The New England Patriots defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 37-31 in overtime to win the AFC Championship and advance to their third-straight Super Bowl. The Patriots lost to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LII last year. The Pats defeated the Atlanta Falcons to win Super Bowl LI. This marks […]
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Roger Federer Ousted by Stefanos Tsitsipas in Fourth Round of Australian Open
Two-time defending champion Roger Federer is out at the Australian Open after losing to Stefanos Tsitsipas in the fourth round of the Grand Slam on Sunday. Tsitsipas came back from a set down to beat Federer 6-7 (11), 7-6 (3), 7-5, 7-6 (5) in four sets at Rod Laver Arena […]
LA Rams Win NFC Championship in OT, Advance to Super Bowl on Blown Call
The Los Angeles Rams defeated the New Orleans Saints 26-23 in overtime to win the NFC Championship and advance to Super Bowl LIII, but their victory was not without controversy over a blown pass interference call late in the fourth quarter. The Rams will take on the New England Patriots, […]
LA Rams and the New England Patriots Meet in Super Bowl LIII, Patriots Open as 2-Point Favorite
Oddsmakers in Las Vegas set the opening line for Super Bowl LIII with the Los Angeles Rams (15-3) as a two-point underdog against the New England Patriots (13-5), who are appearing in their third consecutive Super Bowl. Both road teams won their respective conference championships in overtime games. The Rams […]
Updated MLB Odds: Yankees New Favorites to Win 2019 World Series
Pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training in less than four weeks and the New York Yankees are the new favorite to win the 2019 World Series. According to a recent update from the South Point Casino and Sports Book in Las Vegas, the Yankees are 11-2 odds to win […]
DraftKings Hit With Class-Action Lawsuit Over Sports Betting National Championship
The chaotic ending to the first ever DraftKings Sports Betting National Championship, which saw many competitors unable to place bets on the final eligible game in the tournament, has led to a class-action civil complaint being filed against the sportsbook operator. The complaint, brought by contestant Christopher Leong “on behalf […]
Undefeated Michigan Wolverines Upset by Ethan Happ and Unranked Wisconsin
After winning their first 17 games of the season, #2 Michigan lost a road conference game to the Wisconsin Badgers 64-54. Wisconsin center Ethan Happ led all scorers with 26 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, the swarming Badgers defense held Michigan’s leading scorer, freshman Iggy Brazdeikis, to zero points. The […]
Boogie Cousins Scores 14 Points in Debut with Golden State Warriors
DeMarcus “Boogie” Cousins, who missed the first half of the season recovering from a blown Achilles tendon, made his debut with the Golden State Warriors during their 112-94 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers (24-21). Cousins scored 14 points in 15 minutes of action. The Warriors acquired Cousins in the […]
UFC Fight Night: Henry Cejudo Defends Flyweight Championship vs. T.J. Dillashaw
Bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw will come down a weight class to challenge Henry Cejudo for the flyweight belt at UFC Fight Night on Saturday night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The bout is the main event of the first UFC card to be featured on ESPN+, marking the beginning […]
Don Schnell and Escape Clause: New Do-It-All Duo Scores at Santa Anita
The do-it-all duo of owner/trainer Don Schnell and his swift mare Escape Clause are getting Southern California thoroughbred racing fans buzzing. That’s because Escape Clause –$4.20, $2.80, $2.40 — was the dominant winner of the $100,000 La Canada Stakes Jan 12 at Santa Anita. As Schnell, 66, remarked, “I said […]
AFC Championship Preview: Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady in High-Stakes QB Battle
Tom Brady and Bill Belichick will be playing in their eighth-straight AFC Championship title game when the New England Patriots visit freezing Kansas City to take on Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs. The Patriots beat the Chiefs 43-40 in a fantastic game on Sunday Night Football in Week 6. The […]
Suspense over as Tiger Woods Announces Start of Season at Torrey Pines
It was of little surprise, but Tiger Woods made it official on Thursday when he decided to make his PGA Tour season debut at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in San Diego. The tournament begins Thursday and utilizes both courses at the famed municipal golf facility. The 43-year-old […]
Canelo Alvarez Taking on Daniel Jacobs on May 4 in Middleweight Title Unification Fight
Canelo Alvarez announced Thursday that he would be fighting Daniel Jacobs on Cinco de Mayo weekend in a fight meant to unify their middleweight world championship titles. Alvarez currently holds the WBA middleweight crown, while Jacobs is the IBF champion in that weight division. Canelo Seeks Undisputed Status While Jacobs […]
NFC Championship Preview: High-Flying LA Rams and New Orleans Saints Battle For Super Bowl Berth
The Los Angeles Rams are the last team standing in the way from preventing Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints from winning the NFC Championship and advancing to the Super Bowl. The Saints (14-3) are 3-point favorites at home in the Superdome. The Rams (14-3) last appeared in the […]
NFL Conference Championships Feature Tight Betting Lines
In some people’s minds the week of the NFL Conference Championships are almost more entertaining than the game that follows it. Four quality teams, trying to get to the Super Bowl can provide far more excitement than the actual big game two weeks later. The four top scoring offenses in […]
Oddsmakers Believe Trevor Lawrence will Down Tua Tagovailoa for 2019 Heisman Trophy
Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence outdueled his Alabama counterpart in the College Football Playoff Championship, and oddsmakers believe he will do the same in the 2019 Heisman Trophy race. The soon-to-be sophomore, who led the Tigers to the national championship, is the favorite with several sportsbooks to capture the award for […]
New York Yankees Sign Relief Pitcher Adam Ottavino to $27 Million Deal
The New York Yankees already had one of the top bullpens in baseball, but it got even stronger with the addition of right-handed reliever Adam Ottavino, who excelled for the Colorado Rockies last season with 112 strikeouts in 77.2 innings. The Yankees offered Ottavino, 33, a three-year contract worth $27 […]
“Rusty†Phil Mickelson Takes Shine to Desert Classic, Nearly Shooting 59 in First Round
The conditions weren’t perfect, but Phil Mickelson’s golf nearly was, as the PGA Tour veteran flirted with golf’s magical number 59 in the first round of the Desert Classic on Thursday. “Lefty†as he is known, posted a 12-under par 60 at La Quinta Country Club, and has the first […]
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker Introduces Sports Betting Legislation
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker filed legislation that would authorize regulated sports betting in the state, allowing for both in-person and online betting. Baker filed the bill on Thursday, just ahead of a deadline for introducing legislation to be considered during the 2019 legislative session. Bill Allows For Independent Online Operators […]
Alabama Quarterback Jalen Hurts Announces Transfer to Oklahoma Sooners
Jalen Hurts, who quarterbacked the Alabama Crimson Tide for two years before being ousted from the starting position by Tua Tagovailoa, has announced that he will be transferring to the Oklahoma Sooners for the 2019 season. Hurts graduated from Alabama in December after earning a degree in public relations. That […]