Japan and Senegal scored a pair of major upsets at the World Cup on Tuesday, sending the two surprise winners to the top of Group H after the first round of games. Both teams won by identical 2-1 scores, meaning they are currently tied for first place in the group […]
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Deandre Ayton Expected to Be First Pick in Thursday’s NBA Draft
Arizona center Deandre Ayton is widely expected to be selected first by the Phoenix Suns at the NBA Draft, though at least a couple other players are still hoping that their name could be the first one called on Thursday night. Ayton, who grew up in the Bahamas before moving […]
Washington Capitals Coach Barry Trotz Walks Away After Winning Stanley Cup
Less than a month after guiding the Washington Capitals to the their first ever Stanley Cup Championship, head coach Barry Trotz resigned on Monday. No official reason was given, though supposedly he and team executives could not come to terms on a new contract. In four seasons under Trotz, the […]
Washington Nationals Trade for KC Royals Reliever Kelvin Herrera to Bolster Bullpen
The Washington Nationals sent three minor league prospects to the Kansas City Royals for closer Kelvin Herrera in a move designed to shore up their bullpen. Herrera is expected to slot in to the back of the bullpen alongside current Nationals closer Sean Doolittle, adding a right-handed option to close […]
World Cup: Harry Kane Scores Twice as England Squeaks By Tunisia, 2-1
Harry Kane scored two goals, including a dramatic stoppage-time winner to help England take a 2-1 victory over Tunisia in its World Cup opener. The late goal allowed England to overcome a 35th minute penalty scored by Tunisia’s Ferjani Sassi, which was nearly enough for the African side to escape […]
Can Kawhi Leonard and San Antonio Spurs Patch Up Relationship Rift?
With reports last week that San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard wants a trade, speculation began on exactly where the 26-year-old would end up. Rumors have him going to Los Angeles, but oddsmakers see his future differently. BetDSI has the favorite destination team as the Boston Celtics at +200. The […]
Roger Federer Opens Grass-Court Season with Win in Stuttgart, Regains No. 1 Ranking
Roger Federer reaffirmed his status as the man to beat at Wimbledon next month as he defeated Milos Raonic 6-4, 7-6 (-7-3) to win the Mercedes Cup in Stuttgart, Germany. The victory also allowed Federer to regain the world No. 1 ranking over French Open champion Rafael Nadal, who did […]
Golf: Brooks Koepka Quietly Repeats as US Open Champion
Brooks Koepka kept his head down and his mouth shut, quietly winning the US Open for the second consecutive year. While others were loudly complaining about the conditions at Shinnecock Hills, the defending champion showed he could handle just about any course conditions. Koepka became the seventh player to win […]
Houston Astros Perfect on Road Trip, Extend Winning Streak to 11 Games
The Houston Astros came from behind to defeat the Kansas City Royals 7-4 on Sunday, finishing off a perfect 10-game road trip and extending their winning streak to 11 games. The defending World Series champions completed sweeps over the Texas Rangers, Oakland A’s, and the Royals on their way to […]
Polls Say Justin Trudeau Approval Slipping, But Betting Lines Favor Canadian PM for Second Term
The election for Canada’s prime minister isn’t until October 2019, but Justin Trudeau appears to be favored to win another term. Bovada has Trudeau at -180 pick to be re-elected, while the no is at +150. The son of former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, the 46-year-old has been the central […]
Monmouth Park Gambled Early on Legalized Sports Betting
Six year ago, long before the nation was weighing in on legalizing sports betting in other states besides Nevada, officials at Monmouth Park and William Hill were making plans to open a sportsbook at the iconic New Jersey racetrack. They turned the cafeteria into a sports bar with the intention […]
Chevrolet’s New Camaro ZL1 Sputtering in 2018 NASCAR Season
It’s only 15 races into the NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series, but it might be time for Chevrolet to start panicking. The new Camaro ZL1 introduced this year has disappointed, to say the least, winning only one of the series’ 15 races so far this season. The car replaced the […]
First Two Rounds at Shinnecock Tear Up Top Contenders in US Open Field
They came to the US Open as top picks to win golf’s second major championship of the year. Many left Friday as victims of Shinnecock Hills’ punishing layout — failing to make the 8-over cut. Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Jason Day, Jordan Spieth, and John Rahm all missed out on […]
Conor McGregor Appears in Brooklyn Court, Says He Regrets Barclays Center Assault
Conor McGregor appeared in Kings County Supreme Courthouse in Brooklyn on Thursday for a hearing related to his attack on a bus of UFC fighters at a UFC 223 media event in April. McGregor’s legal team says they are currently in negotiations with the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office over a […]
World Cup: Cristiano Ronaldo Nets Hat Trick for Portugal in Dramatic 3-3 Draw vs. Spain
Cristiano Ronaldo scored the 51st hat trick in World Cup history on Friday, bagging all three goals for Portugal in their 3-3 draw against Spain. At 33, Ronaldo became the oldest player ever to score a hat trick in a World Cup match. Ronaldo Runs Rampant The scoring started early, […]
NBA and MLB Still Swinging for Sports Betting Integrity Fees, Gambling Industry Balks at Money Grab
So far, Major League Baseball has struck out, and the NBA has shot an air ball. But these pro sports leagues aren’t ready to give up in their efforts to make an “integrity fee” part of future legislation that legalizes sports betting. Delaware and New Jersey, the first two states […]
Sports Betting Hall of Fame Names Three New Inductees
The Sports Betting Hall of Fame will see five new members this year, and three of those inductees have already been confirmed by Sports Betting Community (SBC), the organization that curates the body. The new members will be recognized and inducted during a ceremony at the National History Museum during […]
William Hill Signs First US Sports Sponsorship Deal with Las Vegas Lights Soccer
William Hill has become the first ever official betting partner of a professional sports team in the United States after coming to an agreement with the Las Vegas Lights FC of the United Soccer League (USL). The bookmaker will promote its mobile betting platform at matches played by the second-tier […]
President Trump Nominated For Nobel Prize (Again), Betting Markets Adjust Their Lines
The historic summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un convinced two members of Norway’s right-wing Progress Party to nominate Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize on Tuesday — which caused betting markets to rapidly shorten their odds such a proposition. This is the second […]
New Jersey Begins Accepting First Legal Sports Bets
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy placed two $20 bets at Monmouth Park Racetrack on Thursday morning, officially marking the first legal sports bets taken in the state. The racetrack was one of two venues that started taking bets on Thursday, with the Borgata casino in Atlantic City opening a temporary […]