Fanatics, the company known primarily as one of the world’s foremost suppliers of sports team gear, shocked the trading card industry earlier this year when it scooped up the licenses to produce cards for the three most popular sports of baseball, basketball, and football. Likely soon to be out of […]
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La Liga Clubs Opt for $2.4 Billion Private Equity Deal Despite Opposition from Real Madrid and FC Barcelona
Spanish La Liga teams have agreed to a $2.4 billion investment deal with the private equity fund CVC Capital Partners. Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, and Athletic Bilbao were against the move backed by the Spanish league. During Friday’s La Liga assembly, 37 of the 42 first and second-tier clubs in […]
NBA Weekend Preview: Mavs/Pacers, Pistons Skid, Curry Seeks 3-Pt Record
The Quickie Preview has returned to OG. We have several noteworthy NBA games this weekend, including Steph Curry from the Golden State Warriors trying to break the all-time 3-pointer record, and the bloody awful Detroit Pistons desperate to get off the schneid by ending their 10-game losing streak. Once again, […]
Hot Teams: Houston Rockets Soaring with 7-Game Winning Streak
The Houston Rockets — yes the Rockets — are the hottest team in the NBA with a seven-game winning streak after an impressive victory over the short-handed Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night. Two weeks ago, the Rockets (8-16) were in the middle of a horrendous losing streak and fans were […]
Trailer Debuts for HBO Series ‘Winning Time’ on 1980s Showtime Lakers (VIDEO)
The trailer for the new HBO series “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty,” about the 1980s Showtime Lakers dropped, and it’s a doozy. The series about the rise of the Lakers, created by Adam McKay (“The Big Short,” “Vice,” “Succession”), will debut on HBO in March 2022. McKay […]
Zandon’s Owner Cries Foul, Files Protest Over Remsen Result
The sport of horse racing found itself in another legal tangle on Thursday when Jeff Drown, the owner of Grade 2 Remsen Stakes runner-up Zandon, filed a protest with the New York State Gaming Commission over a rejected post-race inquiry against race winner Mo Donegal. Drown filed the protest after […]
Chelsea Star Sam Kerr Knocks Pitch Invader to Ground in Champions League Clash
Sam Kerr was booked for knocking a pitch invader to the ground in Chelsea’s 0-0 draw against Juventus in the Champions League. A man from the public left his seat and entered the playing surface without being tackled by stewards. As he was heading toward the sidelines, he stopped while […]
After a Year Away, Nashville Returns to Play an Oaklawn Park Allowance
It’s only an allowance sprint, not Nashville’s usual company. But the standout sprinter returns for the first time in nearly a year Friday afternoon, taking on six rivals in an Oaklawn Park 5 1/2-furlong dash. You’ll find Nashville on the rail in Oaklawn’s eighth race. As of now, he’s the […]
UFC 269: Amanda Nunes Promises to Make Short Work of ‘Delusional’ Julianna Pena
Julianna Pena has never fought for a major MMA title and has lost two of her past four bouts. But, she’ll still get the chance to take on the legendary Amanda Nunes on Saturday as the two fight for the women’s bantamweight title in the co-main event of UFC 269. […]
WNBA Expands Regular Season to 36 Games for 2022 Schedule, Keeps Commissioner’s Cup
The WNBA will play more games than ever before in 2022 as the league implements its longest-ever season and eliminates single-elimination playoff games under a reimagined format. Each WNBA team will play 36 regular-season games in 2022, up from 32 in 2021. WNBA expanding season after shortened campaigns The league […]
Russell Wilson Trade Rumors: Denies Reports About Interest in Broncos, Giants, Saints
A split between Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks is inevitable, but the quarterback denied a report on Thursday that he’d approve of any trade to the Denver Broncos, New York Giants, or New Orleans Saints. In the offseason, Wilson’s agent leaked that Wilson would waive his no-trade clause for […]
World Chess Championship Odds: Carlsen One Point from Retaining Title with Four Games Remaining
Magnus Carlsen could finish off his latest World Chess Championship title defense as early as Friday if the reigning champion can manage to beat challenger Ian Nepomniachtchi with Black in Game 11 of their match. Carlsen holds a 6.5-3.5 lead over Nepomniachtchi after 10 games. The players enjoyed a rest […]
NBA Trade Rumors: Indiana Pacers to Dump Sabonis, LeVert, Turner?
The latest batch of NBA rumors features the Indiana Pacers, who are on the brink of rebuilding the team and who are fielding offers to trade three of their best players, Domantas Sabonis, Caris LeVert, and Myles Turner. Shams Charania and Bob Kravitz from The Athletic reported that Pacers president […]
Week 14: COVID-19 Throws Wrench in NFL DFS Roster Construction
Injuries and COVID-19 complications could make for interesting roster construction challenges in Week 14. We also get some viable options at quarterback in the value range this week. Here are five players under $5,000 on DraftKings to consider this week: Davis Mills, Texans QB ($5,000) The injured wrist (and ineffectiveness) […]
NFL Week 14 Home Dogs: Texans, Jets, WFT, Bengals
We’re looking at the usual suspects once again in this week’s Home Dog Alert. NFL Week 14 home dogs include the Houston Texans, New York Jets, Washington Football Team, and the Cincinnati Bengals. It’s no surprise to see the Jets and Texans listed as home dogs once again. They’re two […]
NBA High Guys: Nikola Jokic Nips Pels with Triple-Double in OT (VIDEO)
The Joker schooled everyone down in the Big Easy on Wednesday night. Nikola Jokic unleashed a 39-point triple-double for the Denver Nuggets in a thrilling 120-114 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in overtime. Jokic scored 11 out of the Nuggets’ 14 points in overtime and outgunned the Pelicans 11-9 […]
LA Chargers Send Mike Williams, Chris Harris to COVID Reserve List
The Los Angeles Chargers are attempting to contain a COVID-19 outbreak in their locker room. After putting Keenan Allen on the COVID-19 reserve list earlier in the week, the Chargers added wide receiver Mike Williams and cornerback Chris Harris, Jr to the list on Wednesday. Williams caught 55 passes for […]
Del Mar Closes 2021 as Safest Major Racetrack in America
Del Mar took in record handle of more than $943 million in 2021, but that buries the lead of what became the most important feature of the suburban San Diego track during the two-session, 2021 racing season. The track endured just one fatality in 426 races, encompassing 3,552 starters, making […]
Tiger Woods Announces Return to Competitive Golf, Playing with Son at PNC Championship
Tiger Woods hasn’t played in a golf tournament since a Feb. 23 car crash sent him to the hospital with serious injuries to his right leg. But the 15-time major champion will return to action earlier than almost anyone expected, as Woods says he will play at the PNC Championship […]
Pele Hospitalized for Colon Cancer Treatment
Brazilian legend Pele underwent surgery to have a colon tumor removed in September, spending almost a month in the hospital. Now, the 81-year-old returned to the Albert Einstein hospital to continue his treatment. He is expected to be discharged over the next few days, the medical institution revealed. In a […]