Sergio Ramos (35) became a free agent on July 1 after spending 16 years with Real Madrid. On Thursday, Ramos penned a contract with French powerhouse PSG, that will keep him at the club until 2023. The defender couldn’t reach an agreement with Real Madrid to extend his stay at […]
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Well-Traveled Bonny South Heads East for Delaware Handicap
If Thoroughbreds had passports that required stamps at every distinct race track, Bonny South’s would already need extra pages. Well-traveled? Bonny South checks that box. Meanwhile, she’ll check off another track Saturday when she comes into Delaware Park as the 3/2 morning-line favorite in the Grade 2 Delaware Handicap. The […]
Are Glory Days Ahead for US Olympic Show Jumper Jessica Springsteen?
Her father is known for his seminal Born to Run album, so it stands to reason that Jessica Springsteen was born to run down her own path. And that path is now taking the daughter of rock-and-roll icon Bruce Springsteen down a road that leads not to the Streets of […]
Third Fury/Wilder Fight Date in Danger as COVID-19 Outbreak Hits Fury Camp
Tyson Fury has scaled boxing’s mountain top, and has been preparing to cement his place among the sport’s pound-for-pound greats with another win over Deontay Wilder. But there’s one opponent the lineal and WBC heavyweight champion can’t fight in the ring: COVID-19. A coronavirus outbreak in Fury’s training camp is […]
2021 Tour de France: Nils Politt with Breakaway Win at Stage 12 Nimes
Germany’s Nils Politt (Bora-Hansgrohe) rode to his first win on the Tour de France with a breakaway victory in Stage 12: Saint Paul Trois Chateaux > Nimes. Despite heavy crosswinds and tailwinds, Politt held off Harrison Sweeny (Lotto Soudal) and Imanol Erviti (Movistar), crossing the finish line first at Nimes […]
NBA Finals Game 2 Betting Preview: Milwaukee Bucks Seek to Avoid 0-2 Hole vs. Phoenix Suns
The Milwaukee Bucks are on a mission to steal a road win against the Phoenix Suns in Game 2 to even the NBA Finals at 1-1 before heading back home to Wisconsin over the weekend. Otherwise, the Bucks could fall into an 0-2 hole before they even play their first […]
Chris Paul Betting Favorite to Win 2021 NBA Finals MVP
Heading into the 2021 NBA Finals, Chris Paul had the inside track to winning the MVP. Now, after the Phoenix Suns took a 1-0 series lead over the Milwaukee Bucks, Paul continues to be the betting favorite at -150 odds to win the award, ahead of Devin Booker and Giannis […]
Tampa Bay Lightning Shut Out Montreal Canadiens to Win Second Straight Stanley Cup
The Tampa Bay Lightning scored only once on Wednesday night, but that was enough to secure a 1-0 win over the Montreal Canadiens and win the team’s second consecutive Stanley Cup title. Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy made 22 saves in the shutout to secure victory for Tampa Bay. The game […]
NBA Finals Injury Report: Phoenix Suns Lose Dario Saric to Torn ACL
The Phoenix Suns lost backup forward Dario Saric to a knee injury when he exited Game 1 of the NBA Finals after just two minutes of floor time. In the first quarter of Game 1, Saric drove to the basket, but his knee buckled when he was met by defender […]
Wimbledon Ladies’ Semifinals: No. 1 Barty Battles Former Champ Kerber, Sabalenka Faces Pliskova
World No. 1 Ashleigh Barty needs just two more wins to earn her first Wimbledon title, but will have to get past former champion Angelique Kerber on Thursday if she wants to secure a place in the tournament final. Barty reached the semifinal with a 6-1, 6-3 rout of fellow […]
Scottish Open Odds: European Tour Takes Center Stage in Buildup to Open Championship
It’s rare in recent years for the European Tour to overshadow the PGA Tour, even for a single week. But that will be the case this weekend when most of the world’s top players will use the Scottish Open to prepare for next week’s Open Championship. Four of the top […]
Del Mar Adds Rainbow Jackpot Pick 6 to Upcoming Wagering Menu
Joining the trend set by other tracks around the country, Del Mar announced it will add a 20-cent Rainbow 6 jackpot bet to its arsenal of wagers for its upcoming summer meet. The seaside track north of San Diego replaced its regular $2 Pick 6 with the 20-cent jackpot version, […]
Euro 2020: England Reaches Finals, Beats Denmark After Controversial Penalty
England defeated Denmark 2-1 at Wembley and will play the final at Euro 2020 against Italy, on Sunday (21:00 CET). It was no easy affair for the hosts in London, as Denmark went ahead after 30 minutes. A fantastic free-kick goal from Mikkel Damsgaard put Kasper Hjulmand’s men in front. […]
John Deere Classic Odds: Berger Favored in Depleted Field Ahead of The Open
Most of the world’s top golfers are already in Scotland this week in preparation for The Open Championship, but a handful of contenders stuck around in the United States to iron out their own games at the John Deere Classic in Illinois. Daniel Berger stands out among the field at […]
Stanley Cup Final Game 5: After Near Miss, Lightning Look to Close Out Canadiens in Tampa Bay
The Tampa Bay Lightning will take a second shot at closing out the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday night when they host the Montreal Canadiens in Game 5 of the series. Montreal stayed alive on Monday by getting past Tampa Bay 3-2 in overtime in Game 4. Tampa Bay seeks […]
2021 Tour de France: Wout Van Aert Conquers Double Ascent at Mont Ventoux for Stage 11 Victory
The locals call it Le Geante. Others know it as the Beast of Provence. Mont Ventoux has many nicknames, including Bald Mountain, and it’s one of the most difficult climbs in Tour de France history, but that didn’t stop the organizers from sending the peloton to the top of the […]
Roger Federer Loses in Straight Sets at Wimbledon, Hurkacz Through to Semifinals
Roger Federer saw his bid for a ninth Wimbledon title come to a sudden end on Wednesday, as Hubert Hurkacz eliminated the 20-time Grand Slam champion in straight sets in the quarterfinals. Hurkacz started strong and finished with a flourish, beating Federer 6-3, 7-6 (7-5), 6-0. Federer had chances in […]
NBA Midnight Toker: Kevin Durant a Heavy Marijuana Smoker According to New Book
Matt Sullivan, a beat reporter covering the Brooklyn Nets, was given exclusive access to players and the locker room over the past two seasons as he penned a book about the rise of the new-look Nets. The biggest revelation in Sullivan’s book, Can’t Knock the Hustle, is the uncanny cannabis […]
Messi vs Neymar: Argentina Defeats Colombia on Penalties to Play Brazil in the Copa America Final
This is the game that stops everything in South America. The two giants on the continent, Brazil and Argentina, will play each other in the Copa America final on Sunday (02:00 CET). After Brazil narrowly beat Peru 1-0 in the first semifinal on Tuesday, Argentina faced a fierce game against […]
NBA Finals: Greek Freak Plays for Bucks, Suns Take 1-0 Lead
Giannis “Greek Freak” Antetokounmpo suited up for the first game of the 2021 NBA Finals despite a lingering hyperextended knee injury. But even his presence for the Milwaukee Bucks wasn’t enough to thwart Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns from jumping out to a 1-0 series lead after a 118-105 […]