Even with one ‘d,’ The Ridler was named after the Batman villain, courtesy of a birthmark in the shape of a backwards question mark on his face. Given what The Ridler did on Day 3 at Royal Ascot, question marks are appropriate. Leaving the Group 2 Norfolk Stakes starting gate […]
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Golden State Warriors Win 2022 NBA Championship, Steph Curry Named MVP
The Golden State Warriors were underdogs heading into Game 6 of the NBA Finals, but they rallied back after falling behind by 12 points early in the first quarter before cruising to a 103-90 victory to win the championship. Steph Curry led the Warriors with 34 points in the title-clinching […]
US Open Odds: Qualifier Adam Hadwin Leads After First Round; McIlroy One Shot Back
Adam Hadwin went through qualifying to get into the US Open field, and even then, only managed to do so as an alternate. The Canadian proved he belonged on Thursday, shooting a 66 to take a one-shot lead at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts. Despite his hot start, Hadwin […]
Rookie of the Year Odds: Rodriguez, Gore Take Over as Strong Favorites
Julio Rodriguez has planted himself firmly in centerfield for the Seattle Mariners, quickly becoming one of their most dependable offensive weapons. If he keeps it up, Rodriguez might just claim the AL Rookie of the Year award, too. Rodriguez ranks as the +100 favorite to win AL Rookie of the […]
Pros and Cons of the Exclusive Apple MLS Streaming Deal
Apple just locked up the next ten years of MLS streaming rights. The US soccer league should net roughly $250 million per year from the exclusive streaming deal. While some matches will still likely air on television, Apple will offer all every single MLS match. There are some obvious advantages […]
Chicago Bulls Shopping Nikola Vucevic to Spurs, Hornets, Trail Blazers, Jazz
The Chicago Bulls want to trade starting center Nikola Vucevic, and the San Antonio Spurs, Portland Trail Blazers, Utah Jazz, and Charlotte Hornets have all been mentioned as possible landing spots. Vucevic, 31, is in the final year of a four-year contract that paid him $100 million, which makes him […]
NBA Finals Prop Bets: Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s ‘Game 6 Klay’ Thompson
The Boston Celtics find themselves in a do-or-die elimination game, but at least they get to host the visiting Golden State Warriors in Game 6 of the 2022 NBA Finals. DraftKings posted player scoring prop bets and totals for all of the big guns, including Jayson Tatum, Steph Curry, Klay […]
Burakovsky OT Goal Gives Avalanche Early Lead in Stanley Cup Final
Andre Burakovsky scored the game-winning goal 1:23 into overtime to lift the Colorado Avalanche to a 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday. The Avalanche are now -270 favorites to win the Stanley Cup, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Burakovsky nets […]
Game 6 Betting Preview: Celtics Playing to Stave Off Elimination, Warriors 1 Win from Title
The NBA Finals shifts to TD Garden in Boston for Game 6 with the Celtics on the brink of elimination and down 3-2 against the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors are just one win away from clinching the championship, yet enter Game 6 as a +4 road dog. The Celtics […]
Hot Rod Charlie Motors Back to Monmouth Park for the Salvator Mile
Hot Rod Charlie is the marquee name on Monmouth Park’s inaugural Haskell Stakes Preview Day, which stands to reason when you consider he’s making his first start in nearly three months. But in a Grade 3 race? The Salvator Mile? Isn’t that a tad slumming for a horse with more […]
Stradivarius Ready to Play a Closing Note at Royal Ascot’s Gold Cup
If we’re going to put a label on Stradivarius, the obvious one would be “crafty veteran.” It’s the perfect description for an 8-year-old staying legend who’s on the cusp of furthering his legacy. The three-time defending champion of the Gold Cup, Royal Ascot’s marquee race, will attempt to join Yeats […]
Houston Rockets Trade Christian Wood to the Dallas Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks needed a center and added Christian Wood to their roster after the Houston Rockets worked out a trade with the Mavs in exchange for a first-round pick in the 2022 NBA Draft and four players with expiring contracts. The Mavs had the #26 pick in the 2022 […]
Bill Simmons Podcast: Celtics Missed Shot at Winning Title
You can’t think of New England sports without mentioning Bill Simmons, so it’s a bit of a surprise to hear that the Boston Celtics superfan believes his favorite team blew their chance at winning the 2022 NBA Championship after they lost Game 5 against the Golden State Warriors to fall […]
Tour Divisions Take Backseat to Golfing Greatness at US Open
Last week, the golfing world focused on the battle between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf. This week, all of the world’s top players will be in one place as they descend on The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts for the US Open. Rory McIlroy comes in off his win […]
MLB Playoffs Tier List: Who’s In, Who’s Out, and Who’s on the Bubble
Traditionally, mid-June is far too early to declare much about the MLB playoffs. But with the expanded postseason now including 12 teams, there are at least a few squads that have essentially booked their spots in October, even with 100 games remaining in their seasons. More playoff teams also means […]
Zion Williamson Wants to Stay in New Orleans, Pelicans to Offer Max Extension
After a bumpy season in which Zion Williamson didn’t play a single game with the New Orleans Pelicans due to a foot injury, a now-healthy Zion stated he wants to stay in the Big Easy, and the team indicated they’re interested in signing him to a max contract extension. Of […]
MLB Injury Report: deGrom, Scherzer Nearing Returns; Tatis Yet to Swing Bat
The New York Mets could bolster their rotation in the near future, as aces Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer are both back with the team and getting closer to returning to the mound. The Mets (41-22) remain the -235 favorites to win the NL East at DraftKings Sportsbook, but have […]
Game 6 Prop Bets: 3-Point Totals by Curry, Thompson, Tatum
The Boston Celtics trail the Golden State Warriors 3-2 and are facing elimination heading into Game 6 tomorrow night in Boston. As a result, Game 6 offers some great individual player prop bets on Steph Curry, Jayson Tatum, and Klay Thompson for shooting 3-pointers to lock up a title, or […]
Nature Strip Makes Winning Look Natural in Royal Ascot’s King’s Stand
Nature Strip answered one question on Tuesday: who’s the best turf sprinter in the world. Now, the star Australian gelding has a history question to answer: will he run again Saturday in the Platinum Jubilee Stakes, on Royal Ascot’s final day? After taking apart Tuesday’s Group 1 King’s Stand by […]
Wimbledon Awards Wild-Card Entry to Perennial Tournament Favorite Serena Williams
Serena Williams didn’t appear on the entry list for Wimbledon when the tournament released its initial fields earlier this month. But, organizers have given the seven-time champion a wild-card entry that will put her straight into the main draw as one of the tournament favorites this July. DraftKings Sportsbook lists […]