Clark County prosecutors dropped all charges against Nick Diaz on Thursday, hours before the UFC fighter was set to attend a preliminary hearing in front of a Las Vegas judge. Diaz was facing three felony charges and a misdemeanor, all of which stemmed from an alleged domestic violence incident that […]
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Some Washington Capitals Hint at Skipping White House if Invited
If the members of the Stanley Cup Champion Washington Capitals get an invite to the White House, some of the team might skip the event. At least two Capital players have said they won’t be there if the team gets invited. Washington defeated the Vegas Golden Knights in June in […]
NFL Preseason Showcases Winners, Losers of Training Camp
With the conclusion of NFL preseason games Thursday night, the start of NFL Week 1 of the regular season is just seven days away. Several teams will be making some difficult decisions in trimming their rosters. There were several winners and losers during the month of August. Many rookies impressed, […]
Colin Kaepernick Gets His Day in Court: Arbitrator Says Grievance Against NFL Will Go to Trial
Arbitrator Stephen B. Burbank has sent Colin Kaepernick’s grievance with the NFL to trial, denying efforts by the league to throw out the activist quarterback’s claims against league owners. Kaepernick alleges that NFL owners colluded to keep him from getting a job as a quarterback because of his social justice […]
Champions League Draw Puts Barcelona, Tottenham and Inter Milan Together in Group of Death
The Champions League held its group stage draw on Thursday, placing 32 of Europe’s best soccer teams into eight pools as they attempt to qualify for the knockout rounds. While there are enough quality teams in the field to ensure that every group will have competitive matches, inevitably, some pools […]
Aaron Donald Ends Hold Out, Signs Richest Defensive Contract in NFL History
With 11 days before the Rams begin the regular season against Oakland, they have brought the last remaining piece to the team with the signing of Aaron Donald. The defensive tackle agreed to six years and $135 million, including $87 million guaranteed. Donald’s signing bonus is $40 million. The contract, […]
Bojangles Southern 500 Throwback To NASCAR History
Nascar drivers had a break from competition last week, and they are going to need it as they are at Darlington Raceway for the Bojangles Southern 500. The iconic track, which opened in 1950 as NASCAR’s first superspeedway, is one of the tougher ones on the circuit. It is a […]
Five Bets: First Full Weekend of College Football Finally Here
It seems like it has been forever since the College Football Championship Game, and we are ready for the 2018 season to finally get underway. Nothing against UMass, but we were ready to see some Power 5 Conference teams play. We have it this weekend, and even though a lot […]
Could Youngsters Challenge Old Guards on Champions Tour?
Could the Champions Tour icons like Bernhard Langer and Miguel Angel Jimenez be getting some competition from unlikely sources? It appears a new breed of golfer is starting to make some noise, and should be factored into this week’s Shaw Charity Classic. Last week’s winner, Scott Parel isn’t a household […]
EA Cancels Remaining Madden Classic Qualifiers, But Says Championship Series Will Return
Electronic Arts announced on Monday that it was canceling the final three qualifying events for the Madden Classic esports tournament, though officials said that competitive play would be continuing at some point. The cancellations come in the wake of the mass shooting at a Madden tournament in Jacksonville, in which […]
New Contract Makes Aaron Rodgers NFL’s Highest Paid Player
The long rumored contract extension for Aaron Rodgers came to light on Wednesday, as multiple sources announced the Green Bay Packers have signed their star quarterback to a contract extension. The team confirmed the deal had been done, but did not provide details. NFL.com reporter Ian Rapoport reported that Rodgers […]
Mychal Kendricks Released by Cleveland Browns After Being Charged with Insider Trading by Feds
Linebacker Mychal Kendricks was released by the Cleveland Browns on Wednesday after federal prosecutors charged him with insider trading related to investments he made four years ago. According to US Attorney William McSwain, Kendricks could face “substantial prison time” if he is convicted of the crimes. Analyst Tipped Kendricks Off […]
Conor McGregor Uses Expletive for Response to Floyd Mayweather’s Offer
Apparently the animosity between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor wasn’t just pre-fight hype. At least from the McGregor side. The Irish MMA fighter blasted his opponent of a year ago on social media after it appeared the undefeated boxer was offering to help McGregor. The incident began on Monday when […]
Chuck Schumer Unveils Proposed Federal Framework for Sports Betting Regulation
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York) unveiled a proposal that would provide a federal framework for legalized sports betting in the United States on Wednesday, suggesting solutions that would put more power in the hands of the leagues themselves. In a memo outlining the proposal, which was first provided […]
Everyone Has Their Price: Knicks Fan Sells Loyalty for $3,450, Will Root for Lakers Instead
For fans who hold a deep emotional connection to their teams, no amount of money could make them root for a rival franchise. But for one New York Knicks fan, it took only $3,450 to change his allegiance. Disgruntled Knicks fan Evan Perlmutter says he will root for the Los Angeles […]
Oddsmakers Still Not Sold on Vegas Golden Knights to Repeat Opening Year Magic
Last season oddsmakers misjudged the Vegas Golden Knights, and with the recently released NHL points total for the 2018-2019 season, it appears they could have underestimated the expansion team again. The Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook has put the line on how many points the Golden Knights will have at the […]
Sweltering Temperatures at US Open Lead to Early Retirements, Calls for Heat Policy Changes
Five men’s players retired from their matches at the US Open due to the heat on Tuesday, leading to calls from some players for changes that would make it safer to play in extreme temperatures. The temperatures were well over 90 in New York on both Tuesday and Wednesday, and […]
Ignoring Favorites at Dell Technologies Championship Might Pay Off
After 80/1 Bryson DeChambeau won the first leg of the FedEx Cup Playoffs at The Northern Trust, should gamblers move on past the favorites and look a little deeper down the board for this week’s Dell Technologies Championship? It might prove to be worth looking at some of the other […]
Benfica, Red Bull Salzburg Still Have Work to Do on Wednesday in Champions League Playoffs
Portuguese side Benfica will need to score at least one goal against PAOK when they travel to Greece on Wednesday if it wants to qualify for the group stage of the Champions League. PAOK exceeded expectations last week when they managed a 1-1 draw in Lisbon. Now, the Greek side […]
Jose Mourinho Firing Odds Plunge Further After 3-0 Man United Home Loss to Tottenham
If Jose Mourinho was on a short leash after Manchester United’s 3-2 loss to Brighton, he may have just run out of rope after enduring what might be the worst defeat of his managerial career. Man United suffered a 3-0 home loss to Tottenham Hotspur on Monday, the largest home […]