An ambitious plan to host a regular season La Liga match in the United States has fallen apart, as Barcelona has backed out of the proposal to play their match vs. Girona in Miami next month. The decision came on Monday following a meeting of the club’s board of directors, […]
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Oakland Fires General Manager Reggie McKenzie as Jon Gruden Feigns Shock
The power struggle between Oakland general manager Reggie McKenzie and coach Jon Gruden appears to have a clear winner, as McKenzie was fired by the Raiders on Monday. McKenzie had been with the organization since 2012, but became expendable when Gruden was hired. The Raiders put out a statement that […]
Retired Cowboy Turned TV Analyst Jason Witten Happy Talking About Football Instead of Playing
It was the story that wouldn’t go away, but retired Dallas Cowboy Jason Witten finally quashed the rumor on Monday. The All-Pro tight end, who will certainly become a Hall of Famer when eligible, denied he was returning to the team. The 36-year-old told the Dallas Morning News that there […]
Yankees Not Interested in Bryce Harper, But Interested in Machado or Three-way Trade with Mets
New York Yankees’ general manager Brian Cashman stated Monday that the team is not shopping for Bryce Harper or any outfielders this offseason. However, the Yankees confirmed that they talked with All-Star SS Manny Machado. Meanwhile, the juicy story percolating in all of the New York City tabloids this week […]
Teenager from Slovenia, Luka Doncic, Leading NBA Rookie of Year Race
In only 24 games into his professional career, 19-year old Luka Doncic from Slovenia is not just making a case for NBA Rookie of the Year, but he’s arguably the MVP of the upstart Dallas Mavericks. Doncic leads the Mavericks in scoring this season with 17.8 points per game. Against […]
Updated Odds: New Orleans Saints the Favorite to Win Super Bowl LIII
The South Point Casino and Sports Book in Las Vegas updated their odds to win the 2019 NFL Championship and the New Orleans Saints are 2-1 favorites to win Super Bowl LIII. With three weeks remaining in the regular season, the Saints are 11-2 and tied for the best record […]
Preseason No. 1 Kansas Jayhawks Back on Top in AP College Basketball Poll
The Kansas Jayhawks are back on top of the college basketball world this week, as the team received 57 of the 65 first-place votes in the Associated Press Top 25 poll released on Monday. Kansas (8-0) retook the top spot, which it also held before the season began, following a […]
IOC Backs Away from Support for Esports in Olympic Competition, Citing ‘Uncertainties’
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) backed off somewhat on its support for esports appearing in an Olympic program after a meeting on Saturday, calling such talk “premature.†That proclamation came after IOC officials met in Lausanne for the seventh Olympic Summit, during which many sports-related topics were discussed, including if […]
Chicago Bulls Players Turning on New Coach Jim Boylen After Just Three Games
New Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen has implemented draconian measures since taking over the team a week ago, leading players to go as far as contacting the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) to complain about the tactics being employed by their new leader. According to sources cited by Yahoo […]
Lee Smith, Harold Baines Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame by Committee Vote
Closer Lee Smith and designated hitter Harold Baines were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday after each received at least 75 percent of the vote from the Today’s Game Era committee. Smith was a unanimous choice by the 16-person committee, while Baines just squeaked by with the […]
Rookie Coach Nick Nurse Guides the Toronto Raptors to Best Record in NBA
The Toronto Raptors started the season 20-4 under first-year coach Nick Nurse, but since lost three out of their last four games. Even after a loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, the Raptors (21-7) maintain the best record in the NBA. The Raptors are experiencing their first road bump of the […]
NYC Rookies Sam Darnold and Saquon Barkley Look Like Seasoned Vets During Big Victories
The New York Jets and the New York Giants are not going to the playoffs this season, but their futures look bright because of their outstanding first rounders – Sam Darnold and Saquon Barkley. Both rookies were highly instrumental in securing wins this week against divisional foes. In a battle […]
Kyler Murray Wins Heisman, Apologizes for Tweets, Defends Desire to Play Football, Baseball in Busy 24 Hours
Kyler Murray had only a few hours to enjoy winning the Heisman Trophy award before he was apologizing for anti-gay posts he put on social media. The Oklahoma quarterback took the award Saturday afternoon in New York City, then that evening old posts on his Twitter account surfaced using the […]
NFL Underdogs, Jets, Dolphins, 49ers, Cost Bettors on Wild Football Sunday
Anyone who had a parlay card on Sunday was most likely ripping it up, as NFL underdogs dashed the hopes of many gamblers on Week 14. The sportsbooks definitely got the better end of the day. Jeff Stoneback, director of trading for MGM Resorts Race and Sportsbook, said it was […]
Dolphins Stun the Patriots on Miraculous 69-Yard TD by Kenyan Drake (Video)
The Miami Dolphins came from behind in thrilling fashion to defeat the New England Patriots 34-33 with a sensational 69-yard touchdown as time expired. The game-winning miracle also made NFL history. Drake’s 69-yard touchdown marked the longest touchdown to win a game since the NFL-AFL merger in 1970. The Dolphins […]
Boston Celtics Destroy the Chicago Bulls by 56 Points in Record-Setting Blow Out
The Boston Celtics jumped out to a 17-0 lead against the Chicago Bulls and never looked back in a record-setting 56-point victory. The Bulls were decimated 133-77 and were booed off their home court by angry fans. The 56-point margin of victory set a record for both teams. The worst […]
NFC Wild Card Spots in Jeopardy for the Vikings and Seahawks on Monday Night Football
The Vikings are invading the Pacific Northwest this week on Monday Night Football, which features a fierce battle between two teams determined to hold onto their current Wild Card positions. The Seattle Seahawks (7-5) host the Minnesota Vikings (6-5-1) and a loss for either team will be a major setback […]
Transgender Angela Ponce Attempts to Make History at Miss Universe Pageant
The odds-on favorite to win the 2018 Miss Universe is a transgendered Spaniard, who said she would use her victory as a platform to educate others about the transgender community. Angela Ponce, who was born a male, is a 6/1 pick to win the contest, being held on Dec. 16 […]
Hockey Fights: Detroit Red Wings Throw Down Against the Bruins and Avalanche (VIDEO)
The Detroit Red Wings are no stranger to hockey fights this season and they’ve already gotten into major scraps this month with the Colorado Avalanche and the Boston Bruins. The Red Wings won their first game in Boston in five years inspired by a mini-brawl that almost incited a fight […]
Injured, Missing Players Test NFL Teams Temerity in Week 14
There are several NFL teams that are missing players, either due to injuries or scandals, by this time of the season. Two squads have even lost their coaches. How will they react from the adversity? Washington has lost their starter and their back up, while Kansas City will be without […]