La Liga has reached an agreement with International Champions Cup organizer Relevent to play one regular season match in the United States, the first time Spain’s top soccer league has ever played a game outside of Europe. While the date and location for the match are yet to be determined, […]
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LeBron James Jr. Following in Famous Father’s Footsteps
LeBron James Jr. is taking after his famous father when it comes to basketball, and the 13-year-old star is already getting the attention of college programs. He is turning out to be so popular, that bookmaker.eu has put odds on what university he will go to. Never mind that he […]
Cardi B, Childish Gambino Favorites at MTV Video Music Awards
Cardi B and Childish Gambino could be the big winners at the MTV Video Music Awards on Monday at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. The artists have been nominated in multiple categories and oddsmakers at Bovada believe they will win at least two awards. Cardi B has […]
Little League World Series Proves You Really Can Bet on Anything
Every August, the nation’s eyes turn to the Little League World Series, a competition that pits 12-year-old boys (and sometimes girls) against each other on national television in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. But while most viewers marvel at the purity of the competition or question whether it’s ethical to put pre-teen athletes […]
Slumping Los Angeles Dodgers Try to Keep Players Off Disabled List
In the dog days of summer, the Los Angeles Dodgers are getting bit hard by injuries, and it shows as the team continues to melt down. August has been especially difficult, as the team is 6-8 the last two weeks. The biggest blow has been to the bullpen. Closer Kenley […]
Who Will Shine Under Lights at Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race?
The Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race will be under the lights on Saturday night, but the Big Three have been shining even in the daytime, and should do so again this weekend. Kevin Harvick, Martin Truex Jr. and Kyle Busch have won 17 of the 22 Nascar Cup Series […]
Unsolved PGA Ransomware Attack Reveals Vulnerability of Sports Data
The PGA of America, not to be confused with the PGA Tour, was hacked last week with a ransomware attack and is apparently still working to re-establish its computer files. Golfweek reported during last week’s PGA Championship that PGA employees were locked out of computer files containing marketing materials for the major […]
Five Bets: NFL Preseason Week 2 Presents Opportunity for Backups to Impress
OG learned more about the teams in the first week, and even more should be gleaned in NFL Week 2 of the preseason. The starters will play a bit more, but the real battles between second- and third-string players should show who will be survive the first round of cuts. […]
Home Field Disadvantage: Houston Astros Can’t Squeeze Out a Win at Minute Maid Park
Gamblers will understand if the Houston Astros pack up as quickly as possible and beat it out of town. Home has been anything but a comfort to the defending World Series champions, who have lost 10 of their last 11 games at Minute Maid Park. The streak dates back to […]
Who Will Be the Next James Bond? Odds on Actor Idris Elba Shaken, Not Stirred
Are James Bond fans ready for to see their favorite spy hero played by a black actor? Oddsmakers say yes, with Hollywood betting lines showing Idris Elba now as the favorite to land the part. Elba was an 8/1 pick back in April, according to Ladbrokes, and he has since […]
Pennsylvania Sports Betting Won’t Be Ready for Start of NFL Season
The defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles will kick off their season on Sept. 6 when they host the Atlanta Falcons, but Pennsylvania bettors won’t have the opportunity to place legal bets on the game in their home state. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) issued its temporary regulations for […]
NBA 2K League to Add of Four Expansion Teams for Second Season
The NBA 2K League is still finishing up its first season, but the esports competition is already announcing that there will be some more teams in contention when its second year begins. According to a Wednesday announcement from the NBA, the Los Angeles Lakers, Atlanta Hawks, Brooklyn Nets and Minnesota […]
No Puttering Around for Kevin Sutherland at Dick’s Sporting Goods Open
Kevin Sutherland returns to the Dick’s Sporting Goods Open, the place where he shot the Champions Tour’s only 59, struggling with the very club that helped him card the historic score. The 54-year-old is squabbling with his putter, and so far the flat stick is winning. The leader in greens […]
CG Technology Carries on after Latest (Third) Round of Gaming Violations
Southern Nevada sportsbook operator CG Technology (CGT) is expected to continue normal operations despite being hit with a third significant fine in five years from the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB). In a stipulated settlement awaiting approval by the Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) on Aug. 23, all components that make […]
Kevin De Bruyne Knee Injury Could Threaten Man City EPL Title Chances
Manchester City could be without star midfielder Kevin De Bruyne for several months, as the Belgium international suffered a knee injury during training. While De Bruyne came off the bench in City’s 2-0 victory over Arsenal to start the English Premier League season, he was reportedly hurt during practice on […]
Scottish Champions Celtic Bounced From Champions League Qualifying Rounds
Scottish Premiership champions Celtic were unceremoniously eliminated from Champions League contention on Tuesday, losing 3-2 on aggregate to Greek side AEK Athens in the third qualifying round of the competition. Celtic had been previously held to a 1-1 draw at home before losing 2-1 in Athens, ending hopes of a […]
Mr. Irrelevant? Last Draft Pick Chad Kelly Suddenly Key on Broncos Depth Chart
The last pick in the NFL Draft is affectionately called Mr. Irrelevant, but the 2017 final pick, Denver’s Chad Kelly, is turning into Mr. Essential. The second-year quarterback just got promoted to backup for the Broncos, and the coaching staff is getting more and more comfortable with the 24-year-old. After […]
Ronald Acuna Becomes Youngest Player Ever to Homer in Five Straight Games
The hottest hitter in baseball is Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr., who became the youngest player in MLB history to go deep in five consecutive games when he hit a leadoff homer against the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night as part of a 10-6 Atlanta win. Acuna would homer […]
Golfers Try to Lock Up Fed Ex Cup Playoff Spots, Keep PGA Tour Cards at Wyndham Championship
The Wyndham Championship is almost like three tournaments in one PGA Tour event. The season-ending tournament, which begins on Thursday, has players trying to get into the Fed Ex Cup Playoffs, and others trying to keep their playing privileges for next season. Oh, yeah, and there is also the event […]
New Jersey Sportsbooks Handle More Than $40M in Sports Bets in July
New Jersey sportsbooks brought in $3.8 million in gross revenue on a handle of $40.6 million in bets during July, the first full month of legal sports betting in the state. That figure is up from the $16.4 million total handle in June, even after adjusting for the fact that […]