DeAndre Hopkins — a standout wide receiver from the Arizona Cardinals — will sit out the first six games of the 2022 NFL season after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs even though he denies using banned substances. Hopkins drew a red flag for PEDs during a test administered in November […]
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76ers Injury Report: Joel Embiid Could Return for Game 3
The Philadelphia 76ers lost Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Miami Heat without Joel Embiid in the lineup while the MVP-candidate nurses an orbital fracture injury and a concussion. But, the Sixers could get Embiid back in the lineup as early as Game 3 when the series […]
The Exodus Continues: Champion Corniche Goes from Baffert to Pletcher
Eclipse Award winner Corniche became the latest top-shelf runner to move from Bob Baffert’s California barn to Todd Pletcher’s New York base, according to his owners Peter Fluor and K.C. Weiner, who campaign as Speedway Stables. The Daily Racing Form first reported Corniche’s move, which came due to Baffert’s 90-day […]
Top Players Slam Wimbledon Ban on Russian, Belarusian Players
Some of the world’s top players are angry over a Wimbledon ban that would prevent Russian and Belarusian players – including some betting favorites – from playing in the grass-court Grand Slam event this year. Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray are among those who spoke out in recent […]
MLB News and Notes: Mets Designate Cano for Assignment, Ohtani Could Miss Next Start
The New York Mets still owe Robinson Cano $40.5 million over the next two seasons. That didn’t stop the team from designating the 39-year-old second baseman for assignment on Monday. All MLB teams needed to cut their rosters from 28 players down to 26 on Monday, and Cano was a […]
Zandon Opens as 3/1 Favorite for 148th Kentucky Derby
Neither Chad Brown nor Steve Asmussen has a Kentucky Derby win on their considerable resumes. They’re a combined 0-for-30 in America’s most-followed race. But, the two are saddling the two morning-line favorites, 3/1 Zandon and 7/2 Epicenter, for Saturday’s 148th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Brown’s Zandon drew Post 10 […]
East Semis Series Betting Preview: #4 Philadelphia 76ers vs #1 Miami Heat
The #1 Miami Heat are huge favorites at -350 odds to win the Eastern Conference semifinals when they battle the banged-up #4 Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Heat secured the #1 seed during a tight race for the top seed in the last month of the season. […]
West Semis Series Betting Preview: #4 Dallas Mavs vs #1 Phoenix Suns
Luka Doncic and the #4 Dallas Mavericks meet the #1 Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference semifinals, where the bookies have installed the Mavs as underdogs and bettors are backing the top-ranked Suns at -300 odds to continue their march to another conference title, and a trip to the NBA […]
Miami Heat Injury Report: Kyle Lowry (Hamstring) Out for Game 1
When the Miami Heat host the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, they won’t have point guard Kyle Lowry in the starting lineup because he’s still nursing a hamstring injury. The top-ranked Heat are in a fortunate position where they don’t have to rush Lowry back […]
NBA High Guys: Triple-Double for the Greek Freak in Game 1 Victory
The Milwaukee Bucks dominated the Boston Celtics to win Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals because of a stellar performance from Giannis “Greek Freak” Antetokounmpo, who tallied a triple-double with 24 points, 13 rebounds, and 12 assists in the victory. It marked the second time he notched a triple-double […]
Nashville Inaugurates Biggest US Soccer Stadium in 1-1 Draw vs Union
30,109 people turned out for Nashville SC’s first home match at the brand new GEODIS Park on Sunday evening. All tickets made available were sold out for the grand opening of the biggest US soccer stadium. Union’s Mikael Uhre opened the scoring after 66 minutes, with Randall Leal netting Nashville’s […]
Yankees Extend Winning Streak to 9, Judge Smacks 2 HRs in KC Sweep
The New York Yankees swept the Kansas City Royals with a comeback victory on Sunday — thanks to two home runs from Aaron Judge — and the Bronx Bombers extended their winning streak to nine games in a row. The Yankees boast the best record in baseball at 16-6 after […]
Manchester City and NYCFC Owners Are Closing In on Buying Another Club
The City Group has identified Italian third-tier club Palermo as their next target. The group led by UAE’s Sheikh Mansour is ready to pay around $7 million to take charge of the Sicilian team. The City Football Group controls clubs in various countries around the world, the most prominent being […]
PSG Dreaming of Messi-Ronaldo Pair for Next Season
Paris Saint-Germain wants both Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to play for the club next season. Ronaldo is still tied to Manchester United for another season but is weighing up his future at Old Trafford. Ronaldo is not part of Erik ten Hag’s plans at the club, according to the English […]
West Semis Series Betting Preview: #3 Golden State Warriors vs #2 Memphis Grizzlies
Ja Morant and the high-octane, yet young #2 Memphis Grizzlies meet Steph Curry and #3 Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Semifinals. Oddsmakers pegged the Warriors as the favorite to win the series at -265 odds against the Grizzlies. The Grizzlies posted the second-best record in the NBA this […]
Real Madrid Celebrates Record-Breaking 35th Title, as Ancelotti Becomes First Manager to Win Big Five
A 4-0 win over Espanyol at the Bernabeu secured Real Madrid its record-breaking 35th title. Thanks to his triumph in La Liga on Saturday, Carlo Ancelotti became the first manager in the history of football to win all five big leagues in Europe. The Italian is now a champion in […]
NBA Championship Odds: Suns, Warriors, Celtics Betting Faves at Round 2 Start
With eight teams starting the second round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs, the Phoenix Suns are the slight betting favorite to win the championship at +290 odds, ahead of the Golden State Warriors at +300 odds, and the Boston Celtics at +330 odds. The defending champion Milwaukee Bucks are +900 […]
Guardiola Agrees Deal in Principle to Stay at City, with Haaland’s Transfer All but Official
Pep Guardiola agreed to extend his stay at the Etihad until 2025. The deal is a strong argument Manchester City used to persuade Erling Haaland into choosing the English giants over Real Madrid. Haaland becomes available for $80 million starting 1 July thanks to a clause in his contract with […]
East Semis Series Betting Preview: #3 Milwaukee Bucks vs #2 Boston Celtics
The top defensive unit in the league will be tasked with knocking out the Greek Freak and reigning NBA champion. The #2 Boston Celtics meet the #3 Milwaukee Bucks in a second-round series during a highly-anticipated Eastern Conference Semifinals battle. The Celtics are a noticeable favorite at -210 odds to […]
Keeneland Brings Home Record Spring Meet Handle Across the Board
Keeneland enjoyed its third consecutive year of record Spring Meet handle, bringing in an all-sources handle of $219,284,979 for its just-concluded Spring Meet. That handle was the largest total in the Kentucky track’s history. The more than $219 million from the 15-day meet that ended Friday represented a 33.16% increase […]