David Beckham has given control of his Instagram account to a doctor working in Kharkiv, Ukraine. On Sunday, Beckham’s Instagram stories presented videos and photos of Iryna, a child anaesthesiologist and the head of the regional perinatal center. The doctor was on her shift at the hospital. She showed Beckham’s […]
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She’s Back: Champion Echo Zulu Returns for Fair Grounds Oaks
Echo Zulu was the 2-year-old everyone couldn’t wait to see run at 3. Now, the four-month wait to see the Champion 2-Year-Old Filly will end on Saturday when Echo Zulu leads a six-filly contingent into the Grade 2 Fair Grounds Oaks. From a betting standpoint, horseplayers are likely to either […]
Bob Baffert’s Latest Appeal Denied by Kentucky Court
Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert suffered another legal setback Monday in his bid to keep his considerable stable running when a Kentucky judge denied a stay of his 90-day suspension. The suspension, $7,500 fine, and forfeiture of Kentucky Derby winnings by Amr Zedan, the owner of the late Medina […]
Shortstops Come Off the Board: Correa, Story Headline Weekend of MLB Moves
The truncated MLB hot stove season continued to fire on all cylinders this weekend, as both Carlos Correa and Trevor Story signed big deals with new teams. Correa signed a three-year, $105 million contract with the Minnesota Twins early on Saturday morning. Correa surprises pundits, teammates with Minnesota move The […]
MMA Notebook: Aspinall Scores Big Win Over Volkov; PFL Announces 2022 Schedule
Tom Aspinall emphatically proved that he belongs among the heavyweight elite with a convincing victory over Alexander Volkov in the main event of UFC Fight Night 204 in London on Saturday. Aspinall scored a first-round submission victory via armbar, finishing the veteran Volkov in just three minutes and 45 seconds. […]
El Clasico: Barcelona Embarrasses Real Madrid at the Bernabeu with Torrid 4-0 Win
FC Barcelona were deserving winners in Madrid after a historic performance from Xavi’s men in El Clasico. The Catalans won the game 4-0 and closed the gap between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid to 12 points, with Barca also playing one game less. Barcelona has now scored at least four […]
What You Need to Know Before Betting on El Clasico: Real Madrid vs Barcelona
Arch-rivals Real Madrid and FC Barcelona are separated by 15 points in the La Liga table, but don’t let that be an indicator of their current form. Barcelona, who also has a game in hand, has improved massively under Xavi and recovered its playing identity. The Catalan giants have climbed […]
Chicago Cubs Owners in Joint Bid to Buy Chelsea from Roman Abramovich
The Ricketts Family — who are the owners of the Chicago Cubs — along with billionaire Ken Griffin, have submitted a formal bid to buy Chelsea on Friday, which was the deadline day for receiving proposals. On Wednesday, the Ricketts family issued a statement about Chelsea, and said they and […]
Champions League Draw Sets Fantastic QF Clashes: Chelsea vs Real Madrid, Man. City vs Atletico
The draws for the Champions League quarter-finals and semi-finals have set up big matches on the way to the final on 28 May, in Paris. Last season’s runners-up Manchester City will have to get past Atletico to reach the semi-finals, while the current trophy holders Chelsea will face Real Madrid. […]
With Cox Duo, This Essex One of Saturday’s Best Races–Anywhere
Two-time Eclipse Award-winning trainer Brad Cox is skilled at keeping his front-row charges apart from each other – a skill he abandoned for Saturday’s Grade 3 Essex Handicap at Oaklawn Park. Cox sends out a pair of millionaire multiple Grade 3 winners: Plainsman and Warrior’s Charge, for the 1 1/16-mile […]
March Madness Odds: Cinderellas Collide with Heavyweights in Saturday Second Round Action
While the first round of the NCAA Tournament inevitably produces both unexpected upsets and predictable blowouts, things tend to tighten up a bit in the second round. Just by winning a game, even the least known teams have already proven they belong in March Madness. That means there’s plenty of […]
Two Deep Oaklawn Stakes Headline This Week’s Cross Country Pick 5
Two stakes races from Oaklawn Park, including one featuring a horse who clocked a 109 Beyer Speed Figure in his last start, headline this week’s New York Racing Association Cross Country Pick 5. The weekly wager offers up races from Oaklawn, Aqueduct Racetrack and Tampa Bay Downs. Consider it a […]
Padres Pick Up Slugger Luke Voit in Bid to Keep Pace with Dodgers
The San Diego Padres acquired first baseman Luke Voit from the New York Yankees on Friday, picking up a power bat that could help fill the Fernando Tatis Jr.-shaped hole in their lineup. The Padres sent pitching prospect Justin Lange to the Bronx in exchange for the 31-year-old Voit, who […]
UFC Fight Night 204: Rising Star Tom Aspinall Battles Veteran Alexander Volkov in Main Event
Tom Aspinall will take the biggest fight of his career on Saturday when he battles Alexander Volkov in front of what should be a supportive London crowd at UFC Fight Night 204. The two heavyweights will headline the card at the O2 Arena, the first UFC event in London since […]
UEFA Ban on Russian Teams Upheld by the Court of Arbitration for Sport
Russian football teams were banned from playing in UEFA and FIFA competitions following Ukraine’s invasion by Vladimir Putin’s troops. Russian football authorities appealed the decision in Lausanne, but an urgent ruling from the Court of Arbitration for Sport has upheld the sanctions. This decision doesn’t apply to Russia’s chances of […]
NCAA Tournament Friday Odds: Can Day 2 Bring the Madness to March?
The NCAA Tournament didn’t produce a whole lot of March Madness on Thursday, at least as of the early evening. Outside of Richmond knocking off Iowa, there were few upsets and little drama in the final seconds. (Update: This paragraph pretty much guaranteed the Saint Peter’s upset of Kentucky, right?) […]
Manchester City Offers Unbeatable Financial Package to Sign Haaland
Manchester City is closing in on a deal with Dortmund to sign superstar striker Erling Haaland. The 21-year-old is City’s main target for the summer transfer window. The financial details of the “Haaland to City” affair have come to light. The Norwegian will become available at the end of the […]
Novak Djokovic Set to Play in French Open as France Lifts Most COVID-19 Restrictions
Novak Djokovic sat out of several tournaments this season as he remains unvaccinated at a time when most global tennis events require a COVID-19 vaccination. But organizers say that will no longer be a problem at the French Open this May. France lifted most of its coronavirus restrictions on Monday, […]
Colorado Rockies Pay $172 Million to Sign Kris Bryant to Seven-Year Deal
The Colorado Rockies surprised many around baseball on Wednesday when they signed third baseman Kris Bryant to a seven-year, $172 million contract. Many teams were reportedly in the market for Bryant, who spent most of his major league career with the Chicago Cubs. Rockies splash cash despite rebuild Bryant spent […]
Dodgers Sign Freddie Freeman to $162M Deal, Cement Status as World Series Favorite
The Los Angeles Dodgers didn’t need Freddie Freeman to win a World Series this year, but that didn’t stop them from signing the free-agent first baseman to a six-year, $162 million contract on Wednesday night. Multiple media outlets reported the signing late on Wednesday, citing sources with knowledge of the […]