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The coronavirus outbreak in China has forced the cancellation of multiple esports competitions. (Image: Getty)

Coronavirus Forces Cancellation of ESports Events in China

Escalating concerns over the recent coronavirus outbreak have caused the postponement or cancellation of several esports events in China, including multiple homestands for the upcoming Overwatch League season. The Overwatch League cancelled homestands throughout February and March in an effort to protect the health of both players and fans. Overwatch […]

Jake Paul defeated AnEsonGib via first-round TKO on Thursday, and wants to take on KSI in his next bout. (Image: Ed Mulholland/Matchroom Boxing)

Jake Paul Scores First-Round TKO vs. AnEsonGib (Video)

YouTuber Jake Paul dominated fellow social media star AnEsonGib (Ali Eson Gib) in the boxing ring on Thursday night, knocking him down twice on the way to a first-round stoppage in Miami. The fight marked the professional debut for both Paul and AnEsonGib, each of whom had previously fought in […]

Dominic Thiem survived a hard-fought four-set match with Alexander Zverev to reach his first Australian Open final. (Image: Lee Jin-man/AP)

Dominic Thiem Defeats Alexander Zverev to Reach Australian Open Final

Dominic Thiem overcame stomach pains, a one-set deficit, and two tiebreaks to beat Alexander Zverev on Friday, and move on to the Australian Open final for the first time in his career. Thiem battled through four tough sets with the 22-year-old Zverev before emerging victorious by a score of 3-6, […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes lead his team to an NFL Week 1 victory. (Image: USA Today Sports)

Five Players to Help You Win Your DFS Super Bowl Showdown

Oddsmakers are expecting a high-powered, but close, 2020 Super Bowl with the Chiefs favored by a single point over the 49ers in a game with an over/under of 53.5. If you’re playing Super Bowl showdown in DFS, some players seem like must plays, while some under-the-radar guys can help your […]

The San Francisco 49ers battle the Kansas City Chiefs for the Lombardi Trophy in Super Bowl LIV. (Image: Getty)

2020 Super Bowl Information Overload and Ultimate Link Dump

The 2020 version of Super Bowl, otherwise known as Super Bowl LIV, kicks off Sunday with the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers set to throw down in Miami, Florida. If you haven’t been following the NFL recently, or have very little interest in football, yet were invited […]

Will the Underdogs Bark in the Puppy Bowl?

Will the Underdogs Bark in the Puppy Bowl?

Puppy Bowl XVI will air on the Animal Planet channel at 3 p.m. EST. The two-hour extravaganza features a variety of canine competitions which precede the 2020 Super Bowl. Sports gambling specialist Matt Lessinger, fresh off a winning night at the Grammy Awards, is our official “Puppy Bowl Correspondent.” Let’s […]

Magnus Carlsen has signed a two-year sponsorship deal in Unibet, but he won’t be able to represent the gaming firm in Norway. (Image: Kindred Group)

World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen Signs Controversial Sponsorship with Unibet

Unibet continued strengthening its ties to the chess world, announcing Thursday that it had partnered with World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen on a two-year sponsorship deal. The agreement makes the Kindred Group – parent company of Unibet – Carlsen’s primary sponsor for the next two years. Carlsen will act as […]

If San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle scores first it would pay +800 for the Super Bowl offensive prop bet. (Image: Getty)

Offensive Prop Bets: Lean Toward a High-Scoring Super Bowl

The offensive prop bets for the 2020 Super Bowl could be the most lucrative wagers in any category this year. Unlike last year, when the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams waged a defensive battle, Kansas City and San Francisco like to score, and do so often. The 49ers […]

Penn National acquired a 36 percent stake in Barstool Sports for a package of cash and stock worth $163 million. (Image: Adam Glanzman/Getty)

Penn National Gaming Acquires Stake in Barstool Sports for $163 Million

Penn National Gaming became the latest gambling operator to get into the sports media business, announcing Wednesday that it was purchasing a 36 percent interest in Barstool Sports. Penn National paid $135 million in cash and $28 million in stock to close the deal, bringing the total purchase price to […]

Gamblers Should Get Offensive with Super Bowl Defensive Prop Bets

Will a team score a safety is one of the most popular Super Bowl defensive prop bets every year. The only problem is gamblers see the high odds of +600 for “yes,” and they see a potential windfall. Odds are totally against that Super Bowl defensive prop bet. In 53 […]

Novak Djokovic (right) defeated an injured Roger Federer (left) to reach the Australian Open final for the eighth time. (Image: Getty)

Novak Djokovic Routs Ailing Roger Federer to Reach Australian Open Final

Roger Federer pushed himself to compete in the Australian Open on Thursday, but didn’t have enough in the tank to beat Novak Djokovic in their semifinal match. Djokovic came back from a slow start to beat Federer in straight sets, winning 7-6 (7-1), 6-4, 6-3 to reach the Australian Open […]

The mythical Kraken, an underwater sea monster, that terrorized ships for centuries. (Image: Flickr)

NHL Rumors: New Franchise Named the Seattle Kraken?

The latest word on the street is that the folks bringing a new NHL franchise to Seattle will name their team the Seattle Kraken. Hockey fans have mixed feelings, but film director Kevin Smith loves the potential name, and claims he’d become a huge fan and “Krak-head” if Seattle keeps […]

Brooks Koepka is intrigued by the Premier Golf League, but the PGA Tour is not a fan of it. (Image: Getty)

Premier Golf League Intrigues Players, Rankles PGA Tour Commissioner

Could the Premier Golf League, a newly proposed organization, relegate the PGA Tour to a minor league equivalent? PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan isn’t taking any chances. The fourth commissioner in the tour’s history decided to go on the offensive. He hasn’t given any public comments about the upstart league, […]

Mucho Gusto set for Mucho Dollars After Invite to $20 Million Saudi Cup

Mucho Gusto set for Mucho Dollars After Invite to $20 Million Saudi Cup

Want your thoroughbred to earn an invitation to the world’s richest horse race? Mucho Gusto found the key. Just win a $3 million race, like he did last Saturday at the Pegasus World Cup Invitational at Gulfstream Park, and the invitation will follow. After capturing last Saturday’s race by five […]

Kris Bryant lost his grievance against the Chicago Cubs, meaning the third baseman won’t become a free agent until after the 2021 season. (Image: Joe Robbins/Getty)

Kris Bryant Loses Grievance With Cubs, Accelerating Trade Rumors

Kris Bryant came up empty in his bid to be credited with an extra year of service time, according to an ESPN report that cited sources familiar with the ruling. Arbitrator Mark Irvings ruled that Bryant’s 2015 season did not count as a year of service, meaning Bryant won’t become […]