LeBron James has won three NBA championships, and is contemplating what team he wants to join to try and get another. How many titles could James win before his career is over? The internet sportsbook 5dimes has put that number at six or more. The favorite at -2600 is that […]
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Bellator Books Superfight Between Champions Gegard Mousasi and Rory MacDonald
According to ESPN, Bellator has scheduled a fight between middleweight champion Gegard Mousasi and welterweight champion Rory MacDonald for September 29 in San Jose, California. The fight, which has yet to be officially announced, will be fought at 185 pounds, meaning that MacDonald will have the chance to win Mousasi’s […]
Alabama, Clemson, Ohio State, Georgia Pegged as 2018-19 College Football Playoff Favorites
Alabama is the favorite to win the College Football Playoff National Championship next year, so it’s not surprising that they are the top pick to be one of the four teams in the postseason. The Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook released odds on Tuesday for teams to make the College Football […]
Wild Turns of Sonoma Might Break Up NASCAR Power Trio
If you’re a fan of Kevin Harvick, Kyle Busch, or Martin Truex Jr., it’s been a great NASCAR season so far. Those three have dominated, winning 11 of the 15 races so far. That might change on Sunday, however, at the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at the Sonoma Raceway in California — the […]
Must-Win Group Matches Create Five World Cup Must Bets
Germany, Poland, and Colombia lost in upsets in the first round and now find themselves in a position of facing must-win games to have any chance of moving on to the knockout stage of the 2018 World Cup. The teams that upset them, Mexico, Senegal, and Japan, can punch their tickets […]
Brazil Returns to Winning Ways Against Costa Rica and Other Round 2 Results
After some upsets in the first round of group play at the World Cup, order was restored a bit in the second round. Brazil, who was stunned with a draw against Switzerland on Sunday, rebounded with a 2-0 victory against Costa Rica on Friday. Iceland, who tied heavy favorite Argentina […]
Phoenix Suns, Dallas Mavericks Big Winners in NBA Draft
As expected, the Phoenix Suns used their first pick in the NBA draft on Thursday to take center Deandre Ayton of Arizona. But the picks that followed were where general managers were really put to the test, and these selections gave insight into how different teams are approaching the upcoming […]
Tampa Bay QB Jameis Winston Facing Three-Game Suspension for Allegedly Groping Uber Driver
According to ESPN, the NFL plans to suspend Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston for three games at the start of the 2018 season. The suspension, which would be for a violation of the NFL’s personal conduct policy, stems from a March 2016 incident in which an Uber driver in […]
Mississippi Ready to Start Taking Sports Bets July 21
The Mississippi Gaming Commission unanimously approved regulations for sports betting on Thursday, allowing casinos to start taking bets as early as July 21. The rules will allow for a wide range of betting options to be enjoyed at casinos throughout Mississippi, though it doesn’t allow for remote wagering away from […]
Homegrown Pros Looking to Capture American Family Insurance Championship
Two Champions Tour golfers with Wisconsin roots are hoping it works to their advantage at this week’s American Family Insurance Championship at the University Ridge Golf Course in Madison. Steve Stricker and Jerry Kelly, both of whom were born in the Badger State, will be looking for another victory this […]
Argentina on Verge of World Cup Elimination After Embarrassing 3-0 Loss to Croatia
Argentina suffered a disastrous 3-0 loss to Croatia on Thursday, leaving the South American side in serious danger of missing out on the knockout stage of the World Cup. Croatia is guaranteed to advance to the Round of 16 after having won its first two matches, while Argentina will likely […]
Vegas Golden Knights Take Four of 13 NHL Awards
The Las Vegas Golden Knights capped off an incredible season by taking home four of the 13 trophies at the NHL Awards ceremony on Wednesday at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Coach Gerard Gallant won the Jack Adams Award, and General Manager George McPhee was awarded […]
Erik Tammenpää Crowned 2018 NHL Gaming World Champion at Esports Arena Las Vegas
Six of the best virtual hockey players in the world competed at the 2018 NHL Gaming World Championship on Tuesday, with Finland’s Erik Tammenpää ultimately leaving with the trophy and the $50,000 first prize. The event was held at the Esports Arena Las Vegas at Luxor, just two weeks after […]
Phil Mickelson Apologizes for Putting Moving Ball at US Open
Phil Mickelson issued an apology for his decision to hit a ball that was still in motion at the US Open, a move that earned him a two-stroke penalty and was widely criticized by fans, commentators, and fellow players. The Wednesday apology came a full four days after the incident, […]
World Cup: Uruguay and Russia Qualify for Knockout Round, Spain and Portugal Book First Wins
The first two teams qualified for the knockout stage of the World Cup on Wednesday, as Uruguay defeated Saudi Arabia 1-0. The win sent both Uruguay and Russia through to the knockout round, while eliminating Saudi Arabia and Egypt from contention in Group A. Uruguay Doesn’t Impress, But Gets Job […]
Goal-Oriented: Five Good Bets for World Cup Gamblers
Goals have been stingy so far in the 2018 World Cup, making betting on the world’s favorite soccer tournament a little tricky. But specific picks about who will score, and where on the field they’ll score from have been posting some attractive odds. . Knowing this, OG took a deeper look […]
Congressional Sports Betting Hearing Postponed, No Replacement Date Announced
For a few hours on Tuesday night, it appeared as though Congress would be holding a hearing to discuss sports betting on Capitol Hill next week. But those plans were quickly scuttled, as the House Judiciary Committee announced Wednesday morning that the inquiry would be postponed. As of yet, no […]
Can a Rested Jordan Spieth Take Advantage of Tired Travelers Championship Favorites?
Missing the cut at the US Open might actually give Jordan Spieth an advantage at this week’s Travelers Championship. While other golfers were grinding over the weekend, getting more frustrated by the minute, the defending champion was relaxing in New York. Spieth was able to go into Manhattan and enjoy […]
Neymar Leaves World Cup Practice with Ankle Pain, Spurring Injury Fears (Video)
Brazilian superstar Neymar left a training session on Tuesday after just 15 minutes with an ankle injury, sparking concerns about the striker’s health going forward in the World Cup. According to team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar, Neymar left practice after first feeling soreness while he was jogging. Injury Follows Foot Surgery […]
Five World Cup Bets for a Winning Wednesday with Groups A, B
How have you done so far with your World Cup betting? The online and Las Vegas sportsbooks are more than happy with all the upsets seen in the first round. But trying to pick a Cinderella story is hardly a winning strategy, especially at this point in the group stage. […]