Most basketball players dream of hitting a game-winning shot, but Arike Ogunbowale of Notre Dame made two in three days, one of which gave her team the NCAA Women’s Championship. It was the conclusion of a season that was wrought with adversity. It was the second NCAA Title for Irish […]
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Canelo vs. GGG Rematch Unlikely After Nevada Officials File Drug Complaint
One of the most anticipated boxing matches of the year now appears unlikely to go forward after the Nevada State Athletic Commission has made a formal complaint against Canelo Alvarez for his failed drug tests. Alvarez tested positive twice in February for clenbuterol, a performance-enhancing drug that is banned by […]
Villanova Huge Favorite Against Michigan in National Championship Game
The Villanova Wildcats will be looking to earn their second national championship in three years when they take on the Michigan Wolverines Monday night in the finals of the NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome in San Antonio. While March Madness has been full of surprises throughout the tournament, Villanova (35-4) […]
Think Bryce Harper Will Stay with Washington Nationals? Don’t Bet on It
The 2018 season is one day old and one of the biggest topics is where Washington Nationals free agent-to-be Bryce Harper will play next year. The 25-year-old is expected to be one of the most coveted offseason acquisitions in recent memory. Bad news for fans of his current team — […]
Oddsmakers Don’t Expect LiAngelo Ball to Get Picked in NBA Draft
LiAngelo Ball wants to play in the NBA, but not everyone’s sure he’ll be drafted. That didn’t stop the 19-year-old from declaring his intentions to make himself eligible for the June 21 draft. Ball’s agent Harrison Gaines told ESPN on Tuesday that his client was entering the draft and would […]
Kevin Harvick, Martin Truex Jr. Favorites to Win NASCAR Cup Championship
A month has gone by in the season, and the odds have adjusted yet again on who will win the NASCAR Cup Championship. Kevin Harvick and Martin Truex Jr. are the two favorites now. Sportsbook.ag has the two at 3/1 with Kyle Busch at 5/1. Kyle Larson is at 15/2 […]
Orbital Fracture, Concussion Could Sideline Sixers’ Joel Embiid for Playoffs Start
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will likely miss two to four weeks after suffering an orbital fracture in his left eye. In addition to the orbital fracture, Embiid also sustained a concussion. The injuries occurred when he collided with teammate Markelle Fultz during the 76ers’ 118-101 win over the New […]
See Emergency Goalie Scott Foster Make Seven Saves for Blackhawks in NHL Debut (Video)
Hockey fans know well that NHL teams always have an emergency goalie in the building, just in case the two they normally keep on the roster both go down in the same game. But they rarely ever see action, and they’ve never made a significant impact on a game – […]
Final Four: Is Villanova-Kansas the Real National Championship Game?
Villanova and Kansas are meeting in one of the Final Four semifinal games, but it might just be the real title game. Oddsmakers have these two as the favorites to win, regardless of who the winner of this matchup ultimately faces in the championship game. Villanova and Kansas are both […]
Michigan Hoping to End Loyola-Chicago Cinderella Story in Final Four
Another chapter will be written in one of the most memorable Cinderella stories in recent NCAA Tournament history on Saturday, as Loyola-Chicago takes on the University of Michigan at the Final Four in San Antonio. The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers (32-5) may have come into the tournament as the South region’s No. […]
Sky Bet Fined £1 Million for Failing to Enforce Self-Exclusion Program
The UK Gambling Commission has issued a £1 million ($1.4 million) fine against Sky Bet, saying that hundreds of people were capable of placing bets on the online gambling company’s website even after they had asked to be banned from doing so. The fine is related to what are known […]
NFL Draft Prop Bets Return for Second Year at Nevada Sportsbooks
For the second consecutive year, the Nevada Gaming Control Board has approved sportsbooks in the state to offer NFL Draft prop bets. And this year’s approval includes an expanded , though, they have expanded what will be offered to bettors. Last year, GCB approved 17 specific bets related to the […]
Bookmakers Open Betting Lines on Mystery Actress Who Bit Beyoncé
There is no clear evidence, the suspects are issuing denials, and even the supposed victim isn’t providing any information. But that doesn’t mean gamblers around the world aren’t ready to place their bets on one of the biggest questions on social media this week: who bit Beyoncé? That might seem […]
Loyola-Chicago’s Sister Jean Becomes Exotic Darling of Final Four Prop Bets
While Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt might be preoccupied praying for her Loyola-Chicago team in the NCAA Tournament, sportsbooks have been busy including her in their slate of Final Four prop bets. The 98-year-old team chaplain has been a fixture on the Ramblers sideline, and now she’s getting attention from internet […]
Six Burning Questions on Opening Day for 2018 MLB Season
Opening Day begins Thursday for the 2018 MLB Season, and all 30 teams are scheduled to be in action. One contest, though, has already been pushed to Friday because of expected inclement weather. The Cincinnati Reds were to host the Washington Nationals, but heavy rain is forecast for the area […]
NIT Finals: Utah’s Plan to Upend Favored Penn State
Now that the Utah Utes are in the NIT Finals, they can flash back to a promise they made to fans before the start of the collegiate postseason tournament. Before they left Salt Lake City to play in the NIT, team members pledged that they would bring back the trophy. […]
Women’s Final Four: Mississippi State Is Back, but UConn Is Still Team to Beat
The Final Four of the Women’s NCAA Tournament begins Friday night in Columbus, Ohio, with the UConn Huskies taking their annual position as the favorite to win yet another national championship. UConn (36-0) is appearing in the Final Four for a record 11th consecutive year. But unlike their last four trips […]
Anthony Joshua and Joseph Parker Ready for Heavyweight Unification Fight
Two undefeated boxers will meet in Wales on Saturday to unify the major heavyweight world championship belts, as Anthony Joshua (20-0, 20 KOs) battles Joseph Parker (24-0, 18 KOs). The fight pits Joshua, one of the biggest stars in boxing today, against Parker, a fighter who has seen his reputation […]
Houston Open Offers PGA Hopefuls Last Chance to Qualify for Masters
As if some golfers entered in the Houston Open needed any more motivation to win the PGA Tour event, an invitation to the Masters dangles for anyone not already qualified. That is the case for several of the 144 players who are competing this week at the Golf Club of […]
International Friendlies: Spain Crushes Argentina, Brazil Ends Germany’s Unbeaten Run
With the 2018 World Cup on the horizon, international friendlies on Tuesday helped set the stage for upcoming competition. Spain showed why they may be one of the teams to beat in Russia, delivering the Argentinian national team one of their worst defeats in history, and Brazil helped put to […]