Forward Jake Daniels is reintroducing himself to soccer fans after publicly coming out as gay. “I feel like I am ready to tell people my story. I want people to know the real me,” Daniels told Sky Sports. Daniels said he believes “now is the right time to do it,” […]
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Pesky Bone Bruise Knocks Un Ojo Out of Preakness Stakes
The same foot bruise that kept Un Ojo out of the Kentucky Derby will keep him out of the 147th Preakness Stakes, his connections told turf publicist Jennie Rees. Ricky Courville, the one-eyed gelding’s trainer, told Rees by phone that something wasn’t right after Un Ojo’s Saturday workout. Un Ojo […]
Epicenter Named Decisive Favorite for 2022 Preakness Stakes
Kentucky Derby favorite Epicenter will reprise his role as a Triple Crown race favorite for the second time in as many races, coming into the 148th Preakness Stakes as the 6/5 morning-line favorite. Pimlico Race Course’s morning-line author, David Feustle, tabbed the Derby runner-up as the definitive favorite during Monday […]
MMA Notebook: Blachowicz Wins as Rakic Tears ACL, Storley Takes Bellator Welterweight Belt
Jan Blachowicz got the win he needed to re-enter the light heavyweight title picture on Saturday night, but the biggest story coming out of the fight was the injury Aleksandar Rakic suffered during the bout. Blachowicz scored a TKO win at 1:11 into the third round when Rakic injured his […]
Taylor Ward Joins Teammates Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani in AL MVP Conversation
Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani came into the 2022 season as favorites to win the AL MVP award, alongside familiar foes like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Aaron Judge. As it turns out, they might face competition from an unexpected contender on their own team: Taylor Ward. Ward may not rank […]
Kylian Mbappe Agrees to Terms with Real Madrid, is Yet to Sign Contract
Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe is edging closer to his exit from Parc des Princes this summer. The 23-year-old attacker agreed to terms with Real Madrid, according to The Athletic. The Frenchman is yet to sign his new contract though, as PSG’s hierarchy is hoping to overturn the move. Mbappe […]
NFL Announces Week 16 Christmas Triple-Header with Packers/Dolphins, Broncos/Rams, Bucs/Cards
The NFL released its schedule for the upcoming 2022 season, including a triple-header on Christmas, which falls on a Sunday in Week 16 this year. If you’re an NFL fan who doesn’t celebrate Christmas, you’ll still get your Sunday football fix with an exciting triple-header featuring the Green Bay Packers […]
Rookie of the Year Candidate Hunter Greene Offers Rare Bright Spot for Floundering Reds
Hunter Greene threw 7.1 innings of no-hit ball against Pittsburgh on Sunday, part of a game in which the Pirates would ultimately fail to get a single hit. The Reds would still manage to lose the game 1-0, a fitting outcome for Cincinnati in what already feels like a lost […]
NBA Championship Odds: Golden State Warriors, Boston Celtics Betting Faves Among Final 4
Four teams remain in the hunt for the 2022 NBA championship, and the Golden State Warriors have emerged as the betting favorite at +135 odds, followed by the Boston Celtics (+190), Miami Heat (+475), and Dallas Mavericks (+550). The #2 Warriors edged out the Memphis Grizzlies to lock up a […]
Game 7 Burnout: Dallas Mavs Demolish Pathetic Phoenix Suns in West Semis
The Phoenix Suns never showed up in Game 7 and the result was a humiliating defeat that left every fan in the Footprint Center, and everyone watching the game on TV, wondering what the heck happened when they were obliterated 123-90 by the Dallas Mavs. The final score doesn’t do […]
Boston Celtics Dethrone Milwaukee Bucks in Game 7, Advance to East Finals
The Milwaukee Bucks saw their quest to win back-to-back NBA championships come to a disappointing end when they lost Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Boston Celtics. The Celtics unleashed a barrage of 3-pointers — and set an NBA record with 22 treys in a Game 7 […]
Bayern to Block Clubs From Signing Lewandowski This Summer, Despite New Deal Rejection
Lewandowski’s contract with Bayern expires next summer. The Polish superstar announced he will not extend his deal beyond 2023. Despite being on the wishlist at many top clubs in Europe, Lewandowski will not be allowed to leave the club before his contract runs out, as Bayern confirm they are not […]
East Semis Game 7 Betting Preview: #3 Milwaukee Bucks at #2 Boston Celtics
The defending champion Milwaukee Bucks must go on the road and win Game 7 in Boston against the Celtics if they except to hold on to their championship reign for one more round. The Celtics already won one elimination game in the Eastern Conference Semifinals when they defeated the Bucks […]
West Semis Game 7 Betting Preview: #4 Dallas Mavs at #1 Phoenix Suns
It comes down to a do-or-die situation after the Dallas Mavs spanked the Phoenix Suns in Game 6 and forced a Game 7 in the Western Conference Semifinals. The top-ranked Suns posted the best record in the regular season, but they struggled to put away the pesky Mavs, who earned […]
Like His Sire, Happy Jack Searching for Preakness Glory
After explaining all the concrete reasons he’s running Happy Jack in the 147th Preakness Stakes, Doug O’Neill threw this little aside out as the cherry on top. “Oh, by the way, his sire, Oxbow, won this race and that is kind of a cool thing,†O’Neill told Santa Anita Park’s […]
Kentucky Derby Taught Tim Yakteen Plenty About Messier, Taiba
With both Messier and Taiba back at his Santa Anita Park barn, trainer Tim Yakteen took a look back at last Saturday’s Kentucky Derby shocker by 80/1 Rich Strike and came up with one inescapable conclusion many people overlooked. “Horses that show a fondness for Churchill Downs have a tendency […]
Golden State Warriors Advance to West Finals, Memphis Grizzlies Eliminated
The Memphis Grizzlies put up an admirable fight without All-Star Ja Morant in the lineup, but they could not overcome the Golden State Warriors who won Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals and clinched the series thanks to an inspiring performance from Klay Thompson. The #3 Warriors advanced to […]
Celtics Force Game 7, Bucks Blow Chance to Clinch Series in Game 6 Loss
The Boston Celtics went on the road and overcame a hostile crowd to stave off elimination with a huge 108-95 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Thanks to 46 points from Jayson Tatum – the third-highest total in Celtics’ playoff history for an […]
NBA High Guys: Jayson Tatum Drops 46 Points in Game 6 Win, Greek Freak with 44 in Loss
In one of the most outstanding performances in the 2022 NBA Playoffs, Jayson Tatum from the Boston Celtics erupted for 46 points in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals to stave off elimination and force a Game 7, but Giannis ‘Greek Freak’ Antetokounmpo also had a sensational game with […]
Can Champion Yibir Regain His Stellar American Form in Man o’ War?
Last fall, Yibir used Belmont Park as his American test stage for what became a marvelous score in the Breeders’ Cup Turf. And the British colt returns to the scene of his first American victory as the favorite for Saturday’s Grade 1 Man o’ War Stakes. The 1 3/8-mile Man […]