Real Madrid missed out on Kylian Mbappe this summer after PSG stood firm in the face of three offers they received for the prized forward. Real’s last bid was worth as much as $237 million, but wasn’t enough to impress PSG’s bosses, who took the risk of losing Mbappe for […]
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Defending Champs Oregon Lead Wide Open Pac-12 Championship Race
The Pac-12 is unlikely to produce a national champion this year. The conference hasn’t sent a team to the College Football Playoff since 2016, a streak that may well continue in 2021. Even so, the battle for the Pac-12 Championship could be one of the most compelling conference title races […]
18-Year-Old Ansu Fati Is Barcelona’s New Number 10 Following Messi’s Departure
FC Barcelona confirmed that teenage forward Ansu Fati will wear the number 10 from now on. “Ansu Fati has a new shirt number. After wearing the number 22 then 17, the young Barça striker will proudly wear the number 10 shirt – a famous jersey previously worn by legends such […]
England’s Players Could Walk Off Pitch if Racially Abused in Hungary
Euro 2020 finalists England expect a heated game in Budapest on Thursday. The match against Hungary in the European Qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup will be played in front of a packed Puskas Arena. More than 60,000 people are expected to attend. Despite being ordered to play their next […]
Ronaldo Scores Two Goals Against Ireland, Becomes All-Time Goal-Scorer in International Football
Twenty-four hours after Manchester United unveiled him as their newest player, Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated in style. He scored twice for Portugal in the 2-1 win over the Republic of Ireland to reach 111 goals in international football. Ronaldo has now scored two goals more than legendary Iranian striker Ali Daei, […]
ACC Championship Odds: Few Betting Against Clemson to Win 7th Straight Conference Title
Clemson comes into the 2021 college football season as the defending ACC champions. In fact, the Tigers have won every ACC Championship since 2015, and haven’t found themselves in a one-score title game since 2016. That may be why it’s so hard to imagine anyone other than Clemson winning the […]
Cantlay Starts Tour Championship Four Shots Ahead of Rahm, Both Share Favorite Status
A playoff win at the BMW Championship vaulted Patrick Cantlay to the top of the FedEx Cup standings, giving him the advantage heading into this week’s Tour Championship. But even with a multiple-shot lead, Cantlay will share the role of favorite with world No. 1 Jon Rahm in the season-ending […]
Funny Name Suggestions for Your Fantasy Football Team
Are you looking to shake things up with your fantasy football team this year? Then, consider changing your team’s name. If you can’t figure out how to name your fantasy team, then we have a few suggestions like clever puns on player names, pop culture references, fictional football names, paying […]
Big Ten Odds: Can Anyone Dethrone Ohio State in 2021?
The Ohio State Buckeyes won the Big Ten Championship in each of the past four years, and have made the College Football Playoff in each of the past two seasons. And while they will face challengers, it will take something special for anyone to dethrone the Buckeyes as conference champions […]
Kentucky Downs: Short Meet, Small Track, Big Pari-Mutuel Payouts
Kentucky Downs, one of the biggest sleeper tracks in the country from a betting standpoint begins, its season on Sunday. With a six-day card, sleeping on the sleeper track means you’ll likely miss something from a wagering standpoint. Kentucky Downs offers the best pari-mutuel payouts of any track in the […]
Real’s Astronomical, Last-Minute Offer to Sign Mbappe Ignored by PSG
Real Madrid offered $236 million to sign Kylian Mbappe from PSG just a year before the world champion runs out of contract, but the Paris giants weren’t open to any kind of talks. Real made a surprise move and agreed to a $36 million deal with Rennes for 18-year-old midfielder […]
Alabama, Georgia Heavy Favorites to Compete for SEC Championship
As usual, the SEC boasts a combination of strength and depth for the 2021 college football season that no other conference can match. But while plenty of good teams will line up across the conference this fall, only Alabama and Georgia start the season as likely contenders to win the […]
Del Mar’s Bing Crosby Season Sings a Grassy Stakes Tune
Del Mar renewed its emphasis on turf racing for its Bing Crosby Season, announcing a stakes schedule going deep on the seaside track’s Jimmy Durante Turf Course. Aside from the Nov. 5-6 Breeders’ Cup returning to Del Mar for the first time since 2017, the track features 18 stakes races. […]
New England Patriots Cut Cam Newton, Mac Jones’ Rookie of the Year Odds Improve
Rookie quarterback Mac Jones will apparently make the Week 1 start for the New England Patriots, as the franchise has released veteran Cam Newton, according to multiple media reports. Newton came into training camp as the likely starter for New England, at least to start the season, though he faced […]
Tiger Woods’ Backup Putter Sells for $393K in Hot Collectibles Market
tesTiger Woods’ backup putter set an auction record on Sunday, selling for $393,300. Experts believe the backup putter, a Scotty Cameron Newport II, fetched the highest price ever paid for a golf club. While Woods never used the putter in tournament play, it was in his bag for all but […]
Fantasy Football Draft Tips and Advice for Noobs and Beginners
You came to the right place if you’re looking for some draft tips and advice with your fantasy football debut. Or, if you haven’t played fantasy football with your friends, family, or coworkers in some time, then here’s a refresher course with basic tips to help you out before your […]
Beer Companies Ramp Up Sponsorship of Women’s Sports
Two major beer brands announced new women’s sports programs on Thursday. Heineken announced new sponsorships with UEFA women’s soccer and motorsport’s W series. Meanwhile, Michelob ULTRA is committing $100 million over the next five years to promote gender equality in sports. Beer companies have traditionally been among sports’ largest sponsors. […]
Cristiano Ronaldo Returns to Manchester United After 12 Years
Manchester United announced on Friday that there is a transfer agreement with Juventus for Cristiano Ronaldo. On Tuesday, Ronaldo was officially unveiled as a Man. United player. The English giants will pay Juve a $17.6 million transfer fee. The amount could go up by $9.4 million, depending on certain clauses. […]
Real Madrid Pulls Out of Mbappe Chase, Denies Making Offer to PSG
Various mainstream media sources in Europe claimed Real Madrid made a new, improved bid worth as much as $210 million to sign Kylian Mbappe. PSG previously confirmed it turned down $190 million for the 23-year-old superstar. In a statement published close to midnight on Monday, Real said it didn’t make […]
Medina Spirit Edges Rock Your World in the Shared Belief
Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit returned to racing for the first time in 3 ½ months on Sunday, capturing the Shared Belief Stakes at Del Mar. Along the way, Medina Spirit turned a trick no other Bob Baffert-trained horse has ever done. “For what this horse has gone through, he’s […]