Standout colt Charlatan, who won every race but his last one, retired from racing Thursday, heading for stud duty at Hill ‘n’ Dale Farm in Paris, KY. That comes a little over a month after the 4-year-old went on the shelf after a Churchill Downs workout. That last workout came […]
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Bellator 261: Timothy Johnson, Valentin Moldavsky Battle for Interim Heavyweight Title
Bellator heavyweight champion Ryan Bader is busy competing in the company’s light heavyweight Grand Prix, meaning he’s unlikely to defend his title anytime soon. That situation has opened the door for Timothy Johnson and Valentin Moldavsky to compete for an interim heavyweight championship in the main event of Bellator 261 […]
Montreal Canadiens Look to Book Spot in Stanley Cup Finals, Vegas Trying to Stay Alive in Game 6
The Montreal Canadiens can clinch their first appearance in the Stanley Cup Finals since 1993 if they can beat the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 6 of their semifinal series on Thursday. Montreal will enjoy home-ice advantage as it tries to become the first Canadian team to reach the Finals […]
2021 Tour de France Preview and Odds: Roglic and Pogacar vs Everyone Else?
A pair of Slovenian riders come into the 2021 Tour de France as the favorites to win Le Tour and secure the maillot jaune. Tadej Pogacar is seeking back-to-back victories and comes into this year’s race as the Tour de France betting favorite at +140 odds. Primoz Roglic choked on […]
Suns/Clippers Game 3 Betting Preview: No Kawhi, CP3 Expects to Play
The Phoenix Suns hold a 2-0 lead over the Los Angeles Clippers in the Western Conference finals with the series headed to LA for Game 3, but the Clippers won’t have Kawhi Leonard, who’s nursing a sprained kneed, in the line up. Chris Paul is listed as probable for the […]
Collaborate Returns His Trainer’s Faith With Statement Victory
As several of his fellow 3-year-olds prepare for Saturday’s Ohio Derby, Collaborate chills in his Gulfstream Park barn, basking in the glow of some long-awaited laurels. Collaborate will likely see some of his sophomore rivals down the line. If he runs like he did in Sunday’s 5 ½-length blitzing of […]
Travelers Championship Odds: DeChambeau Favored After US Open Meltdown
After eight holes of play on Sunday, Bryson DeChambeau led the US Open at Torrey Pines. A few hours later, he had finished in a tie for 26th place. But the long-hitter will look to put that behind him when he heads to Connecticut for the Travelers Championship beginning on […]
Bettors Still Love Gambling on Table Tennis Long After COVID-19 Shutdowns
Take a moment to remember the sports world as it was in March and April of 2020. With almost all leagues shutting down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, bettors had few options to wager on. In that vacuum, many gamblers turned to obscure table tennis competitions to scratch that betting […]
Pitching Injuries Mount for Mets as Hitters Begin Returning to Lineup
The New York Mets survived the first half of the 2021 season without some of their top hitters, relying on stellar pitching to lead the way. But just as some important bats are returning to the lineup, New York is dealing with a rash of injuries that could derail its […]
Lillard, Durant, Beal, Tatum to Play for Team USA Basketball in Tokyo Olympics
The Tokyo Olympics are just around the corner, but Team USA has yet to fully announce its roster for the men’s basketball team. Damian Lillard, Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal, and Draymond Green are all interested in playing on Team USA in the upcoming Olympics. Team USA won consecutive gold medals […]
Detroit Pistons Snag #1 Pick in 2021 NBA Draft Lottery, Houston Rockets #2
The Detroit Pistons secured the top pick in the 2021 NBA Draft when they won the NBA Draft Lottery on Tuesday evening. The Pistons edged out the Houston Rockets, Cleveland Cavs, and Toronto Raptors in the Cade Cunningham sweepstakes. Cunningham, a shooting guard from Oklahoma State, is projected as the […]
WNBA Midseason Odds Update: Storm, Aces Battle for Top Seed, Jones Leads MVP Race
The Seattle Storm and the Las Vegas Aces came into the 2021 season as the favorites to reach the WNBA Finals again in a rematch of last year’s championship series. As the season reaches its midpoint, the two teams have only solidified their positions as the squads to beat this […]
Racing Stars Align at Canterbury Park’s Northern Stars Racing Festival
Track officials call Wednesday’s six-stakes card at Canterbury Park the Northern Stars Racing Festival. It’s a rather apt name, given the stars coming out to the suburban Minneapolis track. There’s Eclipse Award-winning trainer Brad Cox. Enough said there. There are also his fellow trainers, Mike Maker, who is currently sixth […]
Byron Buxton Fractures Left Hand Days After Returning from IL, Could Miss Months
Byron Buxton missed 39 games for the Minnesota Twins earlier this season with a hip strain before returning to the lineup this weekend. Now, the superstar outfielder could miss just as much time after his latest unfortunate injury. Cincinnati Reds pitcher Tyler Mahle hit Buxton in the left hand with […]
Vegas Golden Knights Face Goaltending Choice Ahead of Game 5 vs. Montreal Canadiens
The Vegas Golden Knights made a goaltending switch before Game 4 and it paid off as Robin Lehner delivered a memorable performance in a 2-1 overtime win over the Montreal Canadiens. Now, Vegas must decide whether to stick with Lehner in a critical Game 5 matchup on Tuesday night. Golden […]
New Jersey Legislators Pass Fixed-Odds Wagering in Time for Haskell
New Jersey took another step toward fixed-odds horse racing wagering on Monday when the bill legalizing that brand of wagering unanimously passed both legislative houses. After clearing the state senate 40-0 and the state assembly, 74-0-1, it now heads to Gov. Phil Murphy’s desk for his expected signature. The Thoroughbred […]
Wayne Gretsky, Steve Nash Join Vegas NLL Lacrosse Ownership Group
Wayne Gretzky, Steve Nash, and Dustin Johnson have joined the group owning the Las Vegas National Lacrosse League (NLL) team. Tony Tsai, owner of basketball’s Brooklyn Nets and New York Liberty, became the primary owner of the newest NLL team in May. Lacrosse is one of Canada’s most popular sports, […]
Game 2 Betting Preview: Phoenix Suns Strike First Blood, Clippers Down 0-1
The Phoenix Suns didn’t squander their home-court advantage and seized an early 1-0 lead in the Western Conference finals against the Los Angeles Clippers thanks to a 40-point triple-double from Devin Booker. The injury-riddled Clippers are stumbling into Game 2, but intend to steal a road win against the Suns […]
NBA Playoffs Injury Report: Chris Paul (COVID), Kawhi Leonard (Knee) Out for Game 2
With Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals set to tip-off on Tuesday evening in Phoenix, two stars won’t be suiting up with Kawhi Leonard from the Los Angeles Clippers and Chris Paul from the Phoenix Suns both listed as out on their respective team’s injury report. Leonard has a […]
Erling Haaland Scores Big after £172M Transfer on Football Manager, but Chelsea Still Struggle
World football sensation Erling Haaland bagged 32 goals in his debut season at Stamford Bridge. But Champions League holders Chelsea failed to build on their European success from 2021 to conquer the Premier League in 2022. That’s according to a simulation run by OnlineGambling.com on the wildly popular Football Manager […]