill came from McGregor’s promise to donate $500,000 to The Good Fight Foundation, Poirier’s personal charity. On Sunday, Poirier accused McGregor of never making […]