Two-time Professional Fighters League champion Kayla Harrison has ended her free agency by once again joining the PFL. Harrison, who has won the PFL women’s lightweight championship in each of the last two seasons, had been considering offers from both Bellator and the UFC, among others. Harrison wants cross-promotional superfight […]
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F1 Dumps Russian Grand Prix, Haas Cuts Russian Sponsor and Driver
Formula One (F1) cancelled the 2022 Russian Grand Prix on Feb. 25. Days later, F1 terminated its contract with the Russian Grand Prix promoter. Meanwhile, the Haas F1 Team ended its contract with Russian driver Nikita Mazepin and the team’s title sponsor, Uralkali. F1 is a truly international sport, which […]
Seattle Seahawks Trade QB Russell Wilson to Denver Broncos for Huge Haul
With the Denver Broncos out of the Aaron Rodger sweepstakes, the Broncos made a bold move and acquired quarterback Russell Wilson in a blockbuster trade with the Seattle Seahawks that includes five future draft picks and three players. The Broncos saw their Super Bowl 57 futures improve to +1200 odds […]
Aaron Rodgers Returns to Green Bay for $200 Million, Packers Now +1000 SB Odds
The Green Bay Packers agreed to make Aaron Rodgers, the reigning MVP, the highest paid player in NFL history with a four-year contract worth $200 million. The move altered the NFL futures market and the Packers are now +1000 odds to win Super Bowl 57 according to the latest update […]
Western Conference Odds: Phoenix Suns, Golden State Warriors Close Co-Favorites
The Western Conference is not wide open like the Eastern Conference, but the Phoenix Suns are the betting favorite at +160 odds to represent the Western Conference in the NBA Finals in back-to-back years. Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors are +190 odds and trying to win the Western Conference and […]
UC Irvine Anteaters the Betting Favorites in Big West Conference Tournament
Only one team from the Big West will punch their ticket to the 2022 March Madness men’s college basketball tournament, and the UC Irvine Anteaters are the betting favorite at +250 odds — ahead of the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos (+360) and Long Beach State Beach (+500) — to win […]
NFL Suspends Atlanta Falcons WR Calvin Ridley for 1 Year Due to Gambling
Calvin Ridley made $1,500 in parlay wagers and those bets ended up costing him $11 million in salary after the NFL suspended the Atlanta Falcons wide receiver for one year. Ridley becomes the fifth player in NFL history to serve a gambling suspension which includes 1961 NFL MVP Paul Hornung, […]
Express Train Takes Shirreffs to Long Awaited Big ‘Cap Title
John Shirreffs is on this year’s short list for induction into the National Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame this year. But Saturday brought the 76-year-old trainer an early, long-sought honor, one that eluded him for years. A Santa Anita Handicap trip to the winner’s circle. Express Train crossed that off Shirreffs’ […]
FanDuel Raises Stakes in Connecticut with Grand Opening of Massive Sportsbook at Mohegan Sun
Mohegan Sun celebrated the grand opening of its new 11,000-square foot sportsbook on Saturday, officially unveiling the largest FanDuel Sportsbook facility on the East Coast. The celebration began with a parade from the hotel lobby to the sportsbook, and culminated with appearances from a variety of sports legends and celebrities. […]
HBO Debuts First Episode of ‘Winning Time’, New Series on 1980s LA Lakers
“Winning Time”, the new HBO series by Adam McKay about Magic Johnson and the rise of the 1980s Showtime Lakers dynasty, debuted last night. “Winning Time” is an hour-long series with ten episodes that’s based on a book by Jeff Pearlman about the 80s Lakers from the time Dr. Jerry […]
Cleveland Cavs Center Jarrett Allen Fractures Finger, Out Indefinitely
The Cleveland Cavs incurred a huge blow when their All-Star center Jarrett Allen suffered a fractured finger in Sunday’s victory over the Toronto Raptors, and the Cavs mentioned Allen is out indefinitely with the injury. Allen initially exited the Raptors game early with a quad contusion in the first half […]
Loyola Chicago Punches Ticket to March Madness with MVC Title
Loyola Chicago avenged two regular season losses against Drake and defeated them 64-58 to win the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) tournament championship. The Loyola Chicago Ramblers, and their most-famous fan and former chaplain Sister Jean, are headed to the March Madness tournament in back-to-back seasons. Loyola Chicago busted numerous brackets […]
NBA High Guys: Jayson Tatum Drops 54 Points vs Brooklyn (VIDEO)
The Brooklyn Nets had Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving in the lineup together for only the fourth time this season, but that did not deter Jayson Tatum, who scored 54 points and led the Boston Celtics to an inspiring victory. Tatum averages 26.5 points per game and he’s ranked #8 […]
Forbidden Kingdom’s Romp Brings Richard Mandella Back to the Derby
Forbidden Kingdom’s trainer, Richard Mandella, is one of the most underrated conditioners in the country and a Hall of Fame trainer who once won four Breeders’ Cup races in one day. But, missing from his considerable resume is a Triple Crown victory – of any type. Forbidden Kingdom illustrated Saturday […]
Top California Rider Flavien Prat Heading East for Higher-Profile Pastures
Flavien Prat, who has had a hammerlock on the Southern California riding titles for the last several years, announced he would leave California and ride on the East Coast beginning next month. The Daily Racing Form broke the news that Prat would relocate to Kentucky for the Keeneland spring meet, […]
NBA High Guys: LeBron James Explodes for Season-High 56 Points (VIDEO)
Like any popular superhero in a Hollywood flick, it’s nearly impossible to defeat them even when things look grim. In the case of LeBron James, he reminded the NBA that he’s still the biggest alpha dog in town when he scored a season-high 56 points and led the short-handed LA […]
Fan Violence Leaves 17 Dead in Suspended Mexican League Clash, Sunday Games Called Off
The Liga MX game between defending champions Atlas FC and Queretaro was stopped in the second half after acts of violence in the stands moved onto the pitch. The salvage incidents left at least 17 people dead and another 22 seriously injured, according to various sources. Mexican authorities only released […]
Ronaldo and Cavani Ruled Out of Manchester Derby Through Injury
Cristiano Ronaldo and Edinson Cavani are not available for Manchester United’s trip across town to face arch-rivals City in the Manchester Derby. The injury update leaves United manager Ralf Rangnick with only Marcus Rashford as an option for center-forward in his match-day squad. Defenders Luke Shaw and Raphael Varane are […]
OKC Thunder Injury Report: Josh Giddey (Hip) Out for 2 Weeks
Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Josh Giddey suffered a hip injury and he will sit out for two weeks and get re-evaluated then. In 54 games with the Thunder, Giddey averages 12.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 6.4 assists per game. The Australian-born Giddey was named the Western Conference NBA rookie of […]
Revs Coach Bruce Arena Breaks MLS Record for Most Wins
New England Revolution head coach Bruce Arena recorded his 241st MLS win when his team beat FC Dallas 1-0 on Saturday. The number sets a new record in the history of the league, surpassing Sigi Schmid’s total. Arena began his MLS coaching career in 1996 at DC United, where he […]