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PInehurst and Flavien Prat won the Saudi Derby a month ago. They'll go for the Middle East double in Saturday's UAE Derby at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai. (Image: Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia/Douglas de Felice)

UAE Derby: The Kentucky Derby Prep With an Unenviable History

Since 2000, 16 UAE Derby alums have come to the US for their shot at the Kentucky Derby winner’s circle and a blanket of roses. That group included trendy dark-horse picks like Mubtaahij in 2015 and Mendelssohn in 2018, two horses who drew plenty of money on Derby Day. Mubtaahij […]

Grindstone won three of six lifetime races, including the 1996 Kentucky Derby. The sire of more than 300 winners died at 29. (Image: Oakhurst Equine Veterinary Services)

Grindstone, the 1996 Kentucky Derby Champ, Dies at 29

Barely two weeks after he inherited the title as oldest Kentucky Derby winner, Grindstone passed away at his retirement home in Oregon. The 1996 Derby winner was 29. The son of 1990 Derby winner Unbridled was retired and living at the Oakhurst Equine Veterinary and Thoroughbred Farm in Newberg, Oregon. […]

Fans will see several MLB rule changes for the 2022 season, including one that will benefit two-way star Shohei Ohtani. (Image: Icon Sportswire/Getty)

How the Newest MLB Rule Changes Will Impact Gamblers in 2022

After the lockout ended earlier this month, fans knew that this season would feature a universal designated hitter, among other deals coming out of the new collective bargaining agreement. Now, the league and players have agreed to more MLB rule changes for 2022. While none of the new rules will […]

Roman Abramovich remains a highly popular face among Chelsea's supporters. (Image: sportsmole.co.uk(
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Ukrainian President Zelensky Asked Biden Not to Sanction Abramovich

Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich has seen all of his assets frozen in the UK and in the European Union, including Chelsea, the English football club he’s owned since 2003. The United States was planning to sanction him as well, but Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky asked President Biden to wait. According […]

The Allegiant Stadium is home to the Las Vegas Raiders in the NFL. (Image: mobilesportsnews.com)
El Clasico in Las Vegas

Real Madrid and Barcelona Expected to Play Friendly in Las Vegas this Summer

Arch-rivals Real Madrid and FC Barcelona have plans to travel to the United States for their preseason preparation over the summer. The two are in advanced talks for a friendly El Clasico in Las Vegas, according to Marca. Real and Barcelona were supposed to meet at the Allegiant Stadium in […]

Ashleigh Barty stunned the tennis world this week by announcing her retirement at age 25. (Image: Getty)

Ashleigh Barty Retires at 25, Resetting Odds for Upcoming Grand Slams

World No. 1 Ashleigh Barty won the Australian Open in January and easily could have added more Grand Slam titles to her collection in the years to come. But the 25-year-old Australian announced her retirement on Tuesday, sending shockwaves through the world of women’s tennis. Barty made the announcement via […]

Tyreek Hill celebrates a first down with the Kansas City Chiefs. (Image: Getty)

Cheetah to the Fins: KC Chiefs Trade WR Tyreek Hill to Miami Dolphins

Things just got a little more interesting in South Beach. The Miami Dolphins pulled off a huge trade when they acquired speedster Tyreek Hill from the Kansas City Chiefs for five draft picks. The Chiefs and Dolphins agreed to trade Hill in exchange for one first-round pick (2022 NFL Draft), […]

The Kansas Star Casino would be one of the permitted sites for sports betting under a bill unveiled in the Kansas House on Tuesday (Image: Kansas Tourism)

Kansas Considers Ambitious Sports Betting Bill

Lawmakers in Kansas discussed a sweeping sports betting bill on Tuesday that would allow both online and live sports betting, including in such places as casinos, convenience stores, and at racetracks. House Bill 2740 came together after much negotiation by the state’s gaming interests, who previously couldn’t agree on how […]

Olympiad showed his speed with a record performance in February's Grade 3 Mineshaft Stakes. He seeks his third win of 2022 in Saturday's New Orleans Classic. (Image: Hodges Photography/Lou Hodges Jr.)

Olympiad Seeking Another Gold-Medal Performance in New Orleans Classic

There’s a compelling and easy-to-understand reason why Olympiad took an 8/5 morning line favorite status into Saturday’s Grade 2 New Orleans Classic at Fair Grounds. That compelling, easy-to-understand reason doubles as a record-setting reason. That’s exactly what Olympiad did the last time he traveled to Louisiana from trainer Bill Mott’s winter […]

The Minnesota Wild acquired veteran goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury from the Chicago Blackhawks at the NHL trade deadline. (Image: Jamie Sabau/Getty)

NHL Trade Deadline: Minnesota Wild Add Fleury for Stanley Cup Run

The Minnesota Wild picked up veteran goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for a conditional 2022 draft pick in the most impactful move of the NHL trade deadline. DraftKings Sportsbook sees Minnesota as a +2200 choice to win the Stanley Cup this season. Guerin brings in former […]

A proposal to allow sports betting in Maine shuts out the local casinos from offering online wagers, a move that could hurt its chances of passage. (Image: Giftly)

Maine Sports Betting Bill Faces Heavy Criticism

A bill that would permit online sports betting in Maine passed a legislative committee last week, but enough questions remain that its passage through the Legislature is far from assured. The Judiciary Committee voted 8-6 to advance an amendment to LD 585, a bill that includes several reforms negotiated between […]