Daniel Kretinsky has completed his purchase of a 27% stake in West Ham United. The billionaire Czech businessman will become part of West Ham’s board alongside his business partner Pavel Horsky following the agreement. The pair join co-chairmen David Sullivan and David Gold, and vice-chairman Karren Brady. “We are always […]
Sports Betting
Houston Open Odds: Defending Champion Ortiz Out, Burns Leads Field at Memorial Park
Sam Burns will aim to take his third PGA Tour title of 2021 this weekend as he heads into the Houston Open as the betting favorite. DraftKings Sportsbook lists Burns as the +1200 top pick to win at Memorial Park Golf Course. Organizers tout stadium setup at Memorial Park The […]
NBA Betting Trends: Fade the Nuggets, Nets, Mavs, Thunder in O/U Totals
If you’re an NBA totals bettor, there are five teams that have been fade-worthy when betting the under, including the Dallas Mavericks, Brooklyn Nets, Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Oklahoma City Thunder. Scoring is down a tick in the NBA with the new rules, so players and teams are slowly […]
Steven Gerrard Edging Closer to Become Aston Villa’s Next Manager
After winning the league in Scotland with the Glasgow Rangers, Steven Gerrard appears to be on his way to joining the English Premier League with a move to Aston Villa looking more certain by the day. The AVFC managerial job has been vacant since Dean Smith was sacked on Sunday […]
PSG Women’s Team Member Held in Violent Attack on Teammate
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Aminata Diallo is in police custody after an assault on one of her teammates on the women’s team. An attack that occurred last Thursday led to Diallo’s arrest. The midfielder was taken into custody on Wednesday by the Versailles Police. 31-year-old Kheira Hamraoui, another midfielder, was allegedly […]
Ohio State Jumps into College Football Playoff Position, Georgia Solidifies Championship Favorite Status
Michigan State enjoyed just one week as the darling of college football, as the Spartans lost 40-29 to the Purdue Boilermakers on Saturday to cripple their national championship odds. The loss dropped Michigan State from No. 3 to No. 7 in the College Football Playoff rankings this week. Buckeyes among […]
Carolina Panthers Injury Report: QB Sam Darnold Out with Fractured Shoulder Blade
The Carolina Panthers announced that quarterback Sam Darnold will miss several weeks with a fractured scapula, and the shoulder blade injury explains his poor performance against the New England Patriots that included three interceptions. The Panthers lose Darnold just as they got their top offensive weapon, Christian McCaffrey, back in […]
Nick Chubb Tests Positive for COVID, Cleveland Browns Down to 1 RB
The Cleveland Browns are struggling to contain a COVID-19 outbreak in their locker room, which has decimated their running backs after starter Nick Chubb and backups Demetric Felton and John Kelly tested positive. Before contracting COVID, Chubb led the Browns with 721 yards on 6.0 yards per carry, helping him […]
Letruska, Malathaat Coming Back After Breeders’ Cup Disappointments
Unlike many of the boys who are heading off to the stallion shed, expect to see the standout fillies and mares coming out of the Breeders’ Cup at a track near you in 2022. Where and when you’ll see them is a story still being written. Take Letruska, who was […]
What’s Next After Breeders’ Cup? Knicks Go vs. Life Is Good For Starters
How does Knicks Go vs. Life Is Good for the Pegasus World Cup sound? Like the Breeders’ Cup Classic winner isn’t quite ready for his stud career yet? Trainer Brad Cox told the Breeders’ Cup notes team that the Classic winner and all-but-anointed Horse of the Year has one more […]
Pogba Faces Two-Month Absence with Thigh Injury
Paul Pogba could be out until February after suffering a right thigh injury while on international duty. Pogba was pulled from France’s training session on Monday in visible pain after a shot he made with his right foot. National team doctor Franck Le Gall assessed him right away. It’s now […]
Blue Blood Battle: Duke, Kentucky Clash at Madison Square Garden
The Kentucky Wildcats want to rebound from a terrible 2020-21 season, not to mention a disappointing preseason exhibition campaign. They will immediately jump into the fire on Tuesday, starting the season against the Duke Blue Devils in the Champions Classic at Madison Square Garden. Kentucky went just 9-16 last season […]
Kansas Jayhawks Face Unranked Michigan State to Start College Basketball Season
The Michigan State Spartans start the 2021-22 season in unfamiliar territory, as they won’t sport a ranking next to their name when they face the No. 3 Kansas Jayhawks in the Champions Classic at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday. Kansas starts the year as one of the favorites to win […]
Old Man and the MVP: Tom Brady New Betting Co-Favorite
With the second half of the NFL season upon us, Tom Brady and Josh Allen are currently co-favorites to win the MVP at +350 odds, according to a recent update by DraftKings. Brady leads the NFL with 25 passing touchdowns at the ripe age of 44-years old, and he’s seeking […]
NBA High Guys: Steph Curry Dazzles with 50 Points, 10 Assists (VIDEO)
The Golden State Warriors are the hottest team in the NBA and improved to 9-1 after Steph Curry unleashed 50 points and 10 assists in a 127-113 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night. Individual scoring is down in the NBA, but Curry became the first player to drop […]
Russell Wilson Returns to Seattle Seahawks, Slated to Start Week 10 at Green Bay
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has been cleared to return to the team after recovering from a finger injury and surgery. He’s expected to start in Week 10’s game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. Wilson returned to practice on Monday, only 30 days after he suffered a dislocation […]
Denver Nuggets Injury Report: Michael Porter Jr Out Indefinitely
The bad beats continue for the Denver Nuggets after forward Michael Porter Jr went down with a back injury. Nuggets head coach Michael Malone said that Porter is out indefinitely with lower back pain, and it’s unknown how long he’ll be sidelined with the injury. Porter initially suffered the back […]
NBA High Guys: Ricky Rubio Explodes for Career-High 37 Points Off Bench (VIDEO)
Ricky Rubio came off the bench and dropped a career-high 37 points, including eight 3-pointers, to help the Cleveland Cavs defeat the New York Knicks 126-109. Rubio had an efficient evening, scoring 37 points in only 31 minutes as a reserve. He shot 13-for-19 from the field, including a blistering […]
Bulldogs or Bust: Gonzaga Opens College Basketball Season as National Championship Favorites
The Gonzaga Bulldogs have evolved from a mid-major bracket buster to a fully-fledged title contender over the past two decades, reaching the finals of the NCAA Championship twice in the past five seasons. Now, sportsbooks expect the Zags to finish their ascent. Oddsmakers across the board have made Gonzaga the […]
MMA Notebook: Usman, Namajunas Defend Titles at UFC 268
Colby Covington pushed the champion to the limit on Saturday night, but it was Kamaru Usman who retained his welterweight championship in the main event of UFC 268 at Madison Square Garden. Usman won the fight by unanimous decision, with the judges scoring the bout 48-47, 48-47, 49-46. Usman shows […]