After a back and forth Election Night battle, Americans are still watching closely as votes are counted across the country in the presidential election. Both President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden see paths to victory as several states remain too close or too early to call. Betting […]
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The Day After: Biden Emerges as Heavy Favorite to Win Presidency, No Winner Declared
The back-and-forth battle between Donald Trump and Joe Biden took numerous twists and turns throughout the evening and overnight, with election odds shifting dramatically in both directions. But when the dust began settling on Wednesday morning, it was Biden who held the edge in betting markets thanks to possessing the […]
NBA Trade Rumors: Philly 76ers Want James Harden from the Houston Rockets
Daryl Morey, the former general manager of the Houston Rockets and current GM of the Philadelphia 76ers, would love to get his star player back into the mix and bring James Harden to the City of Brotherly Love. To that end, Philly is looking to create an aggressive trade package […]
Houston Open DFS: Tony Finau Worth the Price
The PGA Tour heads to Memorial Park Golf Course for the Vivant Houston Open this week, a unique venue that features five par 5s and five par 3s — all of which could have major implications for DFS scoring. Dustin Johnson is returning after recovering from COVID-19, and the world’s […]
Dana White’s Contender Series: Undefeated Ulberg Battles Oliveira for UFC Contract
Carlos Ulberg will compete for a UFC roster spot on Wednesday night, and he’ll have some big names in his corner when he takes on Bruno Oliveira in the headline match of “Dana White’s Contender Series.” UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya and UFC lightweight Brad Riddell will corner for Ulberg […]
Vegas Septuagenarians Indicted in Multimillion-Dollar Sports Betting Ponzi Scheme
In a case of Last Vegas meets Going in Style with a more sinister twist, a pair of Las Vegas seniors were arrested Friday for allegedly helming a Ponzi scheme that defrauded more than 600 investors from 40 states of almost $30 million over a decade. Las Vegas residents Thomas […]
Champions League Wednesday: Depleted PSG Squad Faces Tough Test at RB Leipzig
Paris Saint-Germain reached the finals of last season’s Champions League, and the French side plans on making a deep run again this year. But PSG could struggle to pick up points at RB Leipzig on Wednesday, as it will be without two of its best scorers for the group-stage clash. […]
NASCAR Cup Championship Favorite Kevin Harvick Upset at Martinsville, Misses Final 4
Kevin Harvick was the favorite to win the NASCAR Cup Championship at 2/1, but instead, will be watching four other drivers compete for the top prize. The 44-year-old seemed to be a cinch to make the Championship 4, but finished 17th at Sunday’s Xfinity 500 and was eight points shy […]
Trevor Lawrence Falls as Heisman Trophy Favorite, Mac Jones Now on Top
Clemson might be the favorite to win the national championship, but their quarterback Trevor Lawrence is no longer the top pick to win the Heisman Trophy. The junior, who had been the favorite to win college football’s highest honor, has slipped after missing last Saturday’s game due to a COVID-19 […]
Play Magnus Group Launches 10-Event, $1.5 Million Champions Chess Tour
The Magnus Carlsen Chess Tour burst on the scene earlier this year to provide world-class chess players with big money online tournaments throughout the spring and summer. Now, the Play Magnus Group is expanding on that idea with the Champions Chess Tour, a 10-event series beginning later this month. The […]
Injury Report: San Francisco’s Jimmy G and George Kittle Down
Do you believe in a Super Bowl curse? That could explain why the San Francisco 49ers, last year’s runner up in the Super Bowl, continue to struggle with a rash of injuries that decimated their offense. The 49ers lost tight end George Kittle for the rest of the season with […]
DraftKings Election Predictor Map Shows Sea of Red — It’s Not What You Think
Democrats expressed shock to see DraftKings post a US map on Twitter awash in a sea of red, but that portrayal doesn’t quite represent what some may think. The DSF and sportsbook operator is offering a free-play contest for its users to predict the 2020 presidential election results, handing out […]
KC Still Super Bowl Favorite, Undefeated Pittsburgh Sees Bump at 5/1 Odds
The Kansas City Chiefs (7-1) continue to be the consensus favorite to win the 2021 Super Bowl at 7/2 odds, according to a recent update by the Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas. However, in the last week or so, several teams moved toward the top of the NFL futures board. […]
FanDuel Offers Free Money for Picking 2020 Election Results
After casting your votes today in the 2020 election, you can head to FanDuel to bet the ballot, choosing which aspects of the election will be won by Democrats or Republicans. The free-play contest will award $50,000 in total prizes, with the winner getting $5,000. Predict 2020 Election Results Using […]
Improbable Takes Favorite Status, Outer Post in Breeders’ Cup Classic
The last time Bob Baffert turned loose a Breeders’ Cup Classic favorite at Keeneland, that horse – American Pharoah – won him his second of three consecutive Classics. Now, Baffert has more than an outside chance of winning his fourth. He has three outside chances. That’s because his three mainstays, […]
LOL Jets Lose to Super Bowl Champs, Now 0-8 After KC Loss
Another week, another loss for the New York Jets. The LOL Jets, the only winless team in the NFL, continued their losing ways after a 35-9 drubbing by the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. The Jets are now 0-8 overall and a league-worst 1-7 against the spread, which is […]
Champions League Tuesday: Real Madrid, Inter Milan Battle to Get Back on Track
If the Champions League group stage ended after just two games, then both Inter Milan and Real Madrid would have failed to make the knockout rounds. Thankfully, these European stalwarts still have four chances to make their case, starting with a match against each other in Spain on Tuesday. Real […]
Time Will Tell if Tennessee’s Unique Sports Betting Laws Become a Template or a Cautionary Tale
Tennessee sportsbooks took their first wagers on Sunday and, while some analysts predict they will do astronomical numbers, the state’s unique approach to regulation could deter both operators and bettors — at least in the early going. “Tennessee is the first state in the nation to do online interactive and […]
UFC Notebook: Hall Stops Silva in Final UFC Bout, White Expects Nurmagomedov to Return
Uriah Hall scored a TKO in the fourth round of his main event clash against the legendary Anderson Silva at UFC Fight Night 181 on Saturday, likely ending the Brazilian’s UFC career in the process. Silva started the fight well, but Hall nearly knocked out the 45-year-old at the end […]
Australia’s Melbourne Cup: ‘The Race That Stops A Nation’ Tonight
While American horse racing fans prep for this weekend’s Breeders’ Cup World Championships, Australian sports fans will be shutting their nation down for tonight’s Melbourne Cup. Dating to 1861, the Melbourne Cup doubles as not only the most important race in Australia, but as one of the country’s most iconic […]