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Despite a 9-4 record as his first full season as LSU coach, Ed Orgeron could be the first SEC coach fired. (Image: USA Today Sports)

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 […]

Alex Trebek has hosted the popular game show Jeopardy since 1984, but said he might retire in 2020. (Image: Getty)

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 will make his return to the Octagon at UFC 229, when he takes on Khabib Nurmagomedov for the lightweight title. (Image: Sporting News)

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 […]

Chase Elliott is No. 12 in the Cup series standings and wants to improve his position at Watkins Glen. (Image: LAT)

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 […]

The Dodgers scored during the trade deadline with not only Manny Machado, but two other players. (Image: Getty)

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 […]

FanDuel announced a deal with Boyd Gaming that will allow the two companies to partner for mobile sports betting in up to 15 states. (Image: Anne-Marie Caruso/NorthJersey.com)

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 […]

Montreal’s Johnny Manziel will start his first professional football game since 2015. (Image: Getty)

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 […]

Rocco Mediate talks to the media on Wednesday about the 3M Championship ending this year. (Image: Pioneer Press)

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 […]

Carmelo Anthony will play with the Houston Rockets last season, signing for the veteran’s minimum after clearing waivers and leaving the Atlanta Hawks. (Image: NBAE/Getty)

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 […]

DraftKings has launched an invite-only preview version of its New Jersey mobile sportsbook, with online betting expected to become available throughout the state in the days to come. (Image: AP)

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 […]

Pitcher Chris Archer was traded from the Tampa Bay Rays to the Pittsburgh Pirates at the MLB trade deadline. (Image: AP)

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’ […]