Antonio Brown took to Instagram to apologize to New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft on Tuesday, saying that he regretted the “bad media and the drama†that he brought with him during his brief stint with the team. Brown played just one game with the Patriots this season before being […]
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Legislative Roundup: Florida Sports Betting Bills Filed, Oregon Lawmakers Want Oversight Powers
Florida state senator Jeff Brandes (R-St. Petersburg) has introduced a series of three bills that would legalize sports betting in the state, with the Florida Lottery in charge of regulating the industry. Under the terms of the legislation, sports betting would be available to anyone age 21 or over, and […]
2K Empire Classic Preview: No. 1 Duke vs. Cal, No. 22 Texas vs. Georgetown
The 25th annual 2K Empire Classic basketball tournament tips off at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Thursday, with #22 Texas (4-0) and Georgetown (3-1) meeting in the opening game, and #1 Duke (4-0) taking on Cal (4-0) in the day’s other matchup. The 2K Empire Classic benefits […]
No Movement in CFP Rankings, but Change Could be Coming
The top seven spots in the third edition of the College Football Playoff Rankings stayed the same, but there could be a shake up in the making after this weekend. Ohio State, which is second behind No. 1 LSU, is playing No. 8 Penn State on Saturday. If the Buckeyes […]
Houston Looking for Revenge in Second Texans-Colts Contest
The first game didn’t go their way, and Houston is looking for revenge when they meet the Colts for the second time this season on Thursday night. The Texans are favored by four points, and the over/under is set at 45.5 points. This rematch promises to be different from when […]
NFL Home Dog Alert: Usual Bad Suspects and LA Rams on MNF
Week 12’s NFL Home Dog Alert includes the LA Rams getting points at home on Monday Night Football, along with the same three bad teams — the New York Jets, Washington Redskins, and Cincinnati Bengals — as underdogs at home once again. The Rams (6-4) host the visiting Baltimore Ravens […]
Tua Tagovailoa Hip Repaired, Now Draft Status Needs Rehab
Fixing Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s dislocated hip was easy compared to the damage his NFL draft status suffered. The options for that repair may be far more complicated. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Lyle Cain, who is Alabama’s team doctor, said Tagovailoa underwent surgery on Monday in Houston. Though he didn’t perform […]
Super Bowl Odds Update: Patriots, Saints, Ravens Top Three Favorites
The Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas updated their Super Bowl 54 odds, and the New England Patriots (9-1) are the top favorite on the board at 14/5 odds to win the NFL championship. The New Orleans Saints (8-2) are 4/1 odds to win Super Bowl 54, and the Baltimore Ravens […]
‘The Special One’ Comes to Tottenham: Spurs Hire Jose Mourinho to Replace Pochettino
Tottenham Hotspur wasted no time in hiring a new manager, announcing Jose Mourinho as the team’s latest boss on Wednesday morning. ESPN reported the deal will see Mourinho make about £15 million ($19.4 million) a year on a contract that runs through the 2022-23 season. Mourinho Brings Long Record of […]
Tottenham Sacks Manager Mauricio Pochettino After Disappointing Start to EPL Season
Tottenham Hotspur has sacked Mauricio Pochettino, removing the manager after a slow start to the Premier League season that sees the club sitting in 14th place. Along with Pochettino, assistant coaches Jesus Perez, Miguel D’Agostino, and Antoni Jimenez have all also been fired by the club. Spurs Struggle Domestically Under […]
Luka Doncic Building MVP Resume with 40-Point Triple-Double
Luka Doncic accomplished something only LeBron James has done before. On Monday, the Slovenian prodigy put up a 40-point triple-double in the Dallas Mavericks 117-110 win over the San Antonio Spurs. Doncic and James are the only two players to have put together such a game before their 21st birthdays, […]
Ortiz Seeking Redemption, Knockout in Rematch with Wilder
The first Deontay Wilder-Luis Ortiz fight almost saw an upset, but will Saturday’s rematch provide Ortiz the chance to become the first Cuban to win a heavyweight title? Oddsmakers don’t believe so. Wilder is more of a favorite in the second fight, set for Saturday night at the MGM Grand […]
Golf Notes: Brendon Todd Wins Two Straight, Tommy Fleetwood Victorious
PGA Tour golfer Brendon Todd hadn’t been in the winner’s circle for years. Now, he’s having trouble staying out of it after claiming his second consecutive title at the Mayakoba Golf Classic. It’s a nice problem to have. The tour event held in Mexico ran into weather delays that kept […]
Bears’ Coach: Trubisky Benched Because of Injury, not Play
Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy quickly dispelled rumors that quarterback Mitchell Trubisky was benched for his play on Sunday. Nagy sat Trubisky with 3:31 remaining in their 17-7 road loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Conspiracy theorists can go find something else to fixate on. Nagy insists his starting quarterback […]
James Holzhauer, Ken Jennings, Brad Rutter to Compete for Title of Greatest Jeopardy Player Ever
Fresh off of his victory in the latest Jeopardy Tournament of Champions, sports bettor James Holzhauer is heading to primetime where he will face off against Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter to determine the game show’s greatest player ever. Holzhauer, Jennings, and Rutter will meet in “Jeopardy! The Greatest of […]
Hot Start for James Harden and the High-Octane Houston Rockets
Houston Rockets superstar, James Harden is averaging a career-high 39.2 points per game, helping the highest-scoring offense in the NBA generate 119.5 points per game. The addition of his old teammate, Russell Westbrook, has paid off early dividends for both Harden and the Rockets. With an 11-3 record, the Rockets […]
Waiver Wire Pickups Week 12: Derrius Guice, Deebo Samuel, and Jonathan Williams
If you’re seeking NFL Week 12 waiver wire pickups for your fantasy football league, we suggest adding RB Derrius Guice (Washington Redskins), RB Jonathan Williams (Indianapolis Colts), and WR Deebo Samuel (San Francisco 49ers). The bye weeks are winding down, and if you’re in a large fantasy football league, then […]
Lamar Jackson MVP Watch, New Favorite Over Russell Wilson
In the latest odds update for the NFL’s Most Valuable Player (MVP), Baltimore Ravens quarterback, Lamar Jackson is the new favorite over Seattle Seahawks quarterback, Russell Wilson. Jackson leads the 8-2 Ravens and the league’s top offense that averages 34.1 points per game. Caesars Palace Sportsbook in Las Vegas updated […]
UFC Notebook: Blachowicz Gets Split Decision Over Souza, Askren Announces Retirement
Jan Blachowicz earned a narrow split-decision victory over Ronaldo Souza in the main event of UFC Fight Night 164 in Sao Paulo, Brazil on Saturday. The three-judge panel gave Blachowicz the 48-47, 48-47, 47-48 decision in a light heavyweight bout that could easily have gone either way. Blachowicz Wants Title […]
Kyle Busch Wins Ford EcoBoost 400, Earns Second Career NASCAR Cup Series Title
Kyle Busch won at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Sunday to capture the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series championship for the second time in his career. Busch outraced Martin Truex Jr., Kevin Harvick, and Denny Hamlin at the Ford EcoBoost 400 to claim the championship, which he first won in 2015. Busch […]