On Sunday, Cristiano Ronaldo played his first 45 minutes in Man. United’s pre-season friendlies. He started against Rayo Vallecano at Old Trafford, only to be subbed off at half-time. The Portuguese left the stadium early, while the match was still in progress. A club spokesperson played down critics, saying Ronaldo […]
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Premier League Captains Decide Against Taking the Knee Before Matches This Season
The captains of every Premier League club decided together that teams will no longer be taking the knee ahead of all their matches next season. The anti-racism manifesto will still be made on dedicated occasions throughout the campaign. Ahead of the new season, #PL club captains have reaffirmed their commitment […]
Depay Wants to Leave Barcelona on Free Transfer
Memphis Depay’s lawyers are talking to Barcelona about a potential cancellation of the contract between their client and the club. Depay could leave the Catalan giants after just a year. The Dutchman arrived as a free agent in the summer of 2021 and penned a two-season deal with Barcelona. Despite […]
West Virginia Derby Comes With Three Familiar Names
Yes, this is the Grade 3 West Virginia Derby. Do not adjust your eyes when you see the likes of Triple Crown ex-pats Simplification, Skippylongstocking and We the People entering the starting gate for Saturday’s featured race at Mountaineer Park. The 1 1/8-mile West Virginia Derby headlines a seven-stakes, nine-race Saturday card. […]
Seeking Confidence Boost, Victory, Helium Lifts Off at Ellis Park
Helium last won a race on March 6, 2021. That came at 15.40/1 in the Grade 2 Tampa Bay Derby at Tampa Bay Downs. That was eight starts and nearly 17 months ago. It was before he ran in the 2021 Kentucky Derby and before he was gelded. And it provides […]
MLB Trade Deadline: The Five Biggest Moves on a Busy Tuesday for Baseball
Contenders across Major League Baseball made a flurry of moves on Tuesday, as teams raced to beat the MLB trade deadline and fill holes before the final push for the playoffs. One deal in particular dominated the conversation today, but it was far from the only impactful move. Here’s a […]
Man. City’s $80 Million Bid for Gvardiol Rejected by RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig was not impressed with Manchester City’s offer for Josko Gvardiol. The English Premier League champions saw their $80 million offer for the Croatian defender rejected by Leipzig, according to Bild. The German club discouraged City from returning with an improved offer, saying Gvardiol is not available for transfer […]
Kansas Sports Betting Regulations Taking Time
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F1 Champion Lewis Hamilton Joins Denver Broncos Ownership Group
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USWNT to Play European Champions England at Wembley in October
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HBO Casting Roles of Byron Scott, James Worthy, Kurt Rambis for Season 2 of “Winning Time”
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Fabregas Becomes Part-Owner of Serie B Side Como After Signing Two-Year Contract at the Club
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San Diego Padres Acquire Juan Soto, Josh Bell from Washington Nationals
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Chelsea in Advanced Talks to Sign Brighton’s Cucurella
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Massachusetts Could See Sports Betting by Football Season
Lawmakers in Massachusetts voted overwhelmingly Monday to allow sports betting in the state, paving the way for wagers to begin this fall. Gov. Charlie Baker must sign the Massachusetts Sports Wagering Act within 10 days before it can become law, but he has already expressed support for the motion. Legislators […]
Prop Bet: Will the LA Lakers Make the 2023 Playoffs Next Season?
DraftKings posted a fun prop bet and you can wager on whether or not the Los Angeles Lakers make the playoffs next season, with “yes” paying out -265 odds, and “no” paying out +210 odds. The Lakers won the 2020 NBA championship inside the NBA bubble in Orlando, which has […]
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Dallas Cowboys WR James Washington (Fractured Foot) Out 6-10 Weeks
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Put Golden Pal in Saratoga’s Troy Stakes and He’s Not Any Trojan Horse
Given his history in such geographic matters, the fact Golden Pal is back in the US and back at Saratoga bodes well for one of the best turf sprinters in North America. This particular stop is Friday’s Grade 3 Troy Stakes at Saratoga. It should be no hill for this […]
Santa Anita Park Announces Robust 2022-23 Stakes Schedule
Santa Anita Park’s 2022-23 Winter/Spring Meet offers 93 stakes races — 58 graded and 10 of those Grade 1s — during what is one of the longest racing meets of the year. Santa Anita’s Winter/Spring Meet runs Dec. 26-June 19. “We feel there is something for everyone in this stakes […]