New Zealand came up just short in its bid to win the first Olympic women’s rugby sevens gold medal in Rio de Janeiro in 2016. Now, the New Zealanders come into Tokyo as the clear favorite to complete that goal in their second attempt. Australia upset New Zealand 24-17 to […]
Barring a disaster of unprecedented proportions, the United States won’t lose to Iran in men’s basketball on Wednesday. But the world will still be watching to see how the Americans bounce back from their shocking loss to France in the first game of the Olympic tournament. France defeated the United […]
The US Women’s National Team didn’t play like its normal, dominant self during the round-robin stage of the Olympic women’s soccer tournament. But the Americans say the real tournament starts now that they’ve reached the knockout rounds. The United States held a scoreless draw against Australia on Tuesday, which was […]
Lionel Messi is expected back to Barcelona at the end of the week, with training planned to resume for him on Monday. Messi hasn’t signed a contract extension at Barcelona yet, even though he reached a deal with the club almost two weeks ago. Sources close to the club claim […]
The United States came to Tokyo expecting to win gold in the women’s gymnastics team final for the third straight time, but their run came to a sudden end when the Russian Olympic Committee team easily out-pointed the Americans to take gold on Tuesday. The ROC team compiled 169.528 points […]
The United States won the last two team all-around competitions in Olympic women’s gymnastics, and most expected Team USA to coast to a third straight gold. But Russia and China showed that they aren’t going to let the Americans walk away with the crown during the qualification round of the […]
Simone Biles may be the most recognizable athlete on Team USA, if not in the entire Tokyo Olympics. But bettors who want to make a few dollars on the American gymnast’s brilliance may find it difficult to place wagers at regulated bookmakers in the United States. The presence of many […]
World No. 1 Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau will both miss the men’s golf tournament at the Tokyo Olympics after testing positive for COVID-19 ahead of the event, eliminating two of the top medal hopefuls in the field. Rahm opened as the clear +500 favorite to win a gold medal […]
The Glasgow Rangers won a friendly against Real Madrid on Sunday, 2-1, handing Real its first defeat under new Italian manager Carlo Ancelotti. Madrid took the lead early in the game thanks to Rodygo, but couldn’t keep their advantage in the second half. Goals from Fashion Sakala and Cedric Itten […]
Fiji’s men’s rugby sevens team made history in 2016, winning the country’s only medal in Olympic history when it took gold in Rio. Now, the team is back for the Tokyo Olympics and favored to win another gold medal for the island nation. FanDuel Sportsbook rates Fiji as a +230 […]
Crystal Ball sees her way into Sunday’s Grade 3 Shuvee Stakes a pristine 3-for-3 in 2021. She’s taken those three races on three different tracks in three different states with three different jockeys. Now, the trek toughens. The competition stiffens. And the stakes literally heighten. Named after the Hall of […]
The second round of group games in the men’s football tournament at the Tokyo Olympics came with fresh moments of madness on the pitch. France is still in the competition with chances of progressing thanks to Gignac’s goals while defending champions Brazil couldn’t get past Cote d’Ivoire. South Korea thumped […]
23-year-old Chiesa is one of the trending players in Europe after helping Italy win Euro 2020 on 11 July. In the final of the European Championship, Roberto Mancini’s men defeated England at Wembley in a dramatic penalty shootout. Chiesa was one of Italy’s standout performers throughout the competition, scoring two […]
The United States has won six straight gold medals in women’s basketball, and hasn’t faced a serious challenge in decades. That dynamic appears unlikely to change at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The Americans come into the tournament as a -1100 favorite to win gold, according to DraftKings Sportsbook. Depth, […]
Paul Pogba (28) is unwilling to extend his deal at Old Trafford, so he’s available for a transfer. His contract with Manchester United runs out next summer and the English giants could end up losing him on a free a year from now. Wanted in the past by Real Madrid, […]
27-year-old Harry Kane asked to leave Tottenham this summer after another dismal domestic campaign from the North-London club. Chairman Daniel Levy is firm in his refusal to let him go. On Thursday, The Sun reported that Tottenham finally approved Kane’s departure for an English record transfer fee of $220 million. […]
The United States has never won a gold medal in Olympic women’s volleyball, but oddsmakers are giving the Americans a fighting chance of unseating defending champion China at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Those two teams lead a group of five teams that are likely to fight for the medals in […]
Familiar names such as Jolie Olimpica, Split Then Double and Merveilleux, along with promising newcomers like Chileno, Watasha and Volcanic play their parts in Saturday’s Cross Country Pick 5 wager. This week’s New York Racing Association’s Cross Country Pick 5 comes with international flavor. The wager encompasses races from Saratoga, […]
If you remember back in May, the Grade 1 Coaching Club American Oaks is the race that Todd Pletcher put on Malathaat’s calendar. This was the race Pletcher and owner of the undefeated 3-year-old circled – as they were crossing off any Belmont Stakes plans. Now, because of Malathaat’s considerable […]
The storylines in Saturday’s Group 1 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II Stakes are almost as loaded with intrigue as the field is loaded with talent. And this field for the 1 ½-mile turf trek at Ascot is loaded with talent. But each high-profile contestant comes with his – […]
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