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Manchester United hosts Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday in a matchup that carries added importance for both managers. (Image: Fred Lee/Getty)

Jose Mourinho Returns to Old Trafford as Man U Hosts Spurs

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 […]

Lakers center Anthony Davis drives to the basket against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center in Denver, CO. (Image: Ron Chenoy/USA Today Sports)

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

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 […]

If Utah can win their conference championship game against Oregon, they will have a good chance of making the College Football Playoff. (Image: USA Today Sports)

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 […]

Giannis "Greek Freak" Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks slam dunks against the NY Knicks at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI. (Image: Jeffrey Phelps/AP)

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 met with MLB commissioner Rob Manfred to discuss a proposal that would eliminate 42 minor league baseball teams. (Image: Getty)

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 […]

Green Bay Packers rookie WR, Allen Lazard, catches a touchdown pass against the NY Giants at MetLife Stadium. (Image: Al Bello/Getty)

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 […]

The Baltimore Ravens defeated the San Francisco 49ers 20-17 on Sunday, and are now the undisputed Super Bowl betting favorites. (Image: Patrick Smith/Getty)

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 […]

Missouri’s Barry Odom was one of five college coaches fired on Black Sunday. (Image: USA Today Sports)

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 […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie point guard Ja Morant is helped off the court after a nasty fall against the Indiana Pacers. (Image: Andy Lyons/Getty)

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 […]