International bookmaker William Hill has signed agreements that will make it the market leader in Mississippi sports betting, and there could be more company expansion in the cards. William Hill has agreed to provide sports betting services for 11 casinos in Mississippi, including the Hard Rock Casino in Biloxi and […]
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Football Success Doesn’t Mean Job Security for LSU Coach Ed Orgeron
Despite finishing last season with a 9-4 record in arguably the toughest conference in college football, LSU Coach Ed Orgeron is the favorite by oddsmakers to be the first coach in the SEC to be fired in 2018. Welcome to football in the south, where nothing less than a national […]
The Question Is … Who Will Replace Alex Trebek on ‘Jeopardy!’?
Alex Faust, Laura Coates, Ken Jennings: Who will replace Alex Trebek as the host of “Jeopardy!”? The correct answer won’t be known until 2020 at the earliest, but Trebek hinted that he might not renew his contract when it expires in two years, opening up the betting possibilities. Trebek, 78, […]
Conor McGregor Returning to MMA in October to Face Khabib Nurmagomedov
Conor McGregor will finally get back in the Octagon on Oct. 6 in Las Vegas, when he takes on UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. UFC President Dana White announced the matchup, which will be the main event for UFC 229, at a press conference on Friday. McGregor Returns after Two-Year […]
Overwatch League Expanding to Include Esports Franchises for Atlanta, Guangzhou
Blizzard Entertainment officially announced the addition of two expansion franchises to the Overwatch League on Thursday, as teams from Atlanta and Guangzhou, China will enter the competition next season. The two teams are the first of an expected six that will take the league from its inaugural 12 members up […]
NASCAR Playoff Bubble Boys Looking to Pop at Watkins Glen
All races in NASCAR are important, but with five remaining in the regular season, this week’s event at Watkins Glen has even more importance for those drivers on the playoff bubble. The top 16 cup series points leaders make the playoffs, so stage wins and high finishes take on even […]
MLB Trade Deadline Winners and Losers: Machado to Dodgers FTW?
The major league baseball trade deadline can be an intriguing process, often with a flurry of deals as teams in contention for the postseason try to shore up their rosters. Teams seeking talent often look to organizations already out of playoff contention. They get a proven player, while in exchange […]
UFC 227: TJ Dillashaw and Demetrious ‘Mighty Mouse’ Johnson Have Titles on the Line
UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw will attempt to defend his title against Cody Garbrandt, the man he defeated for the belt, when the two meet in the main event of UFC 227 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Saturday. In their first meeting at UFC 217, Dillashaw (16-3) […]
FanDuel and Boyd Gaming Partner for Mobile Sports Betting Operations
The FanDuel Group and Boyd Gaming announced that they would join together to operate online sports betting products in the United States. According to a press release, the two companies will work together to establish mobile betting products in states where sports betting has been legalized and online wagering is […]
Tiger Woods vs. Phil Mickelson ‘Ridiculous’ Money Match Set for Thanksgiving Weekend
The rumored big money showdown between longtime golf rivals Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson has come to fruition, as the two golf legends will meet at Shadow Creek Golf Course in Las Vegas over Thanksgiving weekend ESPN’s Mike Greenberg. The possibility of such a match was first floated in early […]
Johnny Manziel Gets His Second Shot in CFL, Will Start at QB for Montreal
Former Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Johnny Manziel will see his first game under center since 2015 on Friday, as quarterback for the Montreal Alouettes. He’ll be facing the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, the Canadian Football League team that signed him, then traded him to Montreal. The ex-Cleveland Brown hasn’t been in a game […]
Swan Song for 3M Championship Upsets Champions Tour Golfers
Whoever wins this week’s 3M Championship won’t have the opportunity to defend their title next year. After 26 years the popular Champions Tour event is ending its run in Minnesota. It will be replaced by a PGA Tour event that will run on the fourth of July weekend at the […]
Sportsbooks Freeze Ohio State Football Betting with Coach Urban Meyer’s Future in Question
Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer was placed on paid administrative leave following accusations from a former assistant coach’s wife that he knew about domestic violence in 2015 and failed to fire him until three years later. Soon after news broke Wednesday about Meyer being put on leave during an […]
Carmelo Anthony Clears Waivers, Signs with Houston Rockets for $2.4M
Carmelo Anthony cleared waivers on Wednesday evening, allowing him to complete his circuitous journey to the Houston Rockets. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Anthony will now sign a one-year deal with the Rockets for $2.4 million, the NBA minimum salary for a veteran. Long Journey to Houston While it has […]
Sports Betting Goes Mobile in New Jersey with DraftKings App
Mobile sports betting has come to New Jersey, as DraftKings, in partnership with Resorts Casino Hotel, has launched an app that allows for real-money wagering within state borders. Made available to bettors on Wednesday, the mobile app is in an invite-only trial period, which is expected to last at least […]
Tiger Woods Commits to Playing Busy Schedule of Season-Ending FedEx Cup Events
Tiger Woods has played a fairly light schedule since returning from his fourth back surgery earlier this year, but that’s set to change, as the 14-time major winner has committed to playing in the FedEx Cup events that begin later this month. Combined with his existing commitments and his qualification […]
Chris Archer, Wilson Ramos Among Big Names Dealt at MLB Trade Deadline
The Baltimore Orioles and Tampa Bay Rays continued gutting their rosters right before Major League Baseball’s trade deadline on Tuesday, helping several contenders fill holes while preparing themselves for the future. While both of the AL East franchises had made significant moves earlier in July – most notably, the Orioles’ […]
Rookies Get Playing Time, Chance to Shine at NFL Hall of Fame Game
Fans who have been chomping at the bit to bet on the NFL get their chance on Thursday at the Hall of Fame Game, the preseason opener and official kickoff to the 2018 NFL season. This year Chicago and Baltimore will be playing at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium […]
Is WGC-Bridgestone Where Tiger Woods Has Best Odds of Reliving Past Glories?
The WGC-Bridgestone Invitational was the site of several of Tiger Woods’ PGA Tour triumphs, and now he hopes he can relive the past this week at the Firestone Country Club, where he has won this World Golf Championship event a record eight times. While the WGC-Bridgestone has been kind to […]
NBA and MGM Announce Gambling Partnership, First for Major American Sports League
The NBA announced Tuesday that they had reached a deal with MGM Resorts International to make the Las Vegas casino giant its official gambling partner, the first such arrangement for a major professional sports league in the United States. The agreement will see MGM become the official gaming partner of […]