Sports Betting

William Hill to Close 700 Shops in the UK (Image: Alamy)

Caesars Sells William Hill International to 888 Holdings for $3 Billion

888 Holdings PLC will acquire William Hill PLC’s international’s assets for $3.03 billion. Caesars Entertainment bought William Hill in April, intending to sell off its non-US businesses. The deal is expected to close early next year. Caesars Entertainment will net roughly $1.2 billion from the sale. Meanwhile, the acquisition will […]

Mike Maker made himself quite a career just off the Calumet Turf Cup. Standouts like the just-retired Zulu Alpha helped Maker earn more than $2.2 million in just this event. (Image: Joe DiOrio)

Maker’s Mark Predictably Potent in the $1 Million Calumet Turf Cup

To illustrate how seriously trainer Mike Maker takes the $1 million Grade 3 Calumet Turf Cup and how deep his barn goes at Kentucky Downs, Maker had owner Michael Hui retire Grade 1 winner Zulu Alpha Friday. And even with Zulu Alpha’s retirement, Maker still sends four horses into Kentucky […]

Rookie quarterback Mac Jones will start for the New England Patriots in Week 1. (Image: Mike Stobe/Getty)

NFL Week 1: Starting Quarterbacks and Backup QBs

The NFL season is upon us and if you don’t know who your starting quarterback is in Week 1, then you’re in deep trouble. We compiled a complete list of starters and backup quarterbacks in Week 1, which includes Jimmy Garoppolo getting the nod for the San Francisco 49ers and […]

Cristiano Ronaldo returned to Manchester United after 12 years. (Image: Twitter/brfootball)

Ronaldo Above All: What Numbers Say Ahead of Premier League Second Debut

Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to play his first game after 12 years at Old Trafford on Saturday, when Manchester United host Newcastle. Cristiano started training with his new colleagues on Tuesday, after being released early from the Portugal national team training camp. Ronaldo is available and could even start against […]

The 2022 Road to the Kentucky Derby begins Sept. 18 at the home of the Derby: Churchill Downs. (Image: Churchill Downs)

Suspended Baffert Not Invited to Join 2022 Kentucky Derby Trail

When the Road to the 2022 Kentucky Derby begins Saturday, Sept. 18, the trail to the Run for the Roses will proceed without the trainer synonymous with Derby success: Bob Baffert. Churchill Downs announced in a Friday statement that no Derby qualifying points will be awarded to “any horse trained […]

DeAndre Jordan playing with the Brooklyn Nets last season at Barclays Center. (Image: Getty)

LA Lakers Sign DeAndre Jordan, Trade Marc Gasol

The Los Angeles Lakers made a couple of major roster moves when they signed center DeAndre Jordan and then sent Marc Gasol and a second-round draft pick to the Memphis Grizzlies in a trade that included the rights for Wang Zhelin. Jordan, 33, started in 43 games for the Brooklyn […]

Evander Holyfield (left) will take on former MMA champion Vitor Belfort (right) in the main event of a Triller Fight Club boxing card this Saturday. (Image: Amanda Westcott/Triller Fight Club)

Evander Holyfield Steps Back into the Ring at 58 to Face Vitor Belfort

Former cruiserweight and heavyweight world champion Evander Holyfield is making his first fight appearance in 10 years on Saturday when he takes on former MMA champion Vitor Belfort in the main event of a Triller Fight Club per-per-view card. The fight has attracted extensive criticism since Holyfield stepped in to […]

Joe Burrow from the Cincinnati Bengals are one of six home dogs in Week 1 to kick off the new NFL season. (Image: Patrick McDermott/Getty)

NFL Week 1 Home Dogs: Texans, Colts, Bengals, Giants, Lions, Raiders

The opening week of the NFL season is upon us and there are six home dogs of note in Week 1, including the Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Cincinnati Bengals, New York Giants, Detroit Lions, and Las Vegas Raiders. If you love hammering home dogs on Monday Night Football, then get […]

Leo Messi celebrated with the Argentinean fans after scoring a hat-trick against Bolivia. (Image: Twitter/Deporte Total)

Messi’s Special Night Leaves Him in Tears

Leo Messi couldn’t hold his tears back as the Argentinean national team finally celebrated winning the Copa America in front of their fans. The restrictions imposed by the pandemic meant Argentina’s players and supporters couldn’t cheer together until now for their triumph against Brazil on July 10. The ceremony started […]

Joel Rosario and Pixelate won Monday's Mint Million at Kentucky Downs. That was one of 13 victories for Rosario this week, breaking the previous meet record of 12. (Image: Coady Photography)

Rosario Makes 13 a Lucky Number, Sets Kentucky Downs Riding Record

Joel Rosario broke the Kentucky Downs meet victory record on Thursday, piloting two winners on the day’s card for his 12th and 13th victories of the meet. The 13 wins eclipsed the previous record of 12, set by Rafael Bejarano in 2004. Florent Geroux tied that mark in 2015 and […]

Mac Jones will start on Week 1 for the New England Patriots after the team released Cam Newton. (Image: Mike Stobe/Getty)

NFL DFS Week 1 Value Plays: All About Mac

With the first Sunday of the NFL season upon us, it’s time to make some DFS rosters. As usual, you can look to OG News for the cheap players who will help complete your rosters. These Week 1 value plays will help you squeeze in the higher-priced players. Below are […]

Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to start against Newcastle, on Sunday. (Image: Twitter/ManUtd)

Ronaldo, Desperate to Succeed Ahead of Second Manchester United Debut

Cristiano Ronaldo is eager to start his new life at Old Trafford on a high. The 36-year old returned to Manchester United just before the transfer deadline, and hopes to be part of the starting 11 on Sunday when the Red Devils host Newcastle. Talking to United’s official website, Ronaldo […]