Before the start of the NBA All-Star break, oddsmakers at William Hill adjusted the 2020 NBA championship odds to make the Milwaukee Bucks the new favorite at 5/2 odds. Giannis “Greek Freak” Antetokounmpo and the Bucks were previously lumped with the LA Lakers and LA Clippers as three-way co-favorites at […]
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UFC Fight Night 167: Anderson, Blachowicz Meet Again for Title Eliminator
Corey Anderson and Jan Blachowicz will face off on Saturday in the main event of UFC Fight Night 167 at the Santa Ana Star Center in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. The fight will serve as a probable title eliminator, as the winner has an excellent chance of receiving a shot […]
El Camino Real Highlights Under-the-Radar Derby Hopefuls
We’re flying below the usual Kentucky Derby prep radar, with a race not held on one of America’s A-list tracks. Therefore, chances are you’re not going to see a horse that will win all three Triple Crown races come out of Saturday’s El Camino Real Derby at Golden Gate Fields […]
XFL Week 2: Guardians, Defenders Battle for Early Lead in East, Landry Jones Back at QB for Dallas
The DC Defenders will host the New York Guardians in an XFL Week 2 battle that could give the winner an early edge in the East Division playoff race. The Defenders are a 7-point favorite in the matchup, according to odds provided by FanDuel Sportsbook. New York Defense Collides with […]
Raising Stakes at Risen Star: (More than) Double Derby Points on the Line
Now, the points get real, which mean the stakes get real, and the slope gets really slippery for horses that don’t quite measure up to the demands of the Kentucky Derby Trail. That becomes apparent at Louisiana’s Fair Grounds Saturday with the first of the big-point races – the Grade […]
USMNT Union Blasts US Soccer Over Gender Discrimination Lawsuit
The US National Soccer Team Players Association issued a blistering statement aimed at the US Soccer Federation (USSF) on Wednesday advocating for higher pay for players on the US women’s national team (USWNT). The union, which represents the US men’s national team, is supporting the USWNT gender discrimination lawsuit against […]
NASCAR Notes: Erik Jones Motivated for Big 2020, Logano, Keselowski Make Up
He is the least successful of the four NASCAR Cup Series drivers for Joe Gibbs Racing, but Erik Jones has goals to change that this year. Overshadowed in both experience and age, the 23-year-old knows he is the clear No. 4 driver behind Kyle Busch, Martin Truex Jr., and Denny […]
Jimenez, Couples, Ames Could Find Winner’s Circle at Chubb Classic
After tournaments in Hawaii and Morocco, the PGA Tour Champions is back on the mainland at the Chubb Classic in Naples, Florida. The golfers had a two-week break between the Morocco Champions and this event, so they should be well rested. Defending champion Miguel Angel Jimenez told reporters on Wednesday […]
Bruins, Caps, Lightning, Avs, Blues … All Stanley Cup Favorites?
With fewer than 25 games remaining in the NHL regular season, oddsmakers don’t have a clear-cut favorite to win the 2020 Stanley Cup. They’ve narrowed down the NHL championship race to a lead pack of five teams that include the Boston Bruins, Tampa Bay Lightning, Washington Capitals, Colorado Avalanche, and […]
New Team, Car, Lead to First Daytona 500 Pole for Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. made an immediate impression with his new team owner, JTG-Daugherty Racing, by capturing the pole for Sunday’s Daytona 500. Now he hopes to further dazzle his employer with a victory on Sunday. Stenhouse grabbed his third career pole position, but his first at NASCAR’s Cup Series season […]
Edmonton Oilers Injury Update: Connor McDavid (Quad) Out 2-3 Weeks
Connor McDavid, the captain of the Edmonton Oilers and the NHL’s second-best scorer, will miss anywhere from two to three weeks of action with a left quad injury. The injury comes at a crucial time, with several teams fighting for Stanley Cup playoff spots in the Western Conference. At the […]
How NASCAR Got Scammed by DC Solar’s Ponzi Scheme
A 2018 FBI raid uncovered a solar-energy Ponzi scheme that would ultimately defraud investors for nearly $1 billion, and red flag an entire NASCAR Xfinity team. As race fans gear up for Sunday’s Daytona 500, it’s hard to believe that just one year ago, DC Solar’s collapse was wreaking havoc […]
Sports Betting Legislative Roundup: Bills Gaining Traction from Coast to Coast
A slew of sports betting bills are making their way through state legislatures across the country, as more states look to regulate sports wagering as a way to generate revenue. While not all of these bills seem poised for passage this year, the number of sports betting laws under consideration […]
Manny Pacquiao Signs with Conor McGregor’s Management Firm, Fueling Talk of Crossover Fight
Paradigm Sports Management announced the signing of Manny Pacquiao on Tuesday, adding the champion boxer to a roster that already includes UFC superstar Conor McGregor. The signing amplified speculation that McGregor might head to the boxing ring again to face Pacquiao, a potential crossover fight that has been discussed recently. […]
NFL Reinstates Myles Garrett After Missing Final Six Games of 2019 Season
The NFL reinstated Myles Garrett on Wednesday, a move that allows the defensive end to rejoin the Cleveland Browns for the 2020 season. Garrett faced an indefinite suspension after he hit Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph with a helmet during a last-minute brawl at the end of a Week 10 […]
One Bet, $100: Riding Bubba Watson’s History at Genesis Invitational
Bubba Watson loves the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club. The 41-year-old has won this Southern California event in 2014, 2016 and 2018. Being an even numbered year, I want to back Watson with this week’s One Bet, $100. The only problem is I am a little hesitant to wager […]
No. 4 San Diego State Now 25-0, Undefeated Aztecs Clinch Mountain West
Perfection looms for #4 San Diego State, who captured the Mountain West conference championship with an easy 82-59 victory over the New Mexico Lobos.The SDSU Aztecs keep winning and improved to 25-0 to maintain their ultimate quest for an undefeated season. Junior forward, Matt Mitchell, led San Diego State with […]
Can Tiger Woods (0-10) Finally Win at Riviera Country Club?
Riviera Country Club is about the only golf course that Tiger Woods hasn’t mastered, but he gets another chance starting Thursday at the Genesis Invitational. Woods has a long history at the famed Southern California course. It’s just not the type of history Woods would like. The 44-year-old, who grew […]
Genesis Invitational: Back McIlroy, Rahm, Fade Woods, Koepka
The Genesis Invitational has one of the strongest fields of any non-major championship golf tournament. Nine of the top 10 of the Official World Golf Rankings are scheduled to play. The PGA Tour communications department said it is the strongest field since the 2007 Wells Fargo Championship. Top-ranked Rory McIlroy […]
Bernie Sanders 3/2 Odds to Secure Democratic Nomination After New Hampshire Victory
After a narrow victory at the first primary in New Hampshire, Bernie Sanders is 3/2 odds to secure the Democrat nomination for US President. Senator Sanders holds a slim edge over former New York City mayor and Republican-turned-Democrat, Michael Bloomberg. Deep-pocketed Bloomberg is currently 2/1 odds to win the Democrat […]