Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill might not have intended to motivate the Tennessee Titans, their opponent in Sunday’s AFC Championship, but he provided some bulletin board inspiration. Hill told reporters after Wednesday’s practice that he believes no NFL team can cover him and his fellow wide receivers. “I […]
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Slap Shot in the Face: The Outrageous Firing of Gerard Gallant (Op-Ed)
Coach Gerard Gallant’s firing by the Las Vegas Golden Knights was the slap shot heard around the hockey world. The stunning decision to fire a highly-successful NHL head coach and architect for a miracle on ice in the desert makes no sense whatsoever. So, what happened? Gerard Gallant was once […]
Kinder, Gentler Conor McGregor Says He’ll KO Donald Cerrone at UFC 246
Conor McGregor showed a less abrasive side of his personality in his pre-fight press conference on Wednesday, but still said he plans to finish Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone in the main event of UFC 246 in Las Vegas on Saturday. McGregor is a -300 favorite over Cerrone (+235) in his return […]
Carlos Beltran Out as Mets Manager in Wake of Astros Cheating Scandal
The New York Mets and manager Carlos Beltran announced they had mutually agreed to part ways on Thursday afternoon, widening the fallout from the Houston Astros sign-stealing scandal. Beltran became the third manager to lose his job over his role in the scheme. Houston manager AJ Hinch was fired by […]
Phil Mickelson Says He’s Fit, Mentally Ready for PGA Season
LA QUINTA, Calif.–Phil Mickelson is embarking on his 29th year as a professional golfer, and like most men in the latter part of their working careers, the 49-year-old believes he can still be productive. Unlike a lot of men, however, Mickelson is talking less and doing more to make the […]
Sam Mendes (“1917”) Oscars Favorite for Best Director at 3/4 Odds
Sam Mendes, director of “1917,” is the current betting favorite to win the Oscars for Best Director at 3/4 odds, according to the latest update by William Hill. Bong Joon-Ho, director of “Parasite,” is second on the futures board at 2/1 odds. Mendes received his first Oscar in 1999 for […]
Australian Open Draw: Venus Williams Faces Coco Gauff in All-American First Round Clash
History has a chance to repeat itself down in Melbourne, Australia when up-and-coming phenom Coco Gauff takes on her idol and tennis legend, Venus Williams, in the first round of the Australian Open. Gauff became the youngest qualifier in Wimbledon history last year before upsetting Williams in the first round. […]
Bomba Squad Adds MVP Slugger, Minnesota Twins Sign Josh Donaldson for $92 Million
The Bomba Squad just added another big bat when the Minnesota Twins signed All-Star third baseman and 2015 American League MVP, Josh Donaldson, to a four-year deal worth $92 million. Donaldson won the National League Comeback Player of the Year with the Atlanta Braves last season where he hit 34 […]
Rocky Johnson, WWE Hall of Famer and Father of ‘The Rock’, Dies at 75
Wayde Douglas Bowles, otherwise known by his iconic WWE wrestling name, Rocky Johnson, passed away at the age of 75. Rocky Johnson won the tag team title in 1983 with Tony Atlas, but he is most known in some circles as the father of ex-wrestler and Hollywood star, Dwyane ‘The […]
Paul Casey Ready to Cash In at The American Express
Paul Casey hasn’t been to The American Express in the Southern California desert since 2017, but with his performances in other recent tournaments, it probably isn’t a big a deal the Englishman hasn’t played in La Quinta, CA, for three years. Desert golf seems to agree with Casey, and he’s […]
‘Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez’ New Netflix Documentary
Aaron Hernandez, who won a national title with Florida and went to the Super Bowl with the New England Patriots, is the subject of a new Netflix documentary series titled “Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez.” The three-part series covers the tight end’s rise to the NFL and his […]
Australian Open Disrupted by Wildfires as Air Quality Hits Worldwide Low
Smoke from bushfires has caused havoc at the Australian Open this week, but officials have been reluctant to discuss how the ongoing situation might impact the remainder of qualifying or the main draw. Organizers pushed forward with qualifying matches on Tuesday, despite air-quality standards in Melbourne being officially designated as […]
Vegas Golden Knights Fire Coach Gerard Gallant, Hire Peter DeBoer
The struggling Vegas Golden Knights fired head coach Gerard Gallant on Wednesday, removing the leader who took the franchise to the Stanley Cup Finals in its inaugural season. Gallant was replaced later in the day by former San Jose coach Peter DeBoer, who was fired by the San Jose Sharks […]
Astros Still World Series Contenders After Firings, Some Sportsbooks Wary of Win Total
The Astros cheating scandal hasn’t put much of a dent in Houston’s chances of capturing another World Series title in 2020, with sportsbooks keeping the 2019 American League champions near the top of their boards, even after the firings of manager AJ Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow. However, many […]
Rookie Zion Williamson to Make Debut with New Orleans Pelicans Next Week
After rampant speculation on whether or not Zion Williamson would make his rookie debut with the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday, team officials noted that Williamson will return and play in his first game next Wednesday during a home game against the San Antonio Spurs. Zion missed 12 weeks of […]
Conor McGregor Sees Potential Rematch with Mayweather, Future Fight vs. Pacquiao
Conor McGregor will make his long-awaited return to the UFC on Saturday, when he faces Donald “Cowboy†Cerrone at UFC 246 in Las Vegas. But McGregor has his eyes on another potential payday in the boxing ring, whether that’s against his old rival Floyd Mayweather Jr. or another big name […]
No. 4 Auburn Still Undefeated, But How Much Longer?
The Auburn Tigers, led by freshman sensation Isaac Okoro, are undefeated at 15-0, but are facing a couple of difficult games against SEC foes such as Alabama and Florida that could end their streak. For the first couple months of the college basketball season, the top ranking changed hands five […]
Patrick Reed to Brandel Chamblee: Knock it Off with the Cheating Chatter!
Patrick Reed is one of the most polarizing people on the PGA Tour. His latest incident is sure to cause a further divide between fans, fellow tour pros, and the media. The 2018 Masters winner had his lawyer send a cease and desist letter to Golf Channel analyst Brandel Chamblee. […]
New WNBA Contract Could Triple Maximum Player Salary (VIDEO)
A proposed contract between the WNBA and its players’ union could boost the maximum player salary to more than $500,000 per season. The eight-year deal, which has yet to be ratified by either side, will give more to players, but will also ask them to do more. Cathy Engelbert was […]
Clemson Opens as 2020 National Championship Favorite, LSU Longshot to Repeat
Clemson failed in its bid to win back-to-back national championships on Monday, but oddsmakers still favor the Tigers to dominate college football next season. The first 2020 national championship odds were released just hours after LSU defeated Clemson 42-25 to win the 2019 College Football Playoff championship, and Clemson is […]