Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is under pressure to get results, while former United boss Jose Mourinho will return to his former stomping grounds when Tottenham visits Old Trafford in a Wednesday Premier League matchup. The game between United and Spurs is one of six EPL matchups taking place […]
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Anthony Davis Fades Flu, Lakers Best Road Record in NBA
Despite requiring an IV during halftime, Anthony Davis overcame the flu bug and turned in a remarkable performance on both ends of the court for the Los Angeles Lakers in a 105-96 victory over the Denver Nuggets (13-5). The Lakers (18-3) are now tied with the Milwaukee Bucks (18-3) for […]
Mastering the Fine Art of Middling an NFL Point Spread
December is the best month to create “middles” when betting NFL games. This article explains why the final four weeks of the regular season presents ideal opportunities for wagers that, essentially, “can’t lose.” Last week, the Chicago Bears opened as -2.5 favorites versus the Detroit Lions. By kickoff, the line […]
Curious Curse of No. 1 Ranking in College Basketball, Louisville Next to Fall?
The college basketball season is less than a month old, and three top-ranked teams all lost shortly after receiving the #1 ranking in the AP Poll. The Louisville Cardinals (7-0) currently hold the #1 ranking in college basketball. Will they become the latest #1 team to topple when they face […]
Cardinal Sin: Josh Shaw Bet Against Arizona in Three-Team Parlay That Led to Suspension
ESPN reported that Josh Shaw bet against his own team as part of a three-team parlay, one of the wagers that led the NFL to suspend the defensive back through at least the 2020 season. Sources told ESPN that Shaw made a three-team parlay at a Caesars sportsbook in Las […]
Jaguars Bench Nick Foles, Gardner Minshew to Start Remainder of the Season
The Jacksonville Jaguars (4-8) named Gardner Minshew as their starting quarterback for the remainder of the season, replacing Nick Foles, who was benched in the middle of the last game. This benching might mark the beginning of the end of the Foles era with the Jags, while also marking the […]
Golf Notes: Tiger Woods Ready for Hero World Challenge, Dustin Johnson is Not
Tiger Woods began his next two weeks of golf with an exhibition victory before the start of Wednesday’s Hero World Challenge. Woods beat out five, fellow PGA Tour pros in a competition called the Hero Shot at the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar in the Bahamas. Woods, along with Jordan Spieth, […]
Lionel Messi, Megan Rapinoe Win Ballon d’Or Awards as World’s Top Soccer Players
Lionel Messi set a new record by winning his sixth Ballon d’Or on Monday, while Megan Rapinoe became only the second woman ever to be honored at the awards ceremony. Messi broke a tie with Cristiano Ronaldo, who has won the Ballon d’Or – or “Golden Ball†– five times, […]
Conference Championships Could Cement College Football Playoff Teams
Though the College Football Playoff Rankings don’t come out until Tuesday night, there are several conference championship games with CFP implications. The SEC, Pac-12, and Big 12 championships could determine which four teams are going into the CFP semifinals, starting on Dec. 28. One semifinal is the Peach Bowl from […]
Milwaukee Bucks Rout New York Knicks by 44, Extend Win Streak to 12
Calling the Milwaukee Bucks (18-3) 44-point drubbing of the New York Knicks a rout is being kind. No matter what you call it, however, the Bucks’ easy victory extended their current winning streak to 12 games, and gave them the league’s best record over the LA Lakers (17-3). Giannis “Greek […]
Bernie Sanders Discusses Plan to Scrap Minor League Teams With Rob Manfred
Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) met with MLB commissioner, Rob Manfred in New York on Monday to talk about a proposed plan to eliminate 42 minor league teams across the country after the 2020 season. Sanders, a candidate for the Democratic nomination for president, has been an outspoken opponent of the […]
Waiver Wire Pickups/Fantasy Playoffs: James Washington, Allen Lazard, Alexander Mattison
If you’re fortunate enough to advance to your fantasy football playoffs, but have banged-up players heading into NFL Week 14, then consider Alexander Mattison (Minnesota Vikings), James Washington (Pittsburgh Steelers), Allen Lazard (Green Bay Packers), or Ryan Tannenhill (Tennessee Titans) as a potential waiver wire pickups. Dalvin Cook, Minnesota’s stud […]
College Football Betting Recap: Punters Kicking Themselves over Alabama, Rivalry Games Fizzle
Alabama coach Nick Saban found out how important a kicker is, while the other rivalry games were mostly blowouts for the favorites. A missed field goal by Alabama cost them a chance to play in the College Football Playoff, but other playoff contenders, LSU, Ohio State, and Clemson all won […]
Inter Miami, Nashville SC Assigned to Conferences as Relentless MLS Expansion Continues
Officials announced Monday that MLS expansion team Inter Miami CF will be playing in the league’s Eastern Conference next year, while Nashville SC will set up shop in the Western Conference. The addition of the two new teams will bring the league total to 26, a new high for MLS. […]
Louisville Latest Team to Claim No. 1 Ranking in Men’s College Basketball Polls
In a men’s college basketball season punctuated by major upsets and a lack of predictability, the Louisville Cardinals (7-0) are the latest team to take on the mantle of the nation’s top team. Louisville received 48 first-place votes to take the No. 1 ranking in the AP Top 25 poll, […]
NFL Betting Recap: Packers Hurt the Sportsbooks, but Three Teams Set World Straight Again
Collectively, bettors won early with the Packers on Sunday, but then took a beating with the Bengals, Broncos, and Texans to give sportsbooks a winning Sunday. After a losing Thanksgiving, the house more than made up for it in NFL Week 13. Initially it appeared the momentum from Thursday’s three […]
Ravens Fly Past Patriots to Take Over as Super Bowl Betting Favorites
A Baltimore win combined with a disappointing performance by the New England Patriots has made the Ravens the consensus Super Bowl betting favorites at sportsbooks across the country. The Ravens defeated the San Francisco 49ers, 20-17 on a last-second field goal by Justin Tucker, while the Patriots offense struggled yet […]
Black Sunday for College Coaches: Five Fired
It was a particularly gory Black Sunday, as five college coaches were fired, with others still waiting for the axe to fall. The quintet that were let go included Missouri’s Barry Odom, Matt Luke at Ole Miss, Boston College’s Steve Addazio, South Florida’s Charlie Strong, and University of San Antonio’s […]
Ja Morant Nasty Fall, Memphis Rookie Week-to-Week with Back Spasms
Ja Morant, the Memphis Grizzlies point guard and Rookie of the Year candidate, will miss this week of action with back spasms. The Grizzlies (6-13) listed Morant as week-to-week on their injury report after he suffered a back injury when he fell into a group of a camera men behind […]
NFL Week 13 Quickie Recap: Dolphins Sick Trick Play, Ravens Soar in Super Bowl Preview
The Baltimore Ravens defeated the San Francisco 49ers in a potential preview of the 2020 Super Bowl, but the Miami Dolphins stole the show in Week 13 by scoring a touchdown on fake field goal utilizing one of the most creative trick plays in the NFL in a very long […]