The Milwaukee Bucks are one win away from securing their first championship in 50 years, which they’ll have a chance to do on their home court in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. The Phoenix Suns lost three games in a row and find themselves on the brink of elimination […]
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Chelsea to Bid Up To $70 Million for Lewandowski, Haaland to Stay at Dortmund
Champions League winners Chelsea want to negotiate with Bayern Munchen for their super striker, Robert Lewandowski, after failing in their attempt to sign Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund. Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich was ready to pay $210 million for Haaland, but Dortmund remained firm. Borussia’s bosses want the 20-year-old Norwegian […]
2021 Tour de France Champion Tadej Pogacar Wins Yellow Jersey in Back-to-Back Le Tours
For the second year in a row, Tadej Pogacar rode into Paris for the final stage of Le Tour wearing the yellow jersey. Pogacar from UAE Team Emirates won the 2021 Tour de France after holding off his closest rival by over five minutes. Pogacar won three stages, including two […]
Mystic Guide’s Racing Future Uncertain After Impending Knee Surgery
The racing future for standout 4-year-old Mystic Guide has become uncertain after owner-breeder Godolphin announced he would undergo surgery for a knee chip. Noted surgeon Dr. Larry Bramlage of Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky, will perform the surgery. Meanwhile, the Dubai World Cup winner goes on the […]
Controversy, Near-Catastrophe, Marks Haskell Stakes Finish
The inherent danger of riding horses combined with a controversial rule change to create a frightening finish to Saturday’s Haskell Stakes at Monmouth Park. Hot Rod Charlie crossed the finish line first, nipping Mandaloun by a nose. That apparently gave him his long-sought first Grade 1 victory. However, the 4/5 […]
Indy Colts Owner Jim Irsay Buys Elton John’s Piano for $915K
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay added a piano, originally owned by Elton John, to his growing collection of rock-and-roll memorabilia. Irsay paid $915,000 to Heritage Auctions for a piano John used while touring with his band between 1974 and 1993. Sir Elton John signed the Steinway and Sons Model D […]
2021 Tour de France Stage 21: Wout Van Aert Wins Paris Sprint, Denies Cavendish Record
On the final day of the 2021 Tour de France, Wout Van Aert (Jumbo-Visma) upset Mark Cavendish (Deceuninck-QuickStep) to win a bunch sprint in Stage 21 and reach the finish line first on the Champs-Elysees in Paris. Cavendish sought to break the all-time record for stage wins after he tied […]
NBA Finals: Jrue Holiday and Bucks Steal Game 5, Now Lead Suns 3-2
After falling in 2-0 hole in the 2021 NBA Finals, the Milwaukee Bucks won three games in a row to lead the Phoenix Suns 3-2. During Game 5 in Phoenix, the Bucks held off a late rally from the Suns to win 123-119 thanks to a timely steal from Jrue […]
Complete List of Men’s Basketball Gold Medal Winners at the Olympics Since 1936
With the Tokyo Olympics around the corner, it’s time for a new OG List. We compiled a complete list of all of the gold medal winners in men’s basketball starting with its inception as a team sport at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. James Naismith, an American, invented basketball in 1891 […]
2021 Tour de France: Wout Van Aert Ships Stage 20 Time Trial
WVA wins again! Wout Van Aert (Jumbo-Visma) won his second stage of the 2021 Tour de France with a victory in Stage 20, an individual time trial during a 30.8km ride from Libourne to Saint-Emilion. The versatile Van Aert also won Stage 11 when he conquered a double ascent at […]
Houston Rockets Seek Trade with Detroit Pistons for #1 Pick in the 2021 NBA Draft
The Houston Rockets have three first round picks, including the #2 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, but they’d love to acquire #1 overall pick in a trade with the Detroit Pistons to grab Oklahoma State’s Cade Cunningham. The Rockets went 17-55 last season for the worst record in the […]
Can Brown Hunt Down His Sixth Consecutive Diana Stakes Title?
The main storyline coming to you from this year’s Grade 1 Diana Stakes at Saratoga is what Chad Brown can do for an encore – times five. Yes, Brown owns the last five Diana titles and six overall. You expect Saratoga’s premier turf trainer to win Saratoga’s premier filly and […]
A Triple Crown Placers War by the Jersey Shore Headlines Haskell Stakes
The first thought that comes to mind when you see Mandaloun, Midnight Bourbon and Hot Rod Charlie lined up as the three headliners for Saturday’s Grade 1 Haskell Stakes is that deja-vu sense of familiarity. You’ve seen these three clash repeatedly, but there’s something else about them that stands out. […]
Damian Lillard Trade Rumors: Dame to Knicks, 76ers, Lakers, Warriors, Heat?
Dame wants out of Rip City. Damian Lillard requested that the Portland Trail Blazers trade him and the New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, and Golden State Warriors are front runners to land Dame. The Knicks are the betting favorite to acquire Lillard in a trade […]
Cross Country Wagering Goes Truly Exotic: Meet the Cross-Breed Pick 5
The New York Racing Association’s Cross Country Pick 6, you’re probably familiar with. But for this Saturday’s busy day, how about a Cross-breed Cross Country Pick 5? NYRA and Monmouth Park joined forces for Saturday’s All-Stakes Cross Country Pick 6. That weekly slate isn’t surprising given it’s Haskell Day at […]
Kevin Love Withdraws from Tokyo Olympics, Team USA Loses Another Player
Team USA lost another player, and more importantly, another big man after Kevin Love indicated that he’s withdrawing from the Tokyo Olympics due to a calf injury. Team USA has another roster problem less than a week before the opening ceremonies in Japan. Love has been nursing a calf injury […]
UFC on ESPN 26: Can Thiago Moises Stop the Rise of Islam Makhachev?
Islam Makhachev is riding a seven-fight winning streak and has positioned himself as the heir apparent to Khabib Nurmagomedov’s line of Russian lightweight champions. But Thiago Moises will try to slow down his ascent on Saturday when the two face off in the main event of UFC on ESPN 26. […]
2021 Tour de France: Another Win for Matej Mohoric, Solo Victory at Stage 19 Libourne
Matej Mohoric from Bahrain Victorious secured his second stage win of the 2021 Tour de France when he held off a breakaway of 20 riders to reach the finish line first at Stage 19 in Libourne. Earlier in Le Tour, Mohoric won Stage 7 at Le Creusot when he gambled […]
Messi Agrees to 50% Pay Cut, Extends his Contract at FC Barcelona for Another 5 Years
Leo Messi (34), who is currently a free agent after his deal with FC Barcelona expired last month, has reportedly agreed to a new five-year contract with the club. The Argentinean superstar and FC Barcelona haven’t yet officially formalized the new deal. Leo will stay with Barcelona for the next […]
NBA Finals Game 5 Preview: Bucks and Suns 2 Wins Away from Championship
With the NBA Finals tied at 2-2, both teams are only two wins away from winning the championship. The Phoenix Suns blew a 2-0 lead, losing two consecutive games to the Milwaukee Bucks. The series returns to Phoenix for Game 5 where the Suns are looking to regain control of […]