Cristiano Ronaldo scored his fifth goal since returning to Manchester United. The Portuguese striker brought the Red Devils three precious Champions League points against Villarreal with a last-second shot that took a deflection to get past Villarreal keeper Geronimo Rulli. Manchester United won the game 2-1 and took some revenge […]
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NFL Coach of Year Odds: Boosts for Rhule, McVay, Kingsbury
A number of NFL head coaches saw their odds spike for Coach of the Year after their teams had excellent 3-0 starts to the season, including Matt Rhule from the Carolina Panthers, Sean McVay from the Los Angeles Rams, Kliff Kingsbury from the Arizona Cardinals, and Vic Fangio of the […]
Keeneland Gets Deep in the Grass with New Pick 3 Wager
Before its Fall Meet begins next Friday, Keeneland unveiled a wagering menu that features new contests and a twist on the Pick 3 – the Keeneland Turf Pick 3. The Keeneland Turf Pick 3 requires that bettors pick the winners of Keeneland’s final three turf races each day. It comes […]
FC Barcelona Destroyed in Champions League Outing Against Benfica
Barcelona lost 3-0 against Benfica in Lisbon and, as a result, Dutch coach Ronald Koeman could get the sack. His relationship with Barcelona president Joan Laporta is beyond repair. The official favors Andrea Pirlo to become the new Barcelona boss. After losing 3-0 to Bayern on the opening night of […]
Idol Worship: Big ‘Cap Winner Returns for Awesome Again Stakes
The last time we saw Idol, he was literally catching a Train – Express Train – who Idol ran down and passed just before crossing the wire of the Grade 1 Santa Anita Handicap. That half-length victory in one of the California track’s flagship events came on March 6, nearly […]
Week 4 Survivor Picks: Bills, Saints, Bengals, Titans
It seems like a no-brainer to select the Buffalo Bills as your Survivor Pool pick in Week 4 because the Bills are nearly a 17-point favorite against the Houston Texans, but don’t overlook the Tennessee Titans, New Orleans Saints, and Cincinnati Bengals as potential selections. After three weeks, your survivor […]
Chicago Bears Enter Agreement to Buy Arlington Park From CDI
Four days after the gate went up on Arlington Park’s final race, Churchill Downs Incorporated announced it signed an agreement to sell the storied race track to the Chicago Bears. The story was first reported Tuesday evening by The Athletic. Under the Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA), the Bears will […]
Magnus Carlsen Closing in on Second Champions Chess Tour Finals Title After Crushing Nakamura
Magnus Carlsen dismissed one of his biggest rivals on Wednesday at the Champions Chess Tour Finals, winning twice against Hikaru Nakamura to stretch his lead and officially eliminate much of the field from title contention. Carlsen won both of his White games to take a quick 2.5-0.5 victory over Nakamura […]
Tampa Bay Bucs New Super Bowl Favorite After KC’s 1-2 Start
The moment that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 55, oddsmakers made the Kansas City Chiefs the outright favorite to win the next Super Bowl. After starting the season 1-2, the Chiefs saw their Super Bowl 56 odds slightly dip to +650, while the […]
Sanderson Farms Championship: Young Stars Sam Burns, Will Zalatoris Look to Start Season Strong
Both Will Zalatoris and Sam Burns broke into stardom on the PGA Tour last season, with Zalatoris finishing second at the Masters while Burns won his first career title at the Valspar Championship. Those performances led to this weekend, where the two 25-year-olds share the honor of being co-favorites at […]
New York Jets Injury Report: Safety Marcus Maye (Ankle) Out a Month
The New York Jets’ defense incurred a massive blow when they lost safety Marcus Maye for three to four weeks with an ankle injury. Maye sprained his ankle in Week 3 against the Denver Broncos. Despite the injury, Maye didn’t miss a snap for the Jets and notched seven tackles […]
Boston, Seattle, Toronto Within One Game as AL Wild-Card Race Goes Down to the Wire
Five teams are still contending for two AL wild-card berths with less than a week remaining in the regular season. But the last few days have brought a small amount of clarity, making it seem more like three teams are battling for one spot in the playoffs. The New York […]
Tampa Bay Bucs Sign Richard Sherman to Help Depleted Secondary
The defending champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers bolstered their defense, especially their banged-up secondary, by signing veteran cornerback Richard Sherman to the Bucs for a one-year deal. Sherman, mired in offseason legal troubles, missed the first three weeks of the regular season before he finally signed with a team. Other teams […]
Pacers Injury Report: Caris LeVert to Miss Start of Season with Back Fracture
Indiana Pacers shooting guard Caris LeVert was diagnosed with a stress fracture in his back, and although he’s on the road to recovery, he could miss the start of the regular season due to the injury. In 35 games with the Pacers last season, LeVert averaged a career-high 20.7 points […]
It’s All Downhill For These Sprinters in Santa Anita’s Eddie D Stakes
Unlike some of its stakes brethren on Santa Anita Park’s opening day, the Grade 2 Eddie D Stakes doesn’t offer a Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In†spot. It does, however, offer something no other track in North America offers its contestants: a trip down the iconic Santa Anita Hillside […]
Inaugural Breeders’ Cup Challenge Pick 6 Gives Bettors Their Challenge
The New York Racing Association is adding a Pick 6 with a twist this weekend, playing host to the inaugural two-day Breeders’ Cup Challenge Pick 6 that features six races from the Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series. All six races coming to bettors from Belmont Park and Santa Anita Park are […]
Shot by Sheriff: Real Madrid Beaten at Home by Smallest Champions League Club
Sheriff Tiraspol beat Real Madrid 2-1 at the iconic Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in the second round of the Champions League group stage. Sheriff recorded one of the biggest shocks in the competition’s history to date. With a yearly budget half the size of Eden Hazard’s $27 million annual contract at […]
PSG Beats Manchester City in Champions League Super Match, Messi Nets First Goal in Paris
Paris Saint Germain took small revenge on Manchester City by winning their much anticipated Champions League encounter at Parc des Princes 2-0. PSG was knocked out of last season’s semifinals by City. Lionel Messi played the entire game and scored his first goal in the PSG shirt. After 74 minutes, […]
Griner, Stewart Lead Phoenix Mercury into WNBA Semifinals vs. Imposing Las Vegas Aces Squad
The No. 2 seed Las Vegas Aces will make their first appearance in the WNBA Playoffs on Tuesday night as they host the Phoenix Mercury in Game 1 of their semifinal series. The fifth-seeded Mercury earned their way into the semifinals with a pair of dramatic victories in must-win games. […]
Chicago Sky Continue Impressive WNBA Playoff Run, Face Connecticut Sun in Semis
The Chicago Sky climbed the WNBA Playoffs ladder with relative ease, winning their two single-elimination games by double-digit margins to reach the semifinals. The Sky now face a much tougher challenge in their best-of-five series against the No. 1 seeded Connecticut Sun. The Sun topped the WNBA with a 26-6 […]